Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Tue 7/1/25 5:29 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadnov signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Devils, the team announced Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov's contract is only a $1 million base salary, but it does contain performance bonuses that could increase the value of the contract. The 36-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Stars, and he is coming off of his first 20-goal campaign since 2021-22. He will hope to bring that depth scoring to the Devils, likely in a middle-six role.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Thu 5/8/25 1:13 AM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov saw just 8:44 of ice time Wednesday. He has seen his ice time slip in the playoffs, and the return of Jason Robertson (knee) will make it tougher for Dadonov to see more minutes. Dadonov has done fine despite the smaller role, as the 36-year-old has three points, 12 shots, 11 hits, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over eight postseason appearances.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Tue 4/22/25 12:58 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov's tally midway through the third period tied the game at 3-3. The 36-year-old winger is playing in a larger role at even strength during the absence of Jason Robertson (knee). Still, Dadonov is more of a complementary player -- he had 20 goals, 40 points, 123 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 80 regular-season contests.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Tue 4/15/25 1:12 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov has four goals over seven contests in April, though that's with a hat trick versus the Penguins on April 5. The 36-year-old has filled in as a top-six winger while Mason Marchment (illness) has been out late in the campaign. Dadonov reached the 20-goal mark for the fifth time in his career and has also achieved a 40-point campaign through 79 outings. He's added 122 shots on net, 44 hits, 39 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. Once the Stars are fully healthy, Dadonov is likely to fill a depth role in the postseason.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Sun 4/6/25 1:08 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov scored three goals, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
It was the second career hat trick for the 36-year-old winger as he found the back of the net in each period, but Dadonov's impressive performance was overshadowed by Pittsburgh's five-goal outburst, which was fueled by a Sidney Crosby hat trick. Dadonov snapped a 17-appearance goal drought with the effort, and he'll need one more tally over Dallas' final six regular-season games to reach 20 for the fifth time in his career.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Mon 3/10/25 1:05 AM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
This was Dadonov's second straight game with a helper. Interestingly enough, his last six points have all come on the road, with Dallas playing 12 total contests in that span, including eight away from American Airlines Center. The veteran winger has been a reliable depth scorer in 2024-25 with 35 points, 106 shots on net and a plus-11 rating across 64 appearances. However, the Stars' significant forward depth means he'll likely finish the regular season in a bottom-six role at even strength.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Sun 3/9/25 3:47 AM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov ended a four-game point drought with the helper to set up Jamie Benn's third-period tally. This outing was Dadonov's 600th regular-season game. He'd likely have more games played, but he spent a five-year stint in the KHL from 2012-2017. At this stage of his career, he's little more than a depth forward. He has 34 points, 105 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 63 appearances in 2024-25, but the arrival of Mikko Rantanen is all but guaranteed to keep Dadonov in the bottom six.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Sat 2/22/25 10:35 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov drove hard to the net early in the first and drilled in a rebound after a shot hit the post. It was his 16th goal of the season. Dadonov has picked up the pace over the last month, and he has nine points (four goals, five assists) and 15 shots in his last nine games.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Sun 2/9/25 3:13 AM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov has a helper in back-to-back contests after assisting on Mavrik Bourque's second-period tally Saturday. The 35-year-old Dadonov continues to be an effective depth scorer for the Stars. He has three goals and five helpers over his last eight outings, and he's at 31 points, 94 shots on net, 35 hits, 30 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating across 55 appearances this season. His level of production is enough to make him an option in deeper fantasy formats.
Evgeni Dadonov RW NJ Sun 2/2/25 9:41 PM
Evgeni Dadonov
RW NJ
Dadonov scored two goals on four shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Dadonov's goals were 4:25 apart in the third period to lift the Stars to the win after they were even with the Blue Jackets through two periods. This was Dadonov's third multi-point effort in his last five outings, a span in which he has three goals and three assists. The 35-year-old could be facing a smaller role moving forward following the return of Mason Marchment (face) from injured reserve and the Stars' Saturday trade to acquire Mikael Granlund. Dadonov has played all over the lineup this season, accumulating 15 goals, 29 points, 90 shots on net and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances, giving him a decent chance of reaching the 40-point mark for the first time in three years.