Yardbarker: Viktor Kozlov

A Spirited Take on the Southeast, Blogger Style

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:52:25 -0500

Late this summer we joined in on a roundtable of Southeast division bloggers for a preview of the season ahead, at View from My Seats -- Sports views from the cheap seats. We were especially flattered to be asked to participate by virtue of the roundtable company we kept: Canes Country, Litter Box Cats, the Blueland Blog, and Raw Charge. Here's a preview of OFB's prognostication:"While departed veterans like Viktor Kozlov and Sergei Fedorov played key roles for the Caps the past...

Ovechkin Will Miss His Russian Friends

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:48:56 -0500

via Russia Today, Washington Capitals superstar Aleksandr Ovechkin says it’s a pity that his partners Sergey Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov quit NHL and returned to Russian hockey. “My attitude towards their departure is negative. We became great friends – that’s why I was a little upset when they left. But it’s their decision and I won’t judge them,” Aleksandr Ovechkin said to Sportbox.ru. NHL veterans 39-year-old Sergey Fedorov and 34-year-old Viktor Kozlov will continue their care...

Happy Trails Viktor Kozlov

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:39:30 -0500

Today's Examiner file from Dmitry Chesnokov is even more bizarre than yesterday's; in it he doesn't merely suggest that Viktor Kozlov has left the Caps and the NHL for good, but cites a new interview Kozlov had with SovetskySport in which the right wing claims to have had a return to Russia in mind even before signing with the Caps two years ago. Wow. Anyway, there's a top-six right wing spot now open in D.C.

Russian Prospect Coming to D.C.

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:15:40 -0500

With the news swirling around Sergei Fedorov and Viktor Kozlov regarding their possible moves to the KHL, it's good news for Capitals fans to see a young prospect moving the other way. Mikhael Yunkov, the Capitals' 62nd overall draft pick in 2004, has expressed his desire to play in North America next year, and will be attending the Capitals' rookie camp. The playmaking pivot could compete for a spot on the Capitals' roster -- after all, too many good centers is an oxymoron --...

The Kontinental divide

Wed, 27 May 2009 03:45:00 -0500

RALEIGH, N.C. | The Washington Capitals are facing a new threat in the battle to re-sign several of their key players - an upstart Russian league hungry for NHL talent. According to reports, Viktor Kozlov - one of the team's four unrestricted free agents - has signed with a team in the Kontinental Hockey League, which recently completed its first year of operation. Meanwhile, two others reportedly have been in talks with KHL franchises. In the past two days, French-language sports netwo...

Viktor Kozlov to the KHL too?

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:30:52 -0500

From TSN: The Washington Capitals could be losing another player to the Kontinental Hockey League. RDS is reporting that forward Viktor Kozlov has signed a deal to play with Salavat of the KHL for next season. Details of the contract were not reported. Read report here. I have to be honest, the names here (Kozlov and Fedorov) have far [...]

Kozlov on Capitals: "A Great Spirit of Friendship"

Wed, 20 May 2009 07:59:21 -0500

Our friend Dmitry Chesnokov chatted with Viktor Kozlov recently; you can find the original Russian interview at Sovetsky Sport. DC: How would you rate the Capitals' season? VK: "I have never had anything like that in my career. I was playing for a team that from the first game of the regular season was considered one of the favorites in the East. I was trusted [by the coach]. And in the end we went to the quarter finals of the Stanley Cup. I liked the sea...

OTB: Jacques Martin comments on Jay Bouwmeester situation

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:15:25 -0500

What team beat writers are saying this The Ducks have announced a ticket price freeze for next season.? Good on them.? All teams should be doing this in light of the economy?s more than significant Peter Chiarelli talks trade deadline.? I don?t see him doing anything ...

It's The Viktor Kozlov Show

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:45:01 -0500

Tireless interviewer and translator Dmitry Chesnokov of Sovetsky Sport recently chatted with Washington Capitals forward Viktor Kozlov. As usual, a few gems were unearthed during the entertaining discussion, including some reaction to the now-infamous Alex Semin interview. Here's a taste: Ovechki... ...

Caps Explode in Third

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:23:52 -0500

Catch a recap of the stunning come-from-behind victory by the Caps last night. What a game!

Are Isles Better or Worse?

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:26:36 -0500

The Islanders had their team picked apart during free agency. Ryan Smyth, Jason Blake, Viktor Kozlov, and Richard Zednik all left shortly after the team parted ways with Alexei Yashin for salary cap reasons. Between those 5 players the team lost a total of 126 goals. Despite what seems like a significant hit GM Garth Snow seems optimistic. 'If you look at our team now compared to what we had, the potential to get goals from our forwards is far greater than what it was last September,' He told Newsday. 'Quite honestly I think we're better.' The new players scored a total of 41 fewer goals than the players they are replacing.

Isles Jilted Again...Smyth Signs in Colorado

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:37:21 -0500

Captain Canada is now Captain Colorado, as Ryan Smythhas signed a five-year deal with the Avalanche, joining the on-going free agent exodus off of Long Island. Viktor Kozlov, Tom Poti, Richard Zednik, and Jason Blake all left the Island as well. But Islanders' GM Garth Snow did agree to terms with former-Thrasher Jon Sim. So he's got that going for him.