Russians Courting Brashear?
by tuvanhillbilly on Apr 28, 2009 3:46 PM EDT
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[Quo Vadis, Don? I found this interesting news article in today's issue of Sovietsky Sport, and given what we know of the Caps' enforcer's recent language lessons, perhaps the feeling is mutual.]
The leadership of Vityaz Chekhov has decided to strengthen their line of tough-guys and is seriously considering the possibility of obtaining Donald Brashear, one of the most powerful in the entire history of the NHL.
The 37-year-old Brashear spent last year with the Washington Capitals, where he guarded Capitals stars Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Sergei Fedorov. In 63 games during the regular season the tough-guy racked up 4 (3+1) points and 121 PIMs. In four playoff games he has an even plus/minus, having spent 18 minutes in the penalty box.
Brashear has played in 1,049 career NHL games, having played for Montreal, Vancouver and Philadelphia, and has racked up 2, 682 penalty minutes.
Canadian Chris Simon, another elite NHL fighter, will also continue to play for Vityaz.
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Interesting.
Don’t forget that ex-Cap pugilist Darcy Verot has played two seasons for Vityaz, and racked up a gaudy 511 PIM for them in the Superleague in 2007-08.
by Stephen Pepper on Apr 28, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge PIM numbers, even if every fight in the RSL was worth 15 minutes (5 for the fight plus a 10 minute misconduct), if I’m not mistaken.
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean Brash would have been suspended for 20 games in the RSL?
Are the fighting PIM the same in the KHL?
by superjuan on Apr 28, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it! They also have Nathan Perrott, who has put up some good PIM numbers himself. So Vityaz (“Knights”, btw) looks to be the Philly of the KHL?
"I tried to capture the spirit of the thing"
by tuvanhillbilly on Apr 28, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this would be perfect for everyone around. It makes a ton of sense. Brashear is the kind of guy who would love a one year adventure.
by Gould Old Days on Apr 28, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the first goal in the 2008 playoffs ’gainst the Flyers…
uhh...uhh...uhh...
by hotdog88gt on Apr 28, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They love the goon hockey over there.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Apr 28, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I thought I remembered Donald’s name and Vityaz Chekhov mentioned together once before.
"I tried to capture the spirit of the thing"
by tuvanhillbilly on Apr 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, nice one.
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember reading somewhere that Brashear is learning the Russian language to better his communication with his teammates so this would make sense. Plus he just seems like the open-minded kind of guy that would try something like this out just for the hell of it; I probably would if I were him. Chris Simon did it so I wouldn’t be surprised if Brash did.
by bigmac1124 on Apr 28, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brash should give it a shot next season. But he needs to make sure that the folks at Channel 9 give Brett Haber the time he needs first. :)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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