NHL

Islanders sign KHL star Maxim Shabanov in latest free agency swing

The Islanders weren’t quite done in free agency.

They made another addition on Wednesday, signing Russian winger Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, entry-level deal.

The contract comes with a $975,000 cap hit, according to a source.

Maxim Shabanov (49) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, regular season KHL 2023 – 2024 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Traktor Chelyabinsk at the Ice Sports Palace. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett

The Post first reported the Islanders’ interest in Shabanov, who played last season in the KHL, back in October.

It’s the second year in a row the Islanders have gotten the highest-rated European free agent after signing Max Tsyplakov a year ago.

The Flyers, Rangers and Utah were reportedly amongst the other teams considered.

Shabanov, who scored 23 goals and had 44 assists with Traktor Chelyabinsk last season, is 24 years old. He measures in at 5-foot-8 and 157 pounds.

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