From what I'm seeing everyone is speculating that Russian players will be forced to stay, although the article says only that this particulate player (Oilers prospect Nikita Yevseyev) will be forced to leave to NA - seems quite different to me.
The article cites agent Shumi Babayev trying to apply pressure on the Ak Bars team to force a trade (which is an important context here), he makes an indirect reference to Putin though. Putin indeed made a statement in October, but it was literally about being more strict towards agents, who try to lure the hockey players to NA even from school.This doesn't make much sense. The article literally cites Putin's statement about Russian players staying in Russia.
Apparently it was 1-0 until 2 empty netters and Gajan was the player of the game.Gajan with a 36 save shutout today against the Swiss. Kid seems to be tracking well so far!
Yeah he plays a lot on the powerplay, which explains a lot of the points, and has played well overall. I think his draft knock was skating, but he was drafted after the year the OHL didn't play so it might have been a misread by scouts. Left side is a bit crowded now so I think they'll give him time.Anyone have eyes on EDM? Just doing some stat watching and it looks like his offense has followed him to the pros?
Such an underrated prospect considering:
-Two time WJC player for Canada
-“A” for team Canada
- ppg+ in juniors
-6’4 and big hitter
-.5ppg+ as rookie in the A
I don't think you could return from a femur that quick.Apparently Sam Savoie has been traded to another QMJHL team, so maybe a sign he's close to returning from that nasty injury?
I don't think so either, but it's peculiar that he was traded. Maybe a team thinks he'll be good for the post-season. Maybe they're thinking about next year and getting him cheap. Don't really know, just interesting.I don't think you could return from a femur that quick.
Savoie's team (Gatineau) is the worst team in the league.Apparently Sam Savoie has been traded to another QMJHL team, so maybe a sign he's close to returning from that nasty injury?
En échange de Samuel Savoie, les Olympiques mettent la main sur un choix de premier tour en 2024, un choix de deuxième tour en 2025, un choix de troisième tour en 2024, un choix de quatrième tour en 2025 en plus de deux choix de cinquième tour.What was the return like? If it was significant I’d expect there’s a good chance Savoie plays at some point
By CHL standards, I'd call that a bargainEn échange de Samuel Savoie, les Olympiques mettent la main sur un choix de premier tour en 2024, un choix de deuxième tour en 2025, un choix de troisième tour en 2024, un choix de quatrième tour en 2025 en plus de deux choix de cinquième tour.
In english: a haul.
A 1st, a 2nd, a 3rd, a 4th and two 5ths.
If he plays, perhaps. But that’s enough to let us believe that they are very confident he will be back for the playoffs.By CHL standards, I'd call that a bargain
Not in Bellinzona's lineup today and listed as still with the Tigers. Hopefully this means he's gonna get more NL games in. We'll find out tomorrow when the Tigers play again.SCL Tigers were down two imports on Tuesday for their rivalry game vs Bern so Felcman was called up for his 4th NL game of the season. Got just 9min of icetime as the teams 4C but he did win 4 of 7 faceoffs and scored his first NL point. Had a primary assist on the first goal of the game and was +1 in a 4-5 shootout loss. The non selection for the WJC might cost him a medal but I feel like it may have helped his hockey. Been playing really well recently.
Are you living in SwitzerlandNot in Bellinzona's lineup today and listed as still with the Tigers. Hopefully this means he's gonna get more NL games in. We'll find out tomorrow when the Tigers play again.
I was right. Kept his spot in the lineup. Midway through the 1st now. Today's game is streamed online (official stream and not geo blocking, at least it works for me) so in case anybody is bored and wants the link, let me know.Not in Bellinzona's lineup today and listed as still with the Tigers. Hopefully this means he's gonna get more NL games in. We'll find out tomorrow when the Tigers play again.
Maybe after the World Juniors I can watch.I was right. Kept his spot in the lineup. Midway through the 1st now. Today's game is streamed online (official stream and not geo blocking, at least it works for me) so in case anybody is bored and wants the link, let me know.