Vladimir Konstantinov Hits (1997 Playoffs)

Vladimir Konstantinov's best hits from the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs

[@miamivlad]

The Russian 5 had a perfect balance. Fedorov 2 way forward, Larionov “The Professor” playmaker, Kozlov young gun, Fetisov offensive setup man, and Konstantinov the enforcer. I miss Detroit hockey of the 90’s 😔

[@DohDoh445]

the Avs really f-d over hockey for the next 15 years giving that team an edge.

[@starina.ziczag]

yes, the motors are not like that now

[@mmagic3534]

I think it is ironic that they played for the “Red” Wings.

[@Rumours_77]

Konstantinov wasn’t just an enforcer. He had great talent, and he always ended up getting the breakaway goals with the Russian five passing around on the ice. He had the skill of a finessed European player, and the rugged toughness of a North American goon. Always playing on the edge. Great player. I bet he would’ve been a hall of famer or at-least one of the greatest defensemen in the past 30 years.

[@lewismooney3941]

What’s insane is that all four lines were perfect compliments of each other! Line one was pure offensive power and the other three could get you either way! Be it brutality or finesse!

[@user-iv9tp8zt7b]

Мне 44 года,до слез.Константинов💪💪💪!Легендарный игрок!!!Великий человек!!!

[@skinnybub5237]

The Russian five were an unstoppable force! I’m from the upper peninsula Michigan and grew up playing hockey all the way into college Konstantinov, Kozlov, Fetisov, Federov and Larionov were my favorite players. I miss those days.

[@user-pw5xe6nr4g]

Под впечатлением! Как здорово играл, практически без "грязи" на лёд укладывал. Браво Владимир!!! А К.Лемье на "мельнице" прокатил-просто в пособие по хоккею надо занести!!! Мужчина который играл по-настоящему в хоккей!!!!

[@binaryfission9021]

Konstantinov was so dominant on the blue line the opposing team would often pull up short and try to pass into the zone rather than taking the chance of running in to him. We will always love Vlad Konstantinov in Detroit. He is a blue collar player who worked and got the job done. There have been very few defense players as dominant as he was. Never forgotten and always in our hearts.

[@user-cm3yo9bn7c]

Если не ошибаюсь он единственный кто смог повторить достижение Гретски по +/- тогда Костя набрал +60

[@user-sr8sn2en4q]

@@user-cm3yo9bn7c он тебя не поймет, англичанин же.. но говоришь в тему

[@christophermotyka8744]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@skinnybub5237]

Yes sir 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Plutonium237]

Он работал на синей линии. Это очень важно для обороны. Ты прав.

[@redheromn]

Imagine how many more cups we would have won if Vladdy would have not got injured??? One of my favorites and truly underrated for Era!

[@sab2034]

We would have never gotten chelios... I would be happy with vladdi !! I would do anything in the world to see him normal again!!

[@CodyChromeBand]

They won plenty

[@leonidas7281]

Two more

[@user-rk8jl7gi6s]

Жесткий,надежный,легендарный и неповторимый💪

[@user-zl5qr3kx4p]

лять смотрю и смотрю, постоянно буду смотреть, спасибо Влади, за Вашу игру, дай Бог здоровья, тебе!!!

[@trv71]

Какие мощь и отвага! 💪💪👏👏 Очень жаль, что Владимир так рано завершил карьеру!

[@ronwilmot2469]

I got to see the Wings play in Phoenix with the Russian Five. Talk about amazing hockey. Federov was of course dazzling. But Konstantinov was the toughest player out there. A Phoenix player whacked him across the face with his stick while he was skating with the puck at full speed. Didn’t even phase him, didn’t slow down, almost like he didn’t even notice it. Legendary player.

[@bigernmccracken712]

Strong like bull! I’m not a wings fan, but my young son just asked me who my favorite Red Wing of all time was and I had to show him VK highlights! I hated him when he played my Sharks but a First ballot Hall Of Famer, if I had any say. That’s how you play hockey. Sorry not to see him finish his career correctly. God bless , Vlad

[@glenndsouza5447]

@Joe M And he was only 180lbs

[@Nightingale1986]

I remember when Sharks with Makarov and Larionov (and Irbe!) destroyed RW (and then Larionov was traded to RW to form the Russian Five)

[@dougphillips8474]

@@glenndsouza5447 his timing and angles, and body position, were outstanding. He wasn't big, but he played like it. And if you watch where he hit guys, at least in this video, all clean body shots. Not to the head or the legs.

