Boudrias Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 13 hours ago, Bob.Loblaw said: On the lighter side, the Canucks can do some kind of vlog for the Russians. They don't want to be volunteered into Putin's army. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Boudrias said: They don't want to be volunteered into Putin's army. I would have actually been more surprised if they did decide to fly back to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 17 hours ago, The Lock said: I would have actually been more surprised if they did decide to fly back to be honest. Direct access to Russia is very limited because of the boycott. Russians have to reroute through quasi neutral countries that still fly into Russia. The obvious risk for these players is being conscripted but there is also a risk of having their visas nixed while they are out of the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Boudrias said: Direct access to Russia is very limited because of the boycott. Russians have to reroute through quasi neutral countries that still fly into Russia. The obvious risk for these players is being conscripted but there is also a risk of having their visas nixed while they are out of the country. If indeed they are staying in Canada for the summer, that would be a good thing in a lot of ways besides the risk of conscription. Opportunity to enjoy the area during the summer and ready access to Canucks training staff and coaches once they are back to training for the upcoming season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) Kuz better be watching these playoffs. Edited April 26, 2023 by Hairy Kneel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SilentSam Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) We’re not going to recognize AK after this Summer,. He is sweating it out and working hard! Edited May 30, 2023 by SilentSam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-AJ- Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Horvat always had good cellies, but I guess we just pretend he didn't exist last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 5 hours ago, -AJ- said: Horvat always had good cellies, but I guess we just pretend he didn't exist last year. Kind of unfortunate how, for some, that's likely going to be the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-AJ- Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 7 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: His build reminds me of Bure's in his prime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, -AJ- said: His build reminds me of Bure's in his prime. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 3:51 PM, Kootenay Gold said: If indeed they are staying in Canada for the summer, that would be a good thing in a lot of ways besides the risk of conscription. Opportunity to enjoy the area during the summer and ready access to Canucks training staff and coaches once they are back to training for the upcoming season The Russian players on the Canucks are a potential risk. Will they go or will they stay? They all have families back in Russia and therefore at risk of physical threat or extortion. We have little idea of what they experience. IMHO they will likely have to make a decision as to whether they will apply for permanent residency in Canada or the USA. We don't know what how the various jurisdictions will view such apps. There is little doubt that Russia is descending into anarchy and likely civil war. What civil rule exists will collapse. I would not be surprised to hear that the KHL has folded. Where will money come from to fund ongoing hockey programs in Russia when feeding people takes precedence? This is not business as usual as much as many wish it was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Boudrias said: The Russian players on the Canucks are a potential risk. Will they go or will they stay? They all have families back in Russia and therefore at risk of physical threat or extortion. We have little idea of what they experience. IMHO they will likely have to make a decision as to whether they will apply for permanent residency in Canada or the USA. We don't know what how the various jurisdictions will view such apps. There is little doubt that Russia is descending into anarchy and likely civil war. What civil rule exists will collapse. I would not be surprised to hear that the KHL has folded. Where will money come from to fund ongoing hockey programs in Russia when feeding people takes precedence? This is not business as usual as much as many wish it was. Makes one wonder why Kravtsov decided to go back to Russia. He may regret that decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: Makes one wonder why Kravtsov decided to go back to Russia. He may regret that decision. This is so outside of hockey. Who knows where his loyalties lie? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: Makes one wonder why Kravtsov decided to go back to Russia. He may regret that decision. It seems that young Krav really doesn't want to play in the AHL. Whether it's a lack of confidence in the AHL developmental program, lack of confidence in his own abilities to make the NHL, or maybe he thinks he's 'too good for the AHL'. There are probably other reasons as well. I do suspect that the Canucks told him that they wouldn't re-sign him unless he agreed to spend time in Abby. At least they still maintain his rights. In the end, Russia is his home; his family and friends. Pretty much most of his life experience I can understand his preference to develop his game in his homeland. I would think the majority of Russian players go home in the offseason. Some have permanent residency in the US, but I would bet that even those players would like to visit their family and friends at some point during their time away from hockey. It's an unknown future for Russia. These players might be forced into making some extremely difficult decision as some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HorvatToBaertschi Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: This guy gets it. Refreshing after our high hopes of players like Shinkaruk, Virtanen and Juolevi. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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