Confirmed with Link: Panthers sign KHL d-man Bogdan Kiselevich, 1 year 1-way contract
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Jakeybonz
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I don't think he was asking why the jokes are russian army related. I think he was wondering why people are joking that we have this many russians. he's technically right in that were not actually loaded with russians. we just have daddy and mamin (not a regular). and now kiselevich who might not be a regular. if they both become regulars i think that would tie us for 2nd with a few other teams who also have 3. it just seems like we have more because we have players like malgin/barkov who most think are russian but actually aren't (if u don't just go by blood or language). I would say washington and tampa should be more prominent if you're looking for that label because they both have 3 and 4 respectively and theirs are way more high profile.
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http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Aivi...re-but-I-couldnt-say-no-to-Panthers/246/93174
As it has already been reported Kiselevich signed a one-year one-way deal with the Florida Panthers that is worth $925,000.
''When else if not now? I'm at the best age and the timing is great. If I would have stayed in Russia any longer, I don't think I would ever have a chance to play in the NHL. The older you get the harder it is to gather interest around you. My decision has nothing to do with money but it's the progress of my career. When a chance to play in the NHL presents itself it's hard to say no and it's never about money'' said Kiselevich in an interview with Russian news site ''Championat''.
''It wasn't the easiest thing to do, but I have to thank my family, they always supported me. I know that I would regret it if I never tried (to make the jump to NHL). the newly signed Panther said. ''Me and my wife, we had a conversation, yes I would have earned more in the KHL but we haven't really been broke either. We help our parents and our kids have always had everything.''
Meanwhile his agent Dan Milstein admitted that Kiselevich had quite a few offers in the NHL and KHL.
''In Russia, he was offered two and a half times bigger salary than with the Panthers'' Milstein said. ''He spoke with Dale (Tallon) and then called me and said that he likes the role he has been offered and the team they are building in Florida. Which is why Panthers were always his priority'' agent added.
As it has already been reported Kiselevich signed a one-year one-way deal with the Florida Panthers that is worth $925,000.
''When else if not now? I'm at the best age and the timing is great. If I would have stayed in Russia any longer, I don't think I would ever have a chance to play in the NHL. The older you get the harder it is to gather interest around you. My decision has nothing to do with money but it's the progress of my career. When a chance to play in the NHL presents itself it's hard to say no and it's never about money'' said Kiselevich in an interview with Russian news site ''Championat''.
''It wasn't the easiest thing to do, but I have to thank my family, they always supported me. I know that I would regret it if I never tried (to make the jump to NHL). the newly signed Panther said. ''Me and my wife, we had a conversation, yes I would have earned more in the KHL but we haven't really been broke either. We help our parents and our kids have always had everything.''
Meanwhile his agent Dan Milstein admitted that Kiselevich had quite a few offers in the NHL and KHL.
''In Russia, he was offered two and a half times bigger salary than with the Panthers'' Milstein said. ''He spoke with Dale (Tallon) and then called me and said that he likes the role he has been offered and the team they are building in Florida. Which is why Panthers were always his priority'' agent added.
letsgrowcactus
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From all these quotes I'm really getting the feeling that they're planning for him to play in our top4...
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Yes, and I have no problem with that. I've been doing a lot of research on him and he was very sought after and he's very well respected all across the khl. He also seems to have a great attitude towards the sport and yes, great character.
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Brokin
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^Tough to get mother Russia out of the blood of a 28 year old. Unless the guy was a stud, you don't give him anymore than a year. If he settles in Tallon will re-up him before the TDL. If they wait, then the guy is a UFA and he can go somewhere and make $2.5 to $3.5M if he showcases really well. Smart move. 
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RainingRats
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Don't agree at all. Maybe he wanted a year to prove himself. If he does very well, he'll cash in big time if he can show he's a legit top 4 D.
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He should have a shot at top4, but he shouldn't be a quarantee for a top4.
Dadonov worked out, but he was one of the best players not in the NHL& a winger, which is the easiest spot to adapt to.
Buffalos experiment with Antipin wasn't really a success on the 1st year(D-man).
So have hopes, but don't expect a quaranteed success. I'd still go for a more proven RD as well in the offseason.
Dadonov worked out, but he was one of the best players not in the NHL& a winger, which is the easiest spot to adapt to.
Buffalos experiment with Antipin wasn't really a success on the 1st year(D-man).
So have hopes, but don't expect a quaranteed success. I'd still go for a more proven RD as well in the offseason.
TheImpatientPanther
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Kiselevich on Joining Panthers: 'This Team is No. 1 on My List'
Bogdan sounds pumped to be joining!!
Boughner admits to burning out the top players and needing to spread out the minutes so they have some gas in the tank for last 10 games and playoffs.
Bogdan sounds pumped to be joining!!
Boughner admits to burning out the top players and needing to spread out the minutes so they have some gas in the tank for last 10 games and playoffs.
Brokin
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The guy speaks pretty good English. No problem for him to understand the coaches and fellow players. Also, he quite athletic and handles the puck very well. Should be a nice addition.
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Plus Trocheck sounds like a Czech name and Petrovic probably somewhere from former Yugoslavia
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Believe!
A younger Dmitri Yushkevich?
Spelling might be off, I havent thought of him in a long time, lol.
Spelling might be off, I havent thought of him in a long time, lol.
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Is it possible this is just a depth signing? I haven't been following in depth for a couple seasons, who do we have in the minors for defense these days besides McCoshen? Could be Tallon wants a better option on the roster. After all, it's a one year deal. I don't think he's imminently going to move a top 4 defenseman or even a suitable bottom pairing guy for someone that's effectively being tried on for size. Maybe at the deadline if Kiselevich pans out, but not right off.
EDIT: I see the rumor thread, but it wouldn't be completely out in left field to think McKenzie's just speculating that Petrovic's being dangled because of Kiselevich's signing. I guess time will tell.
EDIT: I see the rumor thread, but it wouldn't be completely out in left field to think McKenzie's just speculating that Petrovic's being dangled because of Kiselevich's signing. I guess time will tell.
The 'that's so Panthers' side of me thinks that this is their defensive signing after getting our hopes up on getting a top 4 defenseman since around the TDL.
But we still have all summer so there's still hope.
-ghoste
But we still have all summer so there's still hope.
-ghoste
GrumpyKelly
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All signs point to Kiselevich being used a lot, even Boughner said this. Listen to Territory Talk episode 14 on the Panthers website. Boughner says he envisions using Kiselevich in defensive situations to lessen the load on Yandle, ek, and mm who all saw career high ice time last season. Plus they discuss how kiseliVich was highly sought after.
It remains s to be seen how he adjusts, but this is more than a depth signing, at least that's how they are looking at it.
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Pragmatic Panther
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I'm a big fan of this signing. We have a plethora of defenders who are offensively gifted (Ekblad, Yandle, Matheson), I think a stay at home physical defender would allow for Ek or Matheson to sneak into the play a little more often. We actually have more Russians than most realize. (Dadonov, Bogdan, Mamin, Barkov (Parents), Malgin (Parents))
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