Evgeni Nabokov's agent spoke to Islanders GM Garth Snow four weeks ago, according to the veteran goaltender, but there haven't been any contract talks since then.
The two sides held conversations on an extension earlier in the season, but those broke off as well. "I think Garth will make his decision," Nabokov said. "I told him I would like to stay, but we were fighting for the playoffs and nothing was going on. Now we have to see." Nabokov posted 23-11-7 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .910 save percentage during the regular season prior to struggling in the playoffs against Pittsburgh's high-powered offense. Coach Jack Capuano praised Nabokov for his body of work over the season though. The 37-year-old goalie will become an unrestricted free agent this summer if a new contract isn't worked out with New York.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked aside 17 of 21 shots as the Islanders were eliminated from the playoffs after their 4-3 overtime loss against the Penguins on Saturday night.
Facing a very dangerous offense in this series, Nabokov really was not very good, finishing with a 4.44 goals-against average and .842 save percentage in the playoffs. One could only imagine how the Islanders would've fared -- with the Pens clearly ripe for the taking -- had Nabokov even replicated his regular-season rates of a 2.50 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. Re-signing Nabokov isn't a terrible idea, but it's clear the Islanders need to go out and upgrade at goaltender in order to help them take the next step.

Evgeni Nabokov has been confirmed as the Islanders' starting goaltender for Game 6.
"I (have) confidence in Nabokov to go with him. He'll start. There's no surprise. Just move along with him," coach Jack Capuano said. "He's a veteran guy. He's probably harder on himself than anyone else. He knows how he has to play." Nabokov hasn't been able to slow Pittsburgh's offensive attack the series. He has a 4.69 goals-against average and an .847 save percentage in the series and was pulled in Games 1 and 5.

Evgeni Nabokov understands that his play has to be better if the Islanders want to extend their playoff series with Pittsburgh to a seventh game.
He was pulled for the second time in the series in Thursday's loss after he allowed four goals on 27 shots. "I have confidence in Nabby," coach Jack Capuano said after the contest. "With the amount of games we've played and minutes we've played, [pulling him] was something we had to think about." Game 6 is slated for Saturday night with the Penguins up 3-2.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed four goals on 27 shots Thursday as the Islanders were shut out in Pittsburgh by a score of 4-0.
Nabokov actually hit the showers early, as he was replaced by Kevin Poulin after the Pens scored their fourth marker with about 15 minutes remaining in the third period. He'll certainly be back between the pipes for Game Six.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 of the 31 shots he faced in New York's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh in Game 4 Tuesday night.
He got plenty of offensive support from his teammates despite a fairly sub-par effort. The Islanders and Penguins have two wins each in the series, but Nabokov hasn't been a factor with his play while sporting an .846 save percentage and a 4.55 goals-against average.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to be back in net Tuesday for Game 4.
Nabokov hasn't exactly been lights out in the series but he's been backed up by an Islanders offense that's tagged the Pens for four goals in each of the last two games. The Isles will need Nabokov to be better Tuesday night against a Penguins team that surely wants to avoid giving the Isles any more momentum in the series.

The quality of the goals is a matter of opinion, yet the bottom line is that Evgeni Nabokov had a rough Sunday on paper as the New York Islanders lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in OT in Game 3.
The Islanders limited the Penguins to 25 shots and carried chunks of play. Unfortunately for them, Nabokov wasn't up to the task as he allowed five goals. It's been an up-and-down postseason so far for the aging netminder.

Evgeni Nabokov made 30 saves as the Islanders' edged the Penguins 4-3 on Friday night in Game 2 of their first-round series.
It had the makings of another long night for the netminder, who yielded all three goals on the first eight shots of the game. But he rebounded in a big way after that, making 25 straight saves. Nabokov's veteran experience was on display as the game went on, often opting to cover the puck and slow the Pens' momentum, rather than forcing a pass to a teammate. The series is now tied 1-1, heading to New York for the first time since 2007. If Nabokov can continue this type of performance, the Isles have a chance in this series.

