Big names hit with high rate of injuries this season - NHL Hockey Forum

qweseezass · 11-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Let's pretend for a moment that you're Vladislav Tretiak, general manager of the Russian Olympic team for
the Vancouver Games.
You look down at your projected roster, and admire the superstars that will unquestionably be the
cornerstones of your team about 100 days from now.

Alex Ovechkin - reigning NHL MVP, 56 goals last year and 14 already this season.

Evgeni Malkin - reigning scoring champion, 113 points a season ago.

Ilya Kovalchuk - 43 goals and 91 points in 2008-2009. The trio combined for 134 goals last year.

You check the top names on your defence corps. Sergei Gonchar and Andrei Markov are both dynamic
puck-moving blueliners who can quarterback any power play.

OiLerz284 · 11-04-2009, 08:34 AM

Bad season to be a Russian in the NHL.

ghost · 11-21-2009, 03:27 PM

Well at least Kovi and Ovie are back . But losing Markov is a big blow to your team , just look at how well the Canadiens are doing without him. With the loss of Gonchar is that he's great on special teams and has an excellent howitzer.

OiLerz284 · 11-21-2009, 08:57 PM

Yup Russia could have some major defence problems if those two are out.