Nonsense. He absolutely wants the all-time record. He has it in his sights and has mentioned it. Six more years at an average of 40 goals gets him there.Haha, I love Ovi.
I do think that the last few years - since him and Nicky B showed up to camp completely out of shape, to 'play into shape' by the TDL - he has really worked even harder in the gym and in training.
I know he still parties (as he should), but, I think he is in great shape and it shows on the ice.
Ovi doesn't seem like the guy to me that wants to play into his early 40s and chase Gretzky's record (it sucks he lost 1.5 seasons to the lockout and if you 'era-adjust' his goals, he'd be right up there with Wayne), but, I would absolutely love, love, love to see him break that record. I don't think it'd be every broken again. But, Ovi (at least to me), seems like the guy that wants to enjoy life while he's young and be able to go back to Russia whenever he wants - maybe finish his career in the KHL? Regardless, I hope not.
Funny tidbit: Ovi is a machine when it comes to drinking - truly a Russian Machine. He'll go to Russia House and pound like 10 heavy beers in two hours - and it won't even seem like it hits him.
Man, I love Ovie. Also lol at Kuzy just sitting there and doing nothing to help Skjei.
Man, I love Ovie. Also lol at Kuzy just sitting there and doing nothing to help Skjei.
Almost put a question mark on it as I wasn't sure myself and was thinking "wouldn't Kuzy be on the ice with 8?" Oh well.I think that's actually Dadonov, #63. Looks a lot like Kuzy.
Still needs Kuzy and Backy to feed him well.call me crazy but I cant see Ov not attacking 50 goals and threatening another Rocket at minimum next year. He's a freak of nature. There is more to be built on his legend.
Still needs Kuzy and Backy to feed him well.
Lets not talk about Kuzy right now. I have no reason to believe that Nicklas Backstrom is any less that the beast he was the last playoffs again next season. Not forgetting that Tom Wilson rounds out a line of destruction and finish.
I wouldnt think Backstrom is the only option now.
Nobody predicted the switch after SC win and with some rest Kuzy can get back to mental shape needed to shine. Once he does he will be better option due to speed.
Why proclaim NB the only one now?
I believe with Vrana or Bura Nicky will be just as good.
6 primary assists coming from Kuznetsov last season,Still needs Kuzy and Backy to feed him well.