Evgeni Nabokov was yanked early in the second period of the Islanders' 5-0 loss to the Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series on Wednesday night.
Nabokov was shaky, facing 15 shots and only 11 saves before being pulled 1:51 into the period. He can't be blamed for it all, though. The Isles weren't holding onto pucks and on defense were often running around without any direction, leaving their goalies on no-man's land. Kevin Poulin came on in relief, kicking away 10 of 11 shots. This is not the way the franchise wanted to play in its first playoff appearned since 2007.

Evgeni Nabokov has plenty of playoff experience on an Islanders team that doesn't have much.
Offensive catalysts John Tavares and Matt Moulson will be making their postseason debuts Wednesday night, but Nabokov has appeared in 80 playoff games during his career. Moulson said Nabokov is "very vocal during games and during practices. He leads us not only with his play but also with his words." Tavares said that the goaltender's "composure and calmness really set a great example for us." Nabokov face a dangerous and deep Pittsburgh team in the postseason and many believe he'll have to stand on his head in impressive fashion for the Islanders to pull off an upset.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 21 of 22 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Buffalo Friday night.
Nabokov has been a nice surprise this season as a number two fantasy goaltender. His peripheral statistics certainly won't dazzle, but he did get plenty of starts in 2013 for the surprising Islanders. The Russian netminder finishes the regular season with a 23-11-7 record.

Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina Tuesday night.
Nabokov had won three straight games entering Tuesday's tilt. He leads co-leads the league in wins this season with 23 in 40 appearances with the upstart Islanders. The Islanders clinched a playoff birth with the "loser point" and Winnipeg's regulation defeat versus Washington.

Evgeni Nabokov will likely be in between the pipes again Tuesday night.
Nabokov has struggled a bit in his last two games, giving up seven goals combined in those starts. However, he won both of them and has six wins in his last seven starts. On the whole, Nabokov has been excellent over the past six weeks and is starting almost every game for the Isles down the stretch.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 24 of 28 shots in a 5-4 shootout victory Saturday afternoon.
Nabokov allowed one goal on three shootout attempts. He has now won six of his last seven games, bringing his record up to 23-11-5 this season.

Look for Evgeni Nabokov to get the start Saturday afternoon against the Jets.
This is a crucial game for both teams that are fighting for a playoff position. However, the Jets may be a little more desperate and are playing at home. That makes for a tough game for Nabby and his Islander teammates. Start Nabokov at your own risk.

Evgeni Nabokov was beaten three times on 21 shots Thursday, but was rewarded with a victory in a 5-3 win over Toronto Thursday.
Nabokov wasn't overly busy in this contest and wasn't at his sharpest, but he didn't need to be since his teammates controlled the play from the outset. The Isles are heating up at the right time and Nabokov is reaping the benefits.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 26 shots in a 5-2 win over Florida on Tuesday night.
Nabokov hasn't lost a game in regulation in his past seven appearances, while posting five victories over that time. It was his 21st win of the year, which ties him for the most in the NHL.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to start in goal again Tuesday night.
Nabokov has been about as close to an every-night starter as you get these days. He's also been downright stingy over the past month, posting a 4-0-2 record in April to go along with a 1.14 GAA and a .931 save percentage.

Evgeni Nabokov played well enough in the New York Islanders' net, allowing no goals in regulation.
But the New York Rangers scored the only goal they'd need in overtime for a 1-0 victory. Nabokov stopped 19 shots before Dan Girardi gave the Rangers the OT triumph.

