Silver Nuggets: Filatov demoted to Russian junior league
by Adnan on Jan 31, 2012 1:00 PM EST
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PrintNikita Filatov has fallen quite a bit in four months. After having started the season in Ottawa on Jason Spezza's line, he was benched and then sent to the AHL. After a few weeks of performing well in the AHL, he was called up to Ottawa again, and played sparingly for the most part. At this point he went back to Russia to play in the KHL.
It was meant to be a chance for Filatov to thrive in a familiar environment and make a push for next season. However, initially he had difficulties signing a contract and now he has been sent to the MHL (Russian league for players 17-21) after tallying only four points in 12 KHL games.
Whether that decision is financial or not, the fact he has only four points in 12 is worrying. The KHL is a step up from the AHL but is certainly below the NHL level. Having been one of those people who thought Filatov didn't get a fair shot from Paul MacLean, Filatov is not making it easy to defend him. If he can't even stick around at the top level in Russia, what hope does he have to make it in the NHL?
Tonight's game
- Everyone but one predicts a loss in Boston tonight. Peter said 3-0 for Boston. (Senators Extra)
- Nick Foligno got bumped up to the second line, Bobby Butler up to the third line and Chris Neil was sent to the fourth line. 1) Greening-Spezza-Michalek, 2) Foligno-Turris-Alfredsson, 3) Condra-Smith-Butler, 4) Daugavins-Konopka-Neil. (Sylvain St-Laurent)
- Brian Lee will be a scratch tonight but he is close to returning from injury. (Ian Mendes)
- While Erik Karlsson didn't have that great game an all-star game, will all the media attention help propel him into at least a Norris nomination? (Ottawa Sun)
- Jack Edwards hears 'cha-ching' when thinking of Karlsson's upcoming contract negotiations. (Jack Edwards)
- Paul MacLean isn't concerned that Daniel Alfredsson might be tired from playing host all weekend. Also, Jesse Winchester is getting better. (Ottawa Sun)
- A bit old, but Kerry Fraser didn't think the referee was in the right position to be able to make a penalty shot call against Chris Phillips in Los Angeles last week. (TSN)
- Brian Kilrea is discouraged that Corey Locke never seems to get an NHL shot. How has he only got 9 NHL games? (CBC)
- Peter Regin had surgery and is likely done for the season. (The 6th Sens)
- Craig Anderson's heavy workload seems to be worrying many people. In addition, these guys are hilarious. Read them now! (Welcome To Your Karlsson Years)
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I feel like "cho-king"...
…when I hear Jack Edward’s voice. I hate that guy…
I wonder
Filatov is running out of options. I wonder if we’ll invite him to TC next year for another round of Musical Bingo.
When he left to go back to Russia, I figured we’d seen the last of him, but who knows?
There's no reason not to invite him
But I don’t think he’ll show up.
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I think he shows up but only returns to the team if he thinks he has a good shot
Comes into camp with low expectations, so a better chance to impress. If he doesn’t like his chances, he asks for a loan to the KHL and signs a one-way deal.
You want to go double or nothing on the loonie bet?
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Sure!
But wait, what’s the loonie bet again?
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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
It was whether or not we'd need the video camera
You lost, because we could have been on Puck Daddy for assaulting those Leafs fans.
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As with most things involving Filatov
This looks like it has been blown out of proportion. His name showed up yesterday on a transaction list from CSKA along with about 4 other young players as being demoted. Today all the guys he was “demoted” with played for CSKA against Spartak and the coach said afterwards that Filatov missed the game with a groin injury. So, whatever.
Interesting.
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by RogerTheShrubber on Jan 31, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Hahahaha...
So they demoted him while he was injured so they wouldn’t have to pay him his full salary?
Classic KHL.
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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 31, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Sérieusement,
I am still happy about the Filatov trade. This is still a low risk-high reward. 3rd round picks are not a high commodity.
I think it's important to note that I saw Karlsson up close
His arms are NOT big.
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Picture or it didn’t happen!
I love soft players (especially Europeans) that play on the perimeter. Enigmas are awesome. Grit and heart-and-soul are red flags.
Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
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A win win?
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by RogerTheShrubber on Jan 31, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, man
No way I’m taking pictures of another dude in a locker room. Or a girl, for that matter.
I will say this: He’s obviously fit. But in terms of muscle mass, he’s like a high schooler. I would like to arm wrestle him.
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This is what I would expect
He still has time to get that man strength and fill out…he is clearly getting more physical already though, at least when it comes to riding forwards into the boards.
I expect some open ice hits within a year or so…he skating and timing are good enough to lay some guys out but he will never push anyone around down low.
IT IS NOT RIGHT
Nikita is simply injured. And when he has two-way contract, because CSKA took his contract from Sens, he was demoted to juniors for save money when he cannot play. Something similar CSKA did with Kucherov, Gusev, Kulemin. Prokhorkin and Ozhiganov, they formal returned, and returned them after two days.
Filly injured against Minsk (groin). By the way, in this game he had 1 g and 1a and was the best player inspite of it, that he showed maximum 50% from his potential.
Thanks for the input!
You seem like someone who watches the KHL regularly, so we’d all love to hear regular updates on the play of Filatov. If you’re interested, you might want to try periodically posting updates in the FanPosts section on the right-hand sidebar of the page.
You’re also welcome to e-mail me with any ideas you have about contributing your first-hand knowledge of the KHL.
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by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 2, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for offer
but my English is not too good :) if yes I would agree with it. :) I can write it here to comments, but I am worried to write for FanPosts. Yes, I see CSKA regular because I am from Europe and it is in good time for me :)
Don't think you have to worry about your English
We understand you plenty and would love to hear any news of SEL or CSKA, your opinion, observation, etc on the Sens’ prospects.
And if I find the games of Sweden league,
and they wont in time of CSKA games, I can see Silfverberg and Zibanejad.
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