The Playoffs Haven’t Been Too Big For Shesterkin

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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

Russian Heritage Night Is More Than Just a Special Event

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by Russ_Cohen - February 25, 2021February 25, 20210

A few NHL teams like the Florida Panthers (who had a night with Aleksander Barkov) and the Washington Capitals are hoping to have a night are what is probably just the start of something big. Alex Braverman and CEO Steven Wong are hoping for a lot more as they lead

Who Will the Flyers Draft at 11?

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by Russ_Cohen - June 2, 2019September 19, 20210

If the Flyers pick at 11th, I think the pick will be the Russian winger, Vasily Podkolzin. Here are some of my notes on him: Streaks up the ice. Can split the defense. Does everything at top speed and it’s hard to get the puck away from him. Can score backhand

Ovechkin and Leonsis are a Perfect Match

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by Russ_Cohen - June 5, 2018July 11, 20180

Washington - - The Washington Capitals are up 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. This is the dream for not only for owner Ted Leonsis but for the club's team captain and franchise cornerstone, Alex Ovechkin. Leonsis bought the Capitals in 1999, adding some much-needed financial resources, media expertise, ingenuity and good nature. To