I saw his stats in Russia and was just wondering what it would take for him to come to north america. Sounds like a bruising defenceman who is solid offensively. Sounds good
Last I heard was he had 2 years left on his Russian contract after he was drafted. If true, that would mean it's up after this season and he'll be free to come over this Summer. We'll see.
Last I heard was he had 2 years left on his Russian contract after he was drafted. If true, that would mean it's up after this season and he'll be free to come over this Summer. We'll see.
On the other hand it sure sounds like they are not going to push to bring him over until they really believe he has a good chance of making the big club.
If they are targetting Hamilton as a likely member of the big club next year, then they may not want to bring Chudinov over and leave him at Providence.
On the other hand it sure sounds like they are not going to push to bring him over until they really believe he has a good chance of making the big club.
If they are targetting Hamilton as a likely member of the big club next year, then they may not want to bring Chudinov over and leave him at Providence.
Why not, though? I can't think of any reason why they'd prefer to have him in the KHL rather than Providence.
On the other hand it sure sounds like they are not going to push to bring him over until they really believe he has a good chance of making the big club.
If they are targetting Hamilton as a likely member of the big club next year, then they may not want to bring Chudinov over and leave him at Providence.
The Bruins absolutely would want him in Providence. The question would be if Chudinov wanted to play in Providence or stay at home in Russia. That we don't know, but the trend is that he would stay.
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Why not, though? I can't think of any reason why they'd prefer to have him in the KHL rather than Providence.
That and something tells me dougie will get more seasoning in the O to fill out and work on his game where as Chudinov is already playing against men and would be a lower risk to try in Boston.
Why not, though? I can't think of any reason why they'd prefer to have him in the KHL rather than Providence.
Well with these guys sometimes you only get one chance to bring them over, if they go to Providence there is a real risk they go home and never return.
I just don't think they will try to bring him over unless they believe he is going to be given a real chance to make the team.
Well with these guys sometimes you only get one chance to bring them over, if they go to Providence there is a real risk they go home and never return.
I just don't think they will try to bring him over unless they believe he is going to be given a real chance to make the team.
I'm sure he'd be given a chance, but neither he nor any other player in his position should be given a guarantee. And you could argue it the other way - if he stays in Russia too long, he'll get too comfortable and never leave.
Once past the practicalities of his contract situation, it all comes down to the basic question: Does he want to play in the NHL? If he does, he'll have to overcome significant cultural obstacles. Knight pointed out that he's playing against men in the KHL, which is a good thing, but conversely, not getting the North American assimilation at a young age, as someone like Koko is doing, could work against him. Can he speak or understand English? Is he willing to learn? Can he deal with living in a vastly different society? (I've lived in Europe and can tell you it ain't easy.) Can he adjust to the North American game?
So many questions. Somebody with real drive could write a really interesting story on Chudinov, but the sportswriters here appear to be too busy with other things.
so that they don't end up with alexandrov 2.0,better to let him play over there until he's ready to join the big club
He's not Alexandrov. These guys have to be judged as the individuals they are.
In addition to my earlier points, I'd ask this: How would the Bruins know he's ready? The Russian game and the North American game are vastly different animals. What if someone decides he's ready, promises him a spot in the Bruins lineup, and he falls flat on his face?
Much depends, of course, on what Chudinov wants/expects. What that is, I have no idea whatsoever, and neither does anyone else here. I don't even know if he'll be at rookie camp this summer. I hope so.
He's not Alexandrov. These guys have to be judged as the individuals they are.
In addition to my earlier points, I'd ask this: How would the Bruins know he's ready? The Russian game and the North American game are vastly different animals. What if someone decides he's ready, promises him a spot in the Bruins lineup, and he falls flat on his face?
Much depends, of course, on what Chudinov wants/expects. What that is, I have no idea whatsoever, and neither does anyone else here. I don't even know if he'll be at rookie camp this summer. I hope so.
hopefully he will be at rookie camp,heard good things about him when he was drafted
