RVJ Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Since we drafted several Russian players. NHL suspends agreement, communication with KHL following Russia's invasion of Ukraine https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-power-rankings-stars-climb-wild-fall-as-power-balance-shifts-in-central-division/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 We still hold their draft rights I suppose ? Even if a solution only comes in 2 years, I doubt these players would have been ready to make the jump any time sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Its always the buffalo luck .. But i have a good feeling buffalo will mogilny them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, RVJ said: Since we drafted several Russian players. NHL suspends agreement, communication with KHL following Russia's invasion of Ukraine https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-power-rankings-stars-climb-wild-fall-as-power-balance-shifts-in-central-division/ Welcome to the board. We have discussed this issue some in the prospects thread. The bottom line is no one knows at this point. If their economy collapses then obviously hockey development will take a hit. The question then becomes will the prospects and their families try to leave for Canada or here? Will they be allowed to leave. In this next draft, I'd guess that many Russian players will see their draft position suffer and many will go undrafted. Russian players here or in Canada should probably apply for refugee status to insure they can stay. It's a huge mess, but one that palls in comparison to what's happening in the Ukraine. However I'm sure it giving headaches to KA and his staff. Edited March 13, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Welcome to the board. We have discussed this issue some in the prospects thread. The bottom line is no one knows at this point. If their economy collapses then obviously hockey development will take a hit. The question then becomes will the prospects and their families try to leave for Canada or here? Will they be allowed to leave. In this next draft, I'd guess that many Russian players will see their draft position suffer and many will go undrafted. Russian players here or in Canada should probably apply for refugee status to insure they can stay. It's a huge mess, but one that palls in comparison to what's happening in the Ukraine. However I'm sure it giving headaches to KA and his staff. I can't see michkov dropping that would be absolutely insane . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: I can't see michkov dropping that would be absolutely insane . Why? What good is drafting a player who may never be able to play for your team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Why? What good is drafting a player who may never be able to play for your team? generational talent that is better then mcdavid is risk im sure a team would take imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: generational talent that is better then mcdavid is risk im sure a team would take imo Considering he is a 2023 prospects, as Teddy Kennedy said, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Considering he is a 2023 prospects, as Teddy Kennedy said, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 The two guys the Sabres drafted last year probably weren't going to contribute heavily in the NHL anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, Eleven said: The two guys the Sabres drafted last year probably weren't going to contribute heavily in the NHL anyway. They drafted 4 Russian players last draft. Poltapov, Kisakov, Sardarian (playing in NA) and Novikov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Why? What good is drafting a player who may never be able to play for your team? Never is a long time. You don't know how things will turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, RVJ said: Since we drafted several Russian players. NHL suspends agreement, communication with KHL following Russia's invasion of Ukraine https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-power-rankings-stars-climb-wild-fall-as-power-balance-shifts-in-central-division/ Welcome to the board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Curt said: They drafted 4 Russian players last draft. Poltapov, Kisakov, Sardarian (playing in NA) and Novikov. I was thinking of the two in the second round. I should have been more specifikov. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag0nDan Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 18 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Never is a long time. You don't know how things will turn out. Yeah - 2nd round picks are not usually around for a few years anyway if they ever make it to the NHL. But if they wanted one of them here, I'm sure they could find their way over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 18 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Never is a long time. You don't know how things will turn out. I feel like this could go either way but feels more like a new iron curtain than anything in my experience to date. Maybe Kevyn Adams needs to book some tickets to Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 1 hour ago, MattPie said: I feel like this could go either way but feels more like a new iron curtain than anything in my experience to date. Maybe Kevyn Adams needs to book some tickets to Sweden. Yeah. Def cold war vibe. I wouldn’t be surprised if Russian athletes are going to be effectively locked out of western leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 47 minutes ago, Weave said: Yeah. Def cold war vibe. I wouldn’t be surprised if Russian athletes are going to be effectively locked out of western leagues. I would be surprised. If the Russian economy goes in the tank, players will find their way out. I feel like it’s much different now than in the old iron curtain days. Russians are too connected to the west. People will figure out out how to get out. I could be wrong. I don’t have memories of the old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Weave Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, Curt said: I would be surprised. If the Russian economy goes in the tank, players will find their way out. I feel like it’s much different now than in the old iron curtain days. Russians are too connected to the west. People will figure out out how to get out. I could be wrong. I don’t have memories of the old days. The old days included credible government threats to family. It very effectively kept Russian athletes in Russia right up until the wall in Germany came down. After Mogilny’s defection, there was a time where he was exhibiting bizarre behavior, like not traveling with the team due to a sudden fear of flying. There was more than a little speculation that he was receiving threats from the Motherland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 22 hours ago, Curt said: They drafted 4 Russian players last draft. Poltapov, Kisakov, Sardarian (playing in NA) and Novikov. All are another 2-4 years away so can't say if it matters right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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