Thanks Slitty, i was just curious. Kaigorodov, Zubov, Anikeyenko and possibly Lyamin are the only ones that i think could make any impact in NA, but correct me if im wrong...
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Thanks Slitty, i was just curious. Kaigorodov, Zubov, Anikeyenko and possibly Lyamin are the only ones that i think could make any impact in NA, but correct me if im wrong...
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I hope he never plays hockey again. Not only is he, at best, an RSL scrub - I hate him with a passion. Here is a guy who failed to make an impact in the AHL (lest I mention making the NHL) and scored a single goal all season long in the RSL (with something like 4 points in total)... and then said the level of play in the RSL is a joke. Uhm, so the ECHL is where its at?
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Jan Marek
How does he look, I see he is completely tearing up the RSL. So how good does he really look...
How does he look, I see he is completely tearing up the RSL. So how good does he really look...
RedAce
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Well so far i have 2 games of him and i will say he looks very good. Without a doubt one of the top players playing in the RSL this year. you notice him just about every time he is on the ice,, he wants the puck,, he make's nice one on one plays can really shoot the puck too.
Ilya Zubov
What do you guys think of him, what kind of player is he and what kind of potential does he have
What do you guys think of him, what kind of player is he and what kind of potential does he have
I was wondering what you could tell me about Denis Bodrov.
Some one on the Flyers board just likened him to Kasparitis.
Some one on the Flyers board just likened him to Kasparitis.
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Sergei Zinovjev (Boston Bruins)
Hello fellow hockey fans in Russia. Just looking for someone to provide feedback from time to time regarding my favourite team's prospect Mr. Zinovjev.
Do you see Zino ever joining the Bruins?
Thanks in advance.
Hello fellow hockey fans in Russia. Just looking for someone to provide feedback from time to time regarding my favourite team's prospect Mr. Zinovjev.
Do you see Zino ever joining the Bruins?
Thanks in advance.
Oh, yes my favourite ZINA! He is MEGA skilled player who could be dominant in the NHL in proper agent was working with the PLAYER. My undoubtful favourite and one of the most paid player in the Russian Superleague! PROBLEM with the man that he isn't going to play in the NHL for small money like 1.5 mln by his undertanding. Kazan is happy with him and he is happy with KAZAN.
Other Rus clubs willing to have this player in their club and ready to pay even more. This player is in big demand by many clubs.
ZINOVJEV is most difficult to find NHL team for 07/08 willing to pay more than 2 mlns but to my mind he is EXTREMELY CREATIVE player close to DATSYUK level who is by the way almost same size as Zinovjev. They played together on national team a lot line 1 and 2 CENTERS! It's EVIDENT any NHL team can build around this player good scoring line! With changed rules it will be even easier for player like Sergei in NHL because of his FANTASTIC skating ability! SIZE isn’t a concern because now he is full muscles. HEIGHT 5.11 and WEIGHT 183 is OK for hockey. He is LARIONOV of Russian SUPERLEAGUE! MATURE and ready for responsibility now not like when he came to BOSTON years ago!
I still remember press which he got in NA when he was with BOSTON!
Bruins' new reasons to dream number four
By Kevin Paul Dupont, 10/27/2003
And then there is Zinovjev (Zin-ov-yev), who made a dazzling debut in Saturday night's 5-2 win over New Jersey, accenting the night with a cool-handed dish across the slot to linemate Samsonov for a sensational, not to mention winning, goal. For those old enough to remember, it was a moment reminiscent of the Derek Sanderson-Bobby Orr ice capades when they first teamed up in the fall of '67.
Prospects of Zinovjev playing pretty good
By Kevin Paul Dupont, Globe Staff, 10/25/2003
"He's got to get into a situation where he's on a line with the same guys, playing a similar style, and get into a rhythm," said assistant GM Jeff Gorton, who watched the workout from the chilly bleachers. "His first game down in Providence, he was making all kinds of plays. He's got that Russian style to his game -- stop on a dime, turn and curl. He's a playmaker by nature. He passes well. He sees the surface well. You watch him out there, he's a perfectionist."
During the drills, one thing that stood out was Zinovjev's skating jump and quick-turn ability. At times, it looked as if his feet were fastened to an invisible rod, his change of direction so sleight-of-foot that you'd swear he was one of those little tin Bud Light rod-hockey players.
"He has real good tight-area skills," said an admiring Sullivan. "He's elusive, really good in a confined game."
All that should translate well to the North American game, provided the 5-foot-10-inch, 180-pounder can stand up to, or skate around, the deliberate checking of much bigger, stronger defensemen and forwards. He's quick, but he is also small of frame, with a youthful look that would make him blend in easily with, say, Matignon High. In the world of rock-hard Devils defenseman Scott Stevens, an unaware, slow-to-react Zinovjev could end up a first-shift hors d'oeuvre.
But like those aforementioned line combinations, looks and build can be deceiving, too. Wayne Gretzky had powerful legs, but his build leaned more toward town hall record-keeper than all-world record-breaker. For physique, Zinovjev has more of a Pat LaFontaine build, and LaFontaine will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday. So appearance and size can be important, but they can also be irrelevant.
Denis Bodrov is very good defensive defenseman. He does great job on covering the slot and playing tough on boards. I wouldn't compare him with Kasparaitis. There are different... Trying to think of someone alike. I would say he's more of Tyutin or Vishnevski style. But it's just my opinion, and I admit if someone thinks differently.
Megalinsky's playing for Voskresensk in the High League.
Anikeenko is still probably with Yaroslavl-2.
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Whats Semen Varlamov's chances at making the WJC squad, and continue starting in the RSL? Also, any info or insight is much appreciated.
Jason MacIsaac
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Who has looked better this year Vladamir Zharkov or Alexander Vasyunov....neither have had a point so I don't know what to think.
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Semen Varlamov
Aside from a few clip I Haven't seen much of that kid but I'd like to ear from those who have seen him more often.
How good is he? And how far from the NHL is he?
How do you expect him to perform this year and in the future
Aside from a few clip I Haven't seen much of that kid but I'd like to ear from those who have seen him more often.
How good is he? And how far from the NHL is he?
How do you expect him to perform this year and in the future
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I've only seen him once, during last year's Canada-Russia Challenge and he really impressed me. He was 17 at the time and was way way better than the 19 yo Khudobin.
I guess we'll have to wait for the WJC.
I guess we'll have to wait for the WJC.
I watched live all of the games of juniors Russian team at last WJC-2006 and Varlamov played one game against Latvia (Khudobin played the rest of the games). Regarding to what I've watched, Varlamov didn't look better than Khudobin.
The next WJC near New Year's holidays will show us how good Varlamov really is. Though, he played a few games in Super League this season already. Unfortunately, I didn't watch these games.
Haven't seen the Super League games yet, but looked very sharp at the WJC and the Canada Challenge. Also got reports out of Yaroslavl that he looked sharp and is vying to share the starting job with Podomatsky. Podomatsky did not impress in the first part of the season, so Varlamov is getting a chance at some minutes.
Slick Nick
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How is Andrei Popov doing this year and who would you compare him too? Is there a good site for stats on Russian players?
Also where is Denis Bodrov, I looked under Lada and could not find his name listed.
Thank you
Also where is Denis Bodrov, I looked under Lada and could not find his name listed.
Thank you
Thank you, made it myselfNice avatar!
You can use it if you want, I don't mind
oh yeah and Varlamov rocks!
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