The KHL's G.O.A.T. - The Sergei Mozyakin Story

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Over the last 13 years, the Kontinental Hockey League has cemented its reputation as the highest level of competition in Europe, but one player who has spent his entire career in his homeland despite receiving several opportunities to suit up in the best league in the world has earned a reputation as the greatest player of them all...
This is the story of Sergei Mozyakin: the KHL's greatest of all time!
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[@OddManRush]

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[@subraxas]

I do not want to be much of a downer, I have admired Mr. Mozyakin for many, many years now, but in a regard of his being the very first player to ever reach 1000 points in Russian top flight, one should also be aware of the fact that Russians/Soviets did not count assists on goal at all until about the mid-1960s, and moreover, even after that they counted first assists ONLY until, I think, the end of the Soviet era. Therefore, lots of magnificent Russian/Soviet players of the past "lost" lots of points during the olden times. But then again, what Mr. Mozyakin has managed to achieve is still a tremendous feat, nonetheless.

[@zsutton6687]

Thid dude was treated like a king, playing in his home country, and being a man amongst boys. I think one of if not the main reason is also the huge untaxed dollars he made in Russia.

[@loupgarou1317]

He got to do what "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe did.....nice, may he be remembered for all he did for the sport.....

[@Wabin22]

I've been a Metallurg Magnitogorsk fan for many years and Mozyakin has just been an incredible player to watch. Not that he's doing a lot of flashy plays or so, but he's just.. there, passing or being in the perfect position to score.

[@subraxas]

He's like Gretzky. Gretzky also did not skate as superbly as Pavel Bure or Paul Kariya did. He did not have the shot of Al MacInnis. He did not have the stick technique of Alexei Kovalev. But he (almost) always managed to be at the right spot and to make the right decision. That is the hockey thinking, the "hockey vision".

[@Wabin22]

@@subraxas Yeah that's just great hockey sense.

[@marcpell133]

Those numbers in a league that doesnt average that many GPG is insane...

[@lukejaffray2518]

But why was he never in the NHL cause his numbers would have went down like all KHL stars... look at koskinen the goalie from the oilers he was the best goalie in the KHL by far and in the NHL he’s bottom tier

[@step2002lol]

​@@lukejaffray2518 Look at the amount of russian goalies in the nhl, they are all from khl and they are very good now

[@DaeLh]

@@lukejaffray2518 You based your whole "theory" on one player? Lol. EVERY Russian player is from KHL (Except Yakupov who sucked and Kucherov who is top 5 in NHL and came from CHL). There are several Russian players from KHL in the upper echelon of the NHL like there's several Russian players from the KHL that didnt make it in NHL. Just this year Kirill Kaprizov is lighting the league up and he was an KHL star that came over to NHL. There will be both superstars and busts from every European league like there is from the CHL and college hockey, there is no difference, just national bias from you. The reason he didnt go to NHL is because he didnt need to, he earned more money in KHL than he ever would in NHL (tax free dollars) and was a superstar in his own country with his own culture. Im not saying he would dominate the NHL, but there is no reason to think he wouldnt be a very good player.

[@lukejaffray2518]

@@DaeLh Those are guys that had the talent to play in the NHL right from the onset of their career and do not fit my statement, guys like ovechkin and kucherov may have played in khl prior to being drafted but never played their after they were drafted... Name one player that was drafted they played in the KHL and was a start then came to the NHL and was a star too... I didnt base this on one player Koskien was just a example of a player that was great in KHL then hit the NHL and he is not so great anymore...

[@lukejaffray2518]

@@step2002lol but they were all drafted to the NHL not picked up after years of playing in the KHL... They played in the KHL before being drafted but never since cause the NHL teams have seen their worth... I could be wrong but i cant remeber anyone that played a significant time in the KHL and was a star there and came to the NHL and remained a star.... Guys like Kucherov, kusnetsov, ovechkin were drafted inton the NHL and never left cause the NHL saw their value... this Mozyakin is amazing in the KHL but hes not playing the worlds best talents or worlds best goalies so if he came to the NHL i dont think hed be as good as he was in the KHL

[@2phonedruwop824]

The way you end sentences is HILARIOUS, why do you stretch out words like that? Hahahahaahah reminds me of the "burger king foot lettuce" guy.

