News: The Nikolai Zherdev Thread

Discussion in 'Ice Hockey' started by KyleS8, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I just wanted to make a thread for my favourite player.

    This thread can be used to discuss Zherdev or just give updates on him.

    His arbitration hearing was yesterday so a decision should be made by the end of the weekend if he will re-sign with the Rangers or become a UFA.
     
  2. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Zherdev was given a $3.9M salary award in arbitration. The Rangers have until noon Tuesday to accept the award or else Zherdev will become a UFA.
     
  3. otterulz

    otterulz Member

    Arsenal, Atleti
    South Korea
    Jun 20, 2002
    LIC, NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Eh. I'm a bit torn. He was as advertised, getting off to a hot start, then being inconsistent. You can tell he has the skill, yet he can't seem to put it together and would often try to go one on one (on a good off-night) or just be invisible the entire game (on a bad off-night).

    I don't think the Rangers have any use for him since Gaborik is on the team but I doubt that'll solve our scoring woes. Yet at the same time, I don't think they have a center that can play with him.
     
  4. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Yeah I'm sad to see him go. He became my favourite player because of this past season.

    His play definatley took a dip when Torts took over for Renney. And he was pointless in the playoffs versus the Caps.

    With Kotalik and Gaborik being brought in Z's future is almost set in stone.

    I wish Nikolai the best and I will always like him as a player no matter what.

    I was planning on buying a jersey with his name on it too for this season!:mad: I think I might get a Gaborik one instead.
     
  5. otterulz

    otterulz Member

    Arsenal, Atleti
    South Korea
    Jun 20, 2002
    LIC, NY
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd hold off on the Gaborik one too. I know he's a big signing for the Rangers but he's a huge risk as well. We'll see if he can stay healthy and even if he does, the most important thing is production. After the signings of Gomez and Drury, I never thought we'd see Gomer shipped off after only 2 seasons. Plus, all Ranger fans remember Theor Fleury, Kamensky, Kevin Hatcher, Kevin Stevens, Bobby Holik, etc. Big name signings never helped this team.
     
  6. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Yeah, I'm still undecided on who I'll get on the back. King Henrik is always a safe one.
     
  7. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Here is a vid of some of his highlights in the first half of the season when he was on fire.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrbgFib7UAU"]YouTube - Nikolai Zherdev: The Greater Good[/ame]

    He has a hell of a shot, cool under pressure in shootouts, can be physical, and has some of the softest hands in the league. I still can't believe the Rangers don't want him anymore, I know they made him a qualifying offer but now it's almost certain they wont take the arbitration awarded salary. Kotalik can't replace Z.
     
  8. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    As expected the Rangers passed on the arbitration salary and Zherdev is now a UFA.

    Bigggggggg mistake New York.:cool:
     
  9. CrewDust

    CrewDust Member

    May 6, 1999
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Next stop, KHL
     
  10. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    That would be such a waste of talent. I hope he tries to stay in the NHL.
     
  11. DestroyerDaMarc

    Dec 8, 2005
    New York
    Club:
    Newcastle Jets
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd say he'd go to Atlanta if they can find cap space.
     
  12. Forza_Totti

    Forza_Totti Member

    Oct 16, 2006
    Toronto
    Club:
    AS Roma
  13. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I really wish Zherdev had more drive. That his one of the things that has hindered him his whole NHL career. He's only 24, it would be stupid of him to go back to the KHL already if that report is true.
     
  14. CrewDust

    CrewDust Member

    May 6, 1999
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  15. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    ^

    Fcuk!!!:mad:

    It's not official but might as well be.:(
     
  16. Dimuha

    Dimuha Member

    Oct 18, 2007
    northpole Chicago
    Club:
    CSKA Moskva
    Nat'l Team:
    Russia
    Zherdev's unfortunatley your typical Russian players. Uber talented but weak mentally.
     
  17. adammac19

    adammac19 BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 31, 2006
    Sydney Mines
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Very true about the guy.

    I remember watching the World Jrs when they were in Halifax/Sydney and watching the Russians. Before the tourney all the talk was Ovechkin and Zherdev but when it came time to play only one player shown and that was Alex. Even in the NHL there wasn't much I seen that proved to me he was going to be the next talented Russian forward.
     
  18. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    After spending last season in the KHL with Atlant Moscow Nikolai Zherdev has returned to the NHL signing a 1 year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers today.
     
  19. Redknapp11

    Redknapp11 New Member

    Jan 1, 2001
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Russia
    I thought this thread would be alight with screams of joy... your boy scored a nice goal last night.
     
  20. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    I haven't had a chance to see it yet otherwise I would have posted something here.:D
     
  21. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A Nikolai Zherdev thread, haha, classic.
     
  22. Redknapp11

    Redknapp11 New Member

    Jan 1, 2001
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Russia
    Lit the lamp again last night

    [​IMG]
     
  23. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    He scored a fluke from a bad angle against the Rangers last night.
     
  24. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    He scored 2 goals this afternoon against the Rangers in a 4-1 win.
     
  25. KyleS8

    KyleS8 Member

    Jun 3, 2008
    Kanada
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Zherdev has cleared waivers after being being waived earlier this week by the Flyers.

    In 48 games he had 19 points. (15 goals and 4 assists)
     

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