About this episode
Alexei Kovalev, aka AK27, dropped by to chat with Cam and Strick. The former Stanley Cup Champion who played over 1,300 NHL games and registered over 1,000 career points has an incredible story to tell. He was the first Russian player ever to be drafted in the 1st round of the NHL draft and the 1st Russian to get his name on the Stanley Cup. What was it like growing up in Russia and how did he develop arguably the nastiest hands in the history of the NHL? Has he ever seen a player with better hands than him? Listen in to hear his answer. Kovalev played with some of the greatest players ever in Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, and Jaromir Jagr. Why did his point totals drop off in NY with the Rangers? He gives an honest answer, an answer that might surprise some people. Kovalev is considered one of the most talented players to ever play in the game, some former players believe he undoubtedly is. Should he have scored more? How did he handle the pressure of being a Captain in Montreal? He tells us and so much more in this incredible interview.