The Shawinigan Cataractes are hoping a chance to play for junior hockey’s biggest prize will be enough to keep Kirill Kabanov in North America.
Kabanov second-guessing career choices
As a 17-year-old entering his draft year, Kirill Kabanov had one dream: to play in the National Hockey League.
Kabanov homeless in the QMJHL?
When the New York Islanders returned promising forward Kirill Kabanov to major junior, it was with the hope that he’d work on a few aspects of his game.
Islanders sent Kabanov back to junior
When the New York Islanders trimmed their roster to the 23-man limit, Kirill Kabanov was left on the outside looking in.
Could Kabanov represent Russia in Subway Series?
The Russians are coming, and with a little help, they could cause a handful headaches for the Canadian Hockey League.
No timetable for ‘Cats Kabanov return
A prolonged absence from New York Islanders prospect and current Moncton Wildcat forward Kirill Kabanov has fueled speculation that the enigmatic hockey star isn’t returning to North America.
Kirill not thrilling new bosses
As initially reported by Newsday’s Katie Strang via Twitter, often criticized prospect Kirill Kabanov has been reprimanded by the New York Islanders for showing up late to the club’s first day of rookie camp.