Player Discussion Vasili Demchenko
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Caser
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I guess some media stuff could be useful:
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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His size isn't the best, but he's still young, so if he's more of a reaction goalie, which seems to be the case, he could be a solid one.
With our "do as you want" defensive play, hopefully he isn't too traumatized.
Whether he's in NHL, or AHL gives us a Russian for Romanov.
How come he doesn't have to wait until April 29th to sign ?
With our "do as you want" defensive play, hopefully he isn't too traumatized.
Whether he's in NHL, or AHL gives us a Russian for Romanov.
How come he doesn't have to wait until April 29th to sign ?
Caser
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Because the KHL season has already ended and, as long as he doesn't play before the 1st of May, it is fine for them.
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It's more for the language barrier that might exist.
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That 1st clip haha, i love when goalies make awesome saves on shots that are not even on net
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If you we’re moving across the world, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone who is from your country and speaks your language?
Adam Michaels
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While you're right that it doesn't automatically mean they like each other, there is something to moving to a foreign country and having someone from your homeland there as well. You will gravitate towards each other.
I'm sure it's the same if two Canadians end up signing in the KHL. They'll surely find companionship and become friends. And it will help them.
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OldCraig71
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Yet another nothing-burger move from Bergevin, this player will not play in the NHL.
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It applies to every situation. Just because there are two Swedes or fins on a team, doesn't means they will get along.
The best you can hope for is that there is a comfort factor for a new kid to have an older guy that he can communicate with, but there's no guarantee the older guy will cooperate for various reasons.
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Intervyu vratarya Vasiliya Demchenko o perehode iz magnitki v Monreal (Vasily Demchenko on the transition from Magnitogorsk to Montreal)
“When we discussed with their representatives, they (Montreal Canadiens) told me that it’s even possible that I might go down to the ECHL. It’s clear that everything will depend on me but I'm ready for anything. Maybe it’ll be Laval, but maybe not. I don’t pay attention to this at all (suburb, etc). The language (french/english) doesn't scare me at all. I'll learn. That's the least of my worries. I’m looking forward to September 15 (contract) and I'll try to show my best.”
“I earned a lot of money in Russia so I don't care about my new salary (NHL). However, there's no need to throw money right and left (on spending $). I think it's not a problem.”
“To answer the question (unsuccessful season in the KHL why this happened?) I really need to sit down, rummage and watch some videotape. I haven’t done that yet. Sometimes there were some strange things. Everything goes fine, then some stupid shot, rebound, the puck is in the net. You're standing and you don't understand how all this happened you know. Sometimes games turned out, and sometimes not. And you can’t say that I’ve somehow prepared badly for that season. I'm going to Canada to reboot. I’m ready to go to North America. I’m ready to start all over again and trying to reach out my real level. Maybe something will come of it.”
“I’m not opposed about going to a psychologist (Tractor advised their players to get help). I need a person that I could unconditionally trust him. It seems to me that a psychologist should also understand the world of sports, otherwise nothing will work. I don’t exclude the possibility that someday I’ll come to such a specialist, but I din't found yet the right one.”
“I got the information (russian media) that I wouldn’t be drafted so I already knew that this would happen. That wasn’t unexpected. There were conversations about that possibility, so I took it rather calmly.”
“That was a long time (participed in a training camp with the Coyotes)... Now that I've decided to leave, Arizona didn't show any interest and Montreal became interested.”
“When we discussed with their representatives, they (Montreal Canadiens) told me that it’s even possible that I might go down to the ECHL. It’s clear that everything will depend on me but I'm ready for anything. Maybe it’ll be Laval, but maybe not. I don’t pay attention to this at all (suburb, etc). The language (french/english) doesn't scare me at all. I'll learn. That's the least of my worries. I’m looking forward to September 15 (contract) and I'll try to show my best.”
“I earned a lot of money in Russia so I don't care about my new salary (NHL). However, there's no need to throw money right and left (on spending $). I think it's not a problem.”
“To answer the question (unsuccessful season in the KHL why this happened?) I really need to sit down, rummage and watch some videotape. I haven’t done that yet. Sometimes there were some strange things. Everything goes fine, then some stupid shot, rebound, the puck is in the net. You're standing and you don't understand how all this happened you know. Sometimes games turned out, and sometimes not. And you can’t say that I’ve somehow prepared badly for that season. I'm going to Canada to reboot. I’m ready to go to North America. I’m ready to start all over again and trying to reach out my real level. Maybe something will come of it.”
“I’m not opposed about going to a psychologist (Tractor advised their players to get help). I need a person that I could unconditionally trust him. It seems to me that a psychologist should also understand the world of sports, otherwise nothing will work. I don’t exclude the possibility that someday I’ll come to such a specialist, but I din't found yet the right one.”
“I got the information (russian media) that I wouldn’t be drafted so I already knew that this would happen. That wasn’t unexpected. There were conversations about that possibility, so I took it rather calmly.”
“That was a long time (participed in a training camp with the Coyotes)... Now that I've decided to leave, Arizona didn't show any interest and Montreal became interested.”
donghabs98
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He really intrigues me as a player as he has pro experience and goalies are generally unpredictable in terms of development. What's interesting is if the Habs bring in a vet NHL backup too which coulf potentially lead him or Lindgren going to the ECHL. Will he be okay with that for an entire season? Only time will tell but what he's saying is encouraging.
Lindgren can refuse an ECHL assignment as he is not on an ELC though.
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donghabs98
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I could see the Habs shipping Lindgren off for anything in the scenario where they signed an established NHL vet and Demchenko is either playing well in the ECHL or is deserving of an AHL spot.
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