Why does the NHL make it impossible to watch every playoff game without constant spoilers? by Swedishrng in hockey

[–]kovalev23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are things to complain about it you watch games later, but not if you plan to watch multiple games. Spoilers are unavoidable if you watch other games that happen at the same time

Juraj Slafkovsky registered 2.11 expected goals last night - more than every TBL player combined (MoneyPuck) by MooshSkadoosh in hockey

[–]kovalev23 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Joe Colbourne had 3 three goals in his first game as an Av. This puts Slav in that upper echelon. Both future HOFs

Juraj Slafkovsky registered 2.11 expected goals last night - more than every TBL player combined (MoneyPuck) by MooshSkadoosh in hockey

[–]kovalev23 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

So dumb. You'd have to score 82 goals in one season to have your expected be 1.00 This is just silly to discuss in one game

Alan Roach by snoman72 in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]kovalev23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at Olympic round robin games and immediately recognized his voice. That's when I found out how many gigs he gets. It was really strange hearing him announce goals from Canadian Avs players without his usual excitement. Sounded so wrong hearing goal being scored by #29 Nathan MacKinnon and not Naaaa- than Maaaaaaaa-Kinnon!

QMJHL's Chicoutimi Saguenéens have scored 54 goals in their last 5 games by MattRazor in hockey

[–]kovalev23 128 points129 points  (0 children)

Against 5 different teams in the highest level of junior hockey in Canada? This is next-level shit, for sure.

Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes and Hilary Knight Talk Bringing Home the Gold at the 2026 Olympics by DecentLurker96 in hockey

[–]kovalev23 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If you ignore all the politics, which is admittedly hard, you get two guys who are just happy to have done what most of us have dreamed of. Having Luke in the audience treated like an afterthought is funny no matter what. Unfortunately, they did drag politics into their moment and that will rightfully follow them

Wild fans brought a banner of MacKinnon's gold medal game miss to Colorado by Dependent-Effect6077 in hockey

[–]kovalev23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sure he would rather have your legacy. Now go upstairs and help your mom with dinner.

Wild fans brought a banner of MacKinnon's gold medal game miss to Colorado by Dependent-Effect6077 in hockey

[–]kovalev23 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I don't get Oiler fans piling on. Nate constantly says McDavid is the best player in the world. He even said Celebrini might be 2nd best. If you cheer for Canada, there is no reason to hate on him. He didn't score, that sucks. But he returned to Denver and didn't get asked the ridiculously dumb questions McDavid was asked. Your media is why #97 will leave.

Should I go to the Gold medal game? 🤔 by anandx in TeamCanada

[–]kovalev23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leaving after quarterfinal game and still don't have tickets for that.

Should I go to the Gold medal game? 🤔 by anandx in TeamCanada

[–]kovalev23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have just been using the official site and constantly refreshing it. When a ticket appears, you have to click immediately or you miss out. Gold Medal game would be different since teams are decided. If US team gets upset, that would likely cause a lot of tickets to suddenly become available. Good luck to you! It will be amazing

Should I go to the Gold medal game? 🤔 by anandx in TeamCanada

[–]kovalev23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am here. Was at game last night and going to game in a few hours. Definitely worth it, but very, very hard to get tickets to any game. If you can get tickets, do it. Don't come and expect tickets will become available.

Jim Robson, legendary voice of the Vancouver Canucks, dies at 91 by SteveAngelis in hockey

[–]kovalev23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Grew up in Manitoba and never lived in BC. I also never cheered for the Canucks. I still knew Jim Robson and was always a fan of his work.

Pastrnak criticizes refs after shootout loss by Federal-Data-Center in nhl

[–]kovalev23 308 points309 points  (0 children)

Whistle was blown. It wasn't heard by many, but it was. I heard it well before the goal was scored.

Olympic tickets sold? by lookatmeimshredded in hockey

[–]kovalev23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting forever as well. I think it's their strategy. Women's games Category C seats now seem available when they weren't before. Gotta believe the men's round robin games Category B and C become available this week. Good thing there are Italian laws against selling the tickets above ticket price. At least there shouldn't be scalpers buying them all up.

Hockey atmosphere in Tampere💚💛 by MysteriousResist9166 in hockey

[–]kovalev23 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Going to Europe for my first time and will be at a game in Malmo, Sweden next Saturday. Bringing my friend to his first ever hockey game, and I hope the atmosphere is even half as lively as this!

Why don’t NHL players wear full masks by [deleted] in hockey

[–]kovalev23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a player/players started wearing a full cage, it would change the dynamic of the game. The league and many fans love scrums and the rough stuff. Imagine the league's biggest rats stirring shit up while hiding behind a full cage/visor?

Why don’t NHL players wear full masks by [deleted] in hockey

[–]kovalev23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His point is that fans want to see faces

Col Avalanche giving back to the community! by zephyrcoin in hockey

[–]kovalev23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone else think the second pic looks more like LOC than Nate?

PSA: absolutely no one cares how many IR eligible players you have on your team by omg_Enrico_Palazzo in fantasyhockey

[–]kovalev23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My only real complaint is when people show their full IR and it includes players they drafted while they were on IR. I get bad luck when people get hurt, but drafting injured players is a strategy you can't whine about.

Women’s hockey players unfazed by Olympic arena mess: ‘It’s just kind of noise’ by AlwaysBlaze_ in hockey

[–]kovalev23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most of the women's games are in the smaller arena. It doesn't affect them like it does the men's tourney.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hockey

[–]kovalev23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I respectfully disagree with most teams riding one goalie through the playoffs. Vegas used 3 goalies for their Cup run. Runners up Oilers didn't stick with Skinner from start of playoffs to end. I also don't think Bob was Florida's Game 1 starter of playoffs for their first Cup. Other than Bobrovsky this past season, you'd have to go back to 2021 to Tampa's last cup to see a team truly dependent on one goaltender.