Kovalchuk is the Olympics MVP???

[Kshahdoo]

I mean, it's probably the most laughable MVP decision in hockey history.

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[Firsov99]

It could have been worse. It could have been Koshechkin ;-)

 

[Atas2000]

I mean, it's probably the most laughable MVP decision in hockey history.

What did you expect at this Olympics?

 

[Fantomas]

Who cares!

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Gusev should of got it after today's game but Kovy was 2nd best for Russia

 

[Albatros]

To be fair he was top 10 in the winning team, even if barely.

 

[Hint1k]

I suspect the choice was made before the final game.

 

[tnsn78]

I mean, it's probably the most laughable MVP decision in hockey history.

My vote goes to Gusev or Kaprizov.
Kovy had some game early but played horrible in the final.

 

[Summer Rose]

Should have been Danny aus den Birken.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Yeah, and no Gusev and Kaprizov on the Olympics all stars as well.

 

[Ingvar]

Lol, Kovy. Undeserved MVP 2.0. I guess it's additional hardware for his HHoF case though.

 

[Vladnyc]

It should have been Gusev. MVPs score when it counts.

 

[ThaiTanicDK]

IMO Telegin was the best OAR player through out the tournament.

I dont understand why he isnt on a NHL team honestly.

 

[Albatros]

IMO Telegin was the best OAR player through out the tournament.

I dont understand why he isnt on a NHL team honestly.

He spent a season in the AHL, and after Winnipeg wanted him to go there again for another year he decided that sitting on his sofa back in Russia would be more fun.

 

[Paxton Fettel]

This is a joke

 

[W75]

Yeah, and no Gusev and Kaprizov on the Olympics all stars as well.

Yeah. Don't know who selected these awards abd how. Doesn't matter in the end though. Main thing is that most of the hockey fans know that Kaprizov is a beast already. Young humble looking beast.

 

[Follix]

It should have been the German coach

 

[Balance]

If Kovy scored on that overtime rush he deserved the MVP award.

Kovalchuk totally took over that overtime, he is by far the best Russian player. However 5v5 Germany neutralized his line.

 

[tokyoite]

Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) were not allow to sing the Russian anthem.
But, they ignored. Former NHLer Ilya Kovalchuk made a lame excuse.

 

[Ingvar]

Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) were not allow to sing the Russian anthem.
But, they ignored. Former NHLer Ilya Kovalchuk made a lame excuse.

Cry me a river

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) were not allow to sing the Russian anthem.
But, they ignored. Former NHLer Ilya Kovalchuk made a lame excuse.

Well it says "from Russia", so I guess it makes sense for them to feel some pride about you know being "from Russia".

(This is one of the more ridiculous charades in an Olympic history full of ridiculous political charades.)

 

[Sentinel]

It could have been worse. It could have been Koshechkin ;-)

Koshechkin is the "best goalie of the tournament." So you're right.

It seriously CAN'T GET ANY WORSE.

 

[Sentinel]

If Kovy scored on that overtime rush he deserved the MVP award.

Kovalchuk totally took over that overtime, he is by far the best Russian player.

By far... behind Gusev.

 

[Sentinel]

MVP: Kovalchuk
Directorate's Awards. Best Goaltender: Koshechkin , Best Defenseman: Voinov, Best Forward: Gusev
All Star Team: Koshechkin , Voinov, Norie, Kovalchuk , Datsyuk, Tolvanen.

 

[Balance]

By far... behind Gusev.

Gusev is good but not Kovalchuk level. You saw that on the 4v4 situation. The class of a player shows in a more open game and Kovalchuk was the only player on the ice doing anything that entire OT period