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Avalanche Sign KHL Star Nabokov to Two-Year Contract

5/31/2025

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The Colorado Avalanche have secured goaltender Ilya Nabokov with a two-year entry-level contract, extending through the 2026-27 season. The 22-year-old Russian shone in the KHL, boasting a 23-17-6 record and clinching playoff MVP. Drafted 38th overall in 2024, he marks the highest selection for an Avalanche goaltender since 1998.

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The Colorado Avalanche have secured goaltender Ilya Nabokov with a two-year entry-level contract, extending through the 2026-27 season. The 22-year-old Russian shone in the KHL, boasting a 23-17-6 record and clinching playoff MVP. Drafted 38th overall in 2024, he marks the highest selection for an Avalanche goaltender since 1998.