Not sure if Yuen embraces his culture or not, or can even speak his language or not, but about the only way he is going to have an impact on Chinese hockey is to go play in China. Guess he is in the right place.
I don't think Tavares is having any impact on the Portuguese Ice Hockey scene - probably just making up for Ribeiro's impact. Not sure how much of an impact Kariya had in Japan - anyone know?
I think you pretty much have to be a superstar, and embrace your culture completely in order to have a real impact.
Good for him to continue his career. I remember he was considered a fairly good prospect that seemed to have an NHL future, and then just disappeared. An interesting story to follow for sure.
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