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Originally Posted by Jets4Life

Here is my take on the Varlamov situation, on another forum, for what it's worth:

"There is no way (he will be held in the US during the Olympics) will happen. Russia is hosting the Olympics, and Varlamov will make the team. Know how much of a stink Russia will make if Varlamov is held in the US during the Olympics? Trust me, this is NO conspiracy theory. Unless she was beaten half to death, there is no way in hell the Americans are going to hold him in their country during the Olympics. It would lead to retaliation against American athletes, and at worst, put the US hockey team at risk for their personal safety.

Remember the OJ Simpson Case? It had nothing to do with guilt or innocence. It was political. Racial tensions were high in the aftermath of the Rodney King beating, and the LA Riots a couple of years before. Justice was not served because the US feared there would be massive civil unrest and possible race riots if OJ was convicted. They chose they easy way out, despite overwhelming evidence to his guilt.

People who think Varlamovis going to be held in the US in February do not understand the ramifications of that decision. He going to Russia to compete in the Olympics, and if there is any chance of jail time, he will stay in the KHL."