HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Just logged on here to pay my respects to Rusty and McCrimmon. Not many things can express the tragic nature to this whole thing, but thanks for everything Rusty and Brad..... Wings in our hearts forever. RIP Ruslan Salei and Byron Brad McCrimmon 2 LidsFan and asoras reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Early speculation is that poor quality fuel contributed to this crash: http://en.rian.ru/russia/20110908/166519463.html Sounds like cheap fuel may have been used and caused the engines to fail in their ability to reach a safe rotation (takeoff) speed. You could not pay me enough to fly in Russia. sick avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 I don't want to read about this anymore, as it makes me sick just thinking about it, but I can't stop checking in here, reading the comments from players, coaches, etc around the hockey world... it's amazing how many lives were touched and subsequently devastated by the men on that plane and I can't help but get angry at a tragedy that could have and SHOULD have been prevented... the loss is too much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) sick avatar. Thanks, just made it this afternoon. I am also working on a few other variations. Also, reports are coming in that Galimov is able to talk and has cognitive ability. His condition appears stabilized for the time being. At least a little bit of positivity today. Edited September 8, 2011 by NvrFrgtRussian5 2 LidsFan and wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloune 270 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 r.i.p. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacAttack25 44 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Not sure if this has been shared, but here's a nice piece on Kindl's relationship with Salei http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587962&navid=DL|DET|home 1 Aussie_Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 13GoWings40 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Early speculation is that poor quality fuel contributed to this crash: http://en.rian.ru/ru.../166519463.html Sounds like cheap fuel may have been used and caused the engines to fail in their ability to reach a safe rotation (takeoff) speed. You could not pay me enough to fly in Russia. QFT Russia is one of the world's leading producers of oil, there is no reason any Russian plane should ever have inferior fuel put in it. If I were a fan of the KHL, I would refuse to spend any money or watch any games until that league got it's priorities in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 13GoWings40 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/KHL-8217-s-bold-plans-to-keep-Lokomotiv-running;_ylt=AmSOhSccVzMiUl6remxVXL17vLYF?urn=nhl-wp12124 A team will be created using players off of other KHL rosters and will play in yaroslavl. The salary for players will still be paid by the original team (not Locomotiv). Not sure how I feel about this. It's a nice gesture by the other teams and players, but it's only been a day since the accident. 1 wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/russian-ice-hockey-plane-crash-two-survivors-flown-to-moscow-090811 I've been reading that apparently Alexander Galimov is conscious and talking. Edited September 8, 2011 by ChelisChick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted September 8, 2011 http://achicksperspective.wordpress.com/2011/09/07/reality-check/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChelisChick 174 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 It's entirely in Russian, and it's 34 minutes long. I cried through the whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfan 23 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 PROBERT/CHELIOS, SALEI... Do they need any more reasons to RETIRE #24... or at least stop using it? 1 wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Reading about Kindl and his relationship with Ruslan was tough. In a way, Salei was that father figure for Kindl this past season. I think Salei was a great hockey player, but from what I've heard he was an even better family man. I just feel so sad knowing he just had a child who will never get to meet him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Found this on nhl.com... "When asked what needs to be done in order to move forward from Wednesday's tragedy...Datsyuk looked at his inquisitor with a blank stare and said, "pray". There is more in the article...if you want to read it, it's at nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=587971 2 Rick D and Hockeytown0001 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 PROBERT/CHELIOS, SALEI... Do they need any more reasons to RETIRE #24... or at least stop using it? I have a feeling it will be taken out of circulation for a while like Vladdy's is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 It's entirely in Russian, and it's 34 minutes long. I cried through the whole thing. I saw part of that from the clip posted earlier, and it got to me. I tried to watch your link with the whole ceremony, but only made it to just after 5:40 with the pause and close up, and got choked up. I'm out. I need a beer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 PROBERT/CHELIOS, SALEI... Do they need any more reasons to RETIRE #24... or at least stop using it? The Ducks should at least consider taking it out of circulation. I know he didn't play with them last, but he's the franchise leader in games played for a defenseman. He was more closely a part of that franchise and community than any other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterRed 6 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) I really don't have words to describe this or my feelings at the moment. But here is a little something I whipped up. You can tell where my original inspiration came from. (You'll have to forgive me, for some reason it won't let me post the picture, so I linked it.) http://www.flickr.co...N08/6129079322/ I have another version that I like a little more, again for some reason Im unable to have the graphic show on here so I will once again provide a link. I welcome any comments or ideas! http://www.flickr.com/photos/53147147@N08/6128610883/ Edited September 9, 2011 by BetterRed 6 DatZetterfanfromSC, Jasper84, McAwesome and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 The Ducks should at least consider taking it out of circulation. I know he didn't play with them last, but he's the franchise leader in games played for a defenseman. He was more closely a part of that franchise and community than any other. Always a nice memory of Salei. 3 LidsFan, Detroit \# 1 Fan and T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 This still seems so surreal.. Cant believe an off season as horrible as this one could ever be possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 This still seems so surreal.. Cant believe an off season as horrible as this one could ever be possible. This might be sad on my end but part of me hopes that they all escaped the plane somehow and they're all having their own Lost series somewhere. Or that this is all just a practical joke. Because this is just unbelievable to me. Just like that a group of people are dead and their families are all left in mourning. It just sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Russian officials calling for improved aviation safety. A bit late, wouldn't you say? "The rules of aviation are written in the blood of dead men" Having said that, Russia is far behind the west in terms of aviation safety, the rate of fatal accidents is 3 times the worldwide average. International Russian airlines are fine because they have to conform to western aviation standards, its the internal, domestic carriers that are the problem. Expect pilot error to be the official cause, its a favourite cop-out of the Russian authorities because it means they don't actually have to change anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Brad and his daughter. Daniil Sobchenko and his wife just married few weeks ago... Salei Edited September 9, 2011 by 10 Minute Misconduct 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Not sure if any of this was posted already.. Scott Walker says goodbye to Vasicek in 2007, not knowing it'll be the last time he sees him: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/09/08/1469312/big-joe-forever-a-ray-of-light.html Some Canes staff members, like Staal and coach Maurice (who Wings fans should be pretty familiar with) also giving their say: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/09/08/1469309/canes-mourn-vasiceks-death-in.html Edited September 9, 2011 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cali-Wing-Nut 102 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Im at a loss for words and have been for two days now. I feel guilty being so happy that McCrimmon and Salei left the team. Being so caught up in the game and wanting to see the Wings better and wanting anyone gone that doesnt make a perfect Cup winning team blurred the line between players and real people that are on the ice or behind the bench. I hated on Rusty cause he took off so many games to be with his pregnant wife. Its easy to fault him for that at the game level, who couldnt put the team first??? This has put it in persepective. I hope Salei's family especially his new born understands that he put his family before everything. He skipped everything for that little one and I got to hand it to him. A family man should be respected beyond all else cause in the end what else is there? This has been such a f***ed up summer. I hope that what has happened is over. The biggest thing beyond wishing that 2nd world countries didnt have horrible planes is that the league and hopefully the US and CAN can find ways to stave off the liberal prescription and use of Oxycontin. Too many people have been prescribed it for injuries without any oversight to the use after the fact. Some people need it. If you can play in the NHL, YOU DO NOT NEED OXYCONTIN!!!. I wish we could have just had the summer to do innocent thinfs like questioning trades or how the draft went but instead we hear about overdose, suicide and people dying doing their jobs. I pray that this is it, no more death. This should be fun not mourning. My thoughts go to every person affected by the terrible loss in ?Russia as well as the tragic losses of players that died too early. May you all rest in peace. May all your families find peace. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites