News Article: Malkin: I Assured Crosby Sochi Will Be Safe

[SidDidNothingWrong]

Who is Crosby Sochi?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Well yeah, that's kind of my point. Of course Sochi will be a bigger target during the Olympics but so would be any other host city. I get the feeling people are especially concerned because it's Russia, but that has pretty much nothing to do with the level of danger.

I'm pretty sure it has to do with the timing of the recent attacks. I'm sure there would have been concerns if the Olympic games were held in New York a couple of weeks after the 9/11 attack as well.

So I don't think it's a "Russia thing".

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Video reenactment of Sid's and Geno's conversation revealed. Picks up with a skeptical Sid asking if it's safe . . .

Well done!

 

[Jacob]

i wonder why malkin specifically told crosby that sochi will be safe. what about the other olympians on the penguins roster? is it because of the anti-gay laws that russia has recently passed?

Jesus, that is a bizarre sense of humor

 

[Pharrell Williams]

I am score, I am deflect bullet with fist, I am eat nuclear warhead for breakfast, I am Geno.

 

[Darth Vitale]

And as we all know, when Evgeni Malkin speaks about major international security threats, the world listens.

Truer words... to tell you the truth I doubt if he even said anything. Russian media is completely unreliable and very much tied to the interests of the state (by threat or otherwise). If the state wants the media to report good tidings about the Olympics, they'll report good tidings. If they want a Malkin story, they make up a Malkin story.

It could be said they're even worse than Rossi and Yo-he. Maybe.

 

[MeticulouslyDishevel]

It might have something to do with Russia having 2 very recent deadly terrorist attacks in it, the ongoing turmoils with Chechnya, Chechnya's proximity to Sochi and a Chechen Rebel(who apparently was just announced dead...) vowing to attack the Sochi games.

Yep. The Chechnya angle makes the Sochi Olympics much more vulnerable. An attack on Sochi would really get attention and rebels have repeatedly threatened to target the Sochi Olympics.

The US ski & snowboard team has hired a private security firm to protect its athletes and provide aircraft for emergency evacuations if necessary. I haven't ever heard of a federation taking such steps at prior Olympics.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

I wouldn't be one bit shocked if some terrorist attack happened in Sochi. The Russians have their hands full with Dagestan and Chechnya.

 

[cheesedanish87]

If Sid's worried about Sochi he should just stay home, it wouldn't bother me at all if he missed the Olympics.

 

[Michael8771*]

And as we all know, when Evgeni Malkin speaks about major international security threats, the world listens.

Well....... that's right.

 

[Michael8771*]

If Sid's worried about Sochi he should just stay home, it wouldn't bother me at all if he missed the Olympics.

I hope he stays back in Pitt, I'm rooting for the USA so.......

 

[cheesedanish87]

I hope he stays back in Pitt, I'm rooting for the USA so.......

Me to, Kunitz can also stay home and give Sid some company during the break.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I wouldn't be one bit shocked if some terrorist attack happened in Sochi. The Russians have their hands full with Dagestan and Chechnya.

I figure that something horrible is going to happen in Sochi.

 

[Michael8771*]

Me to, Kunitz can also stay home and give Sid some company during the break.

Now we're talking. They could use the two weeks off for the stretch drive.

 

[Crozbar]

I'll be somewhat surprised if something doesn't occur in Sochi ... With the proximity factor of nearby existing terrorist groups who are motivated to carry out attacks and all. The only thing is will they just blow up a small crowd or even just a security checkpoint, or do they have some way of doing more? If Putin's "guys" are really on the case, I imagine the damage might be limited to a security checkpoint or two. In any case, I might be a little nervous about attending; but I really doubt the athletes themselves will face any danger.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

What a weird response. What are you trying to say here?

You are a strange fellow

Do we still question what he means?

 

[PensPlz]

I'll be somewhat surprised if something doesn't occur in Sochi ... With the proximity factor of nearby existing terrorist groups who are motivated to carry out attacks and all. The only thing is will they just blow up a small crowd or even just a security checkpoint, or do they have some way of doing more? If Putin's "guys" are really on the case, I imagine the damage might be limited to a security checkpoint or two. In any case, I might be a little nervous about attending; but I really doubt the athletes themselves will face any danger.

I'd be surprised if something does happen. Putin has the world stage to flex his muscles to show his control and what influence on the world his country has. An attack, any attack, would ruin that. I imagine the KGB and the black-hoods will be out in droves.

 

[Valarukar]

I'd be surprised if something does happen. Putin has the world stage to flex his muscles to show his control and what influence on the world his country has. An attack, any attack, would ruin that. I imagine the KGB and the black-hoods will be out in droves.

Agreed. He will do everything in his power, which is quite a lot, to prevent anything from happening.

 

[DegenX]

Wouldn't be the first time there was a terrorist attack at the Olympic games. There were plenty of threats for the London games, too. It wouldn't really matter where the games were held, the possibility would be there.

 

[WayneSid9987]

There will probably be attempts but Putin will have it covered.

 

[ZapRowsdower13]

i wonder why malkin specifically told crosby that sochi will be safe. what about the other olympians on the penguins roster? is it because of the anti-gay laws that russia has recently passed?

Well the Flyers fans do always insist that Crosby and Malkin are MORE than friends. And those guys/girls are pretty reliable sources on the personal lives of our star players.

To keep Sochi safe after the Olympics Orpik will be staying for good to give cold stares to potential threats to peace. You're welcome Sochi!

 

[Acquizitor*]

according to the russian press the entire city of Sochi and everything around it has been turned into an impenetrable fortress.

it's very unlikely that something is going to happen there, however, army and police has been moved from other areas of the country to guard the Olympics, making other russian regions more vulnerable to the attacks.

 

[Darth Vitale]

I think it is likely there will be at least one bombing somewhere outside of Sochi / near Sochi (perhaps in Volgograd, or even Moscow or St. Petersburg if the objective is to strike where no one is looking), in the days leading up to or during the games... but far less likely anything will happen in the Olympic Village or at one of the events. There is going to be security up the ying-yang in those places. Enough that people will probably complain about it / the US media will make a fuss about it in one of their BS "interludes" between events.

If I were an athlete, I would not leave the village / venues for any reason. Last thing I would do is go to some bar the next town over or something like that, or go sight-seeing where a bunch of athletes are gathered.

On the other hand, the way terrorists work, indiscriminately killing a bunch of people from many different countries or cultures can backfire. They're always looking to find new recruits and new friends. You kill a bunch of people who are perceived as "not evil westerners" and you not only might lose some recruits, you might create some new enemies / informants. Sorta twisted logic but I believe it comes into play [with the Olympics, having so many people of all cultures present].

 

[FDBluth]

Uh oh.

 

[DockEllisExperience]

This is right up his alley.

He'll drunkenly drive over any terrorist (or civilian) in his path!