Vladimir Malakhov (ice hockey)

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Vladimir Malakhov (Russian: Владимир Игоревич Малахов, Vladimir Igorević Malachov; born August 30, 1968, in Yekaterinburg, U.S.S.R.) is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently under contract with the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. He has also played in the Russian Super League.

Malakhov was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, tenth round, 191st overall. He has played for Spartak Moscow, CSKA Moscow, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils (winning the Stanley Cup in 2000), New York Rangers, and the Philadelphia Flyers.

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[edit] Controversy

On December 19, 2005, reports surfaced that Malakhov, who joined the Devils for the second time, had unexpectedly retired from the NHL. However, shortly after the story broke, his agent claimed that Malakhov had not retired and was taking a leave of absence "to deal with some internal, personal and medical issues." This claim was disputed by Lou Lamoriello, Devils CEO, president, general manager, and interim head coach. Lamoriello rejected the request for a leave of absence and treated Malakhov's absence as a retirement. As of the end of the 2008 regular season, Malakhov did not return to the NHL.

[edit] Achievements

Honours and awards

  • Olympic Bronze Medal (2002)
  • 1999–00 Stanley Cup (New Jersey)
  • NHL All-Rookie Team (1993)
  • Olympic Gold Medal (1992)

[edit] Transactions

  • August 5, 2005- Signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils.

[edit] Career stats

(seasonal average in parentheses)

[edit] Regular season

  • GP: 683 (53)
  • G: 82 (6)
  • A: 255 (20)
  • Pts: 337 (26)
  • +/-: +57
  • PIM: 671 (52)

[edit] Season high marks

  • Goals: 14 (92–93)
  • Assists: 47 (93–94)
  • Points: 57 (93–94)

[edit] Playoffs

  • GP: 75
  • G: 8
  • A: 19
  • Pts: 27
  • +/-: -2
  • PIM: 64

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