Russia vs Canada U20 frendlies
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Being an Islander's fan, I wasn't thrilled Sorokin was pulled after the 1st period. But that 2nd goal he gave up was pretty bad (played the angle poorly and the goal was scored on the long side), and maybe the coach was angry (or just trying to motivate his team). Either way, it worked, despite Timur Bialyev (sp ?) giving up 2 more goals to give Sweden a 4-1 lead, Russia fought back to tie it and the kid made some key saves in the game and shootout.
I wonder who Russia's starting goalie will be in December/January at the WJHC ? Maybe Shesterkin ? Though he didn't play at all.
You guys have drafted really well. Barbashev was Russia's best player the whole tournament, and Fabbri looked explosive for Canada. Add in Ville Husso who should be Finland's starting goalie at the WJHC in December/January, and you guys had a spectacular 2014 draft.
I think including Goldobin, Scherbak and Zadorov would help quite a bit. Doesn't seem to be in the cards for the first two though.
Umm no I think that honour belongs to the guy who won them gold last year almost singlehandedly...
cska78
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Zadorov will be in baffalo. I expect kamenev to fight for a spot and Tkachyov will be out. Was very dissapointed with how zykov had looked.
cska78
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Zadarov may be in Baffalo but he won't be in Buffalo
.I'd expect Zads to go back to junior. We have 7 D and he could still use seasoning.
Does he expect them to make the nhl?
Of course not. From what I remember, Scherbak was not invited due to political reasons because otherwise he would be a top player on that team.
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Zadarov may be in Baffalo but he won't be in Buffalo
I'd expect Zads to go back to junior. We have 7 D and he could still use seasoning.
I fully expect Zadorov to be back in junior for one more year... if any young Buffalo D prospect forces his way on to the big club, it will be this guy ----->>>> Rasmus Ristolainen
The Russians have played a ton of games in a short period of time and its the pull a groin etc time of the year. I am suprised more people hasn't been in and out of the line-up or moving real bad etc because of injures.
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cska78
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Zadarov may be in Baffalo but he won't be in Buffalo
I'd expect Zads to go back to junior. We have 7 D and he could still use seasoning.
Would be great for nt
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My apologies, I thought Saros was going to be too old for the tournament. I believe it will be his 3rd tournament ?
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I wish Tyler Bertuzzi was playing these games. If he plays anything like he did in the mem cup, he could be huge for the Canadian team at the tournament as a depth scorer that kills penalties and provides a physical presence.
He'll need to have a hot start to the season though
He'll need to have a hot start to the season though