[@markolitvic6981]

Ffs, I can't stop noticing that now 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flyRobzz]

Dude sounds like a chinese knockoff announcer

[@primoznovak8093]

Great player. Had the privilege to watch him play against Zagreb in the KHL

[@langenbrunner1]

Great video! This guy has been a beast his whole career. Would have been cool to see him play with Rick Nash on those Blue Jackets teams. He could have made a bit of a difference on that teams performance no doubt

[@deansmith6593]

Great video, what a career by Mozyakin.

[@MattNineFive]

As someone who is a big fan of the KHL from Canada, its always great to have videos like this to learn more about the legends who aren't as talked about over here that play over in the KHL/RSL

[@zsutton6687]

Also the reason he was drafted so late, as well as some other Russian guys who dropped. Can be attributed to the difficulty that teams had getting guys to sign. Malkin took time, so did Kucherov, and many thought Vlad would never go to the Blues

[@AEMoreira81]

Some teams don’t even draft players from Russia who don’t play in the CHL for that reason.

[@ricardoconqueso]

I"m a simple man. I see an OMR video, I watch and like.

[@v4victory39]

Simp

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Most commented thing on KZbin just change channelname

[@Adamska_v1]

KHL imo is pretty interesting with what they do. Like with All star games

[@hotdogwater7037]

totally. the khl all-star game IS the best all-star game

[@subraxas]

@@hotdogwater7037 Hmmm . . . . hot dog water. :-)

[@hotdogwater7037]

@@subraxas its the staff of life

[@saturnotaku]

Nice to see Tails finding work as Metallurg’s mascot.

[@Buffalosabskis]

I am amazed at how much the KHL has progressed in its short time in existence. I feel these kind of stories will become more common

[@leftlegcemetery]

The way you say "VideO!" & "SeasoN!" makes me laugh 🤣

[@hello_whello]

Update: They lost to Avangard Omsk and future Blues star Klim Kostin. Edit: Ilya Kovalchuk is on Avangard too. Edit 2: And Nail Yakupov lol

[@qwut9544]

You end your sentences with an inflection similar to that blind piano virtuoso, Derek Pavarancini

[@hendawg7boss40]

sergei mozyakin be like Gordie Howe by how he played with his son, Andrei Mozyakin

[@Jay-ef2ii]

I like Odd Man Rush's narration. This is a great video documentary on this player. Interesting story.

[@gmod8033]

Awsome video!!! What a player eh?

[@Ruddager33]

Great video! Can you do a video about Alexei cherepanov?

[@Crushbra]

Hes sits above the fireplace.

[@zsutton6687]

It isnt all that shocking that he never came to the show. The dude makes a ton of untaxed dollars in his homeland and he is treated like a damn king there. I work in the IT industry and work with several Russian contractors who have explained how highly regarded he is in Russia because he stayed there.

[@aricthompson9868]

Ive always loved the way he plays. He would be a decent (50+ points) player, if he came over. Always followed the khl!

[@stork363]

There should be videos of his goals :(

[@chrismac5560]

As a Canadian who's favorite player is Ovechkin this may be a bit of an unpopular opinion but I got mass respect for anyone on the other side of the pond who opts to stay and play in the homeland instead of chasing the fame and big bucks in North America; although I'm sure a guy like Mozyakin isn't lacking in either of those back home. This doesn't really apply so much to Russians or Sweds as hockey is already pretty popular there but other countries where hockey isn't quite as popular it can be a great thing for the game for top players to stay home and generate some buzz to help grow the game. Although he did leave for North America the buzz in Australia around Nathan Walker would have surely helped grow the game more had he stayed home or will if he ever returns home to the AIHL (which I've watched online since the 2012 finals weekend and been a diehard fan of ever since [GO ICE!]). The same can be said for other sports which aren't as popular over here, a great example of which would be Alphonso Davies who although not being born in Canada moved to Canada at age five and grew up in Canada. Being from Edmonton where Davies went to high school I can tell you he is the only reason I've had a conversation with anyone about soccer since the playground at recess in elementary school. If he was playing for Edmonton FC it would surely stir up some buzz around town and likely get some more people interested in soccer and I say that as a person who loves every sport except soccer, tennis, badminton (if that counts as idk if there's a professional league anywhere) and not really into curling

[@th3catalyst181]

Hi everyone. Thanks for this video. I live in Magnitogorsk, and Sergei Mozyakin is a LEGEND of our HC Metallurg and KHL. Once again, thanks for this video.

