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Vladimir Malakhov (ice hockey)

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Vladimir Malakhov
Born (1968-08-30) August 30, 1968 (age 58)
Russia
Occupation(s)Ice hockey player, coach
Years active1986–2006
Known forNHL player, Stanley Cup champion (2000), Olympic gold medalist (1992), Olympic bronze medalist (2002)

Vladimir Igorevich Malakhov (; born August 30, 1968) is a retired Russian professional ice hockey athlete who competed in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Russian Super League. He is presently employed as a Player Development coach with the New York Islanders.

Selected 191st overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, Malakhov's playing career included stints with Spartak Moscow, CSKA Moscow, the Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils (where he secured the Stanley Cup in 2000), New York Rangers, and Philadelphia Flyers.

Transactions

  • June 17, 1989 – Chosen by New York Islanders in the 10th round, 191st overall.
  • April 5, 1995 – Exchanged to Montreal Canadiens alongside Pierre Turgeon in return for Craig Darby, Kirk Muller, and Mathieu Schneider.
  • March 1, 2000 – Traded to New Jersey Devils in exchange for Sheldon Souray, Josh Dewolf, and a second-round pick in 2001.
  • July 10, 2000 – Signed with New York Rangers as a free agent.
  • March 8, 2004 – Transferred to Philadelphia Flyers for Rick Kozak and a second-round pick in 2005.
  • August 5, 2005 – Rejoined New Jersey Devils as a free agent.
  • October 1, 2006 – Traded to San Jose Sharks along with a conditional first-round pick for Alexander Korolyuk and Jim Fahey.

Controversies

In 1999, Malakhov issued a $350,000 check to Michael Cohen, attorney for Donald Trump, intended as a loan for his acquaintance Yulia Fomina. Fomina later asserted she was unaware of the check and never received it until it surfaced years afterward during litigation in Florida.

During the 1999-2000 NHL season, Malakhov encountered disciplinary issues with Canadiens head coach Alain Vigneault after taking a ski trip during the All-Star break while recuperating from a knee injury. This violation of team rules resulted in his suspension by Montreal.

Following his suspension, Malakhov antagonized supporters by responding to their jeers with offensive gestures, which further deteriorated his relationship with the club. Approaching unrestricted free agency, Montreal traded him to the New Jersey Devils shortly thereafter.

On December 19, 2005, reports emerged suggesting Malakhov had abruptly ended his NHL career during his second tenure with the Devils. His agent clarified that he was on leave due to personal and medical concerns. Nevertheless, Devils CEO and general manager Lou Lamoriello dismissed this explanation and treated Malakhov’s absence as retirement, effectively concluding his playing days.

Achievements

  • Olympic Bronze Medalist (2002)
  • Stanley Cup Champion (1999–2000 with New Jersey)
  • Named to NHL All-Rookie Team (1993)
  • Olympic Gold Medalist (1992)

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1986–87 Spartak Moscow USSR 22 0 1 1 12 — — — — —
1987–88 Spartak Moscow USSR 28 2 2 4 26 — — — — —
1988–89 CSKA Moscow USSR 34 6 2 8 16 — — — — —
1989–90 CSKA Moscow USSR 48 2 10 12 34 — — — — —
1990–91 CSKA Moscow USSR 46 5 13 18 22 — — — — —
1991–92 CSKA Moscow CIS 32 0 8 8 12 8 1 1 2 0
1992–93 Capital District Islanders AHL 3 2 1 3 11 — — — — —
1992–93 New York Islanders NHL 64 14 38 52 59 17 3 6 12
1993–94 New York Islanders NHL 76 10 47 57 80 4 0 0 0 6
1994–95 New York Islanders NHL 26 3 13 16 32 — — — — —
1994–95 Montreal Canadiens NHL 14 1 4 5 14 — — — — —
1995–96 Montreal Canadiens NHL 61 5 23 28 79 — — — — —
1996–97 Montreal Canadiens NHL 65 10 20 30 43 5 0 0 0 6
1997–98 Montreal Canadiens NHL 74 13 31 44 70 9 3 4 7 10
1998–99 Montreal Canadiens NHL 62 13 21 34 77 — — — — —
1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens NHL 7 0 0 0 4 — — — —
1999–2000 New Jersey Devils NHL 17 1 4 5 19 23 1 4 5 18
2000–01 New York Rangers NHL 3 0 2 2 4 — — — — —
2001–02 New York Rangers NHL 81 6 22 28 83 — — — — —
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International

Year Team Event Outcome   GP G A Pts PIM
1987 Soviet Union WJC Disqualified 6 0 0 0 4
1990 Soviet Union WC Template:Gold1 10 0 1 1 10
1991 Soviet Union WC Template:Bronze3 10 0 0 0 4
1991 Soviet Union CC Fifth place 5 0 0 0 4
1992 Unified Team OG Template:Gold1 8 3 0 3 4
1992 Russia WC Fifth place 6 2 1 3 4
1996 Russia WCH Semifinals 4 1 0 1 8
2002 Russia OG Template:Bronze3 6 1 3 4 4
Senior career totals 49 7 5 12 38