Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Vasiliev and the Risks/Rewards of KHL Draftees

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Vasiliev and the Risks/Rewards of KHL Draftees
- bmeltzer

Great blog Bill.. How long do the Flyers have before they have to offer a contract to Vasiliev?

Also, I am almost positive this has no affect on the Flyers, but what if an NHL team has a prospect playing for Jokerit when they transfer to the KHL... how does that affect that player and the transfer rules?

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Vasiliev and the Risks/Rewards of KHL Draftees
- bmeltzer

Took a while to get Emelin in North America. Totally worth it. I hope yours stay in Russia forever.

Bill, what do you think are realistic expectations for Wilcox and Vasiliev? Do you think they have upside as top-4, bottom pairings, or career AHL/tweeners? I know both could exceed expectations, but where do you think they project?

Just the name of the KHL trophy (the Gagarin Cup) screams "anything you can do, we can do better".

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Vasiliev and the Risks/Rewards of KHL Draftees
- bmeltzer

Nice job as always Bill.

To me D prospects are like pitching prospects in baseball; you can never have enough of them. I'm very glad that the Flyers have started loading up on them over the last couple of years.

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads


- MrBigglesworth

Speaking of the KHL, the 4th period says Leighton signed with a team there

Really wish the NHL network would show KHL games.

I've never been a fan of too many Russian players, and the whole Ilya Bryzaster hasn't warmed me up to them either.

If Vasiliev never plays for the Flyers because he stinks I'm OK with that, but if he never plays for the Flyers because he never leaves Russia then I will hate the decision to use a pick on a Russian.

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads


- MrBigglesworth

I've never been a fan of too many Russian players, and the whole Ilya Bryzaster hasn't warmed me up to them either.

If Vasiliev never plays for the Flyers because he stinks I'm OK with that, but if he never plays for the Flyers because he never leaves Russia then I will hate the decision to use a pick on a Russian.
- Coburns_Nose

As long as Ed Snider (and those loyal to him) is around, you probably won't have to worry too much about the Flyers over-investing in players from the former Soviet Union. Especially ones that didn't train in North America prior to being drafted.

I've never been a fan of too many Russian players, and the whole Ilya Bryzaster hasn't warmed me up to them either.

If Vasiliev never plays for the Flyers because he stinks I'm OK with that, but if he never plays for the Flyers because he never leaves Russia then I will hate the decision to use a pick on a Russian.
- Coburns_Nose

I'm not a big fan of what players like Kovalchuk and Radulov have done. Leaving in the middle of a contract. Players like Jagr, not Russian but did leave for KHL, Bryz, and others... I don't have a problem with them.

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads


- MrBigglesworth

Glad he was able to compete/finish!

Can't draft russians in the first round. Just dont do it

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads


- MrBigglesworth

Amazing. An Ironman is just an insane event. Unreal endurance. He's a warrior

Can't draft russians in the first round. Just dont do it
- Just5

Ovechkin is a bust. Same with Malkin.

Ovechkin is a bust.
- jmatchett383

So is Malkin. He sucks

So is Malkin. He sucks
- MBFlyerfan

(frank)ing Sergei Skrobot

Really wish the NHL network would show KHL games.
- youarewrong

The KHL is a competitor of the NHL, is it not?

I've never been a fan of too many Russian players, and the whole Ilya Bryzaster hasn't warmed me up to them either.

If Vasiliev never plays for the Flyers because he stinks I'm OK with that, but if he never plays for the Flyers because he never leaves Russia then I will hate the decision to use a pick on a Russian.
- Coburns_Nose

If they feel the player has upside but has slipped in the draft, due to the transfer issue. It's worth taking a gamble with a 7th round pick. It's smart drafting.

Ian Laperriere completes Ironman competition

http://www.nhl.com/ice/ne...680440&navid=nhl:topheads


- MrBigglesworth

I'm really glad to hear he could do this, it was heartbreaking to hear he might be held back by PCS.

Speaking of the KHL, the 4th period says Leighton signed with a team there
- Jsaquella

I'm glad to hear he can continue his career, especially if it's far, far away from Philadelphia.

The KHL is a competitor of the NHL, is it not?
- MJL

So what? Comcast is a competitor for verison is it not? DO you still see verison comercials on comcast channels? yup.