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I'm a bit surprized by this. With so much great young talent, I would have thought Zednik would have been afforded a great opportunity to be a leader who can still contribute offensively. Maybe he wants a bigger role, or just wants to be closer to home.
Doubt with the salary crunch over there he'd make much more than he would here though.
Like familiar environment and big enough salary? I'm sure Zednik gets everything he needs from Russia.
Yeah exactly, he's probably getting more money than he'd get over here. I don't think the Panthers were looking to bring him back. He's too redundant and we need his money to go towards other holes like a top 6 center and a top 4 dman if(when) Bouw leaves. This summer is going to be a buyer's market wrt second-tier UFAs. Zed just probably saw the writing on the wall. He's going to win the Masterton though.
Please god let him win the masterson award, its really between him and sullivan because I dont think you should get an award because your old (Chelios)
Please god let him win the masterson award, its really between him and sullivan because I dont think you should get an award because your old (Chelios)
So having the will and perseverance to play competitive hockey in the fastest, most intense league on the planet at the age of 47 with players less than half his age is somehow less deserving than being in a freak on-ice accident, healing, and then deciding to continue making a living?
Some NA players will more then likely to follow soon to, especialy those over 30 that would like to secure their retirement. D Moore comes to mind he hasnt had a payday yet we will see if he gets what he thinks hes worth 4 mil/year or does he bolsts to the KHL.
I'm kinda surprised that his wife/gf agree to join him i'm pretty sure she's from Montreal so a big change of culture like this should be very hard.
Well, actually I wouldn´t be surprised if this was part of the reason why he´s leaving to Russia, my guess is that he wants to be far away from a certain Jessica Welsh, there´s a divorce coming soon in the Zednik family
Last edited by slovakiasnextone: 05-02-2009 at 05:32 AM.
I'm surprised because if he cut his neck in Russia who knows what would have happened. Look at what happened to Cherepanov.
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Originally Posted by Live from Rexall
I hate to think of the outcome if that skate accident had happened in the khl?
first thing I thought of.
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I don't see how an Oilers fan is looking for pity when Florida loses a FA
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Doctors are a priority in the KHL, who else is going to make Emery wear his hat?
lol!
Seriously, it is ironic that Zednik was saved by quick work by the doctors last year. From the arena, to the EMS, to the hospital.
Then he goes to a league that has been chastised for shoddy medical practices. Yes, I'm sure there are qualified doctors in Russia and on KHL staffs, but when the ambulance leaves before the game is over it doesn't make a great impression.
Seriously, it is ironic that Zednik was saved by quick work by the doctors last year. From the arena, to the EMS, to the hospital.
Then he goes to a league that has been chastised for shoddy medical practices. Yes, I'm sure there are qualified doctors in Russia and on KHL staffs, but when the ambulance leaves before the game is over it doesn't make a great impression.
HSBC Arena medical staff and Buffalo hospitals FTW
