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Originally Posted by sureLoss
It appears the Flames are trying to get a bigger presence in Russia.
They drafted a Russian for the first time in 12 years last draft and now have hired a scout whose expertise is scouting in Russia. Prior to this hiring sounds like they only Russian contact was to call up Igor Kravchuk
Wonder if Nichuskin and the lack of organizational familiarity with Russia forced them to address this.
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While I am in full support of increasing our scouting in Europe, I do somwhat feel like investing on Russian scouting is a waste of time and money.
Nichuskin could still become the next great Russian to play in the NHL and make everyone who passed over him regret their decision to do so. But really, after watching Kovalchuk leave the Devils for the KHL, I would really hate for the Flames to ever be that team.