Evgeny Kuznetsov

Evgeny Kuznetsov Wins Fastest Skater Event at KHL Skills Competition, Explodes Puck

On January 12, 2013, In Caps Prospect, KHL, Video, By Ian Oland

There will be no NHL All-Star festivities this year, another casualty of the lockout. That means no Ovi wearing a hat with a Canadian flag, no Ovi swimming on the ice, and no players just trying not to get injured. Across the pond in the KHL, however, things are going on as planned. Actually, better than planned with the addition of some Russian NHL stars like Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk.

For Evgeny Kuznetsov, the game is also somewhat of a dream come true — it’s being held in his native Cheylabinsk. And on Saturday, the 20-year-old Washington Capitals prospect played a big role in the KHL Skills Competition.

Video is below the jump.

Tagged with: Evgeny Kuznetsov • Fastest Skater Competition • KHL All-Star Game • KHL Skills Competition

This is a Garage League and Other Lockout Lessons

On January 6, 2013, In Opinion, By Peter Hassett

I guess it’s appropriate to start by saying that we’re all unimaginably happy about the return of hockey. That said, we’ve learned a lot over the four-month lockout, and this seems like the appropriate time to take stock.

Lesson 1: Mario Lemieux was right

The NHL is a garage league. I’m not talking about riff-raff players spoiling up the staid finesse hockey of a bygone era; I’m talking about business competence. Since my adolescence, the NHL has lost part or all of three seasons. Fans who have been following hockey for a decade have seen 20% of that time obscured or obliterated by lockouts.

Imagine running a business where you do work 80% of the time. The rest of the time you’re struggling to master a skill most functionally social humans learn in kindergarten: sharing. Your business plan is flawed.

Tagged with: Dale Hunter • Evgeny Kuznetsov • Gary Bettman • Lockout • Mario Lemieux • Ted Leonsis • Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Didn’t Understand Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Decision to Stay in KHL

On December 25, 2012, In News, Translations, By Ian Oland

“I must break you… with my blue eyes.”

Last week, we told you how Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin landed on the cover of ProSport Magazine’s December issue. Now comes the interview Ovechkin did with Alexander Lyutikov, and let’s just say it’s interesting.

In the interview, Ovechkin kvetches about Evgeny Kuzetsov’s decision to stay in Russia for the next two years. For the first time in the press, Ovechkin reveals just how strongly he opposed Kuznetsov’s choice and that he advised Kuznetsov against it. “I think he’s outgrown the KHL level,” Ovechkin said. “[He] needs to move on.”

Below, RMNB’s Fedor Fedin translates the interview.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Evgeny Kuznetsov • PROsport Magazine

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Two Goals, Shootout Winner Against Atlant

On December 21, 2012, In Caps Prospect, KHL, Video, By Fedor Fedin

Evgeny Kuznetsov steals the puck before scoring his first goal of the game. (Photo credit: Atlant Moscow Region).

On Friday, Washington Capitals top prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov scored two goals and tallied the game-winning shootout goal (aka the DC Hat Trick) in Traktor Cheylabinsk’s 4-3 win over Atlant. Kuznetsov has now scored in four-straight games, and has 16 goals on the season, which puts him tied for 5th amongst all KHL players.

Now let’s see these highlights.

Tagged with: Evgeny Kuznetsov • Traktor Cheylabinsk

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s 2013 KHL All-Star Game Commercial

On December 18, 2012, In Video, By Fedor Fedin

Nice hat.

Coming into the season, Evgeny Kuznetsov was persona non grata to Caps fans. The talented 20-year-old winger shunned the NHL for a second time, deciding to stay with Traktor Cheylabinsk for another two years. But with time comes perspective. That decision has proven to be wise, as the NHL lockout has already wiped out half of this season with no signs of ending.

By staying in Russia, Kuznetsov gets to enjoy the KHL All-Star game being held in his hometown of Chelyabinsk. Last week, Kuznetsov was voted in as a starter for the second straight year by fans. And the KHL this weekend debuted a commercial promoting the game featuring Chelyabinsk’s favorite son.

Tagged with: Evgeny Kuznetsov • KHL All-Star Game

Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov Named Starters at 2013 KHL All-Star Game

On December 14, 2012, In All-Star Game, KHL, News, By Ian Oland

On January 13th, the KHL will host their fifth annual All-Star game at Cheylabinsk’s Traktor Sport Palace and two Washington Capitals players (that we wish were in DC right now) have been voted into the starting line-up by fans: Team West’s Alex Ovechkin and Team East’s Evgeny Kuznetsov. The exhibition, which is set to be played in Kuznetov’s hometown, will mark the first time that the Caps legend and his protégé have suited up against one another — well, that is if the NHL lockout rages on for another month. And if there’s a just and loving God, it won’t!

