Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov has criticized The Athletic for including Russian players in the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff disappointment rating. Transmits words legal betting.
New York Rangers forward Artemiy Panarin, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov, Tampa goalkeeper Andrey Vasilevsky and Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov were on the list the previous day.
“How do they watch hockey there? If it weren’t for our men, they wouldn’t have come close to eight. Maybe they’re not the problem? Perhaps coaches should be included in this list? Let them thank you for reaching the playoffs or they’ll find the last ones. A little, the Russians will be blamed immediately, ”said Kozhevnikov.
Former ESPN reporter Greg Wyshinsky published Ranking of the best contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy.