Ovechkin Overseas: Russia Edition
The Russian-born captain of the Washington Capitals is known for hightailing it out of Washington, D.C. at the close of the hockey season. Who can blame him? He loves his…
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Mikhail Sergachev Discusses Draft, Next Season
With the 9th overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens selected Russian defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, who had a great rookie season in the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires. In this translated interview,…
Vladimir Kuznetsov – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile
Vladimir Kuznetsov 2015-16 Team: Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) Date of birth: February 02nd, 1998 Place of birth: Ekaterinburg, Russia Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 214 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible THW The Next…
Vitali Abramov – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile
Vitali Abramov 2015-16 Team: Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) Date of birth: May 08th, 1998 Place of birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia Ht: 5’9″ Wt: 174 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible THW The Next…
Mikhail Sergachev – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile
Mikhail Sergachev 2015-16 Team: Windsor Spitfires (#31) Date of birth: June 25th, 1998 Place of birth: Nizhnekamsk, Russia Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 220 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defence NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible…
Islanders Forward Kulemin Called To Team Russia
As the New York Islanders lost the second round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-1 score, the Russian Hockey Federation asked forward Nikolai Kulemin to join Team…
Artemi Panarin Still Owes Tikhonov $5K
After a strong rookie season in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Artemi Panarin was called to the Russian national team for the 2016 IIHF WC on home soil. Panarin…
Andrey Makarov Not Happy In Rochester
In his fifth season in North America, Buffalo Sabres goalie Andrey Makarov hasn’t secured himself a spot in the NHL. In the big league he played only one game thus…
Dmitry Zhukenov Progressing In The QMJHL
After being drafted in the NHL with a 2015 4th round pick by the Vancouver Canucks, Dmitry Zhukenov is having a good first season in North America, playing for the…
Alexei Emelin Confident In Habs Playoffs Chances
At his fifth season forthe Habs, Alexei Emelin is getting more and more important in the Canadiens lineup. In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian website sport-express.ru,…
Artemi Panarin Answers Fan Questions
As everyone knows, Artemi Panarin is having a strong rookie season, playing side to side with Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov. He’s not only a great player, but also a…
Get To Know Dmitry Zhukenov
After being one of the best players for Team Russia at the 2015 U18 WJC, Dmitry Zhukenov was drafted in both the CHL and the NHL. After being picked by…