Prospect Info: Round 3, 78th Overall - Alexei Kolosov (G) - Minsk (KHL) -- 6'1", 187 pounds

[FLYguy3911]

So we should expect him to be arrested and sent to some random military base in Northern Russia by this time tomorrow?

He's Belarusian so odds are a bit lower.

 

[Appleyard]

So we should expect him to be arrested and sent to some random military base in Northern Russia by this time tomorrow?

That would be a breach of Belarusian sovereignty... aha.

 

[BritainStix]

He has a real chance, should he have a good showing in the AHL AND the flyers make the playoffs, to be the backup during it.

Kid has me excited.

 

[VladDrag]

Really stepped up in the play-offs vs leagues best team. Hopefully will be with Phantoms ~this time next week.

FWIW, Jonsey was on the radio early last Saturday, talking to Glen Macnow. Mentioned specifically that they wanted Kolosov to come over once the season was over. They were watching the playoff series intently.

 

[GKJ]

FWIW, Jonsey was on the radio early last Saturday, talking to Glen Macnow. Mentioned specifically that they wanted Kolosov to come over once the season was over. They were watching the playoff series intently.

He actually seemed enthused that they were down 3-1 in the series.

 

[Appleyard]

He actually seemed enthused that they were down 3-1 in the series.

I mean, I understand why aha.

Kolosov having a great series and them losing as quickly as possible was basically best case scenario for the Flyers.

This extra game for example pushing finishing date from 10th to 12th? Probably makes the difference between him potentially being able to play one of the games this weekend. I guess the game on the 20th is the first one he will be able to dress for.

 

[GKJ]

I mean, I understand why aha.

Kolosov having a great series and them losing as quickly as possible was basically best case scenario for the Flyers.

This extra game for example pushing finishing date from 10th to 12th? Probably makes the difference between him potentially being able to play one of the games this weekend. I guess the game on the 20th is the first one he will be able to dress for.

Depends how much practice they want for him. Doesn't have a World Championships to worry about, assuming he would've been there.

 

[Appleyard]

Depends how much practice they want for him. Doesn't have a World Championships to worry about, assuming he would've been there.

Belarus will play some games in May most likely vs Russia, but guess if he makes play-offs with Phantoms he wont go. But yeh, he is Belarus's go-to starter already. Has been for 2 years now.

 

[renberg]

Perhaps Kolosov’s availability is the reason that the Flyers chose not to trade for a fill in back up at the deadline?

 

[GKJ]

Perhaps Kolosov’s availability is the reason that the Flyers chose not to trade for a fill in back up at the deadline?

Only if you thought they were getting an AHL goaltender

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I have to admit, if he comes over and plays in the AHL, I sure as f*** hope Yahoo actually adds him to the database, as I may actually use a waiver claim on him.

 

[captainpaxil]

Be good to see the phantoms get some quality goaltending for the playoffs

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

 

[Appleyard]

Thought about it today and put my old immigration law knowledge into play aha.

 

[iceman42]

Thought about it today and put my old immigration law knowledge into play aha.

The good ol "lost paperwork"

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Thought about it today and put my old immigration law knowledge into play aha.

Is there any reason that they couldn't have started the paperwork in advance on the assumption that he would come to North America when his KHL season ended?

 

[Appleyard]

Is there any reason that they couldn't have started the paperwork in advance on the assumption that he would come to North America when his KHL season ended?

Have to go in person for an appointment... and would likely not have been able to book one until Minsk eliminated.

 

[BritainStix]

Thought about it today and put my old immigration law knowledge into play aha.

Why Poland? All things considering.

 

[Beef Invictus]

That would be a breach of Belarusian sovereignty... aha.

To be fair, that should be written as "Sovereignty" in this case

 

[BernieParent]

To be fair, that should be written as "Sovereignty" in this case

... or Sovietny.

 

[Appleyard]

Why Poland? All things considering.

If not Poland it will be Kazakhstan. (might be if easier and quicker)

Belarus does not have a US embassy anymore, neither does Russia.

So the "designated" embassy for Belarus by the US is Poland.

 

[Wangstar]

He should simply tell the immigration in Poland, look I’m leaving and no intention of coming back to the disaster that is now Russia.
Use a bit of sympathy to get out.

 

[ajgoal]

If not Poland it will be Kazakhstan. (might be if easier and quicker)

Belarus does not have a US embassy anymore, neither does Russia.

So the "designated" embassy for Belarus by the US is Poland.

The embassies are still there, but they don't have visa services. Effect is the same though.

 

[BritainStix]

He should simply tell the immigration in Poland, look I’m leaving and no intention of coming back to the disaster that is now Russia.
Use a bit of sympathy to get out.

It's not technically Russia. Bealarussians are screwed. They tried to overthrow their corrupt Russian Proxy government and were beaten down by Russian "peacekeepers".

 

[GKJ]

Sounds like playing for the Flyers if he adjusts quickly with the Phantoms is on the table according to Ant