If lockout continues Backstrom is planning to go back to Sweden and play for Brynas.
Yeah, i heard that. Odd decision, IMHO.
So, he just wants what now? Play couple of games with hes buddy Ovi? And then if lockout will last, just go and play in more comfortable Finland? Ok, that actually make sense.
I thought, maybe some guys would do this other way. Go play couple of game in some weaker league, with more comfortable living conditions, and then if lockout last longer than couple of weeks/month, go play in more competitive/stronger league like KHL.
So, he just wants what now? Play couple of games with hes buddy Ovi? And then if lockout will last, just go and play in more comfortable Finland? Ok, that actually make sense.
Sweden. Other than that, I believe it's exactly right. I guess Ovechkin invited him and he accepted to play for Dinamo for some time. And when the games will actually mean something he will go to defend a championship for Brynas.
As NHL'ers are so expensive it's actually a good deal for Brynas only to pay for Backstrom when it counts.
Sweden. Other than that, I believe it's exactly right. I guess Ovechkin invited him and he accepted to play for Dinamo for some time. And when the games will actually mean something he will go to defend a championship for Brynas.
As NHL'ers are so expensive it's actually a good deal for Brynas only to pay for Backstrom when it counts.
I see.
Soo, Dynamo will have a free spot for Crosby.
And yeah, Sweden of course. Brain not working too good at night.
Sweden. Other than that, I believe it's exactly right. I guess Ovechkin invited him and he accepted to play for Dinamo for some time. And when the games will actually mean something he will go to defend a championship for Brynas.
As NHL'ers are so expensive it's actually a good deal for Brynas only to pay for Backstrom when it counts.
this does not sound at all plausible or reasonable
not sure why you're so convinced about it
I just don't see why such a respectable organization as Dinamo would go for this???
Why not? Is it disrespectful or something to play only for a few months? And there is a number of reasons:
1. Backstrom is a superstar and if you have a chance to sign one you take it.
2. As we all know Dinamo is not the richest club around and it appears like they can't sign anyone by offering bags of money. So it would be foolish for them to reject someone like Backstrom who is not coming just to collect a fat paycheck but to play with his buddy.
3. Most likely this lockout won't last very long anyway
I read in a Crosby interview that if he were to sign in Europe, he would sign in a place where he already knows a few guys to make the transition easier.
I read in a Crosby interview that if he were to sign in Europe, he would sign in a place where he already knows a few guys to make the transition easier.
Geno, anyone?
All the eligibility rules aside I just can't see Crosby going to Magnitogorsk. You know that it's a small steel town where average temperature in March is -7, right?
All the eligibility rules aside I just can't see Crosby going to Magnitogorsk. You know that it's a small steel town where average temperature in March is -7, right?
In that case, Magnitka already has 3 NHL'ers (Malkin, Kulyomin and Gonchar) and are unable to sign Crosby. In addition, the have too many centers anyway so it wouldn't make any sense for them to sign Sid.
Long story short - Crosby won't play for Magnitka. Period.
In that case, Magnitka already has 3 NHL'ers (Malkin, Kulyomin and Gonchar) and are unable to sign Crosby. In addition, the have too many centers anyway so it wouldn't make any sense for them to sign Sid.
Long story short - Crosby won't play for Magnitka. Period.
If Sidney Crosby wants to play on your team, I doubt any GM would say 'we have too many centers, but thanks anyways!'. He's likely the best player in the world. You don't say no to someone like that for a reason like that.
If Sidney Crosby wants to play on your team, I doubt any GM would say 'we have too many centers, but thanks anyways!'. He's likely the best player in the world. You don't say no to someone like that for a reason like that.
GM says it if he already has Malkin. For that kind of money you can sign someone your team really needs. I believe GM wants to win more than to have "likely the best player in the world" on the roster.
Or do you think GM would say 'I have a pile of money to spend and Tverdovsky can barely skate anymore but what the hell, Crosby wants to play for us, let's sign him for a few months'.
Last edited by SoundAndFury: 10-24-2012 at 10:15 PM.
Question is, if KHL would allow teams to sign additional 1-2 NHL guy (I heard, that this may be considered as an option, if lockout will continue), would Crosby be that kind of guy, who will trade comfort in Switzerland, for more money and better hockey in KHL?
And again, like SoundandFury said, its possible that no team would like to sign him. All teams are loaded, of course Crosby is arguably best player in he world, but he will obviously request same contracts like all Russian stars have, and that is ton of money, sure, some teams don`t count money, but again, if you look at NA players like Kane and Pavelski (2g so far, but still), they look just awful, so maybe they will think twice, before even start talking with Crosby...
So, he just wants what now? Play couple of games with hes buddy Ovi? And then if lockout will last, just go and play in more comfortable Finland? Ok, that actually make sense.
I thought, maybe some guys would do this other way. Go play couple of game in some weaker league, with more comfortable living conditions, and then if lockout last longer than couple of weeks/month, go play in more competitive/stronger league like KHL.
Who else, as a team from KHL, can sign Crosby? From financial view.
IN regard to Dynamo, i think, that rivalry between him and Ovi is too high.
Basically the teams that could already have their signings done. Nobody will take even Crosby's insurance alone and then he'd want to be paid I suppose.
Right now Dynamo is out of the picture anyway with Bäckström in the lineup.
