they would just push him over the ice like a toy (did you see what happened to Radulov in his first game for Nashville? Well he scored, but he had, let's say "problems", with the Penguin's d-men... Hopefully he can adjust to the more physical play in the NHL.)
I don't think Radulov will be pushed around in NHL, he's not Anisin and not even a guy like Shirokov or, say, Shipachyov, he's a beast and he's already scored more than 40 goals in NHL in two seasons. He already was a good NHL player and will be, he really shouldn't be a question mark of will he or won't he make it in NHL as contrary to Anisin and others, he's already played there and played successfully. The only thing why he looked as he looked in the first game is the fact that he had only 1 day to train with his new linemates and recent 10 hour flight. I think he'll be alright.
Anisin though... yeah, with this size it would be almost impossible to make it in the NHL regardless how good you play. There are some examples though like Desharnais but even that guy's a bit bigger. But Anisin, I believe, will become even better. At least I hope so.
Anisin though... yeah, with this size it would be almost impossible to make it in the NHL regardless how good you play. There are some examples though like Desharnais but even that guy's a bit bigger. But Anisin, I believe, will become even better. At least I hope so.
Desharnais hung around the NHL forever and it still required Habs to have the worst roster in God knows how many years for Desharnais to get a proper shot at making the NHL. Anisin will never have the patience to wait for such opportunity. Russian player window to make NHL is 1-2 or maybe max three years before they become disillusioned and they return home.
they would just push him over the ice like a toy (did you see what happened to Radulov in his first game for Nashville? Well he scored, but he had, let's say "problems", with the Penguin's d-men... Hopefully he can adjust to the more physical play in the NHL.)
Have you seen Nathan Gerbe in Buffalo, I think he is the smallest guy. But these guys are hard to catch because they have quicker movements and speed. I agree they will get pushed around at times... But I could just imagine Hal Gill trying to catch Anisin and I can't convince myself that an oaf like that could.
BTW Radulov has been Nashville's best player the past 2 games. All over the ice controlling the play and making great chances, sooner or later the flood gates are going to open and the goals are going to pour.
Have you seen Nathan Gerbe in Buffalo, I think he is the smallest guy. But these guys are hard to catch because they have quicker movements and speed. I agree they will get pushed around at times... But I could just imagine Hal Gill trying to catch Anisin and I can't convince myself that an oaf like that could.
BTW Radulov has been Nashville's best player the past 2 games. All over the ice controlling the play and making great chances, sooner or later the flood gates are going to open and the goals are going to pour.
I agree. Radulov will certainly make his way in the NHL. My point was that, if even Radulov in his first game had some problems with the physical game of the NHL, how could Anisin have success there? I think now he's perfectly suited for KHL and I guess he'll become a major attraction for everybody watching KHL games (me, for instance....), but it took him some years anyway... Going to the NHL would demand readjustment of his style of play and may become just frustrating for him. But I admit that economics may play a role here, too..
Small NHL guys that grew up there and got used to their game since junior hockey are a different thing. By the way: according to NHL.com Gerbe is 178 pound, that's 81 kg, so he's more than 10 kg heavier than Anisin...
Anyway, if Anisin wants to give it a try in NA, I'd certainly would follow him, because that guy is just "great"
I agree. Radulov will certainly make his way in the NHL. My point was that, if even Radulov in his first game had some problems with the physical game of the NHL, how could Anisin have success there? I think now he's perfectly suited for KHL and I guess he'll become a major attraction for everybody watching KHL games (me, for instance....), but it took him some years anyway... Going to the NHL would demand readjustment of his style of play and may become just frustrating for him. But I admit that economics may play a role here, too..
Small NHL guys that grew up there and got used to their game since junior hockey are a different thing. By the way: according to NHL.com Gerbe is 178 pound, that's 81 kg, so he's more than 10 kg heavier than Anisin...
Anyway, if Anisin wants to give it a try in NA, I'd certainly would follow him, because that guy is just "great"
Anisin's father had plenty of success against the NHL's best, and he was about the same size as his son. There are lots of small players who have had a lot of success in the NHL. If they are good, then they have teammates whose exclusive job it is to take care of them and make sure they don't get roughed up.
However, I do agree that the larger ice surface is better for players like Anisin, because a larger surface can accomodate his game. In an NHL rink, it is hard to do anything other than dump and chase.
It is sad people have prejudice to KHL refs.. it is not good to judge their decision emotionally. I follow KHL seriously this season and I can say that there was cca 2 bad decisions (counting/ not counting goals or major penalties) by refs this season, none during play-offs. You can verify it if you read all decisions of KHL refs department like this one.
EDIT: There was a movement with the leg, but you can see that the puck hit the stick after that and the bounced into the net. So it was: leg->stick->net
It is sad people have prejudice to KHL refs.. it is not good to judge their decision emotionally. I follow KHL seriously this season and I can say that there was cca 2 bad decisions (counting/ not counting goals or major penalties) by refs this season, none during play-offs. You can verify it if you read all decisions of KHL refs department like this one.
And 5 on 3 for 5 minutes in Ak Bars/Traktor game was a good call?
EDIT: There was a movement with the leg, but you can see that the puck hit the stick after that and the bounced into the net. So it was: leg->stick->net
I think I'm with KHL on this one
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3. Ракурс 3. Видео подтверждает, что касания шайбы с клюшкой нет.
Where on earth are highlights? From the reports one of the most impressive games on league's history and they can't get highlights up in reasonable time? Bush league.
), but it took him some years anyway... Going to the NHL would demand readjustment of his style of play and may become just frustrating for him. But I admit that economics may play a role here, too..