Evgeni Nabokov will be in goal Saturday against the Rangers.
It is a huge game for both teams as playoff spots are up for grabs. The New York area rivalry has lacked a little bite as of late. That should not be a problem Saturday night as there is much at stake.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 win Thursday.
The only goal Nabokov surrendered was scored while the Islanders were down a man. The Islanders have been fighting to secure a playoff spot and Nabokov has been doing his part. He has allowed just six goals in his last five games.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 26 of 27 shots in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday.
He has posted a 3-0-1 record in his past four outings and has 19 wins on the year. Nabokov's peripheral statistics won't dazzle but he has been solid in the Islanders' crease and he's expected to be leaned on down the stretch with the team close to a playoff birth.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night.
It sounds like Nabokov could start every game the rest of the way with the Islanders still in the playoff chase. That would be par for the course though considering that Nabokov has started all but six games this season for the Isles.

Evgeni Nabokov could start every game for the New York Islanders down the stretch if they are still in a battle for a playoff spot.
That wouldn't be anything new for the 37-year-old keeper since he's started 33 of the team's 39 games this campaign. Nabokov hasn't signed an extension with the Islanders yet, but the team is interested in getting him locked up to a new deal. He has an 18-11-4 record to go with a .906 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average this year.

Evgeni Nabokov made 19 saves in the Islanders' 4-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday night.
Not the most taxing of nights for the veteran. Nabokov is now 5-1-1 in his last seven starts. He has a 2.66 goals-against average and .906 save percentage on the year. The Islanders need him to stand tall the rest of the way to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed just one goal on 22 shots in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to Washington.
Nabokov played well enough for the Isles to earn themselves a point despite losing the contest in a shootout. Thanks to the Devils' loss to Boston, the Isles actually find themselves in eighth place in the Eastern Conference at the end of the night.

Evgeni Nabokov yielded a goal on 25 shots in a 3-1 win over New Jersey Monday night.
Nabokov has been a nice surprise this season as a low-end number two fantasy goaltender in deeper leagues. His peripheral statistics aren't very good, but you can count on him to get plenty of games in for the upstart Islanders. His record improves to 17-11-3 with the victory tonight.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon.
Nabokov was the first goaltender to go up against the Penguins now that Jarome Iginla is playing for them, although Sidney Crosby left the game early because of a facial injury. Nabokov managed to silence the Penguins for the first 40 minutes of Saturday's contest, but his three-game winning streak ultimately came to an end.

The Islanders have held preliminary talks with the agent for Evgeni Nabokov with a view of bringing back the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent on a mutil-year deal.
Nabokov has been a nice surprise and the Islanders have given up on Rick DiPiero, so it is understandable why both parties would be interested in hooking up again. We will keep you advised as to any progress being made here.

Evgeni Nabokov blocked 33 of 36 shots Thursday as the Islanders outlasted Philadelphia for a 4-3 shootout win.
The Russian netminder has now won three straight games to help keep the Islanders in the Eastern Conference playoff race. His record for the season stands at 16-10-3.

Evgeni Nabokov yielded two goals on 22 shots in a 3-2 win over Washington Tuesday night.
He was coming off a shutout win over Florida and turned in another solid performance for his second straight victory. Nabokov's peripheral statistics aren't very good, but you can count on him to get plenty of games in for the upstart Islanders.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start in goal Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals.
Nabokov continues to be an ironman in between the pipes for the Isles, but he remains a spot-start candidate for fantasy owners. On the season, Nabokov is 14-10-3 with a .902 save percentage and a 2.83 GAA.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped all 26 shots he faced in the Islanders 3-0 shutout win over the Panthers Sunday.
The fact the Isles potted two empty-net goals makes the score appear more lopsided than it actually was, but the fact is Nabokov had to make some important stops to preserve a 1-0 lead in the third period. His record improves to 14-10-3 with the victory.

Evgeni Nabokov will play between the pipes on Sunday.
This will be Nabokov's 27th start in 32 games. He has a 2.94 GAA and .899 save percentage in 2013.

