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[Portzline] J.P. Barry, the agent for CBJ Dmitri Voronkov, says Voronkov “has done a 180” in his desire to return home to Russia. “He made the decision to stay over the weekend after talking to (Blue Jackets players and staff) and getting encouraged to stay, even by his family and friends.”

  • November 28, 2023


[Portzline] J.P. Barry, the agent for CBJ Dmitri Voronkov, says Voronkov “has done a 180” in his desire to return home to Russia. “He made the decision to stay over the weekend after talking to (Blue Jackets players and staff) and getting encouraged to stay, even by his family and friends.”

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  3. happy he decided to work through his home sickness and glad his friends and family are supportive of him through this

  11. Poor kid. I remember being a young 20year old that ran off to another country. It’s rough. Even tho I had friend support, that first few months was scary and exciting at the same time. The call for home hurts sometimes. I get it. Glad he decided to stick it out for a bit longer 🙂

  12. I’m happy not just because he’s a good player who is valuable, but he genuinely seems like a good kid who only wants to do his best. We need guys like this in the team, man.

  13. I’m so glad that he’s decided to stay. I certainly wouldn’t have blamed him for leaving, but hot damn the kid has talent and he busts his ass every shift out on the ice.

  15. To anyone who has upended their life, that first year is really hard. Even more so with a language barrier and culture shock.

  20. You know there’s something toxic about Columbus when players are fleeing to Russia. The paycheck must have hit.

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