News from Around the AHL/NHL/KHL 2023-24

[MJF]

[Championat] Josh Ho-Sang set to sign with Salavat Yulaev (KHL)

At a time when the value of Russian money is plummeting Ho-Sang goes to the KHL.

I asked this yesterday, is the KHL really a viable league given the circumstances with Russia and Ukraine? North American players flocked out season when tensions ignited between the two countries.

 

[xECK29x]

At a time when the value of Russian money is plummeting Ho-Sang goes to the KHL.

I asked this yesterday, is the KHL really a viable league given the circumstances with Russia and Ukraine? North American players flocked out season when tensions ignited between the two countries.

Unfortunately the Ruble bounced mostly back because of the demand and high price of oil and gas and the continued sale of oil-based products to China, India and other non-NATO countries. It won't last however; a majority of the sanctions haven't fully kicked in yet and Russia is manipulating it's market a bit to keep things solvent for now.

I am surprised NA players are still going there, shameful.

 

[danteipp]

[Championat] Josh Ho-Sang set to sign with Salavat Yulaev (KHL)

Lol, so when he probably should have gone to the KHL a couple years ago, he doesn't, now when he should absolutely NOT play in Russia, he heads over. If there were any ever questions about JHS being a fool, the definitive answer is in.

 

[PK Cronin]

Lol, so when he probably should have gone to the KHL a couple years ago, he doesn't, now when he should absolutely NOT play in Russia, he heads over. If there were any ever questions about JHS being a fool, the definitive answer is in.

I don't know if Canadians would/are/will be targeted the same way Americans are, so he might have that going for him.

 

[Lame Lambert]

Josh Ho-Sang has to be one of the dumbest people alive

 

[JKP]

[Championat] Josh Ho-Sang set to sign with Salavat Yulaev (KHL)

And yet all those TML fans thought once they signed him to the Marlies he’d become a difference maker and the Isles had just mismanaged him…

 

[JKP]

Unfortunately the Ruble bounced mostly back because of the demand and high price of oil and gas and the continued sale of oil-based products to China, India and other non-NATO countries. It won't last however; a majority of the sanctions haven't fully kicked in yet and Russia is manipulating it's market a bit to keep things solvent for now.

I am surprised NA players are still going there, shameful.

I try not to judge people for trying to make a living. May not my first choice or yours to go over there, but I don’t think it’s shameful since these guys have very finite careers and finite opportunities.

Not trying to call you out, just saying I get why guys would go despite the global situation (which, let’s be honest, many simply don’t care about).

They are still chasing their dream, even if you and I think it’s a nightmare over there.

 

[seafoam]

Ho-Sang is going there to solve world peace, hockey is just his side gig.

 

[SI90]

Just titles really.

 

[Throttle]

Just titles really.

and a lot of money to keep him.

 

[Lights911]

Complete goaltending overhaul in Washington.

 

[The Real JT]

Ho-Sang is going there to solve world peace, hockey is just his side gig.

Considering what the Russian government has done with Brittney Greiner, JHS might want to rethink his next move.

I hear Siberia is a bit chilly in February.

 

[danteipp]

Complete goaltending overhaul in Washington.

Wow, I know Samsonov has had some unfortunate injuries and uneven performances, but it is surprising that they opted to open up two holes in net.

Especially in a year where goaltending is at a premium and teams are scrambling.

And, for all of the issues, Samsonov manages to win games (52-22-8 career numbers), even if the stat line isn't pretty.

For a backup goalie, if they can win 2-3 times more than they lose, that should be acceptable.

 

[seafoam]

Wow, I know Samsonov has had some unfortunate injuries and uneven performances, but it is surprising that they opted to open up two holes in net.

Especially in a year where goaltending is at a premium and teams are scrambling.

And, for all of the issues, Samsonov manages to win games (52-22-8 career numbers), even if the stat line isn't pretty.

For a backup goalie, if they can win 2-3 times more than they lose, that should be acceptable.

Would you be interested in him as a backup NYI needed to trade Varlamov to clear cap?

 

[danteipp]

Would you be interested in him as a backup NYI needed to trade Varlamov to clear cap?

If it came to that, as the only way to clear appropriate cap space for an upgrade at forward, I could live with it.

But Samsonov's medicals would need to check out and, perhaps most important, Korn and Greco would need to sign off.

If they believed they could elevate Samsonov's game, it could be a way to secure the crease for years with Sorokin-Samsanov.

But, given the lack of quality goalies right now, you have to think that some team, maybe Toronto, will overpay in either AAV or term.

 

[MJF]

Wow, I know Samsonov has had some unfortunate injuries and uneven performances, but it is surprising that they opted to open up two holes in net.

Especially in a year where goaltending is at a premium and teams are scrambling.

And, for all of the issues, Samsonov manages to win games (52-22-8 career numbers), even if the stat line isn't pretty.

For a backup goalie, if they can win 2-3 times more than they lose, that should be acceptable.

The Capitals goaltending department has been lacking since Trotz and Korn left. The proof has been in the pudding. Now it looks like they'll be putting games in the hands of Darcy Kuemper and Jack Campbell.

Would you be interested in him as a backup NYI needed to trade Varlamov to clear cap?

I'd sign Samsonov to a 2 way or a 1 way at $1M and keep him in Bridgeport until he's needed. If Sorokin handles the starters share, I'd look to move Varlamov at the TDL.

 

[danteipp]

The Capitals goaltending department has been lacking since Trotz and Korn left. The proof has been in the pudding. Now it looks like they'll be putting games in the hands of Darcy Kuemper and Jack Campbell.

Let's hope that the Caps, Flyers and Devils continue to make the wrong choices in net, forever.

 

[MJF]

Let's hope that the Caps, Flyers and Devils continue to make the wrong choices in net, forever.

Amen.

 

[SI90]

Lou let Dougie out of purgatory

 

[Lek]

What's next.....Snow hired as ...as a....hmm, not sure what he would be hired as, lol

 

[xECK29x]

What's next.....Snow hired as ...as a....hmm, not sure what he would be hired as, lol

Snow was a finalist for the Flyers GM job, so I am guessing those contracts are finally up.

 

[xECK29x]

Happy retirement to Matt Moulson who is now a Leaf's AHL scout

 

[doublechili]

Lou let Dougie out of purgatory

I wonder if that means he'll now have an office with a window?

 

[PWJunior]

LOL...

 

[doublechili]

Dubas looking at his analytics charts satisfied that he just guaranteed a Cup next year.

Tavares laying in a fetal position on the sofa out by the pool. Arnie staying at mom and dad's tonight.