Vladimir Tarasenko (NHL) Discussion Thread (IV)

[EastonBlues22]

EDIT: Goodbye Prospect Info tag!

Part III

Part II

Part I

[CarvinSigX]

You're absolutely right. He needs his own tag altogether. I vote for Russian Jesus.

[Blanick]

Wow 4 threads, truly an accomplishment for this board.

[aceoutdoor]

Off to Russia


http://www.ska.ru/news/en/7026.html

[chotanecter]

i hope kovalchuk influences him to come to the nhl after the lockout.

[tfriede2]

Originally Posted by chotanecter

i hope kovalchuk influences him to come to the nhl after the lockout.

Why would he need influencing?

[Prussian_Blue]

Originally Posted by aceoutdoor

Off to Russia

http://www.ska.ru/news/en/7026.html

The photo that accompanies the linked article looks very much like the same photo that SKA posted when they traded for Tarasenko last year. I have also seen no independent confirmation of this "signing" at Elite Prospects dot com, or anywhere else.

I'll believe he's in St. Petersburg when I see his name on an official scoresheet.

[Zine]

Signing, presentation, and a small press conference.

[bleedblue1223]

Any word on who caved on the issue that previously held the deal up? Basically, will Tarasenko be able to leave for the AHL, if he wants to.

[h22prelude93]

Originally Posted by bleedblue1223

Any word on who caved on the issue that previously held the deal up? Basically, will Tarasenko be able to leave for the AHL, if he wants to.

JR reported that he'll return after the lockout...So, I'm guessing that means that Tarasenko's side caved. Which to me it makes sense that SKA and the KHL wouldn't want to accept a clause like that. They already hold uncertainty with the many NHL players they are signing. Why hold even more uncertainty to if those players will actually commit to staying at least the duration of the lockout?

[ExJbeck]

This is first time ive tried to watch a KHL game and I havent seen Vlad yet. I guess he isnt playing today?

[Alklha]

Originally Posted by AP27Blues

This is first time ive tried to watch a KHL game and I havent seen Vlad yet. I guess he isnt playing today?

He is on the team sheet, but he hasn't been on the ice. Looks like we'll have to wait until Monday.

[kiluj]

He has scored (on his first shift?)

[Thallis]

Originally Posted by kiluj

He has scored (on his first shift?)

...Is there a reason he was benched for the first two periods?

[Zine]

Originally Posted by Thallis

...Is there a reason he was benched for the first two periods?

Tarasenko had only 1 work-out with the team, so Riha (coach) said he wasn't sure if he was going to dress him yet, or if he did he'd play as 13th forward.

But a goal on first shift, yikes!

[Kshahdoo]

Originally Posted by Thallis

...Is there a reason he was benched for the first two periods?

Perhaps he's not ready yet. Who knows. But he scored in his first game. Malkin, Ovy and Kovy failed to accomplish such a feat.

[Alklha]

I guess the only reason he got any ice time today was because they were winning comfortably at the time. Understandable I guess. A goal in 3:09 of ice time isn't bad going!

[kiluj]

[Kshahdoo]

[PocketNines]

Reason #43476 why the lockout sucks: I'd have attended Tarasenko's first NHL game in Denver Oct 11, but that's not going to happen.

[2 Minute Minor]

Originally Posted by PocketNines

Reason #43476 why the lockout sucks: I'd have attended Tarasenko's first NHL game in Denver Oct 11, but that's not going to happen.

Yyyyuuup.

[Kshahdoo]

Looks like Afinogenov has been injured. Hope Tarasenko will play with Kovalchuk.

[MattyMo35]

Nose for the net, I like it. Hopefully Vladi gets to play with Kovalchuk ALOT. Well, if I'm in the business of hoping, hopefully this lockout ends soon and I get to see him wear the Blue Note

[Yosemite Sam]

I see he's playing today. Will the game be streamed?

[Alklha]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

I see he's playing today. Will the game be streamed?

Yeah, there will be a stream on first row.