Phil Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 The New York Rangers winger said that he was worried about the president's ability to discern good from bad and a potential removal of term limits in Russia's highest office. Formerly a supporter of the president, Panarin said he thought that too many people had Putin's ear. "It seems to me that it is already psychologically not so easy for him to soberly assess [a] situation, because there are many people who lead him to decisions," Panarin said (through a Google translation). While the Russian Constitution officially sets a limit of two consecutive terms, Putin is now in his third (nonconsecutive) term and parliament has indicated a desire to amend the Constitution to allow Putin to continue to hold office after this term is set to end in 2024. Panarin said his time in the US has made him appreciate the two-term limit at the White House. During the interview, the 27-year-old winger went to great pains to indicate that anything he had to say was simply his opinion, but felt that Russians showed too much deference to Putin. "Even if I am mistaken, I speak sincerely and with good intentions," Panarin said. "Our mistake is that we treat him like a superman. But he is the same as we and, in theory, serves us." https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-rangers-winger-artemi-panarin-criticizes-vladimir-putin-in-russian-interview-1.1339095 -- As if I couldn't love this many any more... :worship: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Putin to NJ. E5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Putin will probably whack Panarin now. Fatfrancesa should be happy about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 why, hes in to guys whacking other guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There hasn't been a sensible leader in that country since 1796, and she was German. I'd put Putin at #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There hasn't been a sensible leader in that country since 1796, and she was German. I'd put Putin at #2. Commie. I knew it. Welcome, comrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 why, hes in to guys whacking other guys? yes. he whacks guys talking smack about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I like getting whacked... Oh wait wrong forum! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 If Panarin is going to say things that result in Putin "clearing some cap space" for us, I'd prefer that he wait until he's in year 5 or 6 of the contract and is starting to decline. I think Staal, Namestnikov, Smith and Shattenkirk should be good teammates and chime in in support of Panarin and against Putin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Putin will probably whack Panarin now. Fatfrancesa should be happy about this Sincerely hope panarin doesn?t step foot in Russia again till his contract is up Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sincerely hope panarin doesn’t step foot in Russia again till his contract is up Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk You should read "A Very Expensive Poison." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Putin will probably whack Panarin now. Fatfrancesa should be happy about this Cap relief.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 You should read "A Very Expensive Poison." You gonna make me google why or just tell me why? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 PUtin shoots people in Russia and poisons them overseas. if Panarin keeps this up, he will most likely get poisoned rather than shot. im taking over/under bets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 You gonna make me google why or just tell me why? Lol Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk 1) It's a fascinating book. 2) You don't have to be in Russia to be killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Panarin should avoid going outside on rainy days due to the risk of getting stuck with an umbrella. Actually, radioactive material is Putin's current favorite. In all seriousness, I sympathize with Panarin but I hope he hushes up. This could create distractions we don't need. There's a reason that I can't recall any Russian NHL player speaking out against the regime over the past 20 years. He needs to keep his picture of Boris Yeltsin quietly concealed in his locker, as Jagr did in high school with his photo of Ronald Reagan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1) It's a fascinating book. 2) You don't have to be in Russia to be killed. Very true and thanks for the recommendation Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonGecko Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Sincerely hope panarin doesn’t step foot in Russia again till his contract is up He's in St. Petersburg right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 He's in St. Petersburg right now No bueno Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 He's in St. Petersburg right now he's already been "taken care of" by the FSB Fatfran, you can start dancing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonGecko Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 he's already been "taken care of" by the FSB Fatfran, you can start dancing oh I have no doubt that things have already been 'explained' to him, and to all of his family members too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Athletes should just play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Athletes should just play I don't agree. Why can't an athlete have an opinion but any shlub with a twitter can have an opinion? People always rag on athletes for canned answers until they give a legitimate answer and then they're ragged on for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I don't agree. Why can't an athlete have an opinion but any shlub with a twitter can have an opinion? People always rag on athletes for canned answers until they give a legitimate answer and then they're ragged on for that too. I think people should stay away from twitter, facebook all together, especially if you're any kind of celebrity. its nothing but trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodrigueGabriel Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I think people should stay away from twitter, facebook all together, especially if you're any kind of celebrity. its nothing but trouble.I agree that athletes, like all others, have every right to publicly express their honest opinions on a wide range of topics including politics, religion, and the opposite sex. I also agree that doing so is fraught with peril for local stature and job security. Sent from my SM-G970U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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