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The players were terrified to make mistakes. That is coaching by intimidation. I couldn't put Tikhonov in the HHOF based on that.
A win's a win. I would.
The players were terrified to make mistakes. That is coaching by intimidation. I couldn't put Tikhonov in the HHOF based on that.
Yeah, that horrible Soviet system. Thats why his teams were the best of the best, and after the collapse of the country Russian hockey has been shit. I'm sure the Russian people are very grateful for your freedom loving(?) high standards.
Why not ask those same players who "hated" him if they think he deserves awards or not?
I'm well aware that the elite players had a very difficult regiment. But many benefits to the way Soviets treated and developed and provided opportunities for young athletes over North America.
It is pretty impressive that the bias and hatred thats instilled in Americans is so strong against anything Soviet/Russian that it can't help but show its ugly face even in such a case. A case which really doesn't need to be politicized for one. And two, for someone who apparently appreciates great hockey
Yeah, that horrible Soviet system. Thats why his teams were the best of the best, and after the collapse of the country Russian hockey has been shit. I'm sure the Russian people are very grateful for your freedom loving(?) high standards.
Why not ask those same players who "hated" him if they think he deserves awards or not?
I'm well aware that the elite players had a very difficult regiment. But many benefits to the way Soviets treated and developed and provided opportunities for young athletes over North America.
It is pretty impressive that the bias and hatred thats instilled in Americans is so strong against anything Soviet/Russian that it can't help but show its ugly face even in such a case. A case which really doesn't need to be politicized for one. And two, for someone who apparently appreciates great hockey
What are the benefits?
I don't think there is any hatred in north america toward the Soviet style of hockey, its just a different style. All I've read in the last couple of days was respect to the coach and the dominance for that long a period.
Have you been reading Pucky's posts? You don't see that as an insult to the legacy of Soviet hockey. Anybody in a leadership position is demonized.
Primary benefits are that kids are encouraged to participate in sport and are not required to pay for everything themselves. Therefore, the state who spends a great amount of resources on ALL children, cannot hand over for nothing the few elites that people like Tikhonov develop through tireless work.
You may prefer Western system but the disrespect is simply classlessness or ignorance.
Reno, i wasn't insulting the old Soviet style of hockey or its legacy. Not at all. I'm sorry you feel this way, my hockey comrade. Outside of Canadian players (we really are the best in the world), Russian hockey players are by far my favourite players. I know you know this.
Yeah, that horrible Soviet system. Thats why his teams were the best of the best, and after the collapse of the country Russian hockey has been shit. I'm sure the Russian people are very grateful for your freedom loving(?) high standards.
Why not ask those same players who "hated" him if they think he deserves awards or not?
I'm well aware that the elite players had a very difficult regiment. But many benefits to the way Soviets treated and developed and provided opportunities for young athletes over North America.
It is pretty impressive that the bias and hatred thats instilled in Americans is so strong against anything Soviet/Russian that it can't help but show its ugly face even in such a case. A case which really doesn't need to be politicized for one. And two, for someone who apparently appreciates great hockey
wow! legend
I consider him one too!
There's been great American coaches too who were heavy handed disciplinarians!
Like Mike Keenan
Wasn't thinking just hockey but that's a great one FW! I remember M Messier saying after leading the Rangers to the Cup that Keenan gave the best motivational speech he ever heard right before the final game of the series!