Comments on: Could we see the NHL return of … Alexei Yashin? http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 16:23:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bbk1000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/comment-page-1/#comment-14023 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:38:09 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=43285#comment-14023 There is always a chance Yashin will get an NHL contract, perhaps a long term contract with one team as Sather is still out there destroying the NY Rangers.

Sather might be the worst GM in NHL history when all is said and done, regardless of his Oiler years….

]]> By: joeypucks http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/comment-page-1/#comment-14022 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:37:28 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=43285#comment-14022 BTW NBC, you should get some actual hockey fans to work your hockey website, as that is not Yashin on the cover story shot in Red with arms up.

]]> By: joeypucks http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/comment-page-1/#comment-14021 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:33:36 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=43285#comment-14021 Absolutely correct about a strong locker room. Although I could not speak of his attitude, only about what I saw. I was a season ticket holder for the Islanders when we had him on the Island. To be honest… it was bitter-sweet because I loved Big Z and thought he was a no brainer to keep and be part of that building cornerstone of the team (ie Stanley cup Bruins now). But we did need scoring and Yashin was that. We had some poor forwards and as much as I hated to see Chara go (not to mention a 1st round pick!), I thought getting Yashin was not only add instand goals but maybe more importantly – told other forwards we were serious and to come play for us. But we never got them, maybe because we spent stupid money on him. But! in his defense.. in watching Yashin on a nightly basis, he WAS a stud. It was an easy game plan for teams to play us, just cover Yashin. Most nights he worked hard but often had 2 guys drapped on him, and usually he still come out of the corners or off the boards with the puck, but after that effort it usually went for not as (no offense, literally lol, to his linemates) if he passed it, the puck ended going the other direction if didn’t shoot it himself. And I would imagine that would wear almost any guy out in the long run. And also effect him mentally that the organization could never get him an all star winger. An Adam Oates to his Brett Hull or Trottier to his Bossy!
So to answer the question… just as you say eric, if gettin’ him cheap… I would take the chance. I mean if he has some gas left in the tank, how mentally retarted can he be to effect a locker room? I would bet my house that put in the right situation, where he is not the go to guy, he would flourish. Maybe a PP specialist and steady 2nd or 3rd line center! Look at what 40 something Rechi did in the playoffs.
But in retro spect, I would have kept Chara. We as an organization must “take the cake” in stupid aquisitions and trades! Want to laugh just go look us up! Chara, Lafontaine, Luongo, Ziggy, Brewer, Schneider, McCabe (all in their prime or starting their prime) just to name a few.

]]> By: James O'Brien http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/comment-page-1/#comment-14017 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:07:26 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=43285#comment-14017 Agreed, the only way it would work is if he goes cheap. Even then, it’s a bit of a risk.

]]> By: unknowneric http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/could-we-see-the-nhl-return-of-alexei-yashin/comment-page-1/#comment-14010 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:20:07 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=43285#comment-14010 If you have a strong locker room full of guys that are going to call him out on any slacking, sure. If you can get him cheap that is…

Too many question marks for a big contract.

]]>