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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Yikes. Are you sure that's a good idea. Calgary has a very very weak history with Russians. I think Makarov only came over because the Flames won the Cup the previous year. Other than that, the Flames history with Russians is extremely shallow meaning I don't think a Russian (let alone one making huge money in the KHL) will want to come over to play for the Flames.
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I don't buy the whole Russian factor as whole heartedly as some others. Yes it does exist but his skill is too good to shy away from. He has already said he wants to play in the NHL and I believe him. Again as has been discussed a thousand time over on CP already, it will certainly boil down to the interview process. If he say he's not entirely sold on Calgary you obviously pass.