[@user-qm1kt4vw3o]

@@Nightingale1986 советская пятёрка, тогда бы советский хоккей, сейчас в России игроки есть, но хоккей уже не тот

[@jschlitzski9646]

Saddest moment in sports for me was picking up the Saturday morning paper from my porch to see a headline that took away all the joy of that 1997 Cup in an instant.

[@SaveTheManuals]

One of the most underrated defensemen. Excellent open ice hitter. Miss those days. #16

[@rudavalek]

He made great achievements before his NHL career

[@TheBollocksPictures]

Vlady was destined for a couple of Norris Trophies had it not been for the accident. One of my all-time favorite players.

[@oldvet2639]

As a life long season ticket holder of the Wings I would hardly ever take my eyes off him when he was on the ice,there was always something going on with him. He was a game within the game.

[@allohabell7922]

He deserves a couple of Chuck Norris Trophies

[@davidfreeman2316]

My favorite RedWing all time. The best open ice hitter ever.

[@jbellflower83]

@@davidfreeman2316 I still give scott Steven's that title but vladdy was one of the better ones from that era.

[@rally_chronicles]

Yeah. Shame. Real shame

[@user-zq9df3xb4u]

В современном НХЛ защитники такого уровня отсутствуют напрочь.Константинов имея скромный вес для защитника выделывает такое, это просто талант я вам скажу.

[@alexkuznetsov88]

фанеф ,задоров

[@user-pn5hq4oi9r]

@@alexkuznetsov88 Они больше в 2 раза

[@user-ir5wb7ob7o]

Он на две головы выше форвардов и явно тяжелее. Этого достаточно было, чтобы щелкать их по бортам.

[@user-pn5hq4oi9r]

@@user-ir5wb7ob7o Вы про Фанефа с Задоровым? Рост Константинова 180см

[@rottanwelding]

HECK I DONT HAVE A CLUE WHAT SAID.. BUT IT LOOKED GREAT

[@Knards]

I loved watching interviews with Vladdie. The guy was hilarious.Remember "I didnt know I scored, my team mates told me"? But he in concert with Larionov was also a play maker. All the Russians were. How sad he didnt get to play out his career.

[@doctorx3]

I think the crazy thing about the Russian Five is how good they all were as both passers and defenders. Not all of them could score, but man, they played some devastatingly effective hockey.

[@user-bl4wl7ij4c]

Талант с трагической судьбой! Но талантище!!! Один из столпов обороны.

[@jasonmaruszak812]

This guy was delivering a hit of the year candidate in every game

[@Tubewings]

In some alternate universe, Konstantinov continued to deliver big hits like this for the next decade or so.

[@440x]

Tubewings and probably not enough fingers for cup rings

[@spectralshadow92]

One of the saddest stories in Hockey. Loved the way he played the game

[@davidkruse4030]

@Jay he would have been retired by then

[@Adri_Unsung]

@Jay I like to think Kronwall carries on his legacy

[@Jay-n262]

Those 2 would've given teams nightmares on the ice together.

[@user-cf3gz5hi7b]

Отличный игрок, достоин уважения и аллеи славы

[@Don-rl1sm]

Greatest defenseman of all time

[@BruceWayne-mb4hk]

[@babbekgro450]

Да но судьба была очень жестока к Владимиру , авария , парализован на всегда .

[@user-gb1mj4ob7o]

"Владди" затронут мозг, не ходит.Главное здоровья!

[@LaidIsGentleMen]

You never see this in modern hockey. A player giving great hits without the other teams players starting fights immediately afterwards.

[@coreysova1614]

At least they don't allow the dirty hits they used to allow

[@tnix80]

His were mostly textbook hits though. Keep your head up!!!

[@jim7297]

The game has really changed, it is like football. You can not hit anybody without getting fined and suspended. They have to keep their high paid players healthy. I understand, but i miss the old days.

[@TheNorthie]

@@jim7297 football you are more likely to get serious injuries compared to hockey. Hockey went the route of trying to prevent as many of those injuries with higher penalties and suspension. Football you get a 15 yard penalty for a helmet to helmet or contact with a defenseless receiver.

[@user-qm1kt4vw3o]

А как же Павел Дацюк, рональдиньо на льду =)

[@JP18729]

Almost 25 year's later and I still get sad when I think about the career that could have been. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Detroit watching that era of hockey.

[@christophermotyka8744]

It still breaks my heart what happened to Vladdie he still had so much hockey left in him .. His best years were still in front of him. What a competitive player. Absolutely no one played with such ferocity..

[@jeffroegner1499]

Second worst day of my life, after 911. 😔😪

[@MavericNorthcott]

All relatively clean hits especially for the era!

