Habs Kent Hughes, Vincent Lecavalier discussing Demidov with SKA coach Rotenberg (video in ENGLISH)

[SoundAndFury]

Not Russia’s fault the way IIHF is motivated by politics and not the sport itself

Russia getting bounced in the quarterfinals in Sochi or having fewer WJC golds than Finland over the last 20 years is down to politics?

When did I say otherwise? He seems pleasant. Is he a bad coach and GM? Probably, but he seems more pleasant than most NHL GM’s.

Dude, this is a PR video. Anyone can be nice for a visit of renowned foreign guests and even more so for a short PR video during that time. It's like you can tell everyone hockey players are the bestest people there is, as the PR cliche goes. It doesn't have to be true.

 

[ViD]

Russia getting bounced in the quarterfinals in Sochi or having fewer WJC golds than Finland over the last 20 years is down to politics?

Russia definitely lacking golds but it’s got more medals than any other nation since 2006

 

[SoundAndFury]

Russia definitely lacking golds but it’s got more medals than any other nation since 2006

That's what I said: "relying on the other team's best players not to be there to win anything". I don't want to go through a case-by-case basis here but even that one year you won gold Canada was missing Hall, Duchene, O'Reilly, Skinner, Seguin, etc. Just like in the WC, you have a far bigger share of your top-end talent simply being there due to the financial and cultural factors.

 

[hamzarocks]

The important question is how he is tracking compared to other generational talent like say Hutson.

Same animal, different beast

 

[D Wakaluk]

So, Kent Hughes, Vincent Lecavalier and human feces walk into a bar

 

[Zine]

The Russiaphobia in parts of this thread is astounding.
The regular culprits just cant help themselves.
These posters are like insects attracted to light.

Anyways, SKA does have amazing facilities and development system. Unfortunately things can go sideways quickly when players get directly under the coaching of the clown Rotenberg.

 

[vorky]

Not Russia’s fault the way IIHF is motivated by politics and not the sport itself

Regarding to IIHF decisions ... recently some guy said it very originally. The IIHF decisions are not made by IIHF Council, ask ...

.... instread

 

[Shark Finn]

Telegram? Can’t tell if this is innovative or obnoxious

Now tell me you use WhatsApp.

 

[BLONG7]

Habs brass just keeping an eye on a huge part of their future.......I would think there will be another visit later in the winter also.....no big deal guys.

 

[Craig Ludwig]

It irks me every time I see Lecavalier as part of the Habs organization. Gainey had agreed to a trade bringing him to Montreal, and he refused to go...

Hughes' big break as an agent was landing Lecavalier, hence why he's in Montreal. Lecavalier is his advisor, what the heck does he advise???

Tired of Hughes bringing over ex-clients, Newhook is another prime example, terrible trade and reward him with a juicy contract....

 

[Enniskillen]

What a great video, a real must watch. Thank you!
Who do you think is a better coach - Rotenberg or Peter Laviolette?

OP, you made this Russian’s day lol.

 

[Coffee]

Now tell me you use WhatsApp.

Fine.

 

[vorky]

All these sleepless nights Rotenberg was translating that video into French! You know, French is a language spoken in Montreal and Rotenberg honours it

Manifique. Merci.

 

[General Fanager]

Seems like a post that could be on the habs board….

Maybe don't click the post then? I mean its kinda simple.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Maybe don't click the post then? I mean its kinda simple.

Maybe post it in the correct section

Seems simple

 

[General Fanager]

Maybe post it in the correct section

Seems simple

My bad,

I didn't know you were the section police.

Wrong section or not you can simply not enter the posts you do not wish to see.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

My bad,

I didn't know you were the section police.

Wrong section or not you can simply not enter the posts you do not wish to see.

I am the section police, now you know

 

[Romang67]

Demidov isn't an NHL player. Take it to the Habs forum or the prospect thread. Closed.