Evgeny Dadonov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in both the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and the National Hockey League (NHL). He began his professional career in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk in 2006 and quickly established himself as a skilled forward, earning a spot on the Russian national team in 2010.
In 2012, Dadonov signed with the Florida Panthers of the NHL and played two seasons with the team before returning to the KHL to play for SKA St. Petersburg. During his time in the KHL, Dadonov was a dominant player, leading the league in scoring in the 2016-2017 season and helping SKA St. Petersburg win the Gagarin Cup in 2015 and 2017.
In 2017, Dadonov returned to the NHL, signing a three-year contract with the Panthers. He quickly became a key player for the team, scoring 28 goals and 37 assists in his first season back in the league. He continued to be a consistent scorer for the Panthers over the next few seasons, earning a reputation as a skilled playmaker and power-play specialist.
Dadonov's NHL career came to an end in 2021 when he signed a two-year contract with the Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. Despite his departure from the NHL, Dadonov's impact on the league was significant, and he will be remembered as a talented and dynamic player who made a lasting impression on the game.
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