Comments on: Predators GM admits team will part ways with Alexander Radulov

By: dannythebisforbeast

dannythebisforbeast — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:39:52 +0000

Flyers fans don’t want em. Daigle zerdev

By: DED

DED — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:40:11 +0000

Didn’t you see Keith Jones rip Radulov for his lousy performance in game 2 against Phoenix? Jonesy tore him up. He got caught deep in the offensive zone multiple times and didn’t hustle back to play defense and he passed for crap. There’s no freakin’ way with his work ethic that he’d last under Tortz. He fled to the KHL once before. There’s no reason to believe he wouldn’t do it again.

There are some great Russian hockey players that have played in the NHL for years and you guys have named a good number of them. Radulov just isn’t one of them.

By: predswilrule

predswilrule — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:32:29 +0000

rads and torts is like fire and gasoline.

By: hystoracle

hystoracle — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:05:27 +0000

R..fa Restricted… Though it doesn’t sound like it would take much of an offer sheet for the predators to let him walk. A trade would cost you less in future picks.

By: hystoracle

hystoracle — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:04:01 +0000

IMO ,, I would argue one of the best two players hails from Canada.. But I’m biased after watching the guy score 60 goals this past season.. and 160 over the past 3.

That said, Malkin and Datsyuk are definitely in that conversation.

By: hystoracle

hystoracle — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:00:54 +0000

we are talking about Malkin here right? Malkin has played in the NHL every year since 09. And how does a Russian leading the league in points prove your point?

By: langforc

langforc — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:55:52 +0000

The two best players (IMO) currently in the NHL hail from Russia….Malkin and Datsyuk

Also, this isn’t the first year Malkin has lead the league in points.

By: phillyphever

phillyphever — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:09:06 +0000

Why, they can sign him as a FA.

By: theawesomersfranchise

theawesomersfranchise — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:42:41 +0000

Fedorov, Konstaninov, Kasperitus, Larionov, Bure

Nuff Said

By: stakex

stakex — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:59:37 +0000

Well there was a rumor going around that the Rangers had talked to the preds about Radulov, so its not impossible he might land in NY.

And you know what? As a Rangers fan I wouldn’t mind that, IF its for the right price. For all the bad press Radulov got from his missed curfew… he really didn’t play that bad in his time back. He did have some bad games against Phoenix, but for the most part he was pretty effective. In the nine games he played for the Preds during the regular season he had 3g, 4a, for 7p and a +3 rating. In the playoffs he had 1g, 5a, +2 rating in eight games. Those aren’t bad numbers at all, especially for a guy coming back from a lesser league.

Theres no doubt there are risks and issues with him, but for the right price he could be a great addition to a team. Not to mention having a coach like Torts might actually help Radulov. Now I don’t actually think he will end up in NY, and think its almost certain he will be going back to Russia… but I certainly wouldn’t mind him being a Ranger next year.

By: gmenfan1982

gmenfan1982 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:25:53 +0000

I sure hope the rangers don’t go after him. Not the type of player that would fit in with Tort’s work ethic at all. That would be a terrible move by sather.

By: rarelyshaves

rarelyshaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:23:09 +0000

Because he wasnt worn down yet? I dont know what you want me to say, there’s a reason he followed up that campaign by going to the KHL.

By: sportsfreak13

sportsfreak13 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:18:28 +0000

if he gets worn down because of north American style of play how did he win the Conn smythe in 09?

By: jimw81

jimw81 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:15:11 +0000

Who wants to bet rangers trade too much for this guy?

By: rarelyshaves

rarelyshaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:14:14 +0000

…yes, that’s actually my point. Goal scorers that get worn down by North American style of play.

By: sportsfreak13

sportsfreak13 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:57:08 +0000

is that why a Russian led the NHL in points this year?

By: rarelyshaves

rarelyshaves — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:49:06 +0000

In all honesty, lets just accept that Russians are destined to stay in the KHL

They dont like the hard work and bruising nature of North American hockey. That’s fine – I’m sick of seeing them under achieve in the NHL.

By: scionofflame

scionofflame — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:39:34 +0000

Nashville hoped he was more matured and ready to commit. Apparently Poile and Trotz didn’t think that he was where he needed to be for the Predators as a team. I’d rather see him go than see him be a drag on the team, and same with any other Predator.

Wish the best to him.