Nicolas Aubé-Kubel Begins New Chapter in KHL With Dinamo Minsk
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, a former Stanley Cup champion with Colorado in 2022, is now playing for Dinamo Minsk in the KHL. He spent parts of his NHL career with several organizations, including Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington, Buffalo, and Minnesota. The article details his brief stint with the Maple Leafs and his decision to continue his career overseas with his family.
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, 30, is from Slave Lake, Alberta. Philadelphia drafted him in the second round in 2014. His best NHL season came with Colorado in 2021-22: 67 regular-season games, 11 goals, and a Stanley Cup.
Later he moved through Toronto, Washington, Buffalo, the Rangers, Minnesota, and the AHL. With Toronto in 2022-23, he played six games without a point before Washington claimed him. Last season he had six NHL games and two assists with Minnesota, plus 37 points in 62 AHL games with Iowa. He signed a one-year deal with Dinamo Minsk for 2026-27 and began with four goals and two assists in seven games.
Aubé-Kubel’s move may resonate with hockey families and fans who follow players beyond the NHL. It could highlight how careers can continue overseas, affecting younger players weighing similar paths and supporters in Minsk getting a former Stanley Cup winner. His family’s adjustment may also draw interest, showing the personal side of international transfers. The story may gently broaden awareness of the KHL for North American audiences.