[@Crushbra]

Apparently he was on the Blue Jackets reserve list this off-season. They still have hope.

[@AEMoreira81]

But then he finally retired at the age of 40 after the 2020-21 season.

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

I forgot about you. Glad I found you again

[@vboi5697]

This makes me wonder: what if Mozyakin actually played in the NHL? Would he dominate and give Mr Gretzky a run for his money, or would he become the flop of the era?

[@whitepaws60]

He'd be great. but not Gretzky level not even close. He's basically getting the equivalent of a 80-100 points a year in the NHL. except for the 85 point year. that's like getting 120 in the NHL. Incredible but not best player ever. (Assuming he gets the equal amount of points per game)

[@Jermont86]

Radulov was producing at the same pace as Mozyakin. So if Radulov and Kovalchuk had played their entire career in the K, they would have similar stats. So I would say a good but not top 10 player in the NHL.

[@AEMoreira81]

A fair comparison might be Hakan Loob, who played six NHL seasons for Calgary (he went back home after winning the Stanley Cup) and 11 seasons with Farjestad in the SHL (which has retired number 5 in his honor).

[@lukebruce5234]

@Luke Wilhelm Look at his World Championships scoring. He is worse than both Malkin and Ovechkin. More of a Kovalchuk level.

[@adrianwalsh9528]

Well I can't wait too see this year's regular season !!!the K.H.L. teams!!!! What is the best team ?????

[@leafsfanforever2896]

Imagine what could have been if he decided to come over after the lockout with Columbus or (if his pick was never traded) Florida

[@darthspock1188]

5:48 is it Andrei Kostitsyn on the left?

[@pavelkochanov4735]

He was on CSKA with Mozyakin in 03-04 so its propably him

[@donmor8029]

Nice vid. I think he didn't wanna leave his country. Good for him tho

[@danielsztymon4612]

so you touched another nice story of LEV PRAHA (lion prague) whos lost that final with magnitogorsk,which was first mozyakins cup... but that another story is supershort pragues team story,whos exist just two years,second one they made final.. heres point,where are stories merged... heart breaking match,fkn mozyakin.. (im from prague). well he was great player no doubt

[@Hajr01]

Btw. it is called Lev Prague in english speaking countries :D Moreover, u mixed up 2019/2020 season totals with 2018/2019 playoff totals, other than that good video :)

[@valtterikotajarvi3193]

We need a NHL vs KHL tournament

[@viktor2694]

Can someone who knows please tell me the difference between KHL and SHL? - Tempo - Skillwise - Intensity - Rink Size KHL is supposed to be stronger than SHL but how much differences are there really? Honestly I don’t think KHL is superior to SHL but I am curious how much stronger/ better they are.

[@valtterikotajarvi3193]

I think KHL beats SHL in all these categories. But its no wonder why because Russia is so huge.

[@rbankins]

I was surprised to see former New York Ranger Nigel Dawes on the All Time KHL record numbers. He had a short if not long NHL career before leaving to play in Russia. I can't blame a person like Sergei Mozyakin for not wanting to leave the KHL for the NHL. He was and is perfectly content on staying where he is and in the process has had a great career in the KHL. But your always going to get the what ifs

[@rogerred3855]

He should have definitely joined Crosby and Malkin fs!

[@ashwaanthyogarajah5174]

sounds like he stubborn af should of taken the opportunity smh

[@DracoVP]

why not highlights during the vid ? like you don’t need to pop up the NHL logo ever

[@jimrossi7708]

Sometimes getting a championship is not in the cards for some of the very best players !

[@timothyng3226]

How did he not get offers or at least get noticed by the nhl?

[@AEMoreira81]

He did. He never wanted to come to North America.

[@jasonmortimer4365]

Are you Billy Mays? Every sentence you spit out sounds like an OxiClean commercial

[@danerwinde7717]

couldn't you argue Pavel Datsyuk now that he's left the NHL and continue's to play only for the KHL?

