With a new deal in Dallas, Radulov must prove himself once again

Alex Radulov returned from the KHL, had a productive season while exciting hockey fans in Montreal, and then cashed in on a long-term contract with the Dallas Stars. It was argued in February by Washington’s head coach Barry Trotz that Radulov was “maybe the best signing of the year,� which Habs general manager Marc Bergevin deserved credit for during a period of controversy in his tenure thanks to the P.K. Subban trade. One season is all Radulov spent with the Habs, scoring 18 goals and 54 points, finishing second on the team in total scoring.