Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 8, 2009 I think it's time for Håkan Andersson to go to russia and siberia to draft some new russian kids, red wings in the 90's had so many russians and it was very successful, wings don't even have a russian in their prospect system (kolosov is from belarus), imagine datsyuk with a few russian buddies to whoop some ass... feels like the caps has got all the russians now... could be hard to get the skilled moscow players cause they go in the 1st round or trade for skilled russians cause most of them cost alot of money, but maybe another outcast in siberia can be found with a lil' andersson magic? Most of you will probably say, like always "blabla nationallity doesnt matter they just gotta fit in the system" but overlook that for a bit, don't you miss some russians though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think it's time for Håkan Andersson to go to russia and siberia to draft some new russian kids, red wings in the 90's had so many russians and it was very successful, wings don't even have a russian in their prospect system (kolosov is from belarus), imagine datsyuk with a few russian buddies to whoop some ass... feels like the caps has got all the russians now... could be hard to get the skilled moscow players cause they go in the 1st round or trade for skilled russians cause most of them cost alot of money, but maybe another outcast in siberia can be found with a lil' andersson magic? Most of you will probably say, like always "blabla nationallity doesnt matter they just gotta fit in the system" but overlook that for a bit, don't you miss some russians though? What does nationality have to do with anything? The best players are the best players regardless of where they come from. I'm pretty sure the Wings scouting staff is second to none. If there are any Russians worth scouting that would fit into our system, they're being scouted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think we need to tap that South American market before it's to late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) I think that Detroit lost its enthusiasm for Russian players after Grigorenko and all the B.S. the Russian Hockey federation has pulled over the past 10 years. Russia can pay it's players as much as the NHL can with the salary cap so drafting them becomes a risk if they don't want to come over. Edited March 9, 2009 by Glubki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think that Detroit lost its enthusiasm for Russian players after Grigorenko and all the B.S. the Russian Hockey federation has puled over the past 10 years. Russia can pay it's players as much the NHL can with the salary cap so drafting them becomes a risk if they don't want to come over. Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think it's not a bad idea whatsoever. here is the thing: the biggest problem in Russia - they don't have junior leagues, so the only option for developing player is to sit on the bench of the KHL farm clubs. As we all know, it takes some time for players to develop, I'm not talking about Crosby, Ovechkin or Malkin, who pretty much knew they'll end up as NHL superstars and you could see their potential when they were young, not all players like that so if there is a chance somehow to look for that talent when it isn't obvious yet and draft it - it would be pretty sweet. I simplified the system quite a bit, but I think you see my point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hckypete96 3 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 wings need more africans on the team imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think we should go to Kazikstan and draft players because... Kazikstan is the greatest country in the world, all other countries are run by little girls... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 wings need more africans on the team imo Maybe they can sign Chris Stewart when he becomes an UFA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I find the lack of Aussies on the team very disturbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Maybe they can sign Chris Stewart when he becomes an UFA. f*** that I would trade anyone except Datsyuk/Z/Lidstrom/Hossa for Chris Stewart right now, the guy is my fav. nonWing and he will be Ignlia 4.9 Edited March 9, 2009 by ben_usmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 wings need more africans on the team imo Newest prospect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I noticed that the Wings don't have anyone from Chad on the roster. GET IT DONE, KENNY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Ok so I've been thinking.. You know how Proby was coked up fairly often some time ago? Maybe the team can get a Russian enforcer and spike his gatorade bottle with 75% vodka and watch all hell break out on the opponents. Babs yells from the benches, 'THAT'LL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT RUNNING OUR SKILL GUYS'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckbags 863 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Can we trade Mindfly to Russia for a bottle of cheap vodka and a russian mail order bride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 As long as that russian is Ovechkin hell yah. Nah, I'd prefer Russians over Swedes.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think that Detroit lost its enthusiasm for Russian players after Grigorenko and Bykov too, Im sure the KHL dosnt help either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Ok so I've been thinking.. You know how Proby was coked up fairly often some time ago? Maybe the team can get a Russian enforcer and spike his gatorade bottle with 75% vodka and watch all hell break out on the opponents. Babs yells from the benches, 'THAT'LL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT RUNNING OUR SKILL GUYS'. To hell with that, bring back Probert and coke him up again. BTW, every time I read threads like this I think about that one thread where people were bitching that there aren't enough North Americans on the team and they don't watch the Wings as much because they can't identify with the players or pronounce their names. I think we should dump everyone save Nick, Hank and Pavs and sign players from Iceland. Or pick a country whose language is virtually unpronounceable to someone not from that country. One, I'd love to see Mick try and say them. Two, I want to see those fans whining and weeping that our team is too finesse and not physical enough. Their pain nourishes me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 9, 2009 To hell with that, bring back Probert and coke him up again. BTW, every time I read threads like this I think about that one thread where people were bitching that there aren't enough North Americans on the team and they don't watch the Wings as much because they can't identify with the players or pronounce their names. I think we should dump everyone save Nick, Hank and Pavs and sign players from Iceland. Or pick a country whose language is virtually unpronounceable to someone not from that country. One, I'd love to see Mick try and say them. Two, I want to see those fans whining and weeping that our team is too finesse and not physical enough. Their pain nourishes me. This team needs more Antarcticans and Atlantisians. They would make this team so much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I don't know if it has been agreed to, yet. But, the main reason less Russians have been taken over the years is because of the lack of a transfer agreement and Russia not wanting to lose all their star players to the NHL. The next country a lot of people are talking about is Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 RWK, thank you so much for this! I used to have it faved but lost it. That brought back such great memories. You're a sweetheart! That is, I'm assuming you're a girl? Hell, even if you're not, you're still a sweetheart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Well, I miss the Canadians of the 09's that everyone liked, can we get some more of those two? If that Russian is Ovechkin and he's taking Sammys spot, hell yeah! Otherwise... welllll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think it's time for Håkan Andersson to go to russia and siberia to draft some new russian kids, red wings in the 90's had so many russians and it was very successful, wings don't even have a russian in their prospect system (kolosov is from belarus), imagine datsyuk with a few russian buddies to whoop some ass... feels like the caps has got all the russians now... could be hard to get the skilled moscow players cause they go in the 1st round or trade for skilled russians cause most of them cost alot of money, but maybe another outcast in siberia can be found with a lil' andersson magic? Most of you will probably say, like always "blabla nationallity doesnt matter they just gotta fit in the system" but overlook that for a bit, don't you miss some russians though? Problem is, by the time they are drafted and groomed for the NHL, Datsyuk could be 38-40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 It's not like Detroit is the only team avoiding Russian players right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
