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It's official: Long-time Dallas Stars defenseman Sergei Zubov moves on to KHL.

After learning earlier today that Zubov was close to signing in the KHL, TSN is reporting that he has indeed signed a contract with SKA St. Petersburg.

We've known this moment was coming for some time now, yet it still feels extremely depressing to think of Sergei Zubov playing anywhere but Dallas next season. The finances of the his KHL contract were not disclosed, but I can guarantee you it's significantly more than the Stars will willing to pay for the defensemen.

As much as we'd love for Zubov to finish his career in Dallas, the fact remained that there were significant doubts about his health and the Stars were hesitant to take another chance. I think the fact that he didn't sign with another NHL team is also significant, and says that Dallas was not the only team that had concerns. The KHL is working hard right now on bringing it's prized national players back to Russia, so you have to feel they're signing of Zubov as much a PR move as it was signing someone they thought will make a big difference for their team.

If healthy, Zubov can still be a great player and I wish nothing but the best for him in the KHL.

We've covered the impending departure of Zubov over the past month, here's some of the highlights:

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I wish him nothing but the best

This day has been coming for awhile, but I’m teary-eyed that Zubov is actually leaving. It’s good to know that he finished his NHL career with the Stars, though.

by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Jul 30, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

That sucks

At least he won’t be wearing another NHL jersey.

But still, it sucks. It sucks because he should have had his day. He should have had a last spin around the Dallas ice. Maybe it would have been more for us than anything else, but at least it would have been special. I don’t like to think that the last time I saw him play was some random day in December or November last year and I didn’t even know it.

I hope that when it’s Mo’s time, we’ll know. We should know with him.

by Brad Gardner on Jul 30, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Luck Zubov

I hope he rips the KHL apart with his skillful passes and booming shot

I am ready for his HOF induction wearing that Stars sweater!

by v0mitus on Jul 30, 2009 8:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

nothing but the best

love you zubie, you have been stars hockey for a long time and you will be missed. I hope you find your health again

born to destroy

by Lifewish on Jul 31, 2009 8:29 AM CDT reply actions  

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