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    [Report] Capitals’ Kuznetsov suspended four years by IIHF after positive cocaine test

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    Capitals’ Kuznetsov suspended four years by IIHF after positive cocaine test

    Associated Press August 23, 2019, 8:43 AM

    GENEVA — Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russia team for four years.

     

    Kuznetsov failed a doping test after a sample was taken on May 26, the day Russia won the bronze medal game against the Czech Republic in Slovakia, the International Ice Hockey Federation said on Friday.

     

     

    The previous day, Russia lost in the semifinals to eventual champion Finland.

     

    The ban does not stop Kuznetsov playing in the NHL, which classifies cocaine as a drug of abuse rather than a performance-enhancing doping product.

     

    "I feel absolutely terrible for letting you down," Kuznetsov said in a statement published by the NHL addressing Capitals owners and fans.

     

    "I realize that the only way I can win you back is to take ownership of my situation and my actions from this point forward," said the 27-year-old player, who has six years left on a $62.4 million contract signed in 2017.

     

    The NHL said Kuznetsov agreed to meet with commissioner Gary Bettman before training camp, and will undergo regular testing.

     

    "Here, we understand that Mr. Kuznetsov has voluntarily sought help through the education and counselling program provided for in the NHL and (players’ union) collective bargaining agreement," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement.

     

     

    Kuznetsov faced allegations of drug use at the world championship after a video posted on social media showed him talking to someone while lines of white powder and American dollar bills could be seen on the table. However, it was unclear when the clip was filmed.

     

    Kuznetsov, who did not touch the powder in the soon-deleted video, said it was from 2018 in Las Vegas after the Capitals won the Stanley Cup with a standout performance from the Russian. He said it was a friend’s hotel room and he soon left after seeing drugs there.

     

    "I never took drugs, give me a drug test and I’ll pass it," he told Russian media outlet Sport Express in May.

     

    The NHL closed its review of the incident within days, saying it found no reason to question the player’s explanation.

     

    Russia’s sports minister suggested the United States should take some blame for drug use by Kuznetsov, who made his Washington debut at age 21.

     

    "It’s not possible for us to control athletes who at a young age leave Russia for places with a completely different culture," minister Pavel Kolobkov said in a statement.

     

     

    Kuznetsov’s ban expires on June 12, 2023, the Zurich-based IIHF said.

     

    The two-time world champion said he would "accept this penalty." He could have pursued an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

     

    He is currently excluded from the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the next three world championships.

     

    Though the NHL did not release players for the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, the next Winter Games in China’s capital city is a more attractive marketing prospect to justify shutting down league play for most of February.

     

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    Markstrom vs Bobrovsky

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    3 hours ago, Arrow 1983 said:

    I think you missed the point I'm talking todays value not past performance. his stats clearly show he is trending down at his age well Markstrom's is trending up 

    Bobrovsky was born on the 20th of September, 1988, while Markstrom was 31th of January, 1990. So there's really not much of a difference there.

    [Official] Luongo Retires

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    On 6/26/2019 at 8:39 PM, ItsAllOursBoys said:

    I remember seeing Canucks GM Dave Nonis on "After Hours" one Saturday night (before Luongo was traded to the Canucks). He was asked who he thought the best goalie in the world was and before the interviewer could finish his question, Nonis blurted out "Roberto Luongo!!".  Shortly after, the Canucks traded Todd Bertuzzi, Alex Auld and Bryan Allen to the Panthers for Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek and a 6th rounder.

     

    One of the best trades in Canuck history!

     

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    [Official] Luongo Retires

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    4 hours ago, canuck73_3 said:

    Bure was most known for being a Canuck, Luongo spent more time as a Panther and had a less rocky relationship as a Panther.

    572 regular season games and 6 playoff games for the Panthers. 230 wins,  .919 SV%, 2.61 GAA, 1 division title.