[@colinnagy7987]

I wish gusev was playing better. He needed a preseason to adjust to the new system and he’s struggled. I hope the devils can resign him for a reasonable price because Idk if he’s played well enough to flip at the deadline.

[@jordanweller7485]

Doug Maclean’s favourite player!

[@omerta316]

Why did he sighed up for the draft? If he didn't want to play in the NHL that makes no sense

[@campbellsoup8313]

Today they one a game in the playoffs semifinals 7-1 and he got 2 assists

[@campbellsoup8313]

Sorry second round it’s the conference semifinals

[@lukejaffray2518]

Oooo KHL star.... who cares he was the best in the B league

[@jeffdekimpe1746]

Pair the best KHL team against any team from the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey League. No contest.

[@kevensoucy9354]

They will win big time. Dont be a fool they can even beat a Ahl team

[@James-vj5hz]

The games would be close. The best KHL teams would be very competitive.

[@siddiq106]

that one guy who never got a pro contract so he keeps lighting it up in beer league

[@ATF1985]

Not everyone wants to play in the nhl . Hopefully he makes it into the hockey hall of fame

[@markolitvic6981]

This guy gets too much undeserved hate

[@rchycola7744]

KHL and European hockey culture in general is just overall better then North America

[@massivecumshot]

I would think being an NHL scout in Russia is going to be a non-viable position soon.

[@jeffreyrose4240]

I'm surprised he never went to the olympics with Russia

[@jeffreyrose4240]

nvm.. guess he did play in the olympics..

[@user-qf5uq8se5j]

Он ездил в 2018 и выиграл золото

[@TriceMendoza]

Great video. I home sick played a huge part on him not leaving to the NHL clearly had skill but home sick is huge problem

[@bigeddymachete]

He would’ve came here just to get cracked and ruined by cooke

[@conorwreckoner]

You’re pronouncing his last name wrong

[@mzrcxl4661]

They still löst to avangard OMEGALUL

[@alexeischneider9015]

not sure Mozyakin or John Rambo!?

[@chrisbliss7]

the khl is comparative to the ahl

[@goofymichaeljackson5338]

0:24 noticed that 7.9 logo immediately r.i.p lokp 9/7/2011

[@tylerwharper]

I'm 8 the sponsor to me is WERID but ok this is my dad's account

[@danevertt3210]

Don’t worry kiddo, it’ll make sense in a few years. 😉

[@tylerwharper]

But it already makes sense to me

[@tylerwharper]

@@danevertt3210 thanks for it tho 👌

[@danevertt3210]

@@tylerwharper ok bubba

[@mayalauzon6242]

How does an English dude have a hockey channel?

[@kylewalsh8809]

Junior League! Lmao

[@AEMoreira81]

If the HHOF isn't truly one for primarily the NHL (I know there are exceptions like Vladislav Tretiak, Valeri Kharlamov, and the late Frank Mathers), Sergei Mozyakin has to be considered as he's played at a high level for so long...he put up 41 points last season as a 38-year old, and will be 40 years old on March 30. I would believe that the reason for a flier draft pick being taken on Mozyakin by Columbus was in the off chance that he'd come over. But Mozyakin never did, despite receiving offers to do so.

[@Junketsuadidas]

I don’t think he belongs there, sure he put up points but it wasn’t against the best players in the world.

[@AEMoreira81]

@@Junketsuadidas -- With his retirement just announced, he finished his career in Russia with 1025 points (479 goals) in 983 career RSL/KHL games. Mozyakin was on the Blue Jackets' reserve list this past season.

[@campbellsoup8313]

Did he ever get to represent his country on international competitions like Olympics?

[@campbellsoup8313]

Never mind I just finished the video

[@user-nj5th8sk6r]

Yes

[@spic0li]

So he started juicing hard after 2011-12 season 🤣🤣

[@MrKruger88]

This has to be the most annoying voice in the history of the world.

[@donshortjohn2108]

pretty terrible and annoying accentuation. Good luck.

[@matthewsecord7641]

Totally biased, if this guy didn't want a Stanley Cup, I can't appreciate his competitive choices. The KHL is unquestionably the 2nd best league.

[@mp40submachinegun81]

@Tearjerker khl isnt exactly drug free...

[@justinalley3399]

3rd