Konstantin Koltsov

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RIP Koltsov

 

[Captain Hook]

Hope the news isn't true but RIP if it is.

I have fond memories of watching him in the X generation years. Those teams were bad but were like a guilty pleasure type of thing. KK was a typical blazing fast player that's hands and processing couldn't keep up with his crazy speed. Most players that fast can't. McDavid is the rare talent that can. It's what makes him so special.

 

[Bishop7979]

This, I think if he ever developed something remotely close to a secondary trait he could have been a prototype for what Hagelin became.

He was so fast, but shockingly physical, would throw himself into just about anyone.

I have always said if the pens had stuck with him he would have been a killer 3rd liner who caused havok with his speed and aggression and could chip in 10-15 a year.

 

[Ryder71]

What did he die of?

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

What did he die of?

Oh shit I just saw that. Only 42. RIP Belarusian Blur.

 

[canadianguy77]

What did he die of?

Relatively young, wealthy man. Miami. I hate that my mind goes there, but it’s become such an incredibly common way to go.

 

[Vegeta]

RIP KK.

Unlike some of the modern Pens, no one could question your effort. You and the Xgen gave it your all every game.

I hope you find peace.

 

[Jacob]

That sucks. On top of being a ballsy hockey player he seemed like a good guy.

 

[66-30-33]

Damn he died? I remember his speed, that's about it. RIP.

 

[lokomotiv15]

I absolutely loved him during his rookie season. I was 12 or 13 and loved watching him fly around and thought he had a cool name.

RiP, big boy.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

He was great that year he put up 30 points.

Amazing motor, board work, bravery. He was just two years older than me.

 

[66-30-33]

He was great that year he put up 30 points.

Amazing motor, board work, bravery. He was just two years older than me.

Ha you're old!

Shit I'll be 40 in a few months... (same birthday and year as Pavelski).

 

[HandshakeLine]

Damn, of all the times I wished I was right. RIP. Crazy. Also, crazy that the Russian sites broke the news first.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

RIP

 

[Don'tcry4mejanhrdina]

What did he die of?

An article I read said a detached blog clot. Scary how many Pens players have dealt with blood clots in recent years. You could be walking around incredibly healthy and then all of a sudden it's over, scary stuff.

Koltsov was a fan favourite and we were all rooting for him to break out back in the day. This blows.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

RIP. Even though the pens sucked back then I have fond memories of that group. He was crazy fast.

 

[Lust for Life]

One of my favorite players way back when. RIP

 

[Ugene Magic]

Wow... Very sad. One of the bright spots back during the X-GEN days.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

An article I read said a detached blog clot. Scary how many Pens players have dealt with blood clots in recent years. You could be walking around incredibly healthy and then all of a sudden it's over, scary stuff.

Koltsov was a fan favourite and we were all rooting for him to break out back in the day. This blows.

At least it was something medical and somewhat natural, and not drugs or something like that.

 

[Trade]

RIP to the OG #71 for the Pens

 

[Rico Im Ur Fata]

Koltsov’s death ruled as apparent suicide according to multiple reports. He jumped off a building in Miami

Ex-NHLer Konstantin Koltsov, who was dating tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, jumped from posh hotel balcony in ‘apparent suicide’: cops

The former NHL player died of an “apparent suicide,” according to police.

nypost.com

 

[Gurglesons]

Awful.

 

[66-30-33]

Koltsov’s death ruled as apparent suicide according to multiple reports. He jumped off a building in Miami

Ex-NHLer Konstantin Koltsov, who was dating tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, jumped from posh hotel balcony in ‘apparent suicide’: cops

The former NHL player died of an “apparent suicide,” according to police.

nypost.com

Damn, that's how my grandpa died (minus the suicide part).

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

That's f***in' rough. Peace to his family and friends.

 

[Jacob]

A lot of cool stuff in this clip.



And his insane skating stride lol. The Nordic Trac.