PTO: [OTT] G Dustin Tokarski, D Calen Addison, and F Nikolay Kulemin sign PTOs with the Senators; Keean Washkurak and Michael Simpson invited to camp

[MS]

He got taken off of the Sharks powerplay in favor of a mix 5th forwards, some of whom will not be in the NHL next year.

Yeah, that too. He did look decent on Minny's PP the year prior, though.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Omg this rules

 

[MS]

Did they think they were signing Nikolai Goldobin and got confused?

 

[Three On Zero]

So, it's THE Kulemin and not just another Russian with the same name ?

I had to do a double take and check

 

[KPower]

This makes no sense.

 

[I am Canadian]

This could be more about getting Kulemin into Canada. I'm not sure he wants his children growing up in Russia the way it has been lately

 

[KeziaTML]

Has anyone seen Nik Antropov? Can we get him on the line?

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

This could be more about getting Kulemin into Canada. I'm not sure he wants his children growing up in Russia the way it has been lately

A Google search shows a Hockey News article from May discussing a hockey camp Grabovski was planning to run this summer, featuring Kulemin as one of the coaches. Maybe he's interested in getting into coaching?

Either way, I don't see anything to complain about. Sens get a veteran body for camp, and Kulemin gets a team to work out with for the month.

 

[JKG33]

I thought it was his kid at first.

Looking at how young some Russian players start having kids, it does make more sense that a 38 yr old who washed out of the NHL 6 years ago would have an 18ish yr old son ready to go, rather than making a comeback himself

 

[VeteranPresence]

Has anyone seen Nik Antropov? Can we get him on the line?

Just need Poni to complete the Toronto trifecta. Legit thought Kulemin was 40+ and thus no longer playing at this point.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Poulin was VP in Toronto when Kuli played there; he is a total pro with a lot to teach. I believe this is probably a tryout for an AHL deal, where Kulemin might take on a player-coach role.

Regardless, I am thrilled to see him get a chance again on NHL ice, even if there is no real consideration being given to him as a legitimate option

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Haven't heard that name in awhile

I think you're thinking of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

 

[Bleedred]

You gotta be Jokinen

What? Now Jokinen is getting a PTO next?

Which one? Olli or Jussi?

 

[Senscore]

you actually like Fellini?

sure why not

 

[Arthur Morgan]

wtf....... guy is like 40 now and hasnt played in 5 or 6 years in the NHL atleast lol

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Cheering for him to pull it off, cool story

 

[banks]

I know there's like zero percent chance he gets an NHL offer.

But if there's a type of player that can make themselves useful way after their prime, Kulemin is that type of player. Low maintenance, and has their game based on calm smarts. Skill and speed players can't make a comeback years after the fact. Their tools degrade. But Kulemin had a simple game and knew where to stand on the ice. If I had to put a 38 year old on my team that hasn't played for 6 years? Kulemin is the guy.

 

[Altimus]

Could he play as a winger if he sucks so bad defensively? Likely hoping to land a North American job before he makes the jump to Switzerland.

 

[KevinRedkey]

I like the idea in theory but he's a righty and the Sens already have JBD and Hamonic for that role.

Seems like a bad fit tbh.

 

[Half Clapper]

This pto is actually making me feel kind of young again for a change.

 

[Face Of Bear]

random as hell but love to see it

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I never understood why he didn’t get prime NHL offers after his Islander stint.

Terrific defensive, big body winger.

 

[Panteras]

The rebuild is complete