(August 30, 1968- )
Born in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
10th round draft pick of the (1989)
Played for the New York Islanders (1992-95), Montreal Canadiens (1995-2000), New Jersey Devils (2000, 2005-06), New York Rangers (2000-04) and Philadelphia Flyers (2004)

He quit the Devils mid-season during his second stint with the team.
He pissed off the Canadiens front office when he went on a ski trip while he was injured.
He is extremely injury prone.
He was traded for future all-star Sheldon Souray.
He has spent the bulk of his career playing for all three NY/NJ area teams.
The Rangers were so desperate to unload his salary, they dealt him to the rival Flyers for a low rate prospect.
He shares his name with a dancer and a chess player.

He won a Stanley Cup with the Devils (2000).
He won a gold medal as a member of the Soviet National Team (1992).
He was considered a gritty defenseman in the earlier stages of his career.
He was a member of the NHL All-Rookie team (1993).

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