Best Russian in the NHL

[VoluntaryDom]

which Russian is the best? I'll homer vote but I see any of these three in that position.

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[Plural]

This season I'd go with Kuch, OV, Malkin.

 

[Khomutov]

This year? Kucherov.

 

[inthe6ix]

Goalie is the hardest position in hockey.

Bob is my pick and he should be listed instead of Other.

 

[MaxV]

Only after half a season, Kucherov is the best?

I disagree with this, track record should be a factor.

 

[illpucks]

Kucherov has Stamkos
Malkin has Kessel

OV is doing it this year himself

 

[Kcb12345]

Ovechkin, Malkin, Kucherov. Kucherov is great but isn't at their level yet.

 

[TheGoldenGod]

Kuch has Stammer. Malkin has Kessel. Ovi has Backstrom/Kuzy

Tarasenko averaged 40 & 70 the last 3 years with Jori freakin Lehtera

 

[Midnight Judges]

Kuch has Stammer. Malkin has Kessel. Ovi has Backstrom/Kuzy

If we're only talking this season, Backstrom and Kuznetsov really haven't been very good. Whichever one of them plays with Ovechkin gets the points. The other one doesn't.

 

[Morgs]

Geno.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

anytime Malkin has had a solid linemate, he's always surpassed Ovechkin...who's been fortunate to play with all star center like Backstrom most of his career.

Plus Malkin is also better in the playoffs.

 

[FinnLightning26]

Only after half a season, Kucherov is the best?

I disagree with this, track record should be a factor.

Dating back exactly two years from today, Kucherov has 179 points in 154 games. Next best is Ovechkin with 156 in 166 games. It's not been just half a season.

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

I think Kucherov has taken over. He was clearly the best last season and is again this season (slightly though).

 

[stl76]

Should really add Bobrovsky, Vasilevski, and Tarasenko.

Are we voting based on this year only? Career? Playing the best right now this very second? Can we please explain voting criteria @DominicBoltsFan ?

 

[sparxx87]

I still take Malkin.

Kucherov is having a great season but if I have to pick one of the three for my game tonight, I’m taking Malkin. He’s better at his best.

 

[Laineux]

Kucherov has taken the next step and while Ovechkin and Malkin are still playing at their prime levels Kucherov is at his peak and gets my vote.

 

[tony d]

Went with Ovechkin.

 

[Master P]

KUUUUUUUUUUCH

 

[Regal]

It should maybe be Kuch based on the last 2 seasons, but if I'm going into the playoffs tomorrow I still take Malkin

 

[Regal]

Ovechkin, Malkin, Kucherov. Kucherov is great but isn't at their level yet.

Most goals, 2nd best GPG, 2nd most points and highest PPG the last two years combined, the only one of which either of the other two beats him is Malkin in GPG. What more does he need to do?

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Kuch has Stammer. Malkin has Kessel. Ovi has Backstrom/Kuzy

Tarasenko averaged 40 & 70 the last 3 years with Jori freakin Lehtera

This year he's being outscored by his teammate Schenn.

 

[KIRK]

Kucherov has Stamkos
Malkin has Kessel

OV is doing it this year himself

Malkin has been worse with Kessel than without him this year.

The Malkin who had 12g, 5 assists to close out 10 games in Janaury was centering Hagelin and Hornqvist.

THAT Malkin was the best Russian player I've seen at any point this season.

'Shoot first' mentality. Playing to his strengths as a forechecker and defensively. Not having to do the lion's share of the defensive work.

Honestly, it was like watching Malkin center Fedetenko-Talbot in the playoffs 9 years ago. It was that scary good.

 

[DrJustice]

If Tarasenko had a real #1 Center he’d be at least top 3

 

[GlitchMarner]

Interesting that Kucherov is leading this poll but is losing to Ovechkin in a head-to-head poll.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/kucherov-vs-ovechkin.2443555/

 

[Castle8130]

Interesting that Kucherov is leading this poll but is losing to Ovechkin in a head-to-head poll.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/kucherov-vs-ovechkin.2443555/

I think people are confused if the thread creator is talking about this season or their entire career. If it's this season, then Kucherov. If not, then people are going to pick the best goal scorer of all time Alex Ovechkin.