Tribute Evgeni Kuznetsov Memories and Appreciation Thread

[Hivemind]

Now that Kuzy is gone, there's the freedom to stop thinking about his recent under-performance and off-ice issues and remember the good times.


One of the biggest goals in Capitals history


His very first goal sending a game to OT


All those twister passes


The Birdman Cellies


The Slow-Mo Shootouts

Best of luck in Carolina, Kuzy

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[Roshi]

Such and electric and fun player to watch when on his game;

Highlight reel


Also will miss his press

Whiskey & cigars

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I have tremendous respect for him since he put his ego aside and accepted to report in Hershey.

Even though his last 2 years here sucked, I wish him nothing but the best. Dude was electric for us in his prime years.

 

[Langway]

 

[HandsomeTom43]

Nothing but love from me. I saw that Pens goal live in Pittsburgh and turned to liquid immediately.

Now the chapter is over, we always have 2018.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Kind of crazy that March 8th was also the day GMGM signed just to his first NHL contract and brought him over from the KHL....10 years, to the day, they traded him away.

 

[Acallabeth]

One of the most enjoyable players to watch when 'on'.

If I only had one word to describe Kuznetsov, it wouldn't be disappointing, enigmatic, lazy, inconsistent etc. It would be cool. Insane talent, flashy signature moves, antics that would drive the opposing teams crazy, and with all his indifferent attitude, he showed up big time when it mattered most.

Good fortune in the wars to come.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Thanks for the memories!

All the best Kuzy, just not against the Capitals.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

The moment where you felt like he was on his way to being a superstar and that he'd be well worth the wait.

 

[Silky mitts]

My top 2 Kuzy moments outside of the Cup run are when he passed it to Ovy for 802 so we could get that at home and

 

[BiPolar Caps]

The bird has left the nest!

 

[IafrateOvie34]

The moment where you felt like he was on his way to being a superstar and that he'd be well worth the wait.

With that goal I believed then we would have multiple cups. Damn Rangers and Pens. At least we have 2018.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

My top 2 Kuzy moments outside of the Cup run are when he passed it to Ovy for 802 so we could get that at home and

That was a fun game to watch. Looking back I could hear 3 Tampa picks in that game. One of them worked for use .

 

[usiel]

That OT goal against the pens and the SCW goal by Eller are really the only two goals I remember from that cup run.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

 

[kicksavedave]

Just this:

 

[max21]

Still rocking tf out of his jersey,

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

The player I was most jealous of in terms of his raw skills and who I always wished I could play like.

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

“Evgeny is a high-level playmaker who will add to our offensive firepower,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. “He brings even more playoff experience to our lineup, and we’re excited to give him a fresh start in Carolina.”

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

Best shootout player ever? Even better than Oshie?

It's a shame it played out like this.

I'm one who thought he deserved the Conn Smythe in 2018.

Godspeed.

 

[stephenball]

What he did in 2018 cannot be overstated, he was amazing.

 

[Capitals40]

Best shootout player ever? Even better than Oshie?

It's a shame it played out like this.

I'm one who thought he deserved the Conn Smythe in 2018.

Godspeed.

He will get the Conn Smythe in 2024..for the Cup champions Canes.

 

[Corby78]

When happy he was amazing.

 

[YippieKaey]

The moment where you felt like he was on his way to being a superstar and that he'd be well worth the wait.

Such a Kuzy goal, great skating, creative move that is also a lot of fun to watch even if it goes against common hockey practices. Pretty awesome.

 

[HTFN]

The player I was most jealous of in terms of his raw skills and who I always wished I could play like.

My shot is easily, easily my best attribute and given how clunky some of the rest can be while it still works I might actually be more like old Ovechkin than anything else... but if I could be anything it'd be that perfect Kuznetsov/Backstrom hybrid. Love everything about that game, just can't do it.

It's a nerd reference but the perfect reference: Evgeny Kuznetsov is Gohan. He could have been so much more than he was and maybe even one of the best but he didn't have his head in the game. That's okay, and would be way more okay if he skipped it to be happy, but I suspect there's a battle there. I wish only the best for him, good luck Birdman.