In his rookie season, this Russian, the first player ever taken by his team in the NHL entry draft, earned 79  points.
In his rookie season, this Russian, the first player ever taken by his team in the NHL entry draft, earned 79  points. Yet his team threw their support—and money—behind future bust Alexander [*] Daigle.  Constantly frustrated, he sat out the entire 1999-2000 season, prompting a lawsuit by Ottawa season ticket holders. For 10 points—name this center who now plays for the Islanders.
In his rookie season, this Russian, the first player ever taken by his team in the NHL entry draft, earned 79  points.
Alexei Yashin