[@user-bx8dn5nm6k]

Это великий боец.Никого не боялся.Здоровья ему ....

[@azynkron]

"So, how hard can you hit, Vlady?" "Yes".

[@ligakontinental3492]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michellenahdee771]

Marchand of the Bruins and all the OTHER BACKSTABBER'S OF THE NHL NEED TO STUDY THESE FILMS! Pound for Pound, By Far, One Of The Best Open Ice Hitters OF ALL TIME!!! NO ELBOWS, NO STICKS, NO HITS FROM BEHIND... EVEN AT 180 lbs! That Is Why Nobody Gets Mad And Fights Him, THEY KNOW! KEEP YOUR STICK DOWN AND YOUR HEAD UP!!! WE MISS YOU KONSTANTINOV!!!

[@TomHarmonFanClub]

Beast!!! My favorite checking Defenseman ever! Vladimir was great!!!

[@marceljenicek2612]

Vladimir Konstantinov plays forever:)

[@richardmillet6177]

One of the best defensemen of all time. Worthy of the hall of fame

[@user-og5sb4nb1q]

Это не рросто талант это талантище. Защитник от бога. Сейчас таких нет. Снимаю шляпу. Константинов красава.

[@vitalymaminoff3422]

Red wings! my love from Russia.Fedorov ... Konstantinov ... Yzerman...MR. Scotty B ! ... . Perhaps he remained the favorite NHL club in eastern Europe

[@konstantinkazakov2066]

...and MagicMan;)

[@hydrazine19]

I had only started watching hockey after the car crash. Now I'm amazed how thunderous his hits were.

[@markwinklerooufc4692]

One of my favorite platers of all time, it shows you how fast things can change.

[@clouttit]

Back when warriors were warriors, played clean, hard and respected. With much respect to a great player, with a heart of gold.

[@mgsb387]

I went to most of these home games with my step-dad when I was young. Watching this and hearing the music between plays makes me feel there again. Holy hell. Good times.

[@king18722]

This Detroit team right here is the reason I fell in love with the Red Wings !

[@TheKisj]

A time when hockey was gritty brutal and awesome as hell to watch

[@glory7615]

Снимите фильм про него!!! Он заслужил фильм!!!!!!

[@stanislav182000]

Да, полностью поддерживаю эту идею.

[@charlesshaw2708]

Thanks for the highlights and also the press commentary. Helps paint the era afresh. Thanks, Vladdy, for these memories . No one hits like you.

[@Saint3188]

I wish he didn't get injured the way he did because he was an amazing hitter and defenseman overall.

[@LEEMAN-X]

Didn't he die in a car accident?

[@sebastianpatriksson7814]

@@LEEMAN-X he died mentally, he was never the same afterwards but he was and is alive physically

[@crykamikaze]

@@sebastianpatriksson7814 in accident is dead just Vladimir's hockey player's career. He got a Stanley Cup from his teammates when Red Wings won again next year. He got a american citizenship in 2005 and some years later was able to walk again.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

Konstantinov was a nightmare. Trust me. -an Avs fan

[@user-dl3sl2nb1q]

Он остаётся одним из величайших хоккеистов мира. Он мог бы стать тавгаем,но его хоккейный интеллект преобладал. Здоровья, и долгих лет жизни!!!

[@richallen1144]

Of course it follows that I am a Red Wings fan . The Wings had Lidstrom, the greatest defenseman ever . I believe Konstantinov was a great player and the thing I thought was so great about him was his attitude. He was rugged and did his job. Didn't matter who the opponent was. Big or small Vlady crushed em all. And the thing was that while he dished it out, he could take it as well and didn't have to skate over and cry to the ref. He would take it all in stride, but he didn't forget. Every Wings fan adored and respected the guy !

[@n8tiv355]

1997 was a good year to be wings fan watching this guy line them up and lay em out was something amazing and a cup to top it all off miss you vlady 😳🙁😥

[@fredrikwallin1691]

They don't make em like this anymore. One of my all time favourite hockey players. Respect Vladimir!

[@user-gm8bx6ew8r]

Помним хоккейста. Значит честь ему и слава!!! Это наш ХОККЕЙ !!!

[@Lon808]

what a legend

[@user-tg7pw9bs6m]

Реально круто ,пример для защитников ,как надо встречать.

[@Nhamp2000]

It's amazing how he could deliver some of the most punishing hits from a standstill position or with just a stride or two.

[@jasonlane4796]

It's crazy. Guys would skate full speed, hit him and he would just stand there as they hit the ice. And 195#s says a lot. A beast

[@user-lh3un5ty5z]

Владинатор на всё времена!!!

