Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Sorry if this has been posted already, but I found this really interesting. For those who haven't been paying attention, there has been an on-going feud between Ovechkin and Malkin for the last few years, reportedly over some small quarrel over which both held a grudge against the other. However, one of the big stories of the All-Star game was that the two seemingly had put it behind them, and apparently this was largely due to Kovalchuk's efforts. Friday night, during the dinner with other fellow All Stars, Kovalchuk got the two of them together and proposed to finalize the peace talks (which began earlier that day with the handshaking incident) and make it all official. "He poured it for us", said Malkin after the Super Skills last night, talking about a Russian peacemaking ritual, the deep-hidden essence of which you can easily guess. "Yes, he poured us some water," added Ovechkin, just to clarify the deep-hidden essence of the Russian peacemaking ritual for those of us that are slower on the uptake. Really classy move. I'm glad that the Thrashers gave Kovalchuk the captaincy. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsi...capitalsinsider Edited January 27, 2009 by Yzerman191 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_WheelNut 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 This is good for hockey. An on top of that dont expect either of them to lay off the gas. They both professionals and will be still hitting each other hard, just not in the head hunting way which isnt good for anyone. Good find i was driving so i missed the All-Star Game/Weekend when i saw the two of them pull the hat stunt i was like...what happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 They did steal the show, see pav could have been a part of that if he would have went. One of the reasons I hated Malkin was because of the thing they had against each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 This is good for hockey. An on top of that dont expect either of them to lay off the gas. They both professionals and will be still hitting each other hard, just not in the head hunting way which isnt good for anyone. Good find i was driving so i missed the All-Star Game/Weekend when i saw the two of them pull the hat stunt i was like...what happened I disagree. Hockey would be more fun to watch if players from opposing teams hated each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 I disagree. Hockey would be more fun to watch if players from opposing teams hated each other.True! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_WheelNut 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) They can still play hard and hit hard and still compete for their "best russian" award without negative comments, dirty hits and what not i just think its good for them to move on from head hunting, with AO does againist Malkin, to just competing. Edit: It might take a little of the spice off but i personally am ok with that. I hate watching unnecessary hits/dirty play and what not. It doesnt establish anything in the long run for a team, Anahiem got a cup then fell off the map and the Avs hit on Lids before the playoffs last year made us bring up Darren who i think helped a great deal in the playoffs, plus i just like watching him skate Edited January 27, 2009 by Winged_WheelNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inultus 12 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 I was really curious when I saw Malkin helping Ovech put his props on. Thanks for posting, that's pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 ...yeah, whatever! Like we all wish Bob Probert and Tie Domi were actually great friends off the ice! At least they didn't head hunt or cheap shot each other like these f@gs do/did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 Ya... I definately liked it better when they hated each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 Too bad. I was hoping Ovie would totally crush Malkin next time they play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 vodka = world peace lol gotta love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveyzerman 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 Ya... I definately liked it better when they hated each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 This whole Ovechkin-Malkin feud was more a media driven drama anyways. Malkin would ***** about Ovechkin hitting him in hockey games, and Ovechkin allegedly beating up his agent, all based on some supposed 'great' friendship they used to have because they hung out in Torino once or twice, like two young Russian's in Italy were supposed to know many more people. I do like me some Ilya Kovalchuk tho. Ovechkin-Datsyuk-Kovalchuk in the olympics please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Glad this is over as it truly was media driven (what isn't nowadays though huh?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 One of the reasons I hated Malkin was because of the thing they had against each other. Huh? You hated Malkin because he and Ovechkin didn't get along (presumably) and now that they do (presumably) you are okay with Malkin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Ovechkin got hurt just now. Chara hooked him and he went hard into the boards. Stayed down for a long time, then went to the bench and eventually left to the locker room violently throwing down his gloves and helmet out of frustration. Looked like a shoulder injury, or maybe even a concussion. Hopefuly nothing serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Ovechkin got hurt just now. Chara hooked him and he went hard into the boards. Stayed down for a long time, then went to the bench and eventually left to the locker room violently throwing down his gloves and helmet out of frustration. Looked like a shoulder injury, or maybe even a concussion. Hopefuly nothing serious. Never mind, he's back for the third and going 100mph like usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I absolutely love Kovalchuk. Always have. He's my favorite non-Red Wing. As are the Thrashers my favorite non-Red Wings team All because Kovalchuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 This sounds like the storyline to a soap opera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Vodka = little water. Fitting, I'd say. I noticed in Russia that vodka is sipped with the morning paper, served all-around during lunch, and slugged relentlessly after dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Vodka = little water. Fitting, I'd say. I noticed in Russia that vodka is sipped with the morning paper, served all-around during lunch, and slugged relentlessly after dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Just a little insight into the word Vodka. Spell this out on your mobile phone in pre-text and see what you get, ok. Should we be worried by the answer guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hckypete96 3 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 this sucks i loved that they had a rivalry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Just a little insight into the word Vodka. Spell this out on your mobile phone in pre-text and see what you get, ok. Should we be worried by the answer guys? What do you get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) I absolutely love Kovalchuk. Always have. He's my favorite non-Red Wing. As are the Thrashers my favorite non-Red Wings team All because Kovalchuk. Anyone who does this to Crosby to get him to shut his big cocky mouth, is ok in my book. The point at 3:30 is good, but Crosby's reaction at 3:40 is priceless. Or how about the announcer back from commercial, "Sid the kid, acting like one." Edited January 28, 2009 by Louisville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
