Quick Info
| Profession | Professional ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Maxim Shabanov
02/07/2026
The Minnesota Wild signed forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year contract worth $1.6 million for the 2026-27 season. The move followed a rookie NHL season with the New York Islanders, where he recorded 18 points in 44 games before becoming an unrestricted free agent. He is expected to compete for a top-six role alongside Kirill Kaprizov.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Russian professional ice hockey forward who plays in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota Wild. He developed within Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League and is known for his offensive skill despite his small stature. |
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| Current Team | Minnesota Wild (NHL) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 76 kg |
| Shoots | Left |
Career
| Junior and Development | Played for Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk in the Russian junior league (MHL) from 2017-18 to 2020-21 |
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| Professional Debut | Made his professional debut with Chelmet Chelyabinsk in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL) in the 2019-20 season |
| KHL Debut | Made his KHL debut with Traktor Chelyabinsk during the 2021-22 season |
| KHL Honours | Named to the KHL All-Star Game in 2023 and 2025; recorded 10 playoff goals in the 2024-25 KHL playoffs; ranked third in KHL regular season scoring in 2024-25 with 67 points |
| NHL Career | Signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders on 2 July 2025 as an undrafted free agent; scored his NHL debut goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on 9 October 2025; not tendered a qualifying offer by the Islanders; re-signed on a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on 2 July 2026 for the 2026-27 season |
| International | Member of the Russian national team program; won bronze at the 2017 U17 World Hockey Challenge |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Offensively gifted forward with strong passing and scoring skill |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Went undrafted in the NHL draft before signing with the New York Islanders in 2025 | |
| 2. Developed through the youth system of Traktor Chelyabinsk | |
| 3. Won a bronze medal with Russia at the 2016-17 U17 World Hockey Challenge |
