The all purpose Russia thread

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Czechboy

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I had a request to start an all purpose Russia thread from @ViD

I think it's a great idea. Great hockey nation with a great history. Some amazing prospects coming up. Some great NHLers. Ovi chasing a record. Those goalies. Lots to talk about on a hockey board.

Just a reminder that politics derail things fast.

Ps. Vid... If you'd rather start it yourself...happy to delete mine. Who wants a Russian thread started by a Czechboy!
 
Thank you @Czechboy for creating this thread. I hope it could be kept civilized without bringing politics into it.

There’s a decent chance Russia might be given a green light to participate in the 2026 Olympics whatever the restrictions might be

 
Ovechkin: I was excited about the initiative by president Trump and president Putin. That’s a decision of two wise leaders that began restoring the relations between the two countries.

 
Thank you @Czechboy for creating this thread. I hope it could be kept civilized without bringing politics into it.

There’s a decent chance Russia might be given a green light to participate in the 2026 Olympics whatever the restrictions might be

I am being serious.. I am happy to delete this so you can start your own thread. A Czechboy Russia thread has a weird vibe to me.lol But I totally agree lots to talk about in Russian hockey. I think Russian hockey is on the rise. Some nice D, some amazing goalie, some amazing wingers....
 
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I am being serious.. I am happy to delete this so you can start your own thread. A Czechboy Russia thread has a weird vibe to me.lol But I totally agree lots to talk about in Russian hockey. I think Russian hockey is on the rise. Some nice D, some amazing goalie, some amazing wingers....
No; it’s better this way , some posters seeing it was created by me will enter this thread to post off topic
 
Ovechkin: I was excited about the initiative by president Trump and president Putin. That’s a decision of two wise leaders that began restoring the relations between the two countries.


"Keep politics out of sport".
 
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Who wants a Russian thread started by a Czechboy!
I certainly do, it is much more fun that way! :highclap: (no disrespect to ViD, of course)


However if on topic, as I always mentioned that if some progress is made I hope it will be with the U20 and U18 teams first, as the main WC and Olympics (without NHLers) are very meh tournaments to me anyway.

And also as I mentioned before on some occasions, Belarus shouldn't be forgotten in that way too, those who follow the junior team scrimmages know that their U20 team has become a difficult opponent for the Russian team (and it wasn't like that before).
 
I certainly do, it is much more fun that way! :highclap: (no disrespect to ViD, of course)


However if on topic, as I always mentioned that if some progress is made I hope it will be with the U20 and U18 teams first, as the main WC and Olympics (without NHLers) are very meh tournaments to me anyway.

And also as I mentioned before on some occasions, Belarus shouldn't be forgotten in that way too, those who follow the junior team scrimmages know that their U20 team has become a difficult opponent for the Russian team (and it wasn't like that before).
The Belarus U18 were beating Czechs and playing great. I think they have the ndtp model and it looked like it was working. I feel like they may be the biggest riser in the next decade.
 
Ovechkin: I was excited about the initiative by president Trump and president Putin. That’s a decision of two wise leaders that began restoring the relations between the two countries.

Can’t seem to translate the webpage but is that the hockey game itself or just general relations?

I can’t see the game being sanctioned by IIHF at this rate,

As for the relations… well.
 
Can’t seem to translate the webpage but is that the hockey game itself or just general relations?

I can’t see the game being sanctioned by IIHF at this rate,

As for the relations… well.

I don't think the NHL will want any involvement in that game.

I don't see why team USA would be interested in it either. They just finished 2nd in the 4 Nations Cup and will be focused on the Olympics next year. They've established themselves as the clear #2 country in hockey right now. They want to challenge Canada in Italy, they don't have much to gain by playing Russia in an exhibition match.
 
I don't think the NHL will want any involvement in that game.

I don't see why team USA would be interested in it either. They just finished 2nd in the 4 Nations Cup and will be focused on the Olympics next year. They've established themselves as the clear #2 country in hockey right now. They want to challenge Canada in Italy, they don't have much to gain by playing Russia in an exhibition match.
There’s a fair chance Russia will also play in Italy
 
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