03-29-2019, 06:49 AM
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Draft Pick
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(Rumor) Free agents from Russia - rumours from proven sources
Guys,
Just got a really interesting information from a very reliable source close to KHL players. Even this source was shocked to hear it...
Flames are very-very close to sign or are frontrunners for:
23 yo G Artem Zagidulin from Metallurg Magnitogorsk
https://www.eliteprospects.com/playe...tyom-zagidulin
23 yo D Alexander Yelesin from Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
https://www.eliteprospects.com/playe...xander-yelesin
26 yo RW Andrey Chibisov from Metallurg Magnitogorsk
https://www.eliteprospects.com/playe...ndrei-chibisov
For me only Zagidulin makes a lot of sense, though let's see how it will end up soon. Especially taking into account 2 Swedes that are rumoured in another treads here.
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03-29-2019, 06:54 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Would all these signings be next year or could these players join the team for the playoffs? I am going to assume they would have to pass through waivers for the playoffs so that would be a no go
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03-29-2019, 06:54 AM
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#3
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Draft Pick
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Next year for sure.
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03-29-2019, 06:55 AM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Russians in Calgary? I'll believe it when I see it.
Edit: I believe it! Wow, great stuff, russianflame.
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03-29-2019, 06:58 AM
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#5
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Draft Pick
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I agree 
I got info about Yelesin about 2 days ago and scratched my head. As it didn't make much sense with a load of young defensemen we have. Today I got info about Zagidulin and Chibisov... Scratched my head twice... Russians and Flames are not created for each other But lets see...
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03-29-2019, 07:53 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russianflame
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6'-4" - 227pds Big=good
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03-29-2019, 07:57 AM
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Franchise Player
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Would these guys be NHL ready or would they play in the AHL for awhile?
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03-29-2019, 08:05 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corporatejay
Would these guys be NHL ready or would they play in the AHL for awhile?
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I think they can only sign Chibisov to a 1 year ELC deal. He would want a solid shot at NHL time right away.
The other 2 can sign 2 (or 3) year ELC deals (I think?) and I also think they would be AHL guys to start. I think there are a lot of guys in Stockton right now that won't be back next year.
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03-29-2019, 08:08 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
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The Russian invasion! Its like Red Dawn all over again!
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03-29-2019, 08:09 AM
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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^ Stockton (Red) Heat
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03-29-2019, 08:10 AM
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Low risk with potential to pay off. Might work out or might not, but at least Tre and the scouts aren't afraid to look under every rock for potential impact players.
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03-29-2019, 08:38 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Would all these signings be next year or could these players join the team for the playoffs? I am going to assume they would have to pass through waivers for the playoffs so that would be a no go
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They wouldn't be eligible for the playoffs even if the Flames signed them for this year and they cleared waivers.
UFAs must be signed before the trade deadline to be eligible for the playoffs.
If the Flames had their draft rights, they would have been on the reserve list for the trade deadline and then they could have joined the team for a playoff run.
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03-29-2019, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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NO collusion.
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03-29-2019, 08:57 AM
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#14
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Russians in Calgary? I'll believe it when I see it.
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You weren't born yet, but Calgary opened the door to Russian players in 1989 by coming to terms with the Russian Federation and signing Sergei Priakin and then a couple years later with Sergei Makarov....The Priakin deal opened the door for the Russian 5 in Detroit.
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03-29-2019, 09:03 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Yelesin would fit a big need for the organization.
Only RH D with NHL contract for next year: Hamonic, Andersson, Stone. That is it. Nothing else.
Yelesin could be potentially the first injury call up if the Flames need a RHS.
Also as a big hitting defensive d-man he could be a good complementary partner to a puck mover like Valimaki or Kylington.
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03-29-2019, 09:07 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North America
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
The Russian invasion! Its like Red Dawn all over again!
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“wolverines”
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03-29-2019, 09:16 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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The goalie is interesting. Average size. 23. Goes right into the battle with Gillies and Parsons.
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03-29-2019, 09:19 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
The goalie is interesting. Average size. 23. Goes right into the battle with Gillies and Parsons.
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Im assming it's a Gillies replacement
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03-29-2019, 09:21 AM
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I believe in the Jays.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
The goalie is interesting. Average size. 23. Goes right into the battle with Gillies and Parsons.
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Good stats at every level too. I am intrigued.
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03-29-2019, 09:45 AM
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#20
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#1 Goaltender
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Makes sense if you are going to dip into the Russians to sign a bunch at once. They do better with a friend
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