A Traktor in Sunrise: Dadonov inks with Florida Panthers
by Donny Rivette on Sep 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT
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An entry-level contract was signed by Cats third-round pick (2007) Evgeni Dadonov, which may or may not put to rest claims by his former club, the KHL's Chelyabinsk Traktor, that terms of his deal with the Russian team were violated (Florida denies any wrongdoing; check out Steve Gorten's terrific story on the subject here).
Ranked recently by Hockey's Future as the number nine prospect in the Panthers' system, Dadonov scored fifteen points (11 goals) in 40 games last season, the KHL inaugural. This was a drop in points from 20 the prior year, but an adjustment to the new league and an influx of former NHLers likely hindered his totals.
For a fascinating timeline of events leading to his new deal in North America, check this out. I'll be spending a bit more time at that site. It's as funny as it is opinionated.
Anyway, our friends in Rochester are getting fired up for the speedster to hit Blue Cross Arena ice this fall, with Keith from LetsGoAmerks! performing a sterling effort covering the ups-and-downs of Dadonov's legal maneuverings all summer long.
Finally, am I the only one who keeps saying "Davydov" when referring to this kid (who ironically played for Chelyabinsk as well)?
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Not so sure about that, yet! I certainly hope so!
by Donny Rivette on Sep 3, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t remember if they said they were going to cut the team before or after the Helsinki trip. If it’s after, he’ll likely play in one of the exhibition games. It looks like the first Amerks game is Oct 3, so maybe they’ll but before, but the second game isn’t until the 9th, so they may still have some of those guys in Helsinki.
Can’t believe they’d drag the non-starters along, considering the travel expense but more importantly time lost with their soon-to-be team (Rochester/FLAblades/juniors/college). Personally, I do hope they hold a few over, just for kicks…the guys who may be first-string call-ups for obvious reasons.
by Donny Rivette on Sep 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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