Vladimir Zharkov Explained

Vladimir Alexanderovich Zharkov (ru|Влади́мир Алекса́ндрович Жарко́в; born January 10, 1988) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger. He is currently playing with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He has formerly playing in the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils. Zharkov was selected by the Devils in the 3rd round (77th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Zharkov played four seasons within the New Jersey Devils organization. He scored his first NHL goal in the 2010–11 season, on January 17, 2011, against Kevin Poulin of the New York Islanders.^[1]

On July 3, 2012, Zharkov opted to return to his native Russia in accepting a three-year contract for a second spell with original club, HC CSKA Moscow of the KHL.^[2]

After six further seasons with CSKA, Zharkov left for a second time as a free agent, in agreeing to a two-year contract with Salavat Yulaev Ufa on 1 May 2018.^[3]

Zharkov played three seasons with Salavat Yulaev, before signing as a free agent to a two-year contract with newly crowned champions, Avangard Omsk, on 1 May 2021.^[4]

Having concluded his contract with Avangard, Zharkov signed as a free agent to a two-year contract with his fourth KHL club, Traktor Chelyabinsk, on 30 June 2023.^[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004–05	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		35	7	0	7	8		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	CSKA Moscow	RSL		4	0	1	1	4		1	0	0	0	0
2005–06	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		48	17	22	39	74		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	CSKA Moscow	RSL		48	4	1	5	18		12	0	1	1	2
2006–07	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		7	7	2	9	4		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	CSKA Moscow	RSL		30	5	2	7	6		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	CSKA–2 Moscow	RUS.3		4	3	4	7	4		12	8	7	15	8
2008–09	Lowell Devils	AHL		69	11	23	34	26		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Lowell Devils	AHL		23	6	15	21	6		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	New Jersey Devils	NHL		40	0	10	10	8		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Albany Devils	AHL		31	8	11	19	19		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	New Jersey Devils	NHL		38	2	2	4	2		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Albany Devils	AHL		62	16	23	39	45		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	New Jersey Devils	NHL		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	CSKA Moscow	KHL		47	9	2	11	4		3	0	0	0	0
2013–14	CSKA Moscow	KHL		49	2	5	7	6		4	0	0	0	2
2014–15	CSKA Moscow	KHL		51	8	6	14	6		16	1	3	4	8
2015–16	CSKA Moscow	KHL		29	2	4	6	12		19	2	2	4	6
2016–17	CSKA Moscow	KHL		51	5	7	12	32		10	1	2	3	8
2017–18	CSKA Moscow	KHL		35	0	1	1	18		15	0	2	2	12
2018–19	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	KHL		56	6	10	16	48		17	1	2	3	4
2019–20	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	KHL		59	4	9	13	34		6	2	2	4	0
2020–21	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	KHL		52	4	15	19	36		7	0	1	1	0
2021–22	Avangard Omsk	KHL		41	4	7	11	4		11	0	3	3	10
2022–23	Avangard Omsk	KHL		54	3	7	10	10		14	0	2	2	2
2023–24	Traktor Chelyabinsk	KHL		33	2	3	5	10		14	0	1	1	4
NHL totals				82	2	12	14	10		—	—	—	—	—
KHL totals				557	49	76	125	220		136	7	20	27	56

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005	Russia	IH18	4th		5	2	1	3	6
2006	Russia	U18	5th		6	1	2	3	6
Junior totals					11	3	3	6	12

Notes and References

1. Web site: Devils bust out again in 5-2 win over Islanders . . 2011-01-17 . 2011-01-17.
2. Web site: Igor Radulov and Vladimir Zharkov recruited to CSKA. . 2012-07-03 . 2012-07-03 . ru.
3. Web site: Vladimir Zharkov transfers to Salavat . . 2018-05-01 . 2018-05-01 . ru.
4. Web site: Forward Vlad Zharkov to Avangard . . 1 May 2021 . 1 May 2021 . Russian.
5. Web site: Vladimir Zharkov in Traktor . . 30 June 2023 . 30 June 2023 . Russian .