Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Zherdev and his agent (Rolli Hedges) had some ice today in Ottawa and he was looking for a couple people to practice with so me and and 2 other players and one goalie got a call to go on with him. We ran through a bunch of drills (mostly stickhandling) and then played some 2 on 2. Unfortunatley he wasn't on my team. I skate with again tommorow morning. I'll try and get some pictures tommorow. I know there's a few Zherdev fans on the board so I thought I'd let you guys know. He's ridiculous by the way and can barely speak english at all. That being said he seemed pretty cool. He leaves the 9th for Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathead 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 That's really cool. I've had the opportunity to play with some borderline NHL players but no one of that caliber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbyun04 7 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 sweetwhere is he right now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathead 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 sweetwhere is he right now? Probably a hotel sleeping. Or getting some American tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB39 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Considering he doesn't speak much english, unless his agent doubles as a sort of concierge, I think he's sleeping, oh so tenderly holding his hockey stick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odp 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 What's the skinny on his equipment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Zherdev and his agent (Rolli Hedges) had some ice today in Ottawa and he was looking for a couple people to practice with so me and and 2 other players and one goalie got a call to go on with him. We ran through a bunch of drills (mostly stickhandling) and then played some 2 on 2. Unfortunatley he wasn't on my team. I skate with again tommorow morning. I'll try and get some pictures tommorow. I know there's a few Zherdev fans on the board so I thought I'd let you guys know. He's ridiculous by the way and can barely speak english at all. That being said he seemed pretty cool. He leaves the 9th for Columbus. nice, his moves are among the best in the NHL. That is great for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sc37 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Gah!! Well at least he isn't in Russia still. Us CBJ fans were holding out hope he could clear US Immigration for the game last night and tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dieselbro 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Gah!! Well at least he isn't in Russia still. Us CBJ fans were holding out hope he could clear US Immigration for the game last night and tonight.ahah, well most Nucks fans are happy he didnt clear immigration for last nights game :D but its good to see he's back and ready for another season, he will definately score some pretty goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 I'll have some pictures up tonight or tommorow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sc37 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2006 Just was reported that Zherdev is going to be practicing with CBus on the 8th, today. Supposed to take a skate with the team and play agianst Phx on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BK 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 pics? talks cheap.. post up the nudies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 This is the second day on the ice with him in the morning im on the far right, hes in the middle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Me passing to him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 2 goals tonight for Nikolai. I think praticing with you puts him in great game shape. LOL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB39 2 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Did you kick it with him at all; was he a cool guy to chill with, and does he speak english well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BK 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Looks like fun..Its kind of a bummer that hockey is virtually non-existant in Utah.. I doubt I will ever get an opprotunity like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dieselbro 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 man, that looks like a ton of fun, it must have been a great experience to play with a star like him. Personally I have been fortunate enough to play with Jeff May (drafted by the Red Wings) and he can do some amazing things with a puck, I can't imagine what kind of crazy stuff Zherdev does on the ice in practice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Did you kick it with him at all; was he a cool guy to chill with, and does he speak english well? He pretty much doesn't speak any english at all. He understands like shoot and pass and all that, but not much beyond simple hockey words. The guy who ran the practices is another russian, ex NHL goalie Sasha something, he played for the Oilers, he was Tretiak's protege. I've known him from doing camps for awhile. He did all the translating. I hung out with Zherdev before and after the icetimes but Sasha was pretty keen on getting him to the gym. He's got good hands. He likes to go wide backahnd and flutter the puck in. He also shoots fivehole pretty much every shot. I'm proud to say i dangled him a couple times in 2 on 2 though, it was fun he'd get frustrated and say something in russian then dangle me next time he got the puck. At the end of the first day he went and did some extra skating and I was told to go push him and make him go harder, so we did a few tough laps. The second day was at goalie camp so we basically did one-timers and breakaway competitions all day while I was getting paid which was sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Is Nikolai a big guy or not that much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Did you get a good look at his gear? Like shins/shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sc37 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Did you kick it with him at all; was he a cool guy to chill with, and does he speak english well? He pretty much doesn't speak any english at all. He understands like shoot and pass and all that, but not much beyond simple hockey words. The guy who ran the practices is another russian, ex NHL goalie Sasha something, he played for the Oilers, he was Tretiak's protege. I've known him from doing camps for awhile. He did all the translating. I hung out with Zherdev before and after the icetimes but Sasha was pretty keen on getting him to the gym. He's got good hands. He likes to go wide backahnd and flutter the puck in. He also shoots fivehole pretty much every shot. I'm proud to say i dangled him a couple times in 2 on 2 though, it was fun he'd get frustrated and say something in russian then dangle me next time he got the puck. At the end of the first day he went and did some extra skating and I was told to go push him and make him go harder, so we did a few tough laps. The second day was at goalie camp so we basically did one-timers and breakaway competitions all day while I was getting paid which was sweet. He scored twice last night...the first one was less than 2 minutes into the game. I mean, talk about trying to win everyone back over and get off to a good start.Think the Sasha guy you talk about works for the Blue Jackets in some capacity. He was basically Zherdev's babysitter last season...which is one reason why the club was hesitant to give him a big contract. But last night you could see that the negotiations lit a fire under him...Zherdev was around congratualting everyone on the ice, and actually looked like he said things to his teammates. Trying to be a team player, and heck, he even took exeption to the rough treatment a few Coyotes tried to give him, especially Mike Comrie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karly14 21 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Sasha lives in Ottawa so he's not the guy in Columbus who helps him out. Zherdev isn't a big guy nor is he in exceptional shape, he's actually pretty skinny and has a bit of a stomach on him. I know a lot of good players who have bodies like his. Whatever works for you I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Sasha lives in Ottawa so he's not the guy in Columbus who helps him out. Zherdev isn't a big guy nor is he in exceptional shape, he's actually pretty skinny and has a bit of a stomach on him. I know a lot of good players who have bodies like his. Whatever works for you I guess Yeah I know, the talent his there. He's bless with awesome skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
