The Russian Five was the nickname given to the unit of five Russian ice hockey players from the Soviet Union that played for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1990s. The Russian five consisted of Sergei Fedorov, Slava Fetisov, Slava Kozlov, Igor Larionov and Vladimir Konstantinov. During the 1993–94 season, Fedorov's outstanding play earned him the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey," the Hart Memorial Trophy (awarded to the NHL's most valuable player), the Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward) and the Lester B. Pearson Award (awarded to the most outstanding player as selected by NHL players). Nicklas Lidstrom (third round, 1989), Sergei Fedorov (fourth round, 1989), Vladimir Konstantinov (11th round, 1989), Tomas Holmstrom (10th … Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov (Russian: Сергей Викторович Фёдоров; born December 13, 1969) is a Russian professional ice hockey centre, and occasionally a winger or defenceman. https://mfi-miami.com/2015/09/michigan-man-found-guilty-in-ponzi-scheme At the 2008 trade deadline, then-Caps general manager George McPhee, acquired three-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Fedorov for defense prospect Theo Ruth. Hurricanes sign Sergei Fedorov. Sergei Fedorov once again will play most of the game on defense. The team was built around its defense and two of its three most important players were already gone. On May 31, the film will have its … Losing …
Sergei Fedorov was a rare combination of offensive talent and defensive vision who at his peak was competing with Wayne Gretzky, making him a clear choice for a place in the Hall of Fame. Fedorov was brought in to give the Caps another offensive weapon, as well as to mentor fellow Russians Alex Semin and Alex Ovechkin. A consistent 30-plus goal man, Fedorov is great in every situation.
The two-way center has solid defensive skills to complement a whirlwind of offensive capabilities. Coach Ken Hitchcock hinted yesterday that Fedorov likely will stay there the rest … Sergei Fedorov is a player most NHL coaches would covet to have on their roster.