klassic
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I heard that he wants the opportunity to play for Russia in the Olympics and won't come to NHL next year.
Who cares?!? In my kind, he's a unicorn who people say exists on the other side of the world. Why waste our time and resources? We don't know if it's real or usefulness if it does. If he's interested, he'll come over. If not, who cares?!?
excellent response and very true. nhl is the premiere league and the true test for any hockey player.
I heard that he wants the opportunity to play for Russia in the Olympics and won't come to NHL next year.
I'm noticing a trend of a guy who doesn't appear to be too interested in testing himself against the best competition in the world.
I think the point is that we're making him more than he is. People covet the unknown. It's human nature. Would it be nice for him to come to the US? Absolutely. However, we really don't know what he is. If he wants to stay in Russia, good for him. It's not like we're losing Kevin Hayes. He's just a unicorn ... who might exist. And even it does, will it be useful?
Whatever, don't come over here Shalunov. I don't care anymore. Have fun playing in a lesser league for the next three years.
I'm noticing a trend of a guy who doesn't appear to be too interested in testing himself against the best competition in the world.
That's what I said over a month ago and got flamed for it.
I'm watching Shalunov live in Hartwall Arena against Jokerit. I'll provide some report.
I'm unclear about his free agency status. I see posts about him as if he's still Hawks "property" but I thought the Hawks don't own his rights anymore. Please straighten me out on that.
My understanding was that if Shalunov returns at the end of his current KHL contract (he'll be 27), he'll still be Blackhawks property and he has to play for them if he plays in the NHL. But I think if he takes another KHL deal, or plays somewhere else for another year or more, then he's an FA that can be signed under the same salary rules as Panarin was.
Could be totally wrong though. Vaguely remember reading it somewhere.
My understanding was that if Shalunov returns at the end of his current KHL contract (he'll be 27), he'll still be Blackhawks property and he has to play for them if he plays in the NHL. But I think if he takes another KHL deal, or plays somewhere else for another year or more, then he's an FA that can be signed under the same salary rules as Panarin was.
Could be totally wrong though. Vaguely remember reading it somewhere.
As I already admitted - I don't know what the rule is. So, you could be correct but I'm pretty sure the Hawks have had to fish or cut bait with other prospects well before they turned 27 - they either had to sign them or they became a free agent.
The rules for players playing in European leagues is different. I'm pretty positive JD is correct and we own his rights until he hits his UFA years.