Antipin to join Sabres as of end of May?
http://www.wgr550.com/articles/news/...d-championship
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It has been rumored since March that the Buffalo Sabres were expected to sign Kontinental Hockey League defenseman Viktor Antipin once his season in Russia had come to a close.
On Tuesday, KHL insider Aivis Kalnins reported that the Sabres and Antipin have talked recently, and the feeling is that the two sides will get a deal done after the IIHF World Championship concludes on May 21.
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It is believed that former Sabres general manager Tim Murray has wanted Antipin to come play in North America ever since his days with the Ottawa Senators organization. Even with Murray no longer in the picture in Buffalo, Kalnins' report suggests that Antipin is still likely to join the Sabres organization.
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I was just about to post this. Good news for sure
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Originally Posted by wgr550.com
KHL insider Aivis Kalnins tweeted that he's hearing that Antipin is set to sign with the Sabres and that the Russian defenseman told "Sport-Express" that he is arriving in Buffalo next week.
http://www.wgr550.com/articles/opini...d-championship
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Swiper
Sweet.
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Top Six or bust. He can't be sent to Rochester. He simply goes back to Russia.
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You or I could have been top 6 on this team this year..............
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Dr. Lecter
You or I could have been top 6 on this team this year..............
Ummm. I get the point you're trying to make, but no.
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Dr. Lecter
You or I could have been top 6 on this team this year..............
Even with your weak ankles... Newborns have stronger ankles.
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Dr. Lecter
You or I could have been top 6 on this team this year..............
Everything I've read suggests he's going to be an upgrade over kulikov prior to the trade. And he was decent in florida
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JATMtheJATM
Top Six or bust. He can't be sent to Rochester. He simply goes back to Russia.
Normally, staying in the US over Russia would be a huge motivating factor, but right now, there are only 3 heads of state crazier than Putin and we've got one of them...
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OpIv37
Normally, staying in the US over Russia would be a huge motivating factor, but right now, there are only 3 heads of state crazier than Putin and we've got one of them...
Who are Rodrigo Duterte and Kim Jong Un?
This was a trivia, right?
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If Antipin was playing 28 years ago, I don't want him on the team
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Dr. Lecter
You or I could have been top 6 on this team this year..............
Agreed. There are 3-4 spots on the blue line WIDE OPEN this coming camp.
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Sabres officially sign Antipin
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After months of rumors and speculations, the Buffalo Sabres have officially signed Russian defenseman Victor Antipin.
Antipin, 24, signs a one-year entry-level contract with the Sabres after spending the past five seasons playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League.
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Smallish defenseman, but quick and mobile with offensive skills. Seems like an upgrade on D, and likely a top 4 guy.
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He better be feasting on some beef on weck for the next 6 months!
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Downinfloflo
He better be feasting on some beef on weck for the next 6 months!
Flo!!!