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NHL refuses Russian compensation offer

Associated Press

Latest comment posted at 4:20 PM EST 25/08/08

League adamant that Nashville forward Alex Radulov must fulfil his contract before negotiating player transger agreement ...Read the full article

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  1. Mariposa Belle from Leacockland, Canada writes: I sense a high intensity manure storm brewing. What could tip this off is how the other European hockey federations react to this. With Russia leading the charge to break the NHL monopoly, most others will sit on the fence - for obvious reasons - but I don't think they will be 'pro-NHL' in this matter.

    It will be only a matter of time, and not very long, when the winner of the KHL challenges the winner of the NHL for the Mug. It is, after all, a challenge cup.
  2. Rene L from somewhere, Canada writes: This has the potential of making hockey even more entertaining in the future. If Europe gets its act together and creates a European super-league, this would create an amazing impetus for a world series b/w the NHL and the champian from the European side - now that would be fun to watch.
  3. Tom Henderson from Canada writes: the NHL has a big hammer that isn't being highly publicized - namely that the 2014 winter olympics are in Russia and they will want the NHL player involved.

    I expect that there will be intense pressure on the oligarchs of theKHL to play nice until 2015... or until the NHL announces they are not going to release player to participate inthe olympics after 2010.
  4. f c from Canada writes: Do yo ever notice that this type of stuff always involves a Russioan.....give me a break! He has a contract, fulfill it or don't play until it expires. Oh ya, stay away from the NHL cuz now they know what you are all about!
  5. P McLean from Canada writes: Mariposa, it was a challenge cup 100 years ago. Somewhere in the 1940s or 50s, the people who were "in charge" of the Cup "gave" it to the NHL and allowed them to award it to a team that successfully completed the format chosen by the NHL. " " used because those are not the actual technical terms, but they get the idea across. No Euro or Russian team will be playing for it until they bceome part of the NHL.
  6. Cruthin Clan from Brampton, Canada writes: And what will Nashville do if he doesn't show? The NHL already terminated their deal with the IIHF so their goes their biggest ally for setting punishment or suspension of this guy playing internationally. Is the NHL going to file a lawsuit? And where would they file it? In the US the Russian won't appear in court and in Russia the US will lose in the kangaroo system it will set up to deal with it.
  7. Martin's E-ratt from Nashville, United States writes: The Preds are pretty much moving forward without him. Radulov was drafted and developed within the organization, so they'll find someone to step up from Milwaukee. He's a great player and will do well over there. Even without him, the Preds will be as competitive as last years' team.
  8. Billy Talon from Toronto, Canada writes: P McLean from Canada writes: Mariposa, it was a challenge cup 100 years ago. Somewhere in the 1940s or 50s, the people who were "in charge" of the Cup "gave" it to the NHL and allowed them to award it to a team that successfully completed the format chosen by the NHL. " " used because those are not the actual technical terms, but they get the idea across. No Euro or Russian team will be playing for it until they bceome part of the NHL.

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    I thought when the NHL formed in 1917, they also took ownership of the Cup (I may be wrong, though).

    Didn't the Winnipeg Jets of the WHL (led by Hull and Steen) want to challenge the Canadiens for the Cup in the 70's?
  9. Billy Talon from Toronto, Canada writes: I meant WHA...
  10. Steve Church from Canada writes: The NHL should stick to the letters on this one. Radulov should be sued for breach of contract, and held in permanent suspension (losing all pension and benefit rights). The 'or else' ... every 'good deal' for the NHL disappears when a guy has a good year and the Russians show up with tax-free money and a business-class ticket. If this goes down, the NHL should hang out a sign saying "Will Train Players For Food."
  11. J C from Canada writes: Just a few quick points: 1. We have no problems stealing players under contract from other clubs but we certainly have a problem when those other clubs try to sign 'our' players. C'mon, be objective for just one second and stop thinking you were branded with an NHL tattoo the day you were born. 2. The fact is European and Russian players for years have made their way across the pond because the NHL was considered the world's stage for hockey. Now, these other leagues have become just as large domestically and are growing internationally. The clubs we are talking about have a lot of money and can afford to pay their top talent and buy ours, just like the NHL has been doing for decades. 3. For the last few years, Russia has been retaining great talent (thankfully not all), picking our talent considered to be left overs from the NHL and top talent from European clubs, now you start to see their local talent being divided between playing abroad versus at home. This will continue to happen. 4. Prediction - Within five years, the NHL will give in to a new type of world cup where the top NHL team will play the top KHL team for world recognition. Gary cares about ratings and money, this will get him there since the US market has proven to not be successful and the top money making clubs are all Canadian but expansion is limited. 5. Is it really that bad? This means our children will have a greater chance at living the dream as more opportunities will exist. As a person with a pure love for the game, not solely biast to any one league, when I get to see top talent play from around the world, there is nothing sweeter. I am confident that our Canadian program will continue to consistently produce top talent sought after by world clubs, as we have for nearly a 100 years (obviously not the full length of our offical program) and a program which has become the benchmark for all other countries. So cheer up!

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