Alexander Radulov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He began his professional career in 2004 with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Russian Superleague, where he quickly established himself as a top scorer and playmaker.
In 2006, Radulov was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2006-07 and had an impressive rookie season, scoring 18 goals and 19 assists in 64 games. He continued to improve in his second season, scoring 26 goals and 32 assists in 81 games.
However, Radulov's NHL career was cut short when he left the Predators in 2008 to return to the KHL. He played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa and CSKA Moscow in the KHL, where he continued to be a dominant player and won two KHL championships.
Radulov returned to the NHL in 2016, signing a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. He had a strong season, scoring 18 goals and 36 assists in 76 games, and helped lead the Canadiens to the playoffs. However, the Canadiens were eliminated in the first round, and Radulov became a free agent.
In 2017, Radulov signed a five-year contract with the Dallas Stars. He had another strong season, scoring 27 goals and 45 assists in 82 games, and helped lead the Stars to the playoffs. However, the Stars were eliminated in the second round, and Radulov's production declined in the following seasons.
Despite his success in the KHL and the NHL, Radulov has had a controversial career. He has been suspended multiple times for disciplinary issues, including missing curfew during the 2012 IIHF World Championships and violating team rules during his time with the Predators.
Overall, Alexander Radulov has been a talented and productive player throughout his career, but his disciplinary issues have sometimes overshadowed his on-ice success.
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