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Poile: Radulov indicates interest in, opportunity to return to Predators | Nashville City Paper
(article from 2011)
Is Alexander Radulov final piece to a Stanley Cup for Predators? | Nashville City Paper
(Sunday, February 12, 2012 )
Great new article about him that just came out. Its kinda lengthy but definitely a good read and if the Preds did happen to get him back he would be an insanely important asset in their playoff run
(article from 2011)
He scored 44 goals and had 51 assists in two seasons for Nashville before before he bolted to the KHL. He was named that league’s most valuable player in 2010.
It was reported in October that Radulov signed a new three-year deal to remain in Russia.
“If Radulov came back here, would he be a benefit to our team?” Poile said. “Absolutely.”
Is Alexander Radulov final piece to a Stanley Cup for Predators? | Nashville City Paper
(Sunday, February 12, 2012 )
He’s certainly never been forgotten by the Nashville Predators. A first-round pick in the 2004 NHL draft who combines uncanny offensive ability and boundless emotion, he is — all at once — frustration and fantasy, pariah and possibility....
“He was put on a pedestal in Quebec City [where he played junior hockey] and was all-world as a junior — really, he was the best junior on the planet when he played there,” Predators coach Barry Trotz said. “When he came here it was a cultural adjustment for him, because all of the sudden he wasn’t the guy. He wasn’t the main guy, and as a young player you crave a lot of that attention."...
Typically, when the puck goes in the net, Radulov goes off. He celebrates in a manner that infuriates the opposition, entertains the fans and — sometimes — alienates his teammates. (hahahaha thats hilarious)...
They(Weber and Suter) are not just teammates, though. They are friends, and five years ago, their small circle included a third member — Radulov.
“We didn’t really have girlfriends or wives here, it was just fun,” Suter said. “When he was here, me, Webs and Rads hung out a lot. He was a fun guy to be around.”...
“They’ve been saying that the last three or four years,” Suter said. “You always hear ‘He could come back this year. His contract’s up.’ … It hasn’t happened yet. It’s one of those things that if it does happen it’s a bonus. If not, everything is normal.”
Great new article about him that just came out. Its kinda lengthy but definitely a good read and if the Preds did happen to get him back he would be an insanely important asset in their playoff run