Evgeni Nabokov was beaten for three goals on 24 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
We can't help but think this was one of the few nights where the Penguins streak could have been stopped, as the Isles held a decided advantage in shots. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best of night for Nabokov and Pittsburgh's streak rolls on.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to get the start in goal Friday night.
Nabokov is coming off a four-goal loss that snapped a two-game winning streak. He remains a matchup goalie and should only be started when the opponent is favorable.

Evgeni Nabokov permitted four goals against on 22 shots in a 5-3 loss against Ottawa Tuesday night.
The ugly defeat snapped his two-game winning streak. Nabokov should generally only be started when his match-ups are favorable because when he loses it tends to be lopsided.

It looks like Evgeni Nabokov will get the start Tuesday night.
Nabokov has gotten a ton of starts this season, starting 24 of the Islanders' 28 games. However, his peripheral numbers (2.89 GAA and .902 save percentage) make him a risky option for most fantasy owners.

Evgeni Nabokov only had to make 18 saves Thursday en route to a 2-0 shutout over the Lightning.
The shutout is the second of the season for the Islanders net minder, whose record now stands at 12-8-3 with the win. He's a lower-tier starter in fantasy leagues.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed five goals on 17 shots before he was removed from Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Penguins.
Nabokov played two full periods before he was mercifully lifted in favor of Kevin Poulin for the third frame. The Islanders were outplayed in every aspect of the game in this contest and Nabokov had little chance to overcome that.

Evgeni Nabokov will be between the pipes Sunday on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nabokov hasn't dropped a game in regulation in his past five appearances and is 11-7-3 on the season. He should however be on your bench today against a strong Pittsburgh team, especially if you play in a league with loss as a scoring category.

Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 22 of 24 shots in 5-2 victory over Washington Saturday.
He hasn't dropped a game in regulation in his past five appearances, while posting a 3-0-2 record during that stretch. Nabokov picked up his 11th win of the season.

Although nothing is official we would be very surprised if Evgeni Nabokov isn't in the crease at the start of Saturday afternoon's game against the Capitals.
It's a 1:00 pm ET start so make sure you have him in your lineup.

Evgeni Nabokov called Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss the "toughest one this year."
The Islanders clinged to a one-goal lead from the middle of the first period until later in the third, but ultimately couldn't find that second goal to really put the game in their favor. "It's probably the toughest one this year," said Nabokov, who had 35 saves. "We had the game in our hands. That's exactly how the playoffs are. It was a great atmosphere; I wish we could have that atmosphere every night here."

Evgeni Nabokov was the victim of bad luck Thursday and found himself on the wrong end of a 2-1 decision against the Rangers.
The Islanders netminder managed to stop 35 of 37 shots in the losing effort, but he was working on a shutout until the Rangers scored a goal with a little over five minutes to play in the game. Nabokov was then victimized again early in overtime after the Rangers found themselves with a 4-3 power play. It was an unfortunate result considering how well he played in this contest.

Evgeni Nabokov will play between the pipes on Thursday.
Nabokov will try to win his third consecutive game. He has a 2.97 GAA and .902 save percentage in 19 starts this season.

Evgeni Nabokov blocked 29 shots Tuesday night to post a 6-3 win over Montreal.
He got his 10th victory of the season, while improving his save percentage to .902 and his goals-against to 2.97. Nabokov has won his past two starts and he's looked very good in both of them.

It looks like Evgeni Nabokov will be the starting goalie against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Although his overall numbers are disappointing, Nabokov has been much better of late. That said, the Habs aren't exactly an easy team to play these days and that could mean trouble for the Isles.

Evgeni Nabokov was instrumental in the New York Islanders' 3-2 shootout win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Nabokov stopped 29 out of 31 shots, improving his 2013 record to 9-7-2. While his stats aren't eye-popping, the Russian netminder has been a decent depth starter for fantasy purposes, which is likely more than most expected. He could also be an interesting trade deadline target if the Isles go in sell mode.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed five goals on 28 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs Thursday night.
Neither goaltender was particularly sharp in this contest, but Nabokov was the weaker of the two goaltenders and suffered a loss as a result. The Isles start sports an 8-8-1 record with a save percentage in the vicinity of .900, making him a mediocre fantasy option.

Evgeni Nabokov ended up with 30 saves on 33 shots in a 4-1 loss to Boston Tuesday.
The defeat snapped a two-game winning streak for the Islanders keeper, who has been decent this season despite the inconsistencies of his team. Nabokov owns an 8-7-1 record with a .904 save percentage and a 2.92 GAA.

Evgeni Nabokov is slated to be back in the crease for the New York Islanders Tuesday night versus Boston.
He got Sunday's game off in favor of recent call-up Kevin Poulin following Rick DiPietro's demotion to the minors. Nabokov has won four of his past five outings and his last appearance in the cage was a 35-save shutout against Buffalo on Saturday.

Evgeni Nabokov was hot Saturday night in Buffalo as the veteran goalie turned aside all 35 shots he faced in the New York Islanders' 4-0 shutout of the Sabres.
It was Nabokov's second consecutive win and fifth in his past five games. He blocked 30 of 33 shots Thursday when the Isles defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. Nabokov improved his record to 8-6-1 with his impressive performance against the Sabres.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 30 of 33 shots Thursday as the Islanders defeated Montreal in overtime by a score of 4-3.
Nabokov hasn't exactly been sharp this season, as his GAA and save percentage will show, but his 7-6-1 record, including wins in three of his last four games have kept him from being devoid of value in fantasy leagues.

Evgeni Nabokov called out his teammates after Monday's embarrassing 7-0 loss to Philadelphia.
"We have to have 20 people on the board together, every night. Otherwise we have no chance," said Nabokov after the loss. "It's a matter of, do we want to play as a team, go hard every shift, or do we wait around for Johnny Tavares to score a goal and then say, 'OK, now I'm going to play today, too'? It was a bunch of reasons why we beat the Rangers, why we beat Jersey. Johnny led the way, but everyone was working. I don't have an answer why not today." Nabokov was blitzed for seven goals against on just 25 shots, but he's not wrong when he says that the Islanders rely too much on Tavares.

Evgeni Nabokov stopped just 18 of 25 shots in a 7-0 loss Monday afternoon.
This is a game that Nabokov will likely want to forget as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it devastated his season totals, leaving him with a 3.13 GAA and .894 save percentage in 13 starts this season.

Evgeni Nabokov saved 30 of 31 shots in a 5-1 win against the New Jersey Devils.
Nabokov ended his slump of allowing three goals per contest in four consecutive games. He now has a 6-5-1 record this season.

Evgeni Nabokov will get the start Saturday night against the Devils.
He played well stopping 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 overtime win Thursday and will be back between the pipes Saturday against New Jersey.

Evgeni Nabokov was busy Thursday as he blocked 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.
The Isles fell behind early, but Nabokov kept his teammates in the game long enough for them to mount a comeback. His record improves to 5-5-1 with the win.

Evgeni Nabokov was busy Thursday as he blocked 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.
The Isles fell behind early, but Nabokov kept his teammates in the game long enough for them to mount a comeback. His record improves to 5-5-1 with the win.

Evgeni Nabokov is projected to start against the New York Rangers Thursday night.
Nabokov will be looking to end his personal four-game losing streak in the contest. He currently owns a 4-5-1 record with an .897 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average this season.

Look for Evgeni Nabokov to get the start Saturday against the Sabres.
Although he was on the losing end of a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Rangers Thursday and has lost his last three starts, we expect Nabokov to be between the pipes at home against the Sabres.

Evgeni Nabokov managed 21 saves on 24 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Rangers.
The .875 save percentage on the night won't help fantasy owners who are concerned with his peripheral statistics this season. Nabokov is now 4-4-1 on the year.

