-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 His agent did leave the door open for a potential return in 2015-16, however: The Winnipeg Jets and Alex Burmistrov never had the ideal relationship. He requested a trade before the trade deadline last season, then and signed a two-year deal with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL as a free agent. Although he signed in the KHL, the Jets still retain his NHL rights and will be without him for next season, according to his agent Yuri Nikolaev. @WiebeSunSports Yuri Nikolaev, the Russian agent for Alex Burmistrov, said via e-mail his client will remain with Ak Bars Kazan of #KHL next season #NHLJets @WiebeSunSports Nikolaev did leave the door open for a possible return to #NHL after Alex Burmistrov honours 2nd year of his contract w/Ak Bars #NHLJets Burmistrov scored 37 points in 54 games with Ak Bars Kazan in the 2013-14 season. http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/511546 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wonder what the Jets would want for his rights? Our 36th? I get the feeling he is going to return but not to the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is a player I would take a chance on. I still think his upside is the moon if he returns to the NHL. Although I agree with the apparent majority, I just do not see him ever wearing a Jets uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 He clearly doesn't want to be on the Jets. Trade his rights elsewhere and maybe he'll come back from the KHL to play next season despite his decision to stay in the KHL next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 He's pretty much done from the NHL. I'm not stereo typing Russian players, no, it has nothing to do with that, its because they can play the KHL card on their teams. He's done. I really doubt he's a benning type of player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 He signed a two year contract so not surprising. Hopefully he comes back to the NHL after this season, Burmi is killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Burmistrov is already a good player and he still has room to develop. I would love for the Canucks to trade for his rights to replace Kesler if he is traded knowing that Burmistrov wants to be in Vancouver and a deal has already been worked out. A solid young two-way center with skill. Surely can't take too much to pry him away since he has no desire to play in Winnipeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Eventually he will get dealt to a team with a heavier Russian roster in a city that doesn't suck to live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 We could seriously use his skill in our lineup right now, but we don't have any other Russians that can help groom him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 "why dont we draft Russians?" "shoulda drafted nichuskin" "huge mistake taking the canadian kid over the rissian" this is why poeple. this is why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wonder what the Jets would want for his rights? Our 36th? I get the feeling he is going to return but not to the Jets. I'd be kinda pissed if benning did that. Maybe our 3rd but this is the highest second we've had in years. Too much of a gamble. When you really think about it, it shouldn't really cost much. Good player but the jets aren't in a position of strength here. I doubt any team would waste a second round pick on a chance this guy might want to play in the nhl one day. I doubt this would work but I wonder if they would want Booth? Burmi will likely never lace em up for the jets again and it would be nice to get something for him. Maybe something like booth and a 3rd. They take a chance on a booth who was starting to come back to form at the end of the season. They only take his cap hit for a season, might work, might not but he only has 1 year left. They also gain a high 3rd round pick. We essentially pay a 3rd round pick to dump him a year earlier and get burmi's rights. Both teams take a gamble with some upside and the jets get a pick for burmi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is why you don't draft Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterHorvatBure Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 "why dont we draft Russians?" "shoulda drafted nichuskin" "huge mistake taking the canadian kid over the rissian" this is why poeple. this is why. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectacular Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 He's a good player that showed lots of promise but Noel was absolutely brutal for Burmi. Wouldn't be surprised to see him with the Peg after next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mephnick Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've been to Winnipeg, I wouldn't return either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerKing Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 This is why Canucks didn't draft Nichushkin even though he was a better option than Hrovat when looking stricktly at talent. Good job Gillis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Not sure if they have burnt the bridge, but Schroeder rights for Burmi? Convince him to come back after next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Its so hard drafting/acquiring a Russian knowing that any given day he could take off back to the KHL and you won't get compensated for their departure, just retain their rights which could only get you a mid round pick at best. I didn't think Kovalchuk would leave after getting $100M reasons to stay.. Radulov took off...Burmi is gone.. Only a matter of time before someone else does too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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