Barabanov (lower body) signed a two-year deal with AK Bars of the KHL on Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Barabanov struggled in 2023-24, scoring only four goals while adding nine assists in 46 regular-season appearances, after a good 2022-23 campaign in which he had 15 goals and 47 points in 68 appearances. Barabanov's NHL career is likely over, as he is 30 years of age.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Ruled out for the year
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Barabanov (lower body) will miss San Jose's last two games of the season, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Barabanov will finish the season having picked up just four goals and 13 points through 46 games while skating in a middle-six role. It remains to be seen if the Sharks will express interest in re-signing Barabanov, a pending unrestricted free agent, this summer.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Week-to-week
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Barabanov (lower body) will be out of action week-to-week, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Barabanov was injured in the second period Tuesday versus Dallas and did not return. There are only three weeks remaining in the season, so it's possible Barabanov has seen his last action of the campaign. He has four goals and 13 points in 46 games this season, a far cry from 2022-23, when he had 15 goals and 32 assists in 68 games.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Sustains injury Tuesday
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Barabanov (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Stars.
Barabanov had a goal in 9:15 of ice time prior to his exit late in the second period. If he can't play Thursday against the Wild, Kevin Labanc or Givani Smith are options to enter the lineup in his place.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Returns to lineup
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Barabanov had two shots and two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Senators.
After missing the last game for trade-related reasons, Barabanov remained with the Sharks and returned to his regular spot on the first line. He finished with two shots, two PIM and an even rating in 18:03 of ice time. The 29-year-old winger had just one point in all of February and isn't a player that can be relied upon for production despite getting first-line minutes.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Back in action
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Barabanov (not injury related) will play Saturday against Ottawa, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Barabanov didn't play Thursday versus the Islanders for trade-related reasons, but he wasn't moved by the Sharks ahead of Friday's deadline. He has three goals, 10 points and 53 shots on net across 38 appearances this campaign.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Won't play Thursday
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Barabanov won't play Thursday against the Islanders for trade-related reasons, per Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com.
Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 38 outings in 2023-24. He might be dealt before Friday's trade deadline. Barabanov's absence from the lineup Thursday corresponds with Thomas Bordeleau, who was called up from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, getting into a game with the Sharks for the first time since Oct. 26.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Expected to play
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Barabanov (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Stars, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Barabanov and William Eklund (illness) both took the ice for warmups, while Kevin Labanc did not. The 29-year-old Barabanov returns from a two-game absence, but he will likely remain in a bottom-six role. He has just 10 points through 37 outings this season.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Game-time call Tuesday
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Barabanov (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Stars, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Barabanov has missed the past two contests due to a lower-body issue. He has notched three goals and 10 points in 37 outings this campaign.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Not playing Saturday
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Barabanov (lower body) will not play in Dallas on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Barabanov will also miss Sunday's tilt in Minnesota. Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 37 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Givani Smith.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Posts helper in loss
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Barabanov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.
Barabanov snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. He's still gone 17 contests without a goal, adding just three assists and 23 shots on net in that span. The 29-year-old has been in a third-line role lately, and he was a healthy scratch Feb. 19 versus the Golden Knights. Barabanov has struggled with just 10 points, 51 shots and a minus-21 rating over 36 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Slated to play Wednesday
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Barabanov (undisclosed) is available to play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Barabanov has three goals and nine points in 31 outings in 2023-24. Although he hasn't been too productive offensively this campaign, Barabanov is projected to play on the second line and second power-play unit against the Jets.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Exits Wednesday's game
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Barabanov (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Ducks.
Barabanov left the contest in the second period after logging 8:11 of ice time. The winger may not miss significant time, as the Sharks' bye week and the All-Star break combine to give the team two weeks off before San Jose's next game Feb. 14 versus the Jets.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Nabs assist Tuesday
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Barabanov recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
Barabanov helped out on Tomas Hertl's game-winning tally in overtime. The helper was Barabanov's second assist during his active nine-game goal drought. The 29-year-old winger hasn't been as effective this season as in previous years, picking up a modest nine points with 43 shots on net and a minus-16 rating through 28 appearances.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Tallies again Thursday
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Barabanov scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.
Barabanov opened the scoring at 10:26 of the second period, but the Sharks' lead lasted just over a minute before the Jets tied it again. With two goals in January, he's already exceeded his tallies from December. Barabanov was on the verge of becoming a healthy scratch last month, and his bottom-six role in a weak offense isn't good for his fantasy value. This season, he's managed seven points, 28 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 19 appearances.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Scores for 100th career point
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Barabanov scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Barabanov snapped a four-game point drought with the tally, which was his 100th NHL point. He achieved the milestone in his 178th contest over four seasons. The 29-year-old has endured a bit of a slow start this year, which has seen him slip into a bottom-six role. He's at six points, 25 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 18 appearances.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Set to return Wednesday
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Barabanov (illness) should be available for Wednesday's game against LA, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Barabanov missed the Sharks' previous two contests. He has a goal and five points in 14 outings this campaign. Defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who served as a forward Saturday, might be a healthy scratch versus the Kings.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Sitting Saturday
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Barabanov will miss Saturday's game against Vancouver because of an illness, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Barabanov has a goal and five points in 14 contests with the Sharks this season, which is a disappointing start after he recorded 15 goals and 47 points in 68 outings during the 2022-23 campaign. When Barabanov's healthy, the 29-year-old will likely serve in a top-six capacity and see time on the power play.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Gathers power-play helper
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Barabanov notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Barabanov has five points over seven contests since he returned from a finger injury. His helper Sunday was his first power-play point through 13 outings this season. He's added 20 shots on net and a minus-6 rating. Aside from a poor plus-minus, he should be capable of solid numbers while holding down a top-six role.
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Sharks' Alexander Barabanov: Slides helper
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Barabanov notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
Barabanov has a goal and three assists over four games since he returned from a finger injury. He's slotted in seamlessly to his usual top-line role alongside longtime linemate Tomas Hertl, and it's a combination that has helped the Sharks win two of the four games Barabanov's played in since his return. The 29-year-old started the season with six scoreless outings prior to the injury, but he's picked up 15 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 10 contests. Fantasy managers will at least want to keep an eye on him when he's in the top six, as he could provide a solid return on minimal investment in most formats.
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