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Evgenii Dadonov is a Russian professional ice hockey player playing as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). Evgenii Dadonov's journey in the NHL began when the Florida Panthers selected him in the third round of the 2007 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut during the 2009-10 season, showcasing his skills in the Panthers' final four games. Notably, Dadonov's first NHL goal came against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 15, 2010.
Over the next season, he continued to develop without gaining a regular position in the Panthers line-up. This led to him getting traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he played with their American Hockey League affliate, the Charlotte Checkers before leaving Notrh America for the KHL. However, Dadonov returned to the NHL, signing a three-year contract with the Panthers in 2017, staying with the team until 2019-20 season.
In October 2020, Dadonov embarked on a new chapter with the Ottawa Senators, where he contributed 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) in 55 games. However, his tenure with the Senators was brief, as he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in July 2021, before ultimately being traded to the Montreal Canadiens in June 2022. Unfortunatley, his time with the Canadiens was also relatively short-lived, as he was soon dealt to the Dallas Stars in February 2023, where he later signed a two-year contract.
Evgenii Dadonov’s Nationality
Evgenii Dadonov holds Russian nationality. Moreover, Dadonov's international career has been distinguished by numerous successes representing Russia. He has won multiple medals at various international competitions, including a gold medal at the 2014 World Championships in Belarus. He also secured a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships in the Czech Republic, and three bronze medals at the World Championships in Russia (2016), Germany/France (2017), and Slovakia (2019). At the junior level, Dadonov earned bronze medals at the World Junior Championships in 2008 (Czech Republic) and 2009 (Canada), as well as a gold medal at the IIHF World U18 Championship in 2007 (Finland).
Evgenii Dadonov's Birthplace
Evgenii Dadonov was born in Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union on March 12, 1989 to Anna Dadonova and Anatoly Dadonov. His early hockey career began with Traktor Chelyabinsk's junior teams. In the 2004-05 season, he played for Traktor-2 Chelyabinsk in the Russian third tier, recording one goal in two games. Over the next few years, he split his time between the junior and senior teams in the Russian Superleague (RSL) and later the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). By the 2008-09 season, Dadonov had established himself in the KHL, playing 40 games for Traktor Chelyabinsk and scoring 11 goals with 4 assists.
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