Haha yes. Ironically the reason his teammates hate him is because they think he is a huge p$ssy. He used to cry on the bench every time someone was mean to him on the ice lol
they are supposedly rotating extra dmen on a regular schedule so that every dman sits down every few games.
Good post...When you start adding up every issue,you do wonder if he is indeed a headcase..?I'd be cautious expecting BFG to return to Vancouver and if he does, to be an impact player. I don't like to try to get inside someone's head, but he seems to be at odds with yet another coach/team? He also doesn't seem to be a western oriented Russian - more of an old school Soviet. His English is very poor, he complained about smelling pot everywhere in Vancouver, he had issues about his ice time as an NHL rookie, etc. Each of these, in isolation amount to nothing, but they are warning flags that could indicate a bigger problem. I'm not saying that all Russians are enigmatic or head cases, but there is certainly a cultural difference (and Russian is huge country with multiple cultures).
Just a city boy,
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' an-y-where...
Good post...When you start adding up every issue,you do wonder if he is indeed a headcase..?
Maybe his brain looks like Datsyuks face. Likely just a traditional conservative Russian who unfortunately for us married an even more conservative wifeGood post...When you start adding up every issue,you do wonder if he is indeed a headcase..?
Imagine posting garbage like this at your ageHaha yes. Ironically the reason his teammates hate him is because they think he is a huge p$ssy. He used to cry on the bench every time someone was mean to him on the ice lol
Good post...When you start adding up every issue,you do wonder if he is indeed a headcase..?
I’m pretty sure Benning is quite scared of Russians at this point and time. I’d like to say it wouldn’t affect his decision making, but I know it will..Who knows what his issues are but one thing for sure that would help is having another Russian on our team you'd think. If we get a shot at taking one of Vasily Podkolzin or Matvei Guskov do we take them or not risk taking a Russian so high?? Ilya Mironov would be another to consider in bottom half of 1st round if we got another pick. Podkolzin is obviously a top 5 pick right now so he's a easy choice really if were in a position to take for me.
There seems to be a difference in Russians that have played the CHL (who have acclimatized themselves to NA) ,than the Russians who come here direct from the motherland.I’m pretty sure Benning is quite scared of Russians at this point and time. I’d like to say it wouldn’t affect his decision making, but I know it will..
Podkolzin had mentioned that he would like to stay in Russia until he was 100% NHL ready to have a solidified role (I’m assuming top 6?) and that sort of thing is something that could scare GMs like Benning.There seems to be a difference in Russians that have played the CHL (who have acclimatized themselves to NA) ,than the Russians who come here direct from the motherland.
I'm sure most GM's take into account that the said player may bolt back to Russia,...you would be stupid not to...Seems to be a regular occurrence.
That really sucks but im leaning towards agreeing with you. Maybe we can just sign one then but has to be a usable player. This really sucks as saw a lot of potential in Tryamkin disappointed we didn't get to see him develop more as a Canuck. Hopefully he just comes back anyway.I’m pretty sure Benning is quite scared of Russians at this point and time. I’d like to say it wouldn’t affect his decision making, but I know it will..
At least he won't be playing for the Kings in all probability.That really sucks but im leaning towards agreeing with you. Maybe we can just sign one then but has to be a usable player. This really sucks as saw a lot of potential in Tryamkin disappointed we didn't get to see him develop more as a Canuck. Hopefully he just comes back anyway.
Kings? I'm missing something?At least he won't be playing for the Kings in all probability.
With Willy there he won't go play for the coach that wouldn't play him while he was in Vancouver.Kings? I'm missing something?
Yes I missed the joke my bad.With Willy there he won't go play for the coach that wouldn't play him while he was in Vancouver.
Hes Russian...Just a city boy,
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' an-y-where...
In your defense, it was a pretty lame joke.Yes I missed the joke my bad.