Alexei Emelin was named best D in the Bashkiria President’s Cup in Ufa, Russia
the tournament was from August 1 to 6 and Lada Togliatti (Emelin's team) finished second, Emelin played all 5 games and I only recorded 1 goal and no PIM
on a side note, in another tournament, Lada Cup, from August 14 to 18, Buturlin was wearing the "C" in the 2nd game, also Emelin was wearing the "A" (they probably wear it too in the 1st game but they didn't had the roster for that one)
good news , but i am afraid that Emelin is going to stay in Russia , as like Buturlin ; it 's just a feeling , without any solide reason
I don't know anything about this kid's personal situation, but everything I've heard makes him sound pretty determined, like a guy who wants to meet challenges. I can see him here before long. Who knows the circumstances of guys putting pen to paper right now ?
Next year is when we'll need to bring Emelin over to NA, with Rivet and Souray becoming UFA's... With an extra year in the RSL, I believe he will be able to make the jump directly to the NHL.
I can see him here before long. Who knows the circumstances of guys putting pen to paper right now ?
I hope it won't have to be an "escape from the Russian Mob" part II scenario though. What a ridiculous situation we sit in these days with Russian clubs.
I hope it won't have to be an "escape from the Russian Mob" part II scenario though. What a ridiculous situation we sit in these days with Russian clubs.
It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. When I heard that Russia didn't sign the agreement I thought it would come back to haunt them and losing Malkin is as bad as it gets. To have the best player of the league have to go through such crap (granted I don't know all the details) at least it might help fix the situation for the future, although it could make it worse too. Either way I'd be leary of drafting any Russians in the next draft unless things start to show they will be fixed.
As for Emelin, I don't want to see him defect. Leave Lada on good terms, something both sides can agree on as fair. I would expect this from Gainey, no need to burn your bridges, but Gainey is a classly guy so I don't think he would try anything funny. I hope that we can get Emelin over here at some point, even if we have to wait two years.
It will be interesting to see how it all pans out. When I heard that Russia didn't sign the agreement I thought it would come back to haunt them and losing Malkin is as bad as it gets. To have the best player of the league have to go through such crap (granted I don't know all the details) at least it might help fix the situation for the future, although it could make it worse too. Either way I'd be leary of drafting any Russians in the next draft unless things start to show they will be fixed.
As for Emelin, I don't want to see him defect. Leave Lada on good terms, something both sides can agree on as fair. I would expect this from Gainey, no need to burn your bridges, but Gainey is a classly guy so I don't think he would try anything funny. I hope that we can get Emelin over here at some point, even if we have to wait two years.
I'm going to guess, and that's a pretty uneducated guess, that this will make it worse if anything. It only angers the Russians, I don't expect them to crawl back and accept to sign as a result. If this agreement is not settled in the upcoming year, I get the feeling things will get really nasty from then on.
And I agree, Gainey will not be trying to pry Emelin illegally out of Russia, just like he won't give any offer sheet to any RFA out there. It's not his style, he's an honest and moral guy. Some might see this as a disadvantage in this shark business, but I think it'll be to his advantage in the long run.
I just don't understand why Emelin had to go sign for 2 more years when it was so clear there was an opening in North America for him.
I'm going to guess, and that's a pretty uneducated guess, that this will make it worse if anything. It only angers the Russians, I don't expect them to crawl back and accept to sign as a result. If this agreement is not settled in the upcoming year, I get the feeling things will get really nasty from then on.
And I agree, Gainey will not be trying to pry Emelin illegally out of Russia, just like he won't give any offer sheet to any RFA out there. It's not his style, he's an honest and moral guy. Some might see this as a disadvantage in this shark business, but I think it'll be to his advantage in the long run.
I just don't understand why Emelin had to go sign for 2 more years when it was so clear there was an opening in North America for him.
I could see it getting ugly as well. Personally I don't blame them since I would be pissed if I was in Russia and the top player reworks his contract then bolts. Imo he should have stayed but of course my opinion doesn't matter and I don't know all the facts.
The good news for us is that aside from Emelin we only have 1 other prospect in Valentenko. But I agree with Gainey being an honest and moral guy. I'm proud of that though, I'd hate for it to be any other way.
I don't know why Emelin signed for 2 years, perhaps his dad being the coach and the fact that Lada has had major financial problems, so they lost many of their top players, thus having to rely on guys like Emelin and the leafs Vorobiev to anchor the defense. Who's to say what kind of pressure was put on him to sign for 2 years. I know he was quoted as saying he wanted to sign with the Habs as soon as possible after the wjc's but you can't always beleive what you read/hear.
on that note, if anyone has compiled a list of euro prospects and how long the habs (or all nhl teams) hold the rights to them, or a formula on how to calculate it for ouselves, that would be much appreciated.
Why is it that the Habs had little trouble getting Perez and Kosty over here, but are having trouble with getting Emelin over...and then of course there's the Pens and Malkin...what has changed guys...?
Why is it that the Habs had little trouble getting Perez and Kosty over here, but are having trouble with getting Emelin over...and then of course there's the Pens and Malkin...what has changed guys...?
There was a transfer agreement when P and K were brought over here before the lockout. The Habs paid an amount to their Russian clubs to get them over here. That TA expired during the lockout, and still hasn't been signed, which has created a complete mess for player transfers, hence the problems with Malkin and Emelin...
I am pretty sure we have Emelin's rights until June 2008. That's what the Pens fans were saying about Malkin's rights and both were drafted the same year.
on that note, if anyone has compiled a list of euro prospects and how long the habs (or all nhl teams) hold the rights to them, or a formula on how to calculate it for ouselves, that would be much appreciated.
2005, 2006 draft : 2 years
2002, 2003, 2004 draft : 4 years (+1 for Russian drafted in 2002)
on that note, if anyone has compiled a list of euro prospects and how long the habs (or all nhl teams) hold the rights to them, or a formula on how to calculate it for ouselves, that would be much appreciated.
We hold Emelin's rights till june of '08.
June '07- Korpikari, Heino, Sairhei Kostitsyn, Juraj Mikus (maybe Korneev, Kruchinin, Sidyakin depending on the PTA and what the NHL does if it's not signed, if signed then their rights will be up in June '07)
