Confirmed with Link: Blues acquire Nikita Soshnikov for 2019 4th round pick

[67Blues]

... I mean, can anyone say for sure Soshnikov isn't a Russian sleeper agent?

That would make one heck of a novel/movie.

"In a world, where hockey isn't just a sport, it was the key to bringing down an entire country"

 

[tfriede2]

That would make one heck of a novel/movie.

"In a world, where hockey isn't just a sport, it was the key to bringing down an entire country"

This brings to mind the movie Sudden Death.

 

[shpongle falls]

This brings to mind the movie Sudden Death.

Ha, remember watching that movie on TV when I was a little kid, man I loved those Van Damme movies as a kid back in the day . Bloodsport, Lionhart, Sudden Death, etc.

 

[PiggySmalls]

I mean, can anyone say for sure Soshnikov isn't a Russian sleeper agent?

HA. You think it is a coincidence that the Blues have like the 2nd most Russians on a single team? Of course not! Am I the Only on that notices that Tarasenko, Barbie (when on the wing), now Soshnikov, and soon to be Kostin all on the right wing. Blues might have all Russian RIGHT WING corps. If that is not collusion, then I don't know what is.

 

[SneakerPimp82]

HA. You think it is a coincidence that the Blues have like the 2nd most Russians on a single team? Of course not! Am I the Only on that notices that Tarasenko, Barbie (when on the wing), now Soshnikov, and soon to be Kostin all on the right wing. Blues might have all Russian RIGHT WING corps. If that is not collusion, then I don't know what is.

Don't forget Jaskin, raised in the Czech Republic, but Russian born.

 

[PiggySmalls]

Don't forget Jaskin, raised in the Czech Republic, but Russian born.

Exactly, thank you for pointing that out before some Bot corrects me.

 

[tfriede2]

Ha, remember watching that movie on TV when I was a little kid, man I loved those Van Damme movies as a kid back in the day . Bloodsport, Lionhart, Sudden Death, etc.

Dude, same here, ha. Kickboxer and Death Warrant are good, too.

 

[Stealth JD]

Fans of Van Damme need to check out Jean Claude Van Johnson on Amazon Prime Video. It's glorious.

 

[Bluesfan54]

In the Morning Skate in today's PD, Yeo said Shashnikov could arrive in St. Louis as early as tomorrow. If not, it should be very soon.

 

[mw2noobbuster]

Here's to hoping his speed and tenacity can inject some blood into the bottom six.

 

[Ranksu]

Here's to hoping his speed and tenacity can inject some blood into the bottom six.

He'll last at least week before he get injured.

 

[stl76]

He'll last at least week before he get injured.

He is weak Russian. No Sisu. He’ll last maybe 3 days.

 

[Ranksu]

He is weak Russian. No Sisu. He’ll last maybe 3 days.

Hah, you know meaning of 'Sisu'?

 

[DeuceNine]

Hah, you know meaning of 'Sisu'?

Grit, sandpaper, something Russian players are not known for which is counter-intuitive.

 

[stl76]

Hah, you know meaning of 'Sisu'?

Haha yeah, I think I know the meaning of sisu (as well as any lazy American can...). When I think of "sisu" I think of Finland fighting with Russia in WWII. I'm sure you already know the history, but Finland was totally out matched by the resources and numbers of Russia. Prospects of victory were basically zero, yet Fins kept fighting despite the bad odds and cold miserable conditions. Eventually, they basically outlasted the Russians and technically won. That's what I think of when I think of "sisu."

Obviously in relation to Soshnikov, I was mostly joking.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Has he arrived yet? I saw Yeo was hoping to have him today potentially.

 

[Oberyn]

Has he arrived yet? I saw Yeo was hoping to have him today potentially.

I believe they are still waiting for his work visa to be completed.

 

[PiggySmalls]

I believe they are still waiting for his work visa to be completed.

Go figure, his style of play would have been very useful these next 2 central division teams.

 

[Ranksu]

Haha yeah, I think I know the meaning of sisu (as well as any lazy American can...). When I think of "sisu" I think of Finland fighting with Russia in WWII. I'm sure you already know the history, but Finland was totally out matched by the resources and numbers of Russia. Prospects of victory were basically zero, yet Fins kept fighting despite the bad odds and cold miserable conditions. Eventually, they basically outlasted the Russians and technically won. That's what I think of when I think of "sisu."

Obviously in relation to Soshnikov, I was mostly joking.

Yeah, our grandfathers were true heroes. How many stories I've heard that young mens wanted to go army and defend Finland, but you need to be 18 years old so those guys faked their parents signatures so they can fight and if they couldn't get change they generally hang themselves. Its was brutal time and knowing they were fighting outside wild nature cold tempature -40c and most of were at fight continually 6-years. I can't imagine nowadays mens could do that if really we would be war against Russia. Ofc those days were different days, but its just 70-years ago and still you can see the effect and culture effect on us and friendship with Russians. So yeah sisu does have bigger meaning then just not give up when you face impossible.

Btw there was volunteers from USA back then, mostly finnish americans who wanted to help their previous country. Can you imagine there was almost 10 000 swedish mens who volunteered for fighting with Finland. Side note Christopher Lee has been volunteer too from Great Britain.

 

[hullderko]

Hoping he will play on Sunday. Yeo said "...we have nothing to lose by putting him in there". Was that an admission that the team is at rock bottom? Looking forward to see what Soshnikov can bring. The way #71 has been playing, Yeo should consider putting him in that slot.