Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses the possibility of KHL star and Russian National Team Captain Alexei Morozov returning the NHL. To read Dave’s February 17, 2010 column, please visit this link.
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Kovalchuk, Radulov and Morozov Score in 8-2 Russian Route of Latvia
The Russian hockey team showed the world why they were are favorites to win gold in Vancouver, as they pummeled Latvia 8-2 on Tuesday. Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexander Radulov, and Alexei Morozov were among the seven Russian players that scored against Latvia. To read more on the Russian’s win, please visit this link.
Binghamton Senators’ Daugavins savors Olympic opportunity
Latvia is not particularly known for its international sports prowess, but don’t tell that to AHL Binghamton Senator and Latvia native Kaspars Daugavins. Daugavins admits that Latvia has traditionally not stacked well against global hockey powerhouses such as Canada and Russia, but none the less, he believes his home country has the best fans ever.
St. Louis Blues Showed Interest in Ilya Kovalchuk Before Trade
Jeremy Rutherford of St. Louis Today.com wrote in his February 2, 2010 morning skate that Blues President John Davidson had “legitimate interest” in trading for winger Ilya Kovalchuk before he was traded to New Jersey. Davidson is on record by stating, “We [The Blues] had been working at it for the better part of the
Anton Babchuk: Another Solid Year in the KHL
Bob Hardwood Waeghe of Canes Country examines Anton Babchuk’s strong year in the KHL. “Ex-Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Anton Babchuk is having a very good season over in the KHL. His statline is (46GP 9G 13A 22P +17) and he recently made the KHL All Star team, (and scored a goal in that contest).” To read
Alexei Morozov officially declared Russian national hockey team’s captain in Vancouver
Congratulations to Alexei Morozov who was just named the Russian national team ice hockey captain and will be celebrating his 33rd birthday! Alexei Morozov (HC Ak Bars) was the Russian delegation’s banner bearer at the opening ceremony of the Olympics-2010 and captain at the two world championships in Quebeck-2008 and Bern-2009, which brought the national
Radulov and Morozov Part of KHL Line That Brings Back Memories of 1972 Soviet Kid Line
Nice piece by Joe Pelletier at Greatest Hockey Legends.com refuting the criticism regarding KHL player’s on the Russian national team. Pelletier believes that the Russian’s have one of the deepest lines in years, and the result could lead to Olympic gold. “Many of them (I won’t name names, although there is one popular Team 1040
Anssi Salmela Back and Ready To Go
Richard Chere The New Jersey Star Ledger 2-13-2010 “The Devils will get defenseman Anssi Salmela back after he missed two games with a concussion. Salmela was knocked unconscious by a hit from Flyers forward Jeff Carter last Monday. Salmela said there was no definitive evidence that he suffered a concussion, althought it is likely he
Kovy Scores First Goal As Devil: Hints At More To Come
Kristie Ackert from the New York Daily News 2-13-2010 “AS ILYA KOVALCHUK let out a week’s worth of frustration with a scream, hats rained down on the ice at the Rock. The Devils newly acquired left wing had scored only one goal, but it was his first as a Devil, a rare third one on
Coming Down The Pipe!: Sergei Shirokov Buzz Worthy Prospect
Check out Guy Flamings 2-10-2010 post on Vancouver Canucks Prospects Buzz Worthy: Sergei ShirokovManitoba Moose (AHL)HT: 5’10 WT: 175 Lbs Stats: 50GP 16-18-34 Pts Was it much ado about nothing? Sergei Shirokov’s arrival in North America had Cancuks fans giddy with excitement but when he failed to make the NHL roster out of camp that