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Posts About "Igor Larionov"

2021 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch

2021 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch

December 24th, 2020 It goes without saying that this year's edition of the World Junior Championships (WJC) will be unlike any other. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Juniors will be played in a bubble without fans for the first time ever, adding another level of intrigue to an already unique tournament. But beyond all the COVID-related...
12 Days of Sharks Hockeymas: 2 Magnificent Russians

12 Days of Sharks Hockeymas: 2 Magnificent Russians

December 23rd, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. Igor Larionov,...
San Jose Sharks' 6 Hall of Famers

San Jose Sharks' 6 Hall of Famers

December 20th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have had some legends on their team for long stretches of time, including Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton. Although those are the team's best players in history, they are yet to retire nor receive Hall of Fame induction. Shockingly, the team has still received time from six Hall of Famers. Although they were not...
3 Devils That You've Probably Forgotten

3 Devils That You've Probably Forgotten

October 3rd, 2020 While the New Jersey Devils haven’t won a Stanley Cup championship since 2002-03, Jersey’s team has a rich history of notable skaters that have donned a red and black sweater. Related: Origins of Every NHL Team - Eastern Conference The franchise witnessed some of its all-time greats win multiple Stanley Cups, but then there...
THW Interview: 'The Russian Five' Documentary Coming Soon

THW Interview: 'The Russian Five' Documentary Coming Soon

March 20th, 2017 In their heydey, the Detroit Red Wings unleashed a five-man unit unlike any line the NHL had ever seen: The Russian Five. And now, they’re getting the big screen recognition they deserve. Director Joshua Riehl has spent the past few years turning his dream into reality. Along with the backing of NHL player agent/executive producer...
San Jose’s Speed Problem

San Jose’s Speed Problem

January 6th, 2017 Last season, the San Jose Sharks lost in the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Many observers noted Pittsburgh’s superior team speed as a key reason for their championship. Funny thing about speed in hockey, though. Speed is not enough. The Sharks are a case study for this. Speed Doesn’t Kill Two of the...
Goldobin Ready For The Sharks

Goldobin Ready For The Sharks

April 14th, 2016 San Jose Sharks prospect Nikolay Goldobin is having a good first complete season as a pro in North America. He mainly played for the Sharks' affiliate in the AHL, the San Jose Barracuda, but he also played his first games in the NHL, getting his first goal on Oct. 17 against the New York Islanders. In this translated interview,...
6 or 7 Teams Interested in Nail Yakupov

6 or 7 Teams Interested in Nail Yakupov

March 28th, 2016 In an interview with Sport-Express's Igor Rabiner, Edmonton Oilers winger Nail Yakupov revealed that he and agent Igor Larionov requested a trade from the Oilers this season. In the interview, Yakupov named four teams that had interest in him -- New Jersey, Carolina, Winnipeg and Montreal -- and also notes that Larionov was given...
From Russia With Love: All Time Russians for Canucks

From Russia With Love: All Time Russians for Canucks

March 28th, 2016 The recent addition of Nikita Tryamkin on the Vancouver Canucks blue line has been heavily anticipated, and with fellow countryman Andrey Pedan also on the team's active roster, there's a bit of Russian flavor that the Canucks haven't had in many years (and have never truly had on their blue line). With Vancouver being geographically...
The Brent Burns Conundrum

The Brent Burns Conundrum

January 6th, 2016 Brent Burns, the talented defenseman for San Jose Sharks, is a remarkable athlete. Burns leads all NHL defensemen in a variety of areas, including goals, even strength goals and shots -- all by large margins. At the same time, he is also among the worst players in the league in terms of goals allowed. When Burns is on the ice at even...
The Detroit Red Wings' Alumni Dream Team: Centers

The Detroit Red Wings' Alumni Dream Team: Centers

August 24th, 2015 Earlier this month, it was announced that the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche would engage in one more epic battle: an alumni game featuring the stars of their rivalry that spanned from 1996 to 2002. The alumni game is scheduled to take place the day before the February 17th NHL Stadium Series game featuring the current...
The 5 Most Fun San Jose Sharks to Watch in Team History

The 5 Most Fun San Jose Sharks to Watch in Team History

August 6th, 2015 Its the dead of summer, the time of year where hockey takes a backseat to pretty much everything else. So instead of looking at the serious issues ahead for the San Jose Sharks, I'll take a look back at the Sharks players who have been the must fun to watch over the years. Previously, we looked gut-wrenching moments. Today, its all about...
Predators, Red Wings to Play Alumni Game Feb. 28

Predators, Red Wings to Play Alumni Game Feb. 28

February 20th, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators may have been the most underrated rivalry in the NHL. Prior to the conference realignment set in the 2013-14 season, there was not a bigger game on the schedule for the Predators than when the mighty Red Wings came to town. Inside the confines of Bridgestone Arena, which holds 17,133,...
Why Nikolay Goldobin Could Be the Best Draft Pick of 2014

Why Nikolay Goldobin Could Be the Best Draft Pick of 2014

June 28th, 2014 With the 27th pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks selected right wing Nikolay Goldobin. The Sharks traded down from the 20th overall pick with the Chicago Blackhawks to select Goldobin who led all OHL rookie's in scoring and also led his team in scoring. The Russian factor was in play during the draft as only two...
The Unheralded Stars of Red Wings' Championships

The Unheralded Stars of Red Wings' Championships

May 25th, 2014 At the end of the playoffs, the Conn Smythe trophy is awarded to the player deemed to be the most valuable player of the playoffs. More often than not, the honor is bestowed to a player on the team that won the Stanley Cup. However, we all understand that hockey is a team sport and that one individual is not entirely responsible for his...
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