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Chris Bourque Was Tired Of Waiting
by Paul on 09/24/10 at 11:05 AM ET
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from Alexander Zaitsev of Russian Hockey Fans,
The former Washington Capitals forward Chris Bourque, who moved this summer to the KHL’s Atlant Mytischi, gave an interview to SportsDaily.ru.
RussianHockeyFans.com offers you a translation.
The story of your signing with Atlant was pretty long. Were you hesitating?
Bourque: “I just wanted to see how it’d turn out with the Capitals. When the situation wasn’t clear I had to told Atlant that they’d have to wait.”
But then finally the Capitals offered you a contract. Why did you decide to move to Russia?
Bourque: “Things were going the way that I’d not get a spot with the Capitals. I have won everything in the AHL - like the Calder Cup and the playoffs MVP. Besides I was soon to reach the age limit, which would mean I’d have to part ways with the AHL. And since I wasn’t completely sure that I’d make the first team, I decided to move to Russia. I got sick of constantly waiting for my chance and then being used to plug holes in the roster.”
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“being used to plug holes in the roster… If the coach doesn’t like you, you won’t get ice time ...” - Maybe just my interpretation, but it looks like there was an NHL coach that wasn’t too impressed with his abilities and wasn’t going to use him.
Posted by hockey1919 from mid-atlantic on 09/24/10 at 11:57 AM ET
wow, way to say all the wrong answers. nothing like his dad thats for sure.
Posted by Chris from NOHS from Columbus, OH/Grand Rapids, MI on 09/24/10 at 02:25 PM ET
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Tired of Waiting for What ?? He is a Jabroni
Posted by Evilpens on 09/24/10 at 11:10 AM ET