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Post by ColumbusGM on Aug 7, 2006 12:42:36 GMT -5
As per a tsn.ca story.
Signed a new deal with his Russian club.
I guess no Malkin to NsHL anytime either eh?
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Aug 7, 2006 23:57:36 GMT -5
First of all...Greg! How the hell are ya man? Hopefully all is well as I haven't gotten to catch up with you for a while.
On Malkin, it appears he has signed a one-year deal to stay in Russia and will be coming over after the season. Hopefully that is what happens. Russia is an interesting cat.
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Post by ColumbusGM on Aug 8, 2006 10:25:20 GMT -5
Things are always good. Just always busy as well. But I've always got time to improve my team  . How's things with you? |
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Aug 8, 2006 17:09:58 GMT -5
No complaints here my man. Last night here in Milwaukee. Getting ready to head out to the Cubs-Brewers game.
GO CUBS!!!
Hah. What a disaster of a season this has been for them. But hell, can't turn down free tickets to see them in Milwaukee. If anyone gets the chance to see a game in Milwaukee, DO IT. Miller Park is awesome.
That's it for now. I'll try and catch up with you soon eh.
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Post by floridagm on Aug 12, 2006 21:14:07 GMT -5
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Post by tampagm on Aug 13, 2006 13:53:00 GMT -5
Where's Waldo...errr... Evgeni?
I talked to J-P Berry (his agent) ... and he says they're "Looking at what's best for Evgeni and aren't ruling out his playing for the Penguins this season". So maybe we will see him in the NsHL after all!
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Aug 14, 2006 9:54:51 GMT -5
This is getting very interesting very rapidly. This doesn't sound good for Malkin:
Originally Posted by Bowser (12:28PM) from letsgopens.com
I have been in contact iwth a Russian sportswriter in the last five minutes.
Metallurg has already hired lawyers in the US and they are expected to file a restraining order against the Pens and NHL regading Malkin's contractual rights and obligations to Russian army.
Metallurg thinks Malkin's situation is nowhere like Ovechkin and Zherdev because he had a signed contract and the writer was told, "our lawyers in US believe they have a strong winning case against the NHL and Pittsburgh"
I have many, many thoughts running through my head right now, so get comfortable. This is kind of a stream of conscious ride through my small brain here.
First of all, and I know this might seem odd to say, but I'm thinking about the safety of young Mr. Malkin and his family back in Russia. I know that sounds like a paranoid thought there, but I'm hoping everyone involved here stays safe. Those Russians don't mess around when it comes to finances.
Ok, now that we got that out of the way we can move on with this rant. What the %&#$ are you doing Evgeni? I can understand your desire to come play in the NHL, but you did sign a contract with Metallurg, did you not? In fact, I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time you've tried to "punk" Metallurg when it comes to contracts.
Then I get to thinking about the transfer agreement, or lack thereof. There are some that think that these teams need to be compensated more for the loss of elite talents like that of Malkin. I would happen to agree, but how much is enough? I realize that you don't want to just hand over talents like this, but something tells me this is more than just the money. I'm not sure what, but I don't think money is the only concern here.
Now I'm thinking about things from the perspective of the Penguins. You have a generational talent (or so it would seem) in Crosby, and are staring at another in Malkin. How great would it be to have both of them playing in Pittsburgh? Great enough to cement the Pens staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time? Great enough to be the talk of the league? Great enough to become something truely special in the game? So let's just say for the sake of arguement that Malkin does indeed have to go back to Russia for his military obligations. When will the Pens see this kid? Two years, three years, ever? I don't want to overstate this, because every team in the NHL has European prospects, but how much do the Pens stand to lose here? We are talking about a kid who some in Russia say is better than Ovechkin. BETTER than Ovechkin. From what I've seen, I don't know if he's better, but he's at they very least pretty d**n close. Is two years really that important? Well, for the Penguins I would have to say yes.
Ok, now comes the question: Why didn't you just play out your one-year deal with Metallurg and then come over next season Mr. Malkin? Well, perhaps it's more complicated than that. Let's say next year arrives and the NHL and the RIHF are still where they are now, which appears to be pretty far apart. Malkin still has the military obligation hanging over his head. You would think that a financial deal could be worked out to not only bring Malkin over, but to also see that obligation disappear. However, I don't see Metallurg's price tag for Evgeni dropping any. It certainly would appear that Metallurg holds the cards at this point. In this case, you're looking at a minimum of three years before Malkin comes over. He'd still only be, what, 23 at that point? Not a big deal age wise. But again, that's a pretty big deal for the Pens not having the services of Mr. Malkin. I can't imagine a team with Crosby and Malkin for at least the next six years not having a good-to-great following.
Now I'm just pissed at everyone involved here. Why is there no transfer agreement? I understand where losing players like Ovechkin, Malkin, Semin, etc might have you wanting some serious compensation, but come on now. Does the NHL not have enough money to compensate these teams/leagues? If that's the case, why even bother. Russia, you're the ONLY one of the major European hockey nations not to have a transfer agreement. What gives? Malkin...I can't stay mad at you, look at that face.
The bottom line is...this is totally 100% $#@&%$ up. The true winner here is...nobody. The NHL has seen to much of the "nobody wins" game. Can we please find something that works for everyone?
Alrighty, I'm done now. I have more to say, but this is already taking up too much of your time.
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Post by wolvesgm on Aug 14, 2006 16:14:44 GMT -5
I just have to agree with GO CUBS!!
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Post by floridagm on Aug 16, 2006 19:17:02 GMT -5
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Aug 16, 2006 22:45:52 GMT -5
www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=174392&hubname=nhlVery interesting stuff indeed. I certainly hope to see him playing for the Pens in the NHL this season, even if that means he would be playing for the Panthers here, haha. The Russians need to get to their act together already. Anyone can leave just by giving a two week notice, and they still have the nerve to sit there and piss and moan about the situation they're in??? I don't know about anyone else, but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Aug 17, 2006 15:42:44 GMT -5
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Post by floridagm on Aug 17, 2006 19:29:02 GMT -5
i couldn't agree more.... ;D  ;D |
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Sept 5, 2006 10:52:37 GMT -5
www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=176492&hubname=And Malkin is a PEN!!! We'll see what that moron Velichkin has to say now. In an interesting twist, Magnitogorsk also lost prospect Alexei Kaigorodov to Ottawa. They said he had their permission to leave, but apparently he also used the two-week out clause. More on that story here: slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2006/09/02/1795886-sun.htmlJust sign a freaking transfer agreement already, would ya Russia? I can't imagine how letting guys walk for nothing is beneficial to the RIHF. Not only are you getting nothing for players leaving, you are creating tension in the process. Glad to see Malkin and Kaigorodov are going to get a chance to play in the NHL.
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Post by ottawagm on Sept 9, 2006 12:02:34 GMT -5
Don't forget Taratuchkin in Calgary, as well as several others.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Sept 9, 2006 17:39:29 GMT -5
Well seeing as how they have now said the two-week notice doesn't apply, I guess I'm the moron. I will still scream that the NHL and Russia NEED to get a transfer deal done, but we'll have to see how these work out.
Apparently Taratukhin and Mikhnov are not cleared to sign with Calgary and Edmonton, however Kaigorodov is ok to sign with Ottawa. We'll see what the Russians have to say about Malkin. I can't imagine they are going to be pleased unless they get major compensation.
We'll see how this plays out.
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