Sharks acquire Nabokov from Lightning
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have acquired goalie Evgeni Nabokov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations.
Nabokov is expected to retire as a Shark at a news conference on Wednesday.
Drafted in 1994 by San Jose, the 39-year-old Nabokov is the Sharks franchise leader in games played for a goalie with 563, wins with 154 and shutouts with 50.
San Jose allowed Nabokov to leave as a free agent following the 2009-10 season.
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