G Ilya Sorokin (2014, 78th, NYI)

[The Crypto Guy]

Why would a young goalie not want to be on a Trotz coached team? It’s the perfect situation and sets a goalie up for success. Add in Korn and it just doesn’t get much better.

Not every player wants to play in Brooklyn/long island.

 

[PWJunior]

By telling them he's not going to sign with them? Of course it means he'd potentially have to be ready to stay in the KHL, but i'd want my GM to trade a guy who doesn't want to come there rather than lose him for free.

Move along...

 

[PWJunior]

Why would a young goalie not want to be on a Trotz coached team? It’s the perfect situation and sets a goalie up for success. Add in Korn and it just doesn’t get much better.

Elliotte is confused. The Russian player with character issues connected to NY is Kravstov, not Sorokin...

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

Why would the Isles trade him to Minnesota for anything less than Kaprizov though?

I mean, Sorokin doesn’t have near the value of Kaprizov, but I understand. The rationale is that it would only happen if Sorokin wouldn’t sign there

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

By telling them he's not going to sign with them? Of course it means he'd potentially have to be ready to stay in the KHL, but i'd want my GM to trade a guy who doesn't want to come there rather than lose him for free.

This would make more sense if he was eligible to be a UFA at some point but he's not. Technically all they'd be losing is a 3rd round draft pick they didn't sign that couldn't sign with anyone else on this continent.

Nice to see Ilya personally shoot down the rumor anyway.

 

[Caser]

Btw, Sorokin recorded 5th shutout of the season earlier today.

 

[goonybird]

Not every player wants to play in Brooklyn/long island.

ah, I was worried this was only a Devils thing.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Not every player wants to play in Brooklyn/long island.

Honestly, I think you overvalue guy's from Novokuznetsk pickiness for cities to live in.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Sorokin is a beast. I can't wait for him to get to NHL ice. The kid is the real deal!

 

[The Crypto Guy]

ah, I was worried this was only a Devils thing.

It's an every team thing. There are a ton of players i'm sure who wouldnt want to play in NYC/Toronto/Chicago etc.

 

[rangersfansince08]

The Isles aren't trading him. Everyone is dreaming.

 

[rangersfansince08]

I secretly hope the Devils get Askarov and we get some awesome matchups with them as well.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I secretly hope the Devils get Askarov and we get some awesome matchups with them as well.

can't see a goalie going top 3

 

[rangersfansince08]

can't see a goalie going top 3

With their second pick?

 

[Islesfan22]

Not every player wants to play in Brooklyn/long island.

How is Kravstov doing?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

How is Kravstov doing?

Very well since returning back this week, thanks.

 

[Henkka]

can't see a goalie going top 3

Yeah, but at the moment Devils are picking at #5 most probably.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Isles Goalies split their games. I am not sure if Friedman knows this if he thinks Sorokin doesn't see a path to the NHL with Long Island. I am calling bull on his sources.

Going with this guy. Sorokin will be splitting the net with Varly next year. If not, The Isles will get a valuable asset back if contract talks are stalled. This is more likely IMO. Not playing time.

 

[Atas2000]

Isles Goalies split their games. I am not sure if Friedman knows this if he thinks Sorokin doesn't see a path to the NHL with Long Island. I am calling bull on his sources.

Going with this guy. Sorokin will be splitting the net with Varly next year. If not, The Isles will get a valuable asset back if contract talks are stalled. This is more likely IMO. Not playing time.

Exactly. Sounded right away like Friedman was deliberately or as a "useful idiot" spreading false rumours.

 

[Islesfan22]

Very well since returning back this week, thanks.

Seems like a confused kid on where he wants to play.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Seems like a confused kid on where he wants to play.

It’s alright, he’s a young pup still

 

[seafoam]

Hopefully Sorokin ends up with the Islanders, Korn/Greco/Trotz/Varlamov is a really good situation for a Russian goalie to transition to the NHL (if that’s indeed what he wants to do).

 

[rangersfansince08]

Isn't Linus Soderstrom supposed to be a stud too?

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Isn't Linus Soderstrom supposed to be a stud too?

Was. TON of injuries the last couple of years. He missed all of last year, half the year prior...he's currently played 5 games this season

 

[rangersfansince08]

Was. TON of injuries the last couple of years. He missed all of last year, half the year prior...he's currently played 5 games this season

That would have been a scary goaltending combo.