The Playoffs Haven’t Been Too Big For Shesterkin Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Igor Shesterkin has come of age. At the age of 26, he is the perfect age to show his fans that he is ready. Ready to battle the two-time Stanley Cup champs. Ready to battle Andrei Vasilevskiy, who he surely respects. In what seems impossible, Vasilevskiy is just 27. He already
Steven Stamkos – – A Born Leader Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 8, 20210 Going back to 2008, when Steven Stamkos was picked first overall, the Tampa Bay Lightning had new hope. Their 2004 Stanley Cup run was in the rearview mirror, and a new player was selected. Was he selected to lead them? Probably, he’s always had those capabilities. “You knew once we got
Andrei Vasilevskiy Will Be The Reason Tampa Can Win Again Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - June 27, 20210 Andrei Vasilevskiy was drafted 19th overall in 2012. I had the pleasure of covering his first NHL game. That was against the Philadelphia Flyers and the Lightning got a 3-1 win. During that game, I noted that he sparked the team. “I was very nervous. In a couple of moments, I
The Most Overlooked Calder Candidate in the NHL Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 8, 2017December 8, 20170 At this moment in time, Brock Boeser would be my pick for the Calder. I mentioned that on air today. https://soundcloud.com/russ-cohen/russ-cohen-on-stellick-and-simmer-talking-wjc-selections-calder-candidates-and-more However, a player who I’ve had to defend, for years, is rapidly getting in the race, his name is Malcom Subban. You remember, that first round goaltender from the 2012