Shabanov's Wild Ride Ends with New Start | New York Islanders News

Maxim Shabanov, the flashy Russian forward the Islanders brought in for a big splash in 2025, started hot with goals and points but couldn’t sustain it—getting injured, bouncing between lines, and eventually getting buried on a crowded roster. After a brief resurgence and a few solid stretches, he faded into the background, playing just six games in the final month and ultimately becoming a free agent. Now, he’s got a fresh start with the Minnesota Wild on a one-year deal, hoping to reignite his career. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42f29b962d161340