Player Discussion: Nikita Kucherov - Part 3

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kuch has never done well in these skill competitions. it’s kind of weird with his skills but i don’t think it’s all just him giving up
 
His performance last night reminded me of this scene from Butch Cassidy. While Kuch can play 3D chess when most everyone else on the ice is playing checkers, he has to do it at speed and/or while reacting to a defense. That setup last night just wasn't going to work for him.

 
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I mean do these people think every player take the skills competition as seriously as a playoff game?

For years you've seen things like this. Fastest skater, accuracy shot, there's always a guy or two who just clearly aren't giving it there all. I've come to expect it, and I don't get mad.

Yes it's more fun when you get to see a guy with a skill level like Kuch go off, I also get when they don't. It's all a pretty relaxed environment.

At least he showed up.

Toronto fans like to whine. Maybe they should boo the team that will be lucky to get out of the first round this season.
 
Eh I get it though. The outrage is over the top but Kuch is acting like a complete douchebag doing this. I think this is gonna be the last time he goes to an ASG for a while. You think you hate him now? God if he goes on a tear....
 
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Most of the time people could care less about this game not even talking about the skills comp but the minute kucherov acts like it's no big deal its the end of the world lol. Feel like he's not the first I've seen be like that before. He's just blatant with it which makes it priceless!
 
Eh I get it though. The outrage is over the top but Kuch is acting like a complete douchebag doing this. I think this is gonna be the last time he goes to an ASG for a while. You think you hate him now? God if he goes on a tear....
Next season, there won't be an ASG (Four Nations Faceoff).

2026 will be the Winter Olympics, so it may not happen then.
 
Agree with what you’re stating here.
Was Kaprizov not there?

Kaprizov wasn’t selected for the skills competition. Can’t remember if he was hanging out there but I don’t think the full all star roster was on the ice.
 
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I wouldn't mind him getting benched, would be quite the story.
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