Comments on: With Gaborik sidelined, the Rangers are interested in Alexander Radulov

By: kingfooj

kingfooj — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:31:42 +0000

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By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:19:04 +0000

If you want a soon to be FA Russian who gives no effort on the backcheck and has “high upside”, by all means feel free to call the Caps about Semin!

By: thedavesiknowiknow

thedavesiknowiknow — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:18:44 +0000

Funny- after Nashville did everything imaginable to throw dirt on his name, I imagined the Rangers as the only organization that would still have interest in him. The “big offer” from the KHL is clearly a ploy from his agent: If he wanted to play for ruples and fly around in death-traps he wouldn’t have made “the comeback” in the first place. Your move Rangers- I recommend 3 Million dollars per as an opening bid. And don’t worry- your coach and roster will love him.

By: mclovinhockey

mclovinhockey — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:22:41 +0000

Exactly what I was thinking barker…I’m hoping the rags hit him with a long huge deal and a Nmc hahaha but I don’t like the rangers and this is high risk low reward haha

By: barkar942

barkar942 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:08:37 +0000

Let’s see, can anyone remember back like a long three years ago when Torts met another Russian named Zherdev? That didn’t go over too good and I don’t think this would be any better.
Go after Nash in a three way trade with Ottawa who has Bishop to send to Columbus.

By: jimw81

jimw81 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:37:48 +0000

Onve again Larry Brooks playing Gm in his weekly column.

By: scionofflame

scionofflame — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:51:44 +0000

It’s not a ‘stereotypical Russian’ attitude. The problem Radulov has is that he’s a golden boy. The KHL is bad about player discipline, and he gets everything handed to him on a silver platter, as do a lot of Russian players. If they were catered to less and had to fight hard for what they get more often, I think you’d see some changed young Russians coming out of the country.

By: scionofflame

scionofflame — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:50:26 +0000

Alright, I can see that, haha. I don’t know. It’s hard to say if what Radulov needs is just some motivation to play at his best. If it doesn’t pan out in the NHL, the KHL would give him ANYTHING to come back and treat him like royalty. There’s no reason for him to push himself to the breaking point if he’s virtually ‘guaranteed’ to get what he wants no matter what.

By: predswilrule

predswilrule — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:03:27 +0000

hope this happens. he aint coming back here so we might as well get something for his rights.

By: t16rich

t16rich — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:52:11 +0000

Hahahaha true. I didn’t mean it as a team-mate though, I meant it as the on ice effort. Hate Avery or not, he always came to play. His effort made him look that much more effective. As a defensive enthuisast, watching Radulov lack of effort in the backchecking, drove me nuts. I don’t see this happening, and I bet Rangers fans are thinking “what happened last time we got a controversial player?” (Avery). Nothing but headaches. Agreed though, Torts no BS approach and Radulov’s reputation make this seem like it will only be a disaster if it goes through. If Torts is willing to bench Gaborik in playoff games, imagine what he will do to Radulov.

By: pone27

pone27 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:42:33 +0000

Great talent, with a stereo typical Russian attitude..

Not the least bit surprised Sather would make a jump at Rads. Sounds like a typical Sather move to me.

By: scionofflame

scionofflame — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 17:05:28 +0000

He’s nowhere NEAR Avery. Yes, he’s got a temper sometimes and he made a mistake or two. But sweet jesus, he’s not AVERY bad. If a coach can properly reign him in like Barry Trotz is trying to do, he’d make a great damn player. But I don’t think Torts has the attitude to put Radulov in line.

By: t16rich

t16rich — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:51:03 +0000

That cigar smoke is getting to Sather’s head. Have fun with him. Attitude like Sean Avery, minus the effort.