    448 regular season games and 64 playoff games for the Canucks. 252 wins, .919 SV%, 2.36 GAA, 6 divison titles, 1 conference title, 1 Jennings Trophy, captain for two years

     

     

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    Canucks reveal new jerseys for 50th season

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    @Jester13

     

    I've seen you multiple times complain that the orca logo is "corporate". Maybe this will ease your mind a little bit. I found this in an article: "The orca has been criticized, often unfairly. The idea that the orca is “corporate logo” is flawed. Orca Bay was a company that was formed to represent the Canucks, Vancouver Grizzlies, and Rogers Arena. It wasn’t a name used to sell McCaw’s other business ventures."

     

    Also, on its wiki page it says: " As Vancouver executive Arthur Griffiths overspent building General Motors Place, where the NHL's Vancouver Canucks and the upcoming NBA expansion Vancouver Grizzlies would play, on March 1995 he associated with Seattle billionaire John McCaw, Jr. - then a co-owner of the Seattle Mariners - to form the Northwest Entertainment Group, which would control both teams and the arena.[3] On August 22 the company was rebaptized Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, in homage to the killer whales that roam on the British Columbia coast.[4]" And if you follow one of the sources (4) from the wiki page: "Griffiths added that the name was chosen to reflect the organization's West Coast heritage"

     

    I hope it convinces you that actually the company name was influenced by the region, so in consequence, the logo was rather influenced by the region, and not just by a "greedy" company. I mean it doesn't change the fact that the logo comes from the company name, but the company name was changed to pay respect to the region in the first place. Or maybe I'm just too naive. Anyway, have a nice day.

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    Canucks reveal new jerseys for 50th season

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    Posted · Edited by Rubik

    Even though I'm not that crazy about the blue/green orca, I'm glad they haven't done a complete overhaul on our primary jerseys. We should stick to this current identity, and never do any major change on it, and I tell you why; personally I would love to see this combination the most:

     

    Regular jerseys:

     

    Brendan+Morrison+Nashville+Predators+v+V

     

    And this as an alternative:

     

    naslund_markus-470x264.jpg

     

    But I know I would be in the minority, as most people hated the "messier-era" jerseys, even though I've always associated it with the WCE line.

     

    Now consider this: Stick in rink is clean and classic, but some would say it's ugly and boring. Skate jersey has aggressive colors, has a '94 nostalgia to it, but the "downhill skate" logo was a laughing stock and some outright hate the color scheme. The orca logo is modernish and looks good, but some would say it's corporate, has nothing to do with being a "canuck" and that it actually looks silly. And basically that's the drawback of having such a diverse jersey history; everybody has their own favorites, and it's going to be different with every individual and we'll never agree on one.

     

    So we might as well just stick to what we've had for 20 years now, everybody should settle for it, and stop pushing our individual preferences. I'd even go as far as that Canucks shouldn't even wear third jerseys, as they just keep the hope alive for some, further dividing the fanbase. If we'd have the current jersey in its current form for another 20-30 years, there would be a whole new generation of Canucks fans, who never knew anything else, just the blue/green orca. There would be unity and identity. Just like amongst Canadiens or Red Wings fans.

     

    I don't think the blue/green orca jersey is perfect, but I'm fine with it, and we should just leave it as it is... (but not gonna lie; watching some people go ape$&!# over jersey changes is too much fun)

     

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    WCF: (P2) San Jose Sharks vs. (C3) St. Louis Blues | Blues win series 4-2

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    Posted · Edited by Rubik

    3 hours ago, Jaimito said:

    What is weird is that Blues went to cup finals in thier first 3 seasons, and got swept in all 3 finals.

    That was not an accident. All the 6 new teams were put in a newly created division. so there was a guarantee that an Original Six team was going to meet a newbie franchise in the finals. The Scotty Bowman coached St. Louis just happened to be the best new team, but obviously they were no match for an O6 team.

     

    But I'm sure @-AJ- could add more insightful information about the subject matter, or even just confirm or refute my statement. :P

     

    Btw, go Blues.

     

     

     

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