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Another day of "Where's Vadim?" played out this afternoon, as Shipachyov, who was scheduled to suit up for the Chicago Wolves tonight, was reported out:
New twist in the Vadim Shipachyov saga. Was supposed to play for CHI Wolves (AHL) tonight. Not playing, returning to Vegas to be w family.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) October 28, 2017
Rocky Thompson
On when he found out Shipachyov wouldn't be available:
Rocky Thompson: I found out two hours before the game.
On if he was given an explanation for Shipachyov's absence:
RT: No.
On how he dealt with losing a top-six center just two hours before the game:
RT: We always had contingency plans in place. So you have a person warming up in case that were to happen. We had two rosters on the board. Which is normal.
On Shipachyov's demeanor yesterday in practice:
RT: He was fine. He was fine. There was nothing to talk about because he doesn't speak English. (laughs) And I don't speak Russian. He was fine.
(All Shipachyov questions asked by Brian Sandalow)
Tomas Hyka
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Ivan Barbashev
HockeyBuzz: Ivan, you moved to North America when you were 16. You didn't know any English. How difficult was that transition?
Ivan Barbashev: It was pretty difficult for me, especially knowing no English. With every year, I was just getting better, I was learning. It was hard work for me. I'm glad I learned a little bit. I can feel it's getting better.
HB: Did you feel like it affected your play, this transition?
IB: No. My style of hockey, physical, it made life a little easier for me. But first couple months was tough.
HB: Of course, Shipachyov is in same boat, except he's 30, not 16. Do you think it might be harder for older person to come here and adjust?
IB: He's going to learn English quickly. It's just going to make it easier for him to be honest. But I didn't get a chance to meet him yet.
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Sarah also shared some player observations from tonight:
Tomas Hyka
Good smooth zone entries. His line looked better as game went on - seemed to start with a lot of missed connections.
Griffin Reinhart
Paired with Theodore on the top pairing. Those two play well together - lots of good communication, great at covering for each other when one goes off to cover another Milwaukee player. Reinhart stopped a great chance for Milwaukee when a puck got turned over essentially in front of Chicago's net. He was on ice for both Chicago goals.
Shea Theodore
Every time I look at Shea Theodore, he's making something happen. Beautiful zone entries from him. You watch him and definitely see easily why he should be in the NHL.
Tenacious in the corner. All over a Milwaukee player, keeping him from being able to make any pass or movement to get the puck to a teammate.
Jake Bischoff
Early 3rd period, great stretch pass up the ice but the forward he was passing to couldn't corral the pass. Good vision to make those plays. Often paired with Lindbohm.
Sometimes would like to see him get more involved in the play. There were more than a few moments where it seemed like he was watching too much. Could have been more aggressive.
Good skater. Generally took short shifts, especially in the third seemed to be used a lot in offensive zone situations.
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