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Evgenii Dadonov

Evgenii Anatolyevich Dadonov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Evgenii Anatolyevich Dadonov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger who has played in the National Hockey League for six teams, including the Montreal Canadiens. Drafted by the Florida Panthers 71st overall in 2007, Dadonov also won the Gagarin Cup twice with SKA Saint Petersburg and a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Championship with Russia.

Early life and junior career

Dadonov was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia, and developed as a player in the Russian hockey system. He is associated with Traktor Chelyabinsk in his youth career.

NHL career

Selected by Florida in 2007, Dadonov came to North America for the 2009–10 season and later became a regular NHL winger. He has played for multiple NHL teams, including two separate stints with Florida. He made his NHL debut during the 2009–10 season and scored his first NHL goal on December 15, 2010.

International play

Dadonov has represented Russia in international competition. One of his notable achievements is winning gold at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

Achievements and awards

His major honours include two Gagarin Cup championships with SKA Saint Petersburg (2015, 2017) and a world championship gold medal with Russia (2014).

Key facts

  • Dadonov was drafted in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers.
  • He made his NHL debut during the 2009–10 season and scored his first NHL goal on December 15, 2010.
  • He has played for Florida, Ottawa, Vegas, Montreal, Dallas and New Jersey in the NHL.
  • He won the 2014 IIHF World Championship with Russia.
  • He won the Gagarin Cup twice with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2015 and 2017.
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Canadian context

Dadonov has direct Canadian relevance through his NHL career, including time with the Montreal Canadiens, one of Canada’s most prominent professional sports teams.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Evgenii Dadonov?
He is a Russian professional ice hockey winger who has played in the NHL and in Russian club hockey.
Which NHL team drafted Dadonov?
The Florida Panthers selected him 71st overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
What position does Dadonov play?
He is listed as a winger, typically right wing, and shoots left.
Which NHL teams has Dadonov played for?
He has played for Florida, Ottawa, Vegas, Montreal, Dallas and New Jersey.
What are Dadonov’s major international achievements?
He won gold with Russia at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evgenii_Dadonov
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, NHL teams, and draft position.
  2. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/player/evgenii-dadonov-8474149
    Supports: Draft selection, NHL debut, first NHL goal, and recent team history.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/4969/evgenii-dadonov
    Supports: Position, birthplace, height/weight, birthdate, and draft information.
  4. Russian Wikipedia — https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%94%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2,_%D0%95%D0%B2%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%90%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87
    Supports: World Championship gold in 2014 and Gagarin Cup titles in 2015 and 2017.
  5. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/player-profile-evgenii-dadonov-091224
    Supports: Dallas Stars seasons, contract details, and playoff performance notes.