Markov out four months with injurymalkins 10-07-2009, 02:53 PM http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500759 We have lost our best defenceman. It seems like he is out till the Olympics. There isn't anyone even close skill-wise to replace him:cry::cry: Mr Kanadensisk 10-07-2009, 06:14 PM http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500759 We have lost our best defenceman. It seems like he is out till the Olympics. There isn't anyone even close skill-wise to replace him:cry::cry: It's amazing how drastically Russia's talent drops off beyond their first 2 or 3 lines. I don't think any other country has such a difference in their top 15 and 15-30 depth. Let's hope they don't have any more injuries between now and February!! therealdeal 10-07-2009, 07:33 PM He might be back by the time the Olympics are starting, but he certainly won't be ready by December when the team is announced, they could potentially leave a spot for him. Siberian 10-07-2009, 07:34 PM It's amazing how drastically Russia's talent drops off beyond their first 2 or 3 lines. I don't think any other country has such a difference in their top 15 and 15-30 depth. Let's hope they don't have any more injuries between now and February!! What are you talking about? Russia's competition for a spot in the National team was never this high as it is right now. It's just Markov such an amazing hockey player with a phenomenal blend of offense and steady defence that there is really no replacement for him. I don't think think Canada has anyone similar to Markov. Zine 10-07-2009, 08:15 PM After seeing how easily Ovechkin/Semin turned Pronger into a pylon, I think some Canadians should be more worried about their own defense.:nod: Zine 10-07-2009, 08:30 PM What are you talking about? Russia's competition for a spot in the National team was never this high as it is right now. It's just Markov such an amazing hockey player with a phenomenal blend of offense and steady defence that there is really no replacement for him. I don't think think Canada has anyone similar to Markov. This is where Zubov returning to NT is a pleasant suprise. He's playing well in SKA. A top 4 of Gonchar, Zubov, Nikulin and Volchenkov is still very formidable. Mr Kanadensisk 10-08-2009, 03:55 PM What are you talking about? Russia's competition for a spot in the National team was never this high as it is right now. It's just Markov such an amazing hockey player with a phenomenal blend of offense and steady defence that there is really no replacement for him. I don't think think Canada has anyone similar to Markov. Competition for a spot has nothing to do with depth. Markov is a very good d-man, definitely in the top 10 in the world right now IMO. Mr Kanadensisk 10-08-2009, 04:11 PM After seeing how easily Ovechkin/Semin turned Pronger into a pylon, I think some Canadians should be more worried about their own defense.:nod: Ovy did get a nice goal the other night, more Timonen's fault than Pronger's IMO, but nonetheless it was a nice play. | ||