Kirill Kabanov interview

ShawnTHW · 07-01-2011, 12:10 PM

Hey Islanders fans,

I am interview Kabanov later this afternoon. Wanted to leave some options to you guys. What questions, if any would you like me to ask Kabanov today? I realize some of you will post stupid questions that I wouldn't ask in a million years, so let's try to be professional here.

Thanks,

-PycckuuRocket10

periferal · 07-01-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PycckuuRocket10

Hey Islanders fans,

I am interview Kabanov later this afternoon. Wanted to leave some options to you guys. What questions, if any would you like me to ask Kabanov today? I realize some of you will post stupid questions that I wouldn't ask in a million years, so let's try to be professional here.

Thanks,

-PycckuuRocket10

Does he feel he has a new attitude/approach to hockey since been drafted or does he feel like exactly the same person/player?

Brunomics · 07-01-2011, 12:19 PM

Personally I want to know about his offseason workout routine and what he's going to do in order to get bigger in order for him to be a more effective player. I know it's not really an interview type question but that's what I would like to know.

Dan-o16 · 07-01-2011, 12:20 PM

I want to know whether he thinks the entry-level contract means he's ready to play in the NHL. Would he mind going back to the QMJHL?

Cheers,

Dan-o

bossy22 · 07-01-2011, 12:28 PM

What changed in the QMJHL playoffs? Focus? Ice time? Linemates?

People were excited to see the improvment and consistency, so what's the gameplan to build on that success for next year?

Oh, and who's his favorite Muppet?

seafoam · 07-01-2011, 12:30 PM

Is he going into camp acting like theres a spot on the Isles thats his job to lose?

Riseonfire · 07-01-2011, 12:42 PM

Whats up with all the tattoos? ( had to be asked lol sorry)

How he thinks his last season in the Q went, the situation with Lewston (spelling?) folding and what he expects from himself next season/where does he think he will play?

ShawnTHW · 07-01-2011, 02:01 PM

Got a half hour before the interview. The questions you guys sent were great. Will definitely use them. Let me know if you have any more.

IslesNorway · 07-01-2011, 02:20 PM

How long until you reckon you're ready for the NHL?

Belarus · 07-01-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PycckuuRocket10

Got a half hour before the interview. The questions you guys sent were great. Will definitely use them. Let me know if you have any more.

Can you please tell him to grow up? This way we have a chance for a special player here, not a clown.

ShawnTHW · 07-01-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Belarus

Can you please tell him to grow up? This way we have a chance for a special player here, not a clown.

He has grown up. Don't go off of what you hear in the media. This past year in Lewiston he matured tremendously.

islandersfan1677 · 07-01-2011, 02:36 PM

Favorite band and food?

Brain Hemorrhage · 07-01-2011, 02:51 PM

Kirill has tremendous, intuitive stickhandling, but that is not enough in the NHL. What does he see in his game that needs to improve? Does he think he will drive to the net more when he gets to the NHL? Has he ever had to change his style of play? What changed?

steveat · 07-01-2011, 03:06 PM

Ask what he thinks his top 3 strengths are and top 3 weaknesses and what is he doing to improve on his weaknesses.

ShawnTHW · 07-01-2011, 03:22 PM

Too late on the last 3 questions, but I got all the other ones in. He didn't say much at all about the neck tattoo, just that it was his new "painting" with the number 17. Anyone have pics of it? I have yet to see this new tattoo.

I will post up the article sometime tonight or tomorrow.

Brain Hemorrhage · 07-01-2011, 03:34 PM

the tat is on his facebook

seafoam · 07-02-2011, 05:25 PM

Is the article up yet?

hskates21* · 07-02-2011, 05:38 PM

Is he mor of a passer or shooter

IslesFanCMR · 07-02-2011, 05:47 PM

is this article posted yet?

ShawnTHW · 07-02-2011, 11:13 PM

It will be up either tonight or tomorrow. In the process of writing it now. I hope to have it up within the next hour or so. If not I will post it up on here sometime tomorrow.

maineman · 07-05-2011, 04:21 PM

I must tell you all I had the priviledge to watch him here in Lewiston last season and he was worth the price on the ticket to watch. A great stick handler, sets people up graciously, very shifty, but lacks the size, gets knocked around easily.
But I just read an article that he states he's been working out the last 4 weeks, the last two in Long Island, and he stated he is in a much better stae of mind and he is coming into camp expecting to be in the lineup.
You will be pleased with him.