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Evgeny Kuznetsov • Evgeny Malkin • Nicklas Backstrom • Semyon Varlamov

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Two Goals, Plays Dead to Celebrate

On December 7, 2012, In Caps Prospect, Video, By Fedor Fedin

Guys, Kuzya’s not really dead. We promise.

Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov started the season with an impressive stretch of nine goals and 21 points in his first 19 games. Since then, however, something wasn’t quite working for Kuzya who only added two goals and six points in his next 12 outings.

With that uncharacteristic stat-line (and news about his non-inclusion to the national team for the Moscow stage of EuroHockeyTour), the star right-wing faced adversity for one of the first times in his career. Heading into Traktor’s game against Spartak Moscow (featuring Shaone Morrisonn) Friday, Kuznetsov had something to prove.

And prove something he did. Kuznetsov scored two huge goals, collecting three points and 8 shots on goal in 19:53 of playing time. He also unveiled a new goal celebration.

Tagged with: Evgeny Kuznetsov • Goal Celebration • KHL • Traktor Chelyabinsk

How to Buy KHL Jerseys of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom

On October 24, 2012, In KHL, Links, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: Pavel Lysenkov

For more than half of my life, October has signaled the beginning of two things: the NHL regular season and the deranged glee of driving my car through piles of neighbors’ leaves arranged in neat pyramids in the street. Since the NHL owners and players cannot seem to master the art of sharing the rest of us learned in kindergarten, my bloodlust for foliage is the only thing getting me through these days.

So we’re in a weird spot. As hockey fans, that extra cash we set aside for Caps games, beers, and foam fingers is still in our pockets. This cannot stand; we must spend it on something. The RMNB inbox has swelled with a hundred different iterations of the same question: Where can I buy a Dynamo Moscow KHL jersey of Nick Backstrom or Alex Ovechkin? How about Traktor Chelyabinsk’s Evgeny Kuznetsov?

Since you guys are so supportive of us and already like us on our Facebook fan page and follow us on Twitter, I went to the trouble of researching and finding the best place to buy. My findings are below.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Evgeny Kuznetsov • KHL Jersey • Lutch • Nicklas Backstrom

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Pretty Goal, Shushes Celebrating Crowd

On October 13, 2012, In Caps Prospect, KHL, Photos, Video, By Ian Oland

“Shush! Cheering for me is beneath you.”

Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov has been among the KHL’s leading scorers all season, and in Traktor Chelyabinsk’s 4-2 victory over Atlant Moscow on Saturday the 20-year-old scored one of his most beautiful goals yet.

Kuznetsov gains possession of the puck at center ice in the second period, then uses his speed to curl around Atlant players and beat goaltender Nikita Davydov stick-side. To celebrate his sixth goal and 15th point of the year, Kuznetsov puts one finger to his mouth to encourage his hometown crowd to be quiet. [Editor's note: Bring back the push-ups, Kuzya.]

Video of the goal — which kind of reminds me of this Ovechkin tally — is below. You have to see this.

Tagged with: Atlant Moscow • Evgeny Kuznetsov • KHL • Traktor Chelyabinsk

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Traktor Chelyabinsk Defeats CSKA Moscow 4-3, Alex Radulov Melts Down

On September 28, 2012, In Caps Prospect, News, Video, By Ian Oland

Photo credit: allhockey.ru

Over the last week, CSKA general manager and former Capital Sergei Fedorov has been a busy man, signing Ilya Bryzgalov, Pavel Datsyuk, and Mikhail Grabovski to lockout contracts. CSKA’s roster, which also includes former KHL MVP Alex Radulov, is much like the New York Yankees: they are rich, and they sign the best players.

Coming into Thursday’s game with Evgeny Kuznetsov‘s Traktor Cheylabinsk, it was obvious who the favorites were. But thanks to a stunning goal by Andrey Popov in the final minutes and a meltdown by Radulov, Traktor prevailed 4-3.

Highlights below.

Tagged with: Alex Radulov • Andrey Popov • Andrey Vasilchenko • Anton Glinkin • Evgeny Kuznetsov • Ilya Bryzgalov • Mikhail Grabovski • Pavel Datsyuk • Sergei Fedorov

Russian Machine Never Breaks

Evgeny Kuznetsov Wins Fastest Skater Event at KHL Skills Competition, Explodes Puck

This is a Garage League and Other Lockout Lessons

Lesson 1: Mario Lemieux was right

Alex Ovechkin Didn’t Understand Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Decision to Stay in KHL

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Two Goals, Shootout Winner Against Atlant

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s 2013 KHL All-Star Game Commercial

Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov Named Starters at 2013 KHL All-Star Game

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Two Goals, Plays Dead to Celebrate

How to Buy KHL Jerseys of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom

Evgeny Kuznetsov Scores Pretty Goal, Shushes Celebrating Crowd

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Traktor Chelyabinsk Defeats CSKA Moscow 4-3, Alex Radulov Melts Down

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