ALEXANDER BARABANOV NEWS

Inks KHL contract Barabanov (lower body) signed a two-year deal with AK Bars of the KHL on Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Barabanov struggled in 2023-24, scoring only four goals while adding nine assists in 46 regular-season appearances, after a good 2022-23 campaign, in which he had 15 goals and 47 points in 68 appearances. Barabanov's NHL career is likely over as he is 30 years of age.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for the year Barabanov (lower body) will miss San Jose's last two games of the season, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Barabanov will finish the season having picked up just four goals and 13 points through 46 games while skating in a middle-six role. It remains to be seen if the Sharks will express interest in re-signing Barabanov, a pending unrestricted free agent, this summer.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Barabanov (lower body) will be out of action week-to-week, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Barabanov was injured in the second period Tuesday versus Dallas and did not return. There are only three weeks remaining in the season and it's possible that Barabanov has seen his last action of the campaign. He has four goals and 13 points in 46 games this season, a far cry from 2022-23, when he had 15 goals and 32 assists in 68 games.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Tuesday Barabanov (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Stars.

Impact Barabanov had a goal in 9:15 of ice time prior to his exit late in the second period. If he can't play Thursday against the Wild, Kevin Labanc or Givani Smith are options to enter the lineup in his place.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Barabanov (not injury related) will play Saturday against Ottawa, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Barabanov didn't play Thursday versus the Islanders for trade-related reasons, but he wasn't moved by the Sharks ahead of Friday's deadline. He has three goals, 10 points and 53 shots on net across 38 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Barabanov won't play Thursday against the Islanders for trade-related reasons, per Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com.

Impact Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 38 outings in 2023-24. He might be dealt before Friday's trade deadline. Barabanov's absence from the lineup Thursday corresponds with Thomas Bordeleau drawing in for the first time since Oct. 26.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Barabanov (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Stars, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Barabanov and William Eklund (illness) both took the ice for warmups, while Kevin Labanc did not. The 29-year-old Barabanov returns from a two-game absence, but he will likely remain in a bottom-six role. He has just 10 points through 37 outings this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Barabanov (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Stars, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Barabanov has missed the past two games due to a lower-body issue. He has notched three goals and 10 points in 37 contests this campaign.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Barabanov (lower body) will not play in Dallas on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Barabanov will also miss Sunday's tilt in Minnesota. Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 37 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Givani Smith.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in loss Barabanov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Barabanov snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. He's still gone 17 contests without a goal, adding just three assists and 23 shots on net in that span. The 29-year-old has been in a third-line role lately, and he was a healthy scratch Feb. 19 versus the Golden Knights. Barabanov has struggled with just 10 points, 51 shots and a minus-21 rating over 36 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Wednesday Barabanov (undisclosed) is available to play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Barabanov has three goals and nine points in 31 outings in 2023-24. Although he hasn't been too productive offensively this campaign, Barabanov is projected to play on the second line and second power-play unit Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Wednesday's game Barabanov (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Ducks.

Impact Barabanov left the contest in the second period after logging 8:11 of ice time. The winger may not miss significant time, as the Sharks' bye week and the All-Star break combine to give the team two weeks off before their next game Feb. 14 versus the Jets.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist Tuesday Barabanov recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Barabanov helped out on Tomas Hertl's game-winning tally in overtime. The helper was Barabanov's second assist during his active nine-game goal drought. The 29-year-old winger hasn't been as effective this season as in previous years, picking up a modest nine points with 43 shots on net and a minus-16 rating through 28 appearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies again Thursday Barabanov scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.

Impact Barabanov opened the scoring at 10:26 of the second period, but the Sharks' lead lasted just over a minute before the Jets tied it again. With two goals in January, he's already exceeded his tallies from December. Barabanov was on the verge of becoming a healthy scratch last month, and his bottom-six role in a weak offense isn't good for his fantasy value. This season, he's managed seven points, 28 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 19 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for 100th career point Barabanov scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Barabanov snapped a four-game point drought with the tally, which was his 100th NHL point. He achieved the milestone in his 178th contest over four seasons. The 29-year-old has endured a bit of a slow start this year, which has seen him slip into a bottom-six role. He's at six points, 25 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 18 appearances.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Wednesday Barabanov (illness) should be available for Wednesday's game against LA, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Barabanov missed the Sharks' previous two contests. He has a goal and five points in 14 outings this campaign. Defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who served as a forward Saturday, might be a healthy scratch versus the Kings.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Barabanov will miss Saturday's game against Vancouver because of an illness, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Barabanov has a goal and five points in 14 contests with the Sharks this season, which is a disappointing start after recording 15 goals and 47 points in 68 outings in 2022-23. When Barabanov's healthy, the 29-year-old will likely serve in a top-six capacity and see time on the power play.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers power-play helper Barabanov notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Barabanov has five points over seven contests since he returned from a finger injury. His helper Sunday was his first power-play point through 13 outings this season. He's added 20 shots on net and a minus-6 rating. Aside from a poor plus-minus, he should be capable of solid numbers while holding down a top-six role.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper Barabanov notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Barabanov has a goal and three assists over four games since he returned from a finger injury. He's slotted in seamlessly to his usual top-line role alongside longtime linemate Tomas Hertl, and it's a combination that has helped the Sharks win two of the four games Barabanov's played in since his return. The 29-year-old started the season with six scoreless outings prior to the injury, but he's picked up 15 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 10 contests. Fantasy managers will at least want to keep an eye on him when he's in the top six, as he could provide a solid return on minimal investment in most formats.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Barabanov scored a goal on his lone shot in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers.

Impact After missing 18 games with a broken finger, Barabanov scored his first goal of the season late in the third period Sunday, redirecting a Calen Addison feed past Jonathan Quick to cut the Sharks' deficit to 6-5. The 29-year-old Barabanov played 18:19 minutes in the loss, third most among San Jose forwards, including 2:01 on the power play. He should continue to work in a top-six role after tallying 15 goals and 47 points in 68 games last season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Barabanov (finger) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Barabanov is expected to return from an 18-game absence in Sunday's contest against the Rangers. He is projected to play alongside Tomas Hertl and William Eklund, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Barabanov doesn't have a point in six appearances this season, but he has been credited with nine shots on goal and three hits.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Barabanov (finger) is expected to play during the team's five-game road trip but won't be in action versus the Devils on Friday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Barabanov has been out of the lineup since Oct. 24 versus the Panthers, a stretch of 17 games on the shelf. Prior to getting injured, the winger was yet to register a point this season but was starting to pick things up with nine shots in his last three contests. With the number of forward injuries, Barabanov could be in line for a top-six role once given the all-clear.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 4-6 weeks Barabanov is expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a broken finger, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Barabanov, who is already on injured reserve, won't require surgery. He had didn't have a point and posted nine shots on goal in six outings prior to getting injured. Fabian Zetterlund has been playing alongside Tomas Hertl and Anthony Duclair during Barabanov's absence.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 4-6 weeks Barabanov is expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a broken finger, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Barabanov, who is already on injured reserve, won't require surgery. He didn't have a point and posted nine shots on goal in six outings prior to getting injured. Fabian Zetterlund has been playing alongside Tomas Hertl and Anthony Duclair during Barabanov's absence.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for injured reserve Barabanov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Barabanov was already expected to miss significant time, so his designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise. In a corresponding move, the Sharks brought up Ryan Carpenter from the minors. Prior to getting hurt, Barabanov was struggling with zero points in six games.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE