Evgeni Nabokov to KHL is Confirmed
According to Russian newspaper Sovetsky Sport, Evgeni Nabokov's agent Sergey Isakov confirmed that Nabby signed a 4-year contract to play in the KHL. Nabokov will join SKA St. Petersburg and become a teammmate of such former NHL notables as Alexei Yashin, Sergei Zubov, Alexander Korolyuk, Andrei Zyuzin, Darius Kasparaitis, Oleg Saprykin and Sergey Brylin.
The agent is quoted as saying that they've reached the agreement on the money a while ago, but had to sort out family questions. Nabokov and his family will move to Russia in August.
Nabokov and the KHL is holding a press conference announcing the signing tomorrow. We'll post an update on Fear the Fin with his reaction and thoughts on making this move.
Who knew that when we were watching Game 4 of the Western Conference finals between the Sharks and the Blackhawks, we were watching Nabby's last NHL game.
До Встречи, Женя! Спасибо за годы воспоминаний.
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WOOHOO!
WE WON’T HAVE TO PLAY AGAINST NABBY EVER! Thanks for the memories, and good luck Nabby :-D
Go Sharks!
yeah
I’m kinda sad because it means I’ll probably never get to see him play again and let’s face it, he probably wanted to stay in the NHL, but at the same time it’s a relief knowing we’ll never have to play him. That would just be horrible.
On one hand sad, but...he will always be a Shark now :-)
and as ivan said, it won’t be odd
Go Sharks!
100% agree.
Fear The Fin = Man goes into cage... Cage goes into salsa... Shark's in the salsa... Our shark.
Hot damn
Kinda thought it might come to this, but it’s still a weird turn in the whole saga. At least now we won’t be faced with rooting against him after all he’s done for the Sharks.
Godspeed, Nabby. Or, uh, whatever it is you Russians say that’s roughly equivalent.
< /culturalignorance >
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
I'll be listening to Reel Big Fish all day to honor Nabby.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
$6 million per year, I think.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
oh wait, brain fart. (I’m like geez that’s a lot of money!)
Yeah, that makes sense
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was a six-year deal worth $24 million. He definitely could have made some money in the NHL. I’m still really surprised he’s gone.
by Mario's Mullet on Jul 7, 2010 4:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nevermind, it’s four years. The Flyers could have afforded him if Holmgren didn’t blow his money on more D and Jody Shelly.
by Mario's Mullet on Jul 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
KHL doesn’t release salary information. I doubt we’ll ever know for sure.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
That’s a real shame, although I’d hate to see him come back to town like Kipper did its a shame he couldn’t find a job in the NHL. I would have definitely watched him play where ever. I am curious at the $ amount.
Who’s gonna finish this off? I am going Boyle. - FML! No more OT Predictions from me!
I know… I couldn’t wait ’til his first game back at the tank with whatever-random-team in the NHL
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Boo
Im torn on this. On one im selfishly happy because now hes always a Shark (NHL wise) but now Im selfishly sad because I dont get to see hhim again. Thinking rationally he deserved to have a shot with another NHL team and its a shame he didnt get it.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
I wish the headline said that Turco was going to play in Russia
By Nabby signing in the KHL, I’m looking forward to next season a little less.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Also, by Nabby signing in the KHL
He pretty much guarantees Turco a job somewhere in the NHL.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
dont bet on St. Pertersburg to win the KHL championship for 4 years
"I knew when my career was over. In 1965, my baseball card came out with no picture."
— Bob Uecker
There may be some truth to this. No other team in KHL resembles the Sharks more. Every year they go into playoffs as favorites, and then every year they bow out early, including first round loss most recently.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
oh crap.
so is there really The Curse of Nabby???
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t wanna say it, but I had to.
I mean, he picked a Sharks-like team in that sense… :(
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad he’s getting his money, and I’m glad we’re not going to have to face him. I’m sad he’s not going to get his name on the Stanley Cup, though.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
+1
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
Agreed, but also glad he won’t be on any other team in the NHL. Wasn’t liking the idea of seeing him in another sweater. Same with Patty. They have been such fixture’s it would have been as odd as seeing Michael Jordan in a Wizards Uni.
by dannyschmanny on Jul 7, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
He can still win the Olympic gold. Probably one of the bigger reasons of moving to Russia and playing there in the next three years leading to the Sochi Olympics.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I already can’t wait ‘til Sochi.
But he’ll be 38 yrs old then…
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
ilya bryzgalov Will be the starter for that team
"I knew when my career was over. In 1965, my baseball card came out with no picture."
— Bob Uecker
Too much money not too. Plus being in Russia and all the Russian players in the NHL said they would play anyways.
They will be there its the best and biggest hockey tournament in the universe
"I knew when my career was over. In 1965, my baseball card came out with no picture."
— Bob Uecker
Depends
I can see Varlamov making great strides in the interim.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Agreed.
Varlamov could very easily be the goaltender for Russia in 2014…and 2018. Especially with all the playoff experience he’s bound to get in Washington over the next few years.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
FYI – KHL broadcasts their games online. I’ll post a link to Nabby’s debut when it happens in September (they start early).
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
by Ivano M on Jul 7, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Ooh I might sort-of follow the KHL now…
Here's my twitter
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club
Yeah, I have a favorite KHL team now.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
I’ll never cheer for a St Petersburg club. Besides, Nabby already won two titles in Russia before he left for AHL/NHL.
But I hope he dominates regardless.
Hasek is now a GK of my favorite KHL club.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I know. I throw up a little every time I think about it.
That’s like Walin being no. 3 d-man with the Sharks… oh wait. crap.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I don't know about anyone else
But I would consider purchasing a #20 SKA St. Petersburg Jersey. If the licensing issues weren’t such a headache, I’d petition the Sharks Store to carry them.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
do you know where to get these?
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
I'm guessing the internet
I’ll do some research in the next few weeks
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
http://www.fanshop.ru/index.php?CID=861
"I knew when my career was over. In 1965, my baseball card came out with no picture."
— Bob Uecker
In case anyone was wondering
It looks like the CKA replica jerseys go for $25 and the real ones go for $75. $120 if you want a name on the back (1 month wait)
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Do they come with all the advertisements plastered on them?
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Looks like the answer is yes!
I dont really have a frame of reference of what Russian ad’s look like, so I’m guessing yes. It would be weird if it was just some inspirational slogan about fire.
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Who cares, several hundred dollars less expensive than replica NHL Jerseys.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
SKA = Sports Club of the Army (correct?)
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
I'm still trying to understand the torpedo reference under Nabby's equipment entry in the SKA site.
Do they arm their goalies? ;-)
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Google translate makes that jersy page very entertaining.
100% polyester. On the back – number 33 (no name) – 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, number 19 (no name) – 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56. They may be drawing names. Dimensions are per ammunition. For carrying ammunition without a better take on 2 sizes smaller. Factory production of sweaters with a certain number and name – 3500 rubles (only prepaid). Production time – 1 month. Production: Russia.
AMMUNITION!!??!
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Now I understand why he went to Russia.
"Hes like a Sweedish Bear" -Randy Hahn 4/8/10
Dont boo your team!
That’s how Nabby rolls, just like the North Koreans!
/crickets
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Between Khaaz making me drop my beers. And you making me spit Coke all over the wall from laughter...
… My house is looking pretty trashy.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
by Noctro on Jul 7, 2010 7:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
BTW, according to Wiki, that # is not taken on SKA.
Also noticed Korolyuk plays there.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
According to SKA St. Petersburg site
That number belongs to Evgeni Nabokov.
Or rather, Евгений Набоков … heh.
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
I'm tempted as well.
At least a player t-shirt.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 7, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I, uh, don't even know what to say.
I just hope that he got what h wanted, and I’ll miss seeing him play next season.
Ivano—Those net broadcasts have video? Also, Let me know when you’re available. The Blocker will be done this weekend, so we’ll need to get together sometime after that so you can sign it.
Gonna be a busy week.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Yes, they broadcast video.
I’ll email you. Sounds like Nabby is leaving town in August.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
Yep. I'll have to hit the phone today to finalize the delivery path.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Holy crap, nice scoop. I’m definitely citing you on BoC, seeing as you’re the only person who is reporting this in English. Thanks, man.
I'm just saying: I'm pretty sure this means deaf people are devil worshipers.
Battle of California
Ah thanks.
It’s all over the Russian media outlets though. Almost as much as LeBron saga here.
For one evening, Russians can forget about the Spygate.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
The fact that anybody even cares about Spygate is amazing.
They didn’t do anything…
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
But, but, but
they were SPIES! from RUSSIA! and stuff!
omg?
'The good news is, there's a little more room in the penalty box; there's only five Sharks in there now.' -- Randy Hahn, VAN @ SJS 8 April 2010
Don’t forget that the one spy chick is hot. If the mastermind were a dumpy middle aged guy, who cares? But a young redhead who looks like a Bond villainesse? MEDIA FRENZY!
Seriously it was ridiculous to see how much media attention she got. Freaking hottie of a spy though. I thought they looked like that only in Hollywood.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ivan, now you cna make your money
When you find nabokov jerseys for this team, we want links.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Jul 7, 2010 11:47 AM PDT reply actions
LeBrun:
The key in all this, however, was getting his family on board. Life in San Jose has been good.
“I would not make a decision like this without my family supporting me,” Nabokov said. “They supported me 100 percent. That’s probably the biggest reason I’m going there, because my family supported it.”
Best of luck, Nabby!
"Nichol is like a big, mean energizer bunny. Well, not big, but he's mean."
No kidding.
60 degrees in Los Gatos in January vs -30 in St Petersburg.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
PUCK DADDY COMMENTS CONTINUE TO AMAZE
Good riddance, another overrated goaltender just like Turco. Nobody wanted him because he really isn’t that great. I could post a bunch of wins with the Sharks defense in front of me too.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I wish.
"Shave it, and you will score." - Randy Hahn
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
That guy is such a big A-hole...
…I could drive a truck through it and not scrape the wall.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
by Noctro on Jul 7, 2010 12:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No, seriously....
I fail to see how any one here can be surprised that this moron is such an inflammatory idiot.
Seriously.
He’s like a troll with a Blog. Looking for attention.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Ok, well in that case, I guess I'd barely graze the walls then.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
by Noctro on Jul 7, 2010 2:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hate this guy!!!
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
by MiniMiteMom on Jul 7, 2010 12:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
what a punk
I would love to see him get between the pipes. Here let a sissy girl throw some pucks at your head and see how well you can block now!
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
People PLEASE do not take Yahoo comments seriously.
Here's my twitter
Proud member of the "Bring back Semenov" Club
Does this mean i can’t shoot pucks at a stranger? :-(
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that Bizzarro speaking?
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 7, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Phewwwwwwww
At least now we know he’s not going to Detroit, or where ever woulda broke my heart…It may be selfish, but i had no desire to face Nabby in an opposing sweater, ever…
Good Luck Nabby…
Cut me, and I Bleed Teal
and my depression continues … I had hoped Nabby would stay in the NHL for his try at the Cup … but with this … I’m still not over how we ended the season.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
To be honest, I was surprised that he decided to uproot his family and move, just to play a few more years. That is, until I saw the rumored amount – $6 million a year. That’s certainly a nice final payday, particularly considering it’s a 4-year contract and he’d have been stupid not to take it.
All the same, still sad to see him go, but also glad that we won’t have to worry about facing him.
..:Fear The Fin:..
The artist formerly known as cyoung
by OtherKid on Jul 7, 2010 12:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah his family are all from San Jose right? Man how crazy would that be to live in San Jose your whole life and then suddenly you gotta move to Russia. I assume his kids speak Russian?
His wife's from Kentucky
But yeah, his kids have only known San Jose all of their lives so far.
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
God how much would that suck as a kid to have to leave your school, all your friends, and your COUNTRY to go live in cold ass Russia.
lol i really know nothing about Russia, but I assume it’s a place that’s cold and lonely where no one speaks english and everyone wears those weird furry hats.
They're called ushankas
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by PNK on Jul 7, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
I think more pictures of those hats are needed.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
I think you put too much into moving. As one who was moved around as a child, it’s not as drastic as you think. Sure I wasn’t moved from one country to another, but still it’s just part of life. You either learn to adapt or you become another “victim” not able to handle change. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Well obviously you have to adapt…doesn’t mean it wouldn’t totally suck. Also, moving from one part of the US to another isn’t nearly the same as moving from the US to Russia, they have a different culture and they all speak a different language. I really hope his wife and kids can speak Russian.
I'd bet that was part of the "non-salary" considerations.
I’d bet he was looking to get the kids into one of the international schools to help them acclimate.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Why would it totally suck? If they don’t speak Russian, they can learn. Rather than seeing the cons of moving a family to Russia, look at the pros. New opportunities, meet new people, experience a new culture. There is alot a family can get from going to another country.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I think most people are thinking it from the perspective of their own childhood
Had my Dad said we’re moving to Russia when i was a kid I would have been totally against it (ignoring the Cold War which was over by the time I reached adolescence).
However, I’m sure Nabby has instilled in his children a pride and interest in Russian culture. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see them move back once Nabby’s contract expires (San Jose goalie coach anyone?).
I’m sure this is a decision that was not made lightly and I’m sure all parties involved have their reservations, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they were looking at this as some kind of new and exciting adventure.
Go live in a foreign country for 4 years and be millionaires! Not as depressing as we might think…
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
by PNK on Jul 7, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly why I said what I said … I moved around alot when I was a kid, many children are moved around alot due to family situations – that doesn’t mean it sucks. Talk to army brats, there are some that will say it sucks, and others that will disagree. To assume how his kids will react based on your own reaction is silly.
If my parents said we’re moving to Russia when I was a kid, I would have been thrilled. But I happen to love change. You just can’t assume to know how his family is reacting. Or to think it would suck just cause it’s not America (which is what I’m gathering from some of the comments).
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I would be excited. Russia is beautiful with historic buildings and so much history to dive into!
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys are thinking of it from your own perspectives, a 10 year old isn’t going to be excited about losing their friends, their school, their teachers, and everything else in their lives currently, so that they can go experience a new culture, and check out historic buildings lol.
Honestly though, I doubt he's going to Russia for good
4 years, retirement, and a Goalie Coach job at SJ puts him back in the US :P
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
Are you saying it’s weird to be interested in history at the age of 10? Dwelling on negativity will make the kids miserable in the move, but if they focus on the stuff they are interested in than a move like that is more of an adventure than torture.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I hear ya. Losing your friends and moving half a world away to a strange culture would be pretty upsetting to a kid. Shit, it would be pretty upsetting to me! I’m sure Nabby will make it as painless as possible, though.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Taxes?
What are the taxes in Russia? 6 million means what in Russia? 5.5? :)
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
by MiniMiteMom on Jul 7, 2010 12:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
4 years in Russia
then back to San Jose to be our Goalie coach!
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
by PNK on Jul 7, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Well now I feel like an idiot for saying the same thing so late...
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
Man...
That’s super sad news imo. I really wanted Nabby to win a cup, or at least prove all the haters wrong. I was really looking forward to seeing him next season, this blows.
I definitely wanna check out some of those KHL games online.
Dammit!
I was hoping he’d sign somewhere in the NHL. Sure, that’d mean we’d have to face him, but at least we’d get to see him. I was also being a little selfish in hoping he’d sign in Atlanta, but instead they got Chris Mason (wtf).
Wish him and his family well. He’ll still be my favorite NHL player.
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
Thanks for everything Nabby
I will always wear my 20 jersey with pride. And the KHL just got a new fan.
Much success to you and your family. We’ll miss you.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
by MiniMiteMom on Jul 7, 2010 12:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
All Russian names have nicknames. Zhenya is for Evgeni. Ivano is also a nickname for Ivan.
Read Crime and Punishment – main character there has like 20 nicknames. Very confusing for non-Russian.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I may be wrong, but I believe 'Evengi" actually translates to "Eugene." Which would make Gene the short version?
At least that’s what Google translate does to his name whenever I translate stories in Russian on him.
Am I anywhere near correct, Ivano? :-)
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
I'm pretty sure they call every Russian player Sacha or something like that
I’ve read it multiple times
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
I've heard this was correct
When I first learned that, I was blown away.
Kinda like today’s news.
NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Dan Ellis
Will they chant "Nabby" in St. Petersburg, I wonder....
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
If they do, it’ll sound more Russian (“Nyebby”)
by JenLovesHockey on Jul 7, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They chant only one name in Russia
DRAGO!
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
by PNK on Jul 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
or at least that’s what i imagine
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by PNK on Jul 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That is NOT a pretty man.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmmm I’m thinking we don’t have the same taste in guys … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
Haha, i like them nerdy. A six pack and huge muscles is a turn off for me.
"Don't even start"
by ZombieSkittles on Jul 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That was the truth until Rocky single handedly defeated Communism.
Now they chant one name, and its ROCKY! ROCKY!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
SAD day for the NHL - Go Nabby
The hockey media is ridiculous. Somehow the GMs are afraid of the hockey media. Nabby is bona-fide #1 goalie, top 5 goalie (in terms of consistency) in the NHL.
Apparently he’s not clutch… except his numbers improve slightly in the playoffs. He was the best player when the Sharks went to the WCF in 03-04 (amazing actually). He was outstanding in 07-08 when we lost to Dallas. He was the reason Russia won the IIHF World Cup a couple of years ago. To scapegoat him is totally ridiculous (even in the game against Canada, where I’m not sure Russia was even playing any defensemen).
It’s sad day for the NHL.
PS I don’t blame the Sharks for letting him go, they had to with cap restrictions it was either Nabby or Marleau and Marleau is younger and getting better still, but it’s ridiculous nobody else will sign him.
Go Nabby
Go Sharks
Free Korky!
Y’know, I always thought Korolyuk could’ve been a scorer in the NHL. Anybody have the link to the KHL stats page online?
If you want to free Korky, try and get him divorced. The reason he plays in Russia is because his wife doesn’t want to be away from family (or at least that’s what I’ve heard).
"Playing Detroit in the playoffs is like paying your taxes. You either pay now or pay later." - Suisun Dan
He almost came a few years ago didn't he?
He just refused to show up to a physical and the deal with NJ died
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
I find it amazing that two goalies that shut down their nets for 4 periods of playoff overtime in a single game...
…can’t find a home in the NHL.
Sad. Sad day for the NHL.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Blame the overreaction to Niemi and Leighton being in the Cup Finals. The media whirlwind about the “era of the big time goalie is dead” is killing good goaltenders’ chances of finding homes in the NHL. Maybe it’s the NHLs way to try and increase scoring again…
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Keith, Seabrook, Pronger, Carle
Every team out there who decided to go younger/cheaper in goal had better ask themselves if they have anyone of that caliber playing in front of their net.
Also, they’ll have to figure out if they have defensive forwards like Bolland, Toews, et al.
The idiot yahoo commenter who said anyone could have played net behind the Shark’s defense was clearly referring to Chicago and Philly’s D.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Jul 7, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly!
That’s the point everyone is overlooking…and it will be to the detriment of many, many teams. The defense in front of the goalie means so much! But if you can’t get your hands on a Keith or a Pronger, then maybe you should be looking at spending more money in net. Gotta keep pucks out one way or the other.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's actually why I respect Nabby so much
On a much better defensive team like Chicagoo or Philly, I’m sure Nabby would have won a Cup (maybe more). But putting up the numbers he did for the Sharks, considering that our defensive core has been weak for some time now, is amazing.
I don’t think Yahoo commentors understand the state of SJS’ defense. Or they overestimate our capabilities, which I don’t mind one bit. It’s just, in the end it makes Nabby the enemy… and that just doesn’t cut it.
How cool? Think Steve Nash...
"Go Sharks!" -Me
by Bockerz on Jul 7, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think Yahoo commentors understand the state of SJS’defensehockey.
FIFY
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I don’t think Yahoo commentors understandthe state of SJS’ defensehockey.
FIFY
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Almost got it, Elvis. Here. Let me help.
I don’t think Yahoo commentors understand the state of SJS’ defensehockey.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Beat ya to it!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 7, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You both almost had it, let me help
I don’t think Yahoo commentors understandthe state of SJS’ defense hockey.anything except how to pound on a keyboard.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I so REC'd that post, Zero.
It’s what I’ve been saying all along, though in a slightly different way.
Sav% and GAA are just as much a refection of D-men as they are a goalie. Someone else said: “anyone could look good behind that Chicago D,” and while I might not go that far, I would say that our former crease defender did a whole hell of a lot to make up for other areas.where we lacked (as Plank pointed out in the total shots vs save %). Many of these goalies look better than they are, because of strong D, and many others look far worse than they should because of the same. Makes me think that the stats mosts fans use to track performance are anything but a good measure of skill.
K. I’m done for now.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
I actually wanted to start a thread on just this topic
I.e. Do we really need more scores in games?
I mean basketball is rediculous, and marginalizing netminder skill doesn’t really seem all that exciting to me.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
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by Noctro on Jul 7, 2010 2:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
:(
Nabby…good luck in Russia.
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
wow.
http://khlshop.com/store/index.php
But I have no idea where to look.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
Why am I pissed
that there is NOTHING about this on the Sharks website? They put something up when Manny signed with the Canucks but nothing about Nabby going to the KHL?
Bitter.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
It is on NHL.com, though
"...Take a deep breath sometimes... a break...and play some...hockey."
"...Hockey is a great way to take a pause from...day-to-day hard work..." -- Lt Gen. D.H. Huntoon Jr.
"TIC" means "Tongue-In-Cheek", when I use it in comments, in case one doesn't know. ;-)
different situations – SJ Sharks already announced that they would not be renewing Nabby’s contract. So there was no more relationship.
With Manny there was still the relationship when he was offered something from Van. Sharks had not already said good bye to him at that point.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
I can see why they wouldnt have any news on the website
but it still would be good to see a small salute to the one that saved our asses for so many years. :/
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
it will be sad to see someone else in the sharks net
but it will be good to not play against him at the tank
I wanted nabby to be back in the NHL
and i wanted to be at the Tank in his first game back to listen to the crowd give him the biggest ovation in all of….anything.
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
So long and good luck, Nabby
Your pluck and happy dances will be missed.
Aside: how hard is it for a (non-Russian speaking) foreigner to attend a KHL game? I’ve always wanted to visit Russia..getting to watch Nabby play would be icing on the cake.
"You can always find more jam. There’s never enough jam." - Scott Nichol
by live every week like it's shark week on Jul 8, 2010 3:05 AM PDT reply actions
road trip
I think Ivano should organize a hockey road trip, stops in St Petersburg and Moscow, museums and hockey. A rooting section to go see his favorite team???
Now wouldn't that just be awesome to have a sea of teal behind him?
(Well, OK, a small lake, maybe).
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
Bleeding teal since 1997
little pond mebbe
Russia itsa very big ya
High sticking, tripping, slashing, spearing, charging, hooking, fighting, unsportsmanlike conduct, interference, roughing… everything else is just figure skating.
- Anonymous
"My hope is that we put him (Couture) on a line with Seto and CloweThen you get the Coochy-Goochy-Clowe line." - Cerise
by mssjsclowie29 on Jul 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
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