[@scumbagcollectivefilms3318]

The amazing thing is none of these seem like suspension worthy hits even in 2k18 as head shots get phased out. He might get a few more roughing or interference calls today but that's really cool to see. He was chippy but definitely not out there to end careers. I love it.

[@JM-bs7ke]

My favorite player to watch what a machine!!! Most players hated him but they all wanted him on their team.

[@iuriikoboziev7263]

I remember well Konstantinov play for Red Army at the beginning of his career, and I liked him, but he didn't have that gladiator reputation at that time. He must had revealed another face of himself after moving into the NHL environment. Very happy for him that he became such a prominent player over the ocean.

[@oldvet2639]

He also played center for the Red Army.

[@InflatableFunofSI]

this was back when you could lay a clean hit on a player and then not have to fight his teammate.

[@manchester39979]

Так чисто применять силовые приёмы показатель высочайшего профессионализма.

[@andrychelentano648]

Грязи тоже много

[@user-yy5xz4jn2b]

@@andrychelentano648 ты посмотри на грязный хоккей всего нхл, он то еще как то чисто играл...

[@helllivestream]

этот нырок в ноги очень опасный, колено легко можно повредить

[@user-du1qy6if6k]

@@helllivestream Вы про какой именно нырок в ноги?

[@user-uq6ir9rg4n]

Даже в этой нарезке немало хитов на чистом льду, круто читал игру, с Константиновым можно сравнить Антона Волченкова особенно периода Оттавы, до финала дошли, много блокировал броски и силовых немало провел

[@dug5940]

If konstantiniv had a choice between the puck and the hit, he always went for the hit. That is what I love about him.

[@nickb1762]

Dug Impossible sometimes he goes for both! As seen in this beautiful compilation

[@kevinbrown967]

Balls to the wall every shift, great player , can't say enough about him !!!

[@mane4209]

What a beast. That's some Soviet forest strength. May we never forget this style of hockey.

[@weltan22]

A true monster of the rink

[@semenxxx5197]

Смотрю и думаю ,вот она сила ....жизненного бумеранга....Сокрушал ,ломал соперника, навязываю силовой хоккей,травмировал ...И вот обраточка вернулась...Сидит в инвалидной кресле ,себя не может обслуживать, здоровья нет.Вот судьба как повернулась...Дай ему Бог здоровья.

[@kh7955]

Man I miss NHL on Fox. I loved how they highlighted the puck in blue. I know a lot of people hated it but not me.

[@josq81]

Season -96. Plus minus stats +60. 😱 And no Norris trophy.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

Also, the Wings were a juggernaut. 132 points (still a record), zero shutouts against. Probably factored against Vlad.

[@theshaman6274]

A washed up Brian leetch won it that year

[@ProductionsJoe]

@@theshaman6274 Leetch was washed up at 27 years old leading the NHL in defenseman points with 85?

[@EskoMorko_]

@@GrassValleyGreg 131 points.

[@fakeplayer9088]

Those are +/- not points

[@ikkesobra]

I am proud that Vladinator from our Murmansk! What a pity that there was an awful accident 13.06.97 . Be healthy, Volodya!!!

[@HarmonicaGuitar]

Что с ним сейчас? Есть какая-то инфа?

[@user-zv4tn2ii9l]

@@HarmonicaGuitar Он уже начал ходить и выполнять повседневные домашние дела самостоятельно.

[@user-zv4tn2ii9l]

@@HarmonicaGuitar ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2,_%D0%92%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80_%D0%9D%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87

[@HarmonicaGuitar]

@@user-zv4tn2ii9l хорошо. А то про него ничего не говорят уже очень давно.

[@user-wr4mv2me8b]

Были Люди в наше время

[@manchester39979]

Не то, что нынешнее племя...

[@vladchee1617]

@@manchester39979 Богатыри - не вы!

[@manchester39979]

@@vladchee1617 кто не вы?

[@vladchee1617]

Это следующая строка в стихотворении

[@jaysenst.charlesthelakehea9327]

Konstantinov was just about to enter his primetime of his career. Amazing strength, heart and timing in a relatively small size, by NHL standards of 6'1-195 lbs, for a defenseman in the league. Built like a "Brick Shit-House", that's hockey language for his body is as solid as rock.

[@MacTeee]

He was the Conn Smythe winner for me on this playoff run...an absolute load every game

[@judoteam72]

Даа, крутой был защитник. Нам бы такого когда были супер серии . И некоторые канадцы играли без шлемов, вот он их раскалывал бы!

[@Kunapb_u3_l-Orpbl]

Не будем уж брать так далеко,и обитать в высших сферах, но вