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How Bob Became Bob
By Kyle Scott
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Steve Whyno has a fantastic story over at PSD about how our favorite Russian found his way to Philadelphia and why teams are reluctant to draft Russian players.
“We liked him. We actually talked about him – we had three second-round picks that year; we talked about him then,” Holmgren said.
There was just one problem – and it’s a league-wide one that has affected not just the Flyers but the landscape of the NHL.
“We’re afraid to take Russian players,” Holmgren said. “I don’t think we’re the only team, because they’re very hard to get signed. You just lose sight of them.”
Read the rest at Philly Sports Daily.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.