What an awesome video! As a Vancouverite that became a Canucks fan in 1989, I was there to see all of this go down… and yet there were so many details in this story that I didn’t know about. Very well researched piece. 👍
I hope you do a part three on Mogilny for sure , his story on defection and his entire career all the way up to his HOF snub is legend status alone would easily make a great full episode keep up the great stuff blueline !
Something I wish the Canucks did in the 1998 season was offer sheeting Sergei Fedorov and reuniting the line of Pavel Bure, Alexander Mogilny, and Sergei Fedorov, the hurricanes gave him a 6 year $38 million offer but the red wings matched it and gave him $28 million in 1998 alone for reaching the conference final
It's still so weird that Vladimir Krutov ended his career with four season in Sweden playing in the 4th and 3rd tier divisions for Östersund and Brunflo.
I remember when krutov started playing, there was a lot of hype. He was a flop, but a few times when he was on, he showed his wicked hands, he really could have been something. Such a shame, but so fitting that it happened to the canucks. I never knew how much it cost the team...that was crazy. Makarov was the gem that came out of the 3.
That was just the lawsuit for the Russian federation, Canucks still had to pay Krutov’s buyout I believe. Trail went cold around 92’ I couldn’t confirm exact numbers.
Canucks got unlucky only Pavel Bure panned out. Canucks made an error not protecting Igor Larionov from the 1992 waiver draft and went to the San Jose Sharks and Vladimir Krutov never could stay in shape and never lived up to his talent.
I think the Soviets lost a close game in Lake Placid versus the USA on purpose. The soviets all had almost worthless olympic medals, but they didn't have MONEY. The soviets left Lake Placid with lots of USA cash. And a bronze.
Would you like to see a part two of how the Canucks landed Pavel Bure?
Yes, simply yes.
spectacular video, if only nucks would've kept larionov, prob win couple cups him and Neely are the worst moves that got away
YES YES AND YES
Your homework and presentation is GREATLY appreciated. Facts!!!
Absolutely, looking forward to part 2!
What an awesome video! As a Vancouverite that became a Canucks fan in 1989, I was there to see all of this go down… and yet there were so many details in this story that I didn’t know about. Very well researched piece. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Lots of fun researching this one.
I can't wait for the Part 2 video so excited
Thanks!
Another great video
Appreciate it, I'm glad you liked it!
I hope you do a part three on Mogilny for sure , his story on defection and his entire career all the way up to his HOF snub is legend status alone would easily make a great full episode keep up the great stuff blueline !
probably the best russian that ever played the game im saying that being the number one Bure fan
I would like to, but there is a really good video about his defection already available on Sportsnet's RUclips channel!
Another solid video!
Thanks!
cool vid mate!!
Thanks!
8:47 yeah that totally sounds familiar
Something I wish the Canucks did in the 1998 season was offer sheeting Sergei Fedorov and reuniting the line of Pavel Bure, Alexander Mogilny, and Sergei Fedorov, the hurricanes gave him a 6 year $38 million offer but the red wings matched it and gave him $28 million in 1998 alone for reaching the conference final
That would have been exciting!
It's still so weird that Vladimir Krutov ended his career with four season in Sweden playing in the 4th and 3rd tier divisions for Östersund and Brunflo.
I remember when krutov started playing, there was a lot of hype. He was a flop, but a few times when he was on, he showed his wicked hands, he really could have been something. Such a shame, but so fitting that it happened to the canucks. I never knew how much it cost the team...that was crazy.
Makarov was the gem that came out of the 3.
That was just the lawsuit for the Russian federation, Canucks still had to pay Krutov’s buyout I believe. Trail went cold around 92’ I couldn’t confirm exact numbers.
Krutov was a bust in his only season in 1989-90 with the Canucks and only had 30 points in 60 games
was it mogliny that told keanen he wasn't scared of his act because of what he experienced in russia?
during his time with the canucks
yes, Keenan was trying to be tough with him and he stood up to him in front of everyone like nice try buddy
Canucks got unlucky only Pavel Bure panned out. Canucks made an error not protecting Igor Larionov from the 1992 waiver draft and went to the San Jose Sharks and Vladimir Krutov never could stay in shape and never lived up to his talent.
More Russian hockey please
Absolutely!
I think the Soviets lost a close game in Lake Placid versus the USA on purpose. The soviets all had almost worthless olympic medals, but they didn't have MONEY. The soviets left Lake Placid with lots of USA cash. And a bronze.
Interesting, I'll look into it. Maybe make a video out of it!
Krutov was a bust gained 50 pounds eating his way to obscurity
Sad for him. I read that fans starting calling him "Vlad the Inhaler".
This is true, I read it in a Vancouver Sun article from 1990, lol