Rabbit151 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 They have certainly purged the team of anything but North American influence, haven't they? lydman and tallinder were the final two, were'nt they, for defense... Now, only Vanek remains...clearly following the Brian Burke model in Anaheim that depended on North Americans. Good, just a couple of good ol' Saskatchewan kids on the team, and we should be good to go...that Anaheim team had 4 Sask kids on the team, i think...Getzlaf and Kunitz from right here in Regina, Travis Moen...and someone else i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Norris Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 hecht is from germany, i think enroth is from europe as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Sekera is Slovakian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 They have certainly purged the team of anything but North American influence, haven't they? lydman and tallinder were the final two, were'nt they, for defense... Now, only Vanek remains...clearly following the Brian Burke model in Anaheim that depended on North Americans. Good, just a couple of good ol' Saskatchewan kids on the team, and we should be good to go...that Anaheim team had 4 Sask kids on the team, i think...Getzlaf and Kunitz from right here in Regina, Travis Moen...and someone else i think Yes,the Red Wings sure proved that Euro players cannot win :bag: :doh: Open bigotry against players from Europe? I've never understood this. I remember Teppo talking about this from when he first joined the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Open bigotry against players from Europe? I've never understood this. Neither has Mike Milbury. ~1:05 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes,the Red Wings sure proved that Euro players cannot win :bag: :doh: Open bigotry against players from Europe? I've never understood this. I remember Teppo talking about this from when he first joined the league. Some people think European is synonomous with playing soft and lazy. Anyone thinking this a European problem should be forced to watch "the core" play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Buffalo fans have always had a thing against Euro players as well and its sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I've always loved watching the europeans - I think it began with the Stastny brothers in Quebec. I hated losing to them, but they sure were a fun team to watch. I also love international and olympic hockey for the same reason. I still wish the NHL had the larger ice surface, which allows the skilled skaters and passers to flourish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have nothing against euros playing for the sabres as long as they are true win at all cost competitors. I feel the same about Canadians or Americans. If they help this team win I want them. Hell, If Regier can dig up a 6'5" Mongolian that played pond hockey and occasionally warmed his feet in yak $hit I'd welcome him if he helped this team win the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 hey i agree. But its not just my opinion, its a sentiment felt around the league by the players. Not a euro friendly town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkash Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I've always loved watching the europeans - I think it began with the Stastny brothers in Quebec. I hated losing to them, but they sure were a fun team to watch. I also love international and olympic hockey for the same reason. I still wish the NHL had the larger ice surface, which allows the skilled skaters and passers to flourish. you do know quebec isn't europe right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 you do know quebec isn't europe right? Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 you do know quebec isn't europe right? But they speak European there, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 But they speak European there, don't they? You mean that they don't speak American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 you do know quebec isn't europe right? Since no one else seems to want to point it out, you may want to look up where the Stastny brothers are from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 It's not merely a coincidence this team has steered away from euros. Between the problems getting them to the states along with the somewhat recent draft probs (see Zagrapan, Kryukov), not to mention the sour taste left in our mouths by Kotalik and Afinigenov, It really created the perfect storm to shy away from overseas players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 It's not merely a coincidence this team has steered away from euros. Between the problems getting them to the states along with the somewhat recent draft probs (see Zagrapan, Kryukov), not to mention the sour taste left in our mouths by Kotalik and Afinigenov, I really created the perfect storm to shy away from overseas players. Al and Max left a sour taste in your mouth? Does chz know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 i dont know... the red wings beat up on everyone with some pretty good Euros.....the top players in the league include plenty of Euros arguably the top forward (ovechking, malkin) and dman (lydstrom, chara) are euros. 7 of the top 15 scorers last year were Euros. The sabres have also struck out on some NA players too...should they shy away from them ? Didnt the Bhawks win with a Euro goalie? Just like anything its about picking the right player not making sure he doesnt have an accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdexchange Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I like good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 you do know quebec isn't europe right? Slovakia is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I don't think it is a Brian Burke model. Vanek and Sekera were trained in N. America, BTW. What the Sabres have stopped drafting are European trained players. Dennis Pearson and Enroth being the last of note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I don't think it is a Brian Burke model. Vanek and Sekera were trained in N. America, BTW. What the Sabres have stopped drafting are European trained players. Dennis Pearson and Enroth being the last of note. The video cable doesn't stretch across the Atlantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 The video cable doesn't stretch across the Atlantic. zing!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolignosJock Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 if europeans are soft and lazy then milwaukee wisconsin must be in the heart of europe??? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 The video cable doesn't stretch across the Atlantic. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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