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If he does come over, it'll be when he's UFA and can get a big pay day. Don't know why he'd leave the KHL for an entry level contract on the other side of the world anyway.
That really sucks for Caps fans, if having one of the games biggest Russian stars on the Caps as a mentor isn't enough to get him over I don't know what would?
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That really sucks for Caps fans, if having one of the games biggest Russian stars on the Caps as a mentor isn't enough to get him over I don't know what would?
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Originally Posted by Dr John Carlson
i'm not sure I'd even want to come over, that 12:00 minutes of ice time just doesn't seem appealing.
Being completely honest what are his chances of A) making the team, and B) playing significant minutes?
He's still only 19. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to have him come over at the end of his current contract (he'd be 21/22) and play then. This only benefits the Capitals. He'll be a bit older, more mature, stronger and hopefully in a better position to contribute to the caps. And he'd still only be 21/22.
Being completely honest what are his chances of A) making the team, and B) playing significant minutes?
He's still only 19. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to have him come over at the end of his current contract (he'd be 21/22) and play then. This only benefits the Capitals. He'll be a bit older, more mature, stronger and hopefully in a better position to contribute to the caps. And he'd still only be 21/22.
Still wouldn't be convinced one way or the other. Malkin was pressured into signing an extension and we know how that turned out. We'll know next year when training camp starts and he is or isn't in North America.
If he does come over, it'll be when he's UFA and can get a big pay day. Don't know why he'd leave the KHL for an entry level contract on the other side of the world anyway.
Not true. Caps hold his rights indefinitely because of the lack of a transfer agreement between the KHL and NHL.
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Originally Posted by Bryanbryoil
That really sucks for Caps fans, if having one of the games biggest Russian stars on the Caps as a mentor isn't enough to get him over I don't know what would?
Having a CBA in place that guaranteed that NHL players would get a shot in the Olympics in Sochi and not having Russian influences insinuating that staying in Russia improves his odds of making that Olympic team.
This thread is more for the KHL thread the way it's going - but definitely plays a part with how Washington goes about this. Let's keep it on topic w/ how it affects possible trade/fa pick ups.
Being completely honest what are his chances of A) making the team, and B) playing significant minutes?
He's still only 19. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to have him come over at the end of his current contract (he'd be 21/22) and play then. This only benefits the Capitals. He'll be a bit older, more mature, stronger and hopefully in a better position to contribute to the caps. And he'd still only be 21/22.
ELC with bonus (teams can set these low so players hit them) can still be a couple million. Sure it's not the big money of the KHL, but the Caps have one of the best Russian wingers in Ovie to mentor him (although who knows how long he'll be there with Hunter only playing him 13/14 mins a night). If he does well, he can easily make 3-5m on his next contract.
At some point how much money does one need? I have no clue about the salary structure in the KHL, however the average NHL salary is around 2 million. If this guy projects like most think he will and produces, he should be up closer to 4+ on his second contract...
He can still make great money and would get to play in the best league in the world. I don't see him staying away forever.
... he will earn a boatload of money that is for sure.
