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Nikolai Khabibulin was a Russian professional hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Nikolai Khabibulin began his journey as a hockey player when he was selected in the 9th round of NHL Draft in 1992 by the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets moved to Phoenix and became known as Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.

He played for the International Hockey League's Long Beach Ice Dogs for a year before he traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2000. Khabibulin emerged as a goaltender. He did an awesome performance during the NHL All-Star Game in 2002 and led the team to win the Stanley Cup in 2004.

Khabibulin became a free agent, as he signed a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2005. During his tenure with the team, injuries and inconsistent play weakens his ability to support the team.

In 2009, he signed a four-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Khabibulin returned to the Blackhawks during the 2013-2014 season.

Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin was born on January 13, 1973 in

Yekaterinburg, Russia. He is married to Viktoria Khabibulin and has one child.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Salary

Salary from Chicago Blackhawks (2013-2014)

$1,700,000

2012

Contract

Contract with Chicago Blackhawks (2013-2014)

$2,000,000

2011

Salary

Salary from Edmonton Oilers (2012-2013)

$3,750,000

2010

Salary

Salary from Edmonton Oilers (2011-2012)

$3,750,000

2009

Salary

Salary from Edmonton Oilers (2010-2011)

$3,750,000

2008

Salary

Salary from Edmonton Oilers (2009-2010)

$3,750,000

2008

Contract

Contract with Edmonton Oilers (2009-2012)

$15,000,000

2007

Salary

Salary from Chicago Blackhawks (2008-2009)

$6,700,000

2006

Salary

Salary from Chicago Blackhawks (2007-2008)

$6,700,000

2005

Salary

Salary from Chicago Blackhawks (2006-2007)

$6,700,000

2004

Salary

Salary from Chicago Blackhawks (2005-2006)

$6,700,000

2004

Contract

Contract with Chicago Blackhawks (2005-2008)

$27,000,000

2002

Salary

Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning (2003-2004)

$4,400,000

2001

Salary

Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning (2002-2003)

$3,800,000

2000

Salary

Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning (2001-2002)

$3,300,000