serge 904 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 More bad news that connects this closer to home..CBC is reporting that Riley Armstrong, Colby's brother was on the roster and possibly on the plane as well...Along with the other lone Canadian on the roster Ramzi Abid..It gets worse and worse..http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/09...lane-crash.html Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov Lokomotiv official tells Sovetsky Sport "everyone from the main roster was on the plane + 4 players from the youth team." Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm reading everything you guys post, just not responding (til now I guess) out of shock. I have nothing to add, just a terrible thing. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by SpectorsHockeyThree survivors are being reported, at least one player.ArponBasu Arpon Basu Just when it couldn't get worse RT @SlavaMalamud: The authorities are currently treating the crash as a criminal investigation. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I.. can't believe it. This is too terrible for words. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov Lokomotiv forward Alexander Galimov survived the crash, his agent confirmed to Sovetsky Sport. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by SpectorsHockeyThree survivors are being reported, at least one player.ArponBasu Arpon Basu Just when it couldn't get worse RT @SlavaMalamud: The authorities are currently treating the crash as a criminal investigation.WOW really..Criminal investigation. I figured with the history of russian planes and the lack of proper safety measures this was obviously a mechanical failure, but this is truly mind boggling if it was a criminal act. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by SpectorsHockeyThree survivors are being reported, at least one player.ArponBasu Arpon Basu Just when it couldn't get worse RT @SlavaMalamud: The authorities are currently treating the crash as a criminal investigation.Criminal??? Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 sorry to throw off topic but does anyone know when the nhl team totals lines come out?edit: double sorry. shit thats terrible Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Holy fuck. That's terrible beyond words. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Riley Armstrong was NOT on the plane. This has been confirmed. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Riley Armstrong was NOT on the plane. This has been confirmed.Yes just saw this..Great news for Colby and his family.I think people should stop speculating until we get an official list.. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yes just saw this..Great news for Colby and his family.I think people should stop speculating until we get an official list..I'm quite certain it's a coping mechanism. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov The plane couldn't get to the right altitude on take off and crashed into a radar. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just a note;I am reposting these tweets...I have no idea of the accuracy. However, Dmitry Chesnokov is an extremely reliable source. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by SpectorsHockeyReportedly (unconfirmed) Ruslan Salei was NOT on board Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here's an example of the conflicting reports...these tweets are back to back on my feed...Aportzline Aaron Portzline RT @Buccigross: The plane was carrying 45 people, including 37 passengers and eight crew. The ministry said all but two people were killed.wyshynski Greg Wyshynski Latest news from Russia: 42 passengers, 2 possible survivors, one of them player Alexander Galimov (confirmed by agent to SovSport) Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 rilesarmy Riley Armstrong by JeffMarekHey I was not on the KHL flight im attending St johns camprilesarmy Riley Armstrong by DownGoesBrownI'm safe but thanks for the kind words but pray and think of the players and their families on that flight Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 To lighten the mood a bit....LoMoMarlins Logan Morrison Im hungry, but not that hungry... RT @6969696969x @LoMoMarlins eat shit lomo Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by SpectorsHockeyReportedly (unconfirmed) Ruslan Salei was NOT on boardSlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by mirtleIt is being reported that Salei, who is from Belarus, was awaiting the team in Minsk. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 SlavaMalamud Slava Malamud by mirtleIt is being reported that Salei, who is from Belarus, was awaiting the team in Minsk.I've heard that from a couple sources now, hopefully it's true. RIP to Alexander Vasyunov, a New Jersey prospect I drafted to the Lost Cause Farm back in 2007. I've been following his career ever since. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Any word on McCrimmon? Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Any word on McCrimmon?All signs point to him being on board, but no official comment yet :(dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov Lokomotiv's webisite posted this announcement: "Due to the tragedy we have temporarily shut down the site."dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov HC Atlant decided to stay in Ufa following the tragedy. The team (including Kovalev, Zherdev) are now in church for a service. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here is another source of info for the roster. http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=191 Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 All signs point to him being on board, but no official comment yet That's pretty much the case for the entire team, minus those who have been confirmed elsewhere at the time (which isn't many). It's all speculation for now, unspeakably sad day for hockey. Link to post Share on other sites
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