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  1. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/no-more-nutella-waffles-for-canucks-kuzmenko-i-want-to-be-better/ VANCOUVER — With a workout regimen as unusual as his staple diet last summer – and yes, one of those things was caused by the other – Andrei Kuzmenko still managed to score 39 goals for the Vancouver Canucks during his first season in the National Hockey League. Imagine what he might do in Year 2, now that the 27-year-old has sworn off the Nutella waffles. “Last season was so bad for me, my weight,” Kuzmenko said this week after skating with Canuck teammates at the University of B.C. “Now, I lose weight. Last summer, I (ate) a lot of waffles.” Waffles with syrup and whipped cream? Not exactly a kale smoothie with yogurt and quinoa. “No, (it's) worse,” Kuzmenko explained, layering his hands, one above the other. “Waffles, then Nutella, then strawberries, then bananas.” At least there was fruit. But after choosing the Canucks last summer as a highly coveted free agent out of the Kontinental League, Kuzmenko clearly was not in NHL-shape when he reported for camp and was placed by the training staff on a individualized conditioning program that saw him in the gym or on the bike, often alone, after practices throughout the season. “Waffles are not good for me," he said. “I like, but (they're) not good for me. This summer, rules for me: no chocolate, no Nutella, no ice cream in my freezer. You want ice cream, then go to the market. But I stay home.” Actually, staying home is one thing the engaging Russian did not do. Kuzmenko may have a home in Moscow and a team in Vancouver, but he is a citizen of the world. Starting in Panama and then moving into South America before crossing the Atlantic and working his way east from Turkey, the winger had his passport stamped in 15 countries this summer. There were stops in Dubai and Singapore and Malaysia, among other places, but he spent most of June and July in Bali, the island-province in Indonesia. Kuzmenko surfed in the morning and then went to the rink. Yes, there is ice in Bali that isn’t in drinks. Kuzmenko said he rented one-hour blocks at Bali Ice Skating Arena. You can Google it. It is attached to a mall. Importantly, Kuzmenko’s entourage of family and friends included a coach he flew in from Russia. The Canuck posted pictures on his Instagram account. “(He's) not happy coach,” Kuzmenko emphasized. “He is: 'Let's go, let's go, let's go.' It's so hard, yes. It's work, work. But this summer is so simple for me to prepare for season because I have coaches. For my body, it’s very good. “I need to have good summer because I change (how I) prepare for season. I work on my balance, yes. Skating is a little difficult for me (last season) when I stop, change sides, and my balance is a little tight and I go down. So, I work on the balance. I work on my ... what is it for food?” Nutrition? “Yes, yes,” he said. “Now, my body is very good. I understand what is work. I prepare.” Kuzmenko also brought a personal coach with him to Miami, where he spent most of August (with a quick side trip to Cuba) and skated with other South Florida-based NHL players. The five-foot-11 winger said he is stronger and about 10 pounds lighter than he was going into his first training camp with the Canucks. He returned to Vancouver two weeks ago. He said he did not go home to Russia this summer.
  2. Dhaliwal’s sources are the other voices inside his head. Honestly he just plays the percentages so more often it looks like he is right.
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