Posts About "Andrei Kostitsyn"
Kostitsyn Not the Answer to Woes of Montreal Canadiens
May 13th, 2016 Sometime during forward Andrei Kostitsyn’s Montreal Canadiens career, he earned the nickname AK-46. It was a relatively clever play on his initials, uniform number and the AK-27 moniker of teammate Alexei Kovalev. And, just as with Kovalev, the Canadiens should stay the hell away from him from here on out. As with Kovalev as...
Briere: What Could Have Been, Much Different Than What Was
August 18th, 2015 Back in the summer of 2007, Daniel Briere was one of the most sought-after free agents, having just come off a career-high 95-point season that saw him register over 30 goals for the second time in his career. The Montreal Canadiens - having just missed the playoffs under head coach Guy Carbonneau - were linked to the then 29-year old...
Andrei and Sergei Kostitsyn Staying in KHL
July 13th, 2015 While there was talk that Andrei Kostitsyn was looking for an opportunity to return to the NHL, it appears that the hunt is over. Kostitsyn has signed a two-year deal with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL, according to Igor Eronko of Sport Express. https://twitter.com/IgorEronko/status/620555377659154432 Not only is Andrei...
Should the Habs Bring Back Andrei Kostitsyn?
May 27th, 2015 There has been recent speculation that former Montreal Canadien and Nashville Predator Andrei Kostitsyn is looking to make a return to the NHL after three seasons in the KHL. Kostitsyn was traded from Montreal to Nashville during his last NHL season in exchange for a 2013 second round pick (which later became Jacob de la Rose) but was...
Russian Stereotype Highlighted by Some, Reflected by Few
May 6th, 2012 I recently read an article from James Mirtle on the dwindling Russian influence in the NHL, which over the last few years has been evident. Some argue it is because of the lucrative contracts Russian oilmen can afford to hand out to the nation’s elite, keeping them in the Kontinental Hockey League. Mirtle, though, takes it one step...
Predators Make a Statement With Game 3 Win
May 4th, 2012 When the Nashville Predators returned home for game three of their best of seven series with the Phoenix Coyotes, they found themselves down two games to none, and in desperate need of a win to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination by Coyotes. They needed their star players to step up and lead by example, but instead of...
So You Wanna Go Up 3-0? How the Coyotes Can Get the Stranglehold.
May 1st, 2012 Tomorrow night, the Phoenix Coyotes have a chance to make their most memorable season yet the greatest in franchise history. I believed they had the stuff to win this series, as did at least one colleague, but more pundits than not thought the Preds could lock this up. The series is far from over for Phoenix, but consider that...
Top 10 NHLers Who Could Have Been CHL Import Players
April 28th, 2012 If you have read two of my previous articles, "The 'Import'-ance of the European CHL Goalie" and "Top 10 Best CHL Franchises for Imports," you can attest that I have a deep admiration for Canadian Hockey League import players. I have researched these players from every possible angle, whether it's what team in the CHL is best...
What Red Wings Fans Should Know About The Nashville Predators
April 10th, 2012 The NHL regular season has finally drawn to a close, and the Conference Quarterfinal matchups have been set. With round one of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs set to begin Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves part of perhaps the most intriguing matchup of the Western Conference. Finishing as the 5th seed they'll...
Predators Overhyped, "Underdog" Red Wings Will Take Series
April 9th, 2012 If you've taken a look at who "experts" around the web predict to take the Western Conference's 4-5 series, you've noticed a running theme; Nearly everyone has picked the Nashville Predators to win their first round series with the Detroit Red Wings. The hype surrounding Music City's team hasn't died down since the Trade Deadline....
The Hockey Writers Q&A on Alexander Radulov's return to Nashville
March 19th, 2012 Alexander Radulov can return to the Nasville Predators, according to reports, the Russian forward struck a deal with his KHL team, Ufa Salavat. It is believed he will be in Nashville this week. Radulov's move back to North America has been widely speculated in the week following Salavat's abrupt departure from the KHL playoffs. The...Do You Know the Way, San Jose?
Fame and fortune is a magnet. It can pull you far from home With a dream in your heart, you're never alone. Dreams turn into dust and blow away And there you are without a friend You pack your car and ride away. "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" — Dionne Warwick Metaphors notwithstanding, the last thing the San Jose...
Fantasy Hockey: Ten Players Benefiting From the Trade Deadline: Richards, Brassard and more
February 28th, 2012 Every deadline, we see a wake of emotions coming from the players, management, fans and the media, all voicing suggestions as to what should and should not have been done. Throughout all of this, we often forget about the fantasy hockey impact and which players might see a tremendous upgrade in production. Last season, the Hurricanes...