Evgeni Nabokov allowed three goals on 25 shots in a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh Tuesday.
Nabokov wasn't at his best on this night and his cost his team, as the Islanders played well enough to win the game. His record falls to 4-3-1 with the loss.

Look for Evgeni Nabokov to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
"We're riding the hot hand for a bit," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "If you look at his past in SJ, you see he's used to playing a lot of games." Nabokov started in a career-high 77 games with the Sharks in 2007-08.

Evgeni Nabokov registered his second regulation loss of 2013 as the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Islanders 3-0 on Sunday.
Nabokov gave up two goals on 26 shots. Before Sunday, he was on a five game points streak, going 4-0-1 in that span. Now he's 4-2-1 on the season, with solid numbers that indicate that he can be a useful starter in fantasy - albeit not the guy who once powered the San Jose Sharks franchise.

Evgeni Nabokov is the probable starter in nets for the Islanders Sunday afternoon against Johan Hedberg and the New Jersey Devils.
Nabokov defended 28 of 32 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over the Devils on Thursday. He is 4-1-1 on the season and has earned at least a point in five straight starts despite a lackluster .906 save percentage and a 3.14 GAA. Start him at your own risk.

Evgeni Nabokov defended 28 of 32 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over the Devils.
It wasn't a particularly impressive win for the Islanders goaltender but he'll certainly take it nonetheless. Nabokov owns a 4-1-1 record on the year despite a lackluster .906 save percentage and a 3.14 GAA.

Evgeni Nabokov was superb Tuesday as he turned aside 37 of 38 shots in a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Despite the shot differential the Islanders were in complete control of this game very early on. He doeesn't receive much fanfare, but a 3-1-1 is a much better mark than many expected from Nabokov by this point.

Evgeni Nabokov will probably get the nod for Tuesday's match against Pittsburgh.
He made 30 saves in the Islanders' 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg on Sunday in his lasting outing. Nabokov owns an .894 save percentage and a 3.49 goals-against average in four games this season, which won't attract many fantasy suitors, but he does have a 2-1-1 record to go with it.

Evgeni Nabokov blocked 30 of 35 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets Sunday night.
The Islanders clung to a 4-2 lead midway through the third period before eventually allowing three goals to prevent the veteran from earning a victory. He may not be an especially exciting option in fantasy leagues, but his playing time is relatively certain, making Nabokov a low-end number two goaltender.

Evgeni Nabokov overcame a shaky beginning to record a 7-4 win over the Maple Leafs Tuesday.
Nabokov and the Islanders trailed 1-0 and 3-1 at various in the game, but the veteran netminder buckled down when necessary and earned a victory. All told, the former Shark stopped 39 of the 43 shots he faced.

Evgeni Nabokov is expected to start for the New York Islanders on Thursday night against Toronto.
It will mark his third straight appearance of the 2013 season. Nabokov currently is sporting a 1-1-0 record with a .907 save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average.

Evgeni Nabokov earned his first win of the season in a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay Monday afternoon.
He made 23 saves in the contest, but allowed three goals on 11 shots in the third period to cut the game close.

Evgeni Nabokov kicked out 26 of 28 shots in a 2-1 loss to New Jersey.
Nabokov allowed a goal in each of the second and third periods. He should put a solid GAA and save percentage this season, but the Islanders figure to be a bubble team at best when it comes to the playoff race and Nabokov consequently can't be counted on to win a ton of games.

Evgeni Nabokov "appears likely" to get the start in goal for the Islanders on Saturday, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
The Islanders' goalie situation is probably one best avoided in fantasy leagues, at least for now. They're not expected to be a very good team and will most likely end up going with the hot man in net. Nabokov was OK (2.55 goals-against average, .913 save percentage in 42 games) last season but he's also 37. Granted, Rick DiPietro has barely played over the past four years, and he wasn't good when he got in last year (3.73 goals-against average and .875 save percentage in eight games).