Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is facing DUI and
speeding charges in Arizona.
Scottsdale police say an officer pulled over Khabibulin's
Ferrari shortly after midnight on Feb. 8 after the car was clocked
at 70 mph in a 45 mph zone.
The 37-year-old Khabibulin played for the Phoenix Coyotes
from 1996-99 and still has a home in Paradise Valley. He hasn't
played since Nov. 16 because of a herniated disk in his back that
required surgery last month.
Police say an officer smelled alcohol on Khabibulin and he
was arrested after a field sobriety test. He was booked into jail
on DUI and excessive speed charges pending laboratory results.
Khabibulin's agent, Jay Grossman, did not immediately return
a call Wednesday seeking comment.
Khabibulin has a 7-2-9 record with a 3.03 goals-against
average this season, his first with the Oilers after signing a
four-year, $15 million contract last summer. The four-time NHL
All-Star has also played for Winnipeg, Chicago and Tampa Bay and
helped the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in 2004.
