Maxim Shabanov
Maxim Shabanov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.
Playing career
As a youth, Shabanov played and developed within hometown club, Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. Emerging as an offensively gifted forward despite his diminutive size, Shabanov made his professional debut with Chelmet Chelyabinsk in the Supreme Hockey League in the 2019–20 season before making his KHL debut with Traktor during the 2021–22 season.Shabanov established himself as a top-line fixture amongst Traktor's forward group and was named to the KHL All-Star Game in 2023 and 2025.
On 2 July 2025, as an undrafted free agent, Shabanov was signed to a one-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders for the 2025–26 season.