Two or less Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thrashers add Afinogenov for tryout 11:05 am September 17, 2009, by Chris Vivlamore The Thrashers will bring Maxim Afinogenov, who played in Buffalo last season, into training camp for a pro tryout. He is expected to arrive Thursday night. Afinogenov was injured much of last season, but the 6-foot-1, 191-pound Russian forward led the Sabres in scoring in 2005-06 with 73 points. “He’s a high-end guy, a skill guy,” Thrashers general manager Don Waddell said. “It doesn’t hurt. We’ll see what happens.” Afinogenov had 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) last season for the Sabres. He was a third-round draft pick in 1997. What are your thoughts? Link- http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/09/17/thrashers-add-afinogenov-for-tryout/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_thrashers_blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan78 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 BYE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Speed skater with amazing agility. One problem.... he can't finish!!! Was the last longest tenured Sabre. No hard feelings to him, wish him well. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeper Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 So now who's the longest tenured Sabre...Connolly? Hecht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 It was Biron. But maybe Roy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 So now who's the longest tenured Sabre...Connolly? Hecht? Tallinder's been in the system the longest, but Connolly played in Buffalo before he did. They both joined the team in the same season, but Tallinder was actually drafted by the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Tallinder's been in the system the longest, but Connolly played in Buffalo before he did. They both joined the team in the same season, but Tallinder was actually drafted by the team. shrader nailed it. Hank is the longest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henysgol Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm going to be at the Preds game tonight, they're playing Atlanta. If he was expected to arrive today then I doubt he'll be there. But yea, best of luck to him, maybe Kovalchuk can teach him how to score. Maybe it was the language barrier/lack of Russians on the Sabres that kept him from figuring out that the puck goes in the net and not onto opposing players' sticks. Edit: Just read the Thrashers site, he tries out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm going to be at the Preds game tonight, they're playing Atlanta. If he was expected to arrive today then I doubt he'll be there. But yea, best of luck to him, maybe Kovalchuk can teach him how to score. Maybe it was the language barrier/lack of Russians on the Sabres that kept him from figuring out that the puck goes in the net and not onto opposing players' sticks. Edit: Just read the Thrashers site, he tries out tomorrow. Let me know what you think of Collin Wilson if he plays for Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Let me know what you think of Collin Wilson if he plays for Nashville. Wilson, JP Dumont and even first round pick Ryan Ellis, all are expected to play tonight, according to Predators.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I still want JP back. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 You have to read the comments on TSNs site regarding this deal and how Max is too good of a player to have to try out for a team and should just be given a contract Apparently if he can stay healthy he will score 60+ points a season. Sort of sounds like Sabres fans with Timmy.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 You have to read the comments on TSNs site regarding this deal and how Max is too good of a player to have to try out for a team and should just be given a contract Apparently if he can stay healthy he will score 60+ points a season. Sort of sounds like Sabres fans with Timmy.......... Except Connolly has actually performed when healthy over the last two seasons. Afinogenov on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think Max will stick with them. He's played on the same line as Kovalchuk for Russia in the past and he must know Randy Cunnyworth (Atlanta assistant) pretty well too from their time in training camp in Buffalo. According to Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, Pittsburgh and Minnesota also were interested in giving him a chance. Since he selected the place where Kovy place and knowing Randy, makes me think he's a slam dunk to make their roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think Max will stick with them. He's played on the same line as Kovalchuk for Russia in the past and he must know Randy Cunnyworth (Atlanta assistant) pretty well too from their time in training camp in Buffalo. According to Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, Pittsburgh and Minnesota also were interested in giving him a chance. Since he selected the place where Kovy place and knowing Randy, makes me think he's a slam dunk to make their roster. The thing is though, if you've seen him play for Team Russia, you will notice that the Russian bench makes a very nice Buffalo Sabres impression when Max decides to take the game into his own hands. Meaning they all stand around with the exact same WTF look on their faces, and while Max usually starts tournaments for Team Russia on one of the better lines, he usually ends up with 4-7 minutes of ice time per game when the knockout stages begin, and opposition gets better. Last tournament he didn't even get the call to my knowledge? Oh well, I guess even if he pots 80 points for Atlanta, he still wasn't a good player when here. I guess we'll find out if Ruff had any part in that soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 shrader nailed it. Hank is the longest. That will change by the end of this season if not sooner! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Did his time, was fun to watch till results got old especially not producing in the clutch, Was the hockey version of JP Losman... Wish him well elsewhere just not against us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think Max will stick with them. He's played on the same line as Kovalchuk for Russia in the past and he must know Randy Cunnyworth (Atlanta assistant) pretty well too from their time in training camp in Buffalo. According to Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News, Pittsburgh and Minnesota also were interested in giving him a chance. Since he selected the place where Kovy place and knowing Randy, makes me think he's a slam dunk to make their roster. The scary part about all this is that given the combination of Max, Kovy, and Cunneyworth backing up the bench, the Thrashers might be a force to be reckoned with this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 The scary part about all this is that given the combination of Max, Kovy, and Cunneyworth backing up the bench, the Thrashers might be a force to be reckoned with this season. While I respect the Cunny, this statement is laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 While I respect the Cunny, this statement is laughable. It would be funnier if we could actually beat them on a regular basis. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 You know what the sad thing is Max will probably be alot better player in Atlanta than he ever was with Buffalo as long as he is paired with a fellow russian. I thought he would have been a perfect fit with Washington. He seems to be a better player when playing with his country than he was in the nhl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 You know what the sad thing is Max will probably be alot better player in Atlanta than he ever was with Buffalo as long as he is paired with a fellow russian. I thought he would have been a perfect fit with Washington. He seems to be a better player when playing with his country than he was in the nhl. He should have been playing with the Red Wings in the second half of the 1990s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 It would be funnier if we could actually beat them on a regular basis. :( That was just a bad reminder that Atlanta has our number. (Not bad on your part, but bad that I remember this now.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 That was just a bad reminder that Atlanta has our number. (Not bad on your part, but bad that I remember this now.) If Max makes the team, we at least know how to handle that "threat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I still want JP back. :( Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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