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Posts: 6,867
Nov 16, 2009 11:50pm
Looks like Hitch is ruining his development. As he did in Philly with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter.
Howson and Hitch not getting along, when it comes to Filatov it seems.
http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/2009/11/filatov_returning_to_russia.shtml
Howson and Hitch not getting along, when it comes to Filatov it seems.
http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/2009/11/filatov_returning_to_russia.shtml
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Nov 17, 2009 12:06am
Hitch>Filatov
If he wants to leave, then so be it.
If he wants to leave, then so be it.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Nov 17, 2009 12:09am
I am also not sure how you can say he is "ruining" his development. If the kid cannot fight for pucks and play some D he WILL be another Zherdev (currently playing in the KHL). This isn't communist Russia; things aren't given to you, you have to earn them.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Nov 17, 2009 12:57am
Here's something interesting.
I was at the game tonight. I saw Filatov leaving the stands, head down the steps and then leave the arena. He was dressed nicely, like all players are on game days. However, I've seen him in the stands before watching, and he NEVER leaves the arena. I found it odd that he was not joining the team after the game in the locker room. He seemed in very good spirits, happy about the win and laughing.
I was at the game tonight. I saw Filatov leaving the stands, head down the steps and then leave the arena. He was dressed nicely, like all players are on game days. However, I've seen him in the stands before watching, and he NEVER leaves the arena. I found it odd that he was not joining the team after the game in the locker room. He seemed in very good spirits, happy about the win and laughing.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 17, 2009 10:09am
hopefully he gets his head screwed on straight and doesn't become another Zherdev... man that guy could handle the puck
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 17, 2009 12:59pm
Jackets still own his rights so may as well send him to Russia to get him some pt. Bring him back next year.
osudarby08
Posts: 734
Nov 17, 2009 1:02pm
A girl I went to high school with is very good friends with several of the jackets, especially the younger ones. She talked to me about Filatov last night, and it appears it is pretty likely he is going back. Oh and she was the reason for him getting scratched for 3 games in a row about a month ago 
. Apparently, even professional athletes are late to work after having a late night hookup and not waking up in time.
. Apparently, even professional athletes are late to work after having a late night hookup and not waking up in time.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 17, 2009 1:56pm
He's going back. (confirmed)
And I doubt, he'll ever come back here.
And I doubt, he'll ever come back here.
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rentilrebo
Posts: 38
Nov 17, 2009 4:34pm
I,'m fine with him going back and getting some playing time and build up his confidence, but I want him to work on his defense so he can come back next year and be a top 6 guy for us. Problem is, I don't see that happening in Russia.
As for him becoming the next Zherdev,, not gonna happen. He is already more involved with the team than Zherdev ever was. Plus he can speak English and knows and admits what he has to do to play more.
As for him becoming the next Zherdev,, not gonna happen. He is already more involved with the team than Zherdev ever was. Plus he can speak English and knows and admits what he has to do to play more.
NNN
Posts: 902
Nov 17, 2009 6:40pm
He'll be back. He'll get enough of a chip on his shoulder to come back next year and light up training camp if for no other reason than to say, "There, SEE?"
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Nov 18, 2009 12:46am
Rather have him developing his skills than sitting on the bench in C-Bus.