Player Discussion: Nikita Kucherov - Part 3

[ccman68]

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

 

[Bartleby]

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.

 

[Master P]

I couldn’t tell if he was hungover or if he was just isolated (only Russian skater there) but it’s not a good look. He’s already a lightning rod for hate so he’s not doing himself any favors.

He was the highlight of the night.

 

[These Are The Days]

They're soooooo mad lmao

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

They're soooooo mad lmao

Yeah the reaction is over-the-top. People are acting like he’s ruined hockey for children forever.

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Please think of the children!

I’m currently looking for a new team to cheer for after last night’s events. I’m thinking probably Thrashers.

 

[Felonious Python]

Kuch is just a complicated genius.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

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.

 

[These Are The Days]

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....

 

[CupsOverCash]

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!

 

[Felonious Python]

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.

 

[Felonious Python]

even the name on his jersey is lowercase.

 

[aylib]

I couldn’t tell if he was hungover or if he was just isolated (only Russian skater there) but it’s not a good look. He’s already a lightning rod for hate so he’s not doing himself any favors.

Agree with what you’re stating here.
Was Kaprizov not there?

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

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.

 

[Stammertime91]

Who cares. Why on earth would he risk any sort of tweak or injury busting ass for this gimmick? He's on a tear. He plays a great villain in today's game and I love it.

 

[The Gongshow]

Lmao Kuch gives 0 f***s about this meaningless all star weekend. Full heel, I love it

 

[JFleegs]

Kuch killing it during the game lol he doesn’t even have to try and looks better then everyone on the ice

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Kuch killing it during the game lol he doesn’t even have to try and looks better then everyone on the ice

He’s not

 

[helloconga]

why is he getting booed every time ???

 

[RDTBay4]

I'm pretty sure Kuch got less icetime than anyone else on the team. All Canada all the time.

 

[aylib]

I'm pretty sure Kuch got less icetime than anyone else on the team. All Canada all the time.

I wouldn't mind him getting benched, would have been quite the story.

 

[RDTBay4]

I wouldn't mind him getting benched, would be quite the story.

 

[aylib]

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Not quite sure what's crappenin here

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

The real reason Kucherov is bummed to be stuck in Toronto lol

 

[RDTBay4]

The real reason Kucherov is bummed to be stuck in Toronto lol

What he hell does Johnny's wife have to do with Kucherov?