Evgeny Nabokov signs with SKA of the KHL

Evgeny Nabokov signs with SKA of the KHL (Photo © Avelar/AP)

Evgeny Nabokov has signed a 4-year, $24-million contract with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL, as reported by the Russian newspaper Sovetsky Sport.

In the 10 seasons he played in California he recorded a 293-215-29 record, with a 2.39 goals against average. He also was awarded with the Calder Trophy of the top rookie of the year in 2001.

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