New York Islanders [http://thn.com/isles] European free agent signing Maxim Shabanov [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/breaking-islanders-land-khl-forward-maxim-shabanov] is on Long Island, industry sources have told The Hockey News. The Islanders signed Shabanov, 24, to a one-year entry-level deal worth $975,000. He signed with the Islanders, despite other teams offering him deals, because he believed in the opportunity that presented itself on Long Island. In his final KHL season, the left-handed winger recorded 23 goals with 44 assists for 67 points with Traktor, with his assists and points new career highs. He'll be fighting for a spot in the starting lineup, as he very well could be skating with Mathew Barzal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/islanders-outlook-mathew-barzal-profile-projection] this season, given his speed and creative style.
