Euro prospects chances of coming over soon..

[LadyByngJeanRatelle]

Hey guys,

Just looking for some thoughts and opinions on these European prospects. Any chance of these players coming over to North America in the next 1-2 years? Thanks.

Konstantin Glazachev
Linus Videll
Sergei Soin
Grigory Shafigulin
Dmitri Kosmachev
Oscar Hedman
Tobias Enstrom
Alex Sulzer
Valeri Klimov
Tomas Duba

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[Jason MacIsaac]

Klimov isn't getting much time with moscow spartak so its possible he may come over if the time isn't there.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

If only Duba were in an organization other than Pittsburgh...

He's amazing, but it's doubtful he'll do anything as long as he's a Penguin because of the depth already in North America.

 

[nomorekids]

Soin and Glazachev= I'm going to say not any time soon, if ever. The Preds have tried for two straight seasons to get him over, and he, like many Russians, wants a guaranteed roster spot in the NHL.

Shafigulin= we need centers, so maybe they can woo him into coming over, if he'll start in Milwaukee. He's played solid in Russia.

Sulzer= The clock is ticking, but he's still a pretty highly regarded prospect. Hopefully he'll come over, probably to replace Hutchinson whenever he moves up or on in Milwaukee.

 

[Tronador]

Alexander Sulzer:
After the last season, his first in Düsseldorf, i thought he would never have a chance in the AHL/NHL.
But it seems to be, that i was wrong....he is now the best defender in Düsseldorf, has the best +/- and is more offensive than the last year.

He should really get a chance!!!(he also became a member of the national team)

 

[Aaron Vickers]

I'd say no chance at the moment. With no IIHF or Collective Bargaining Agreement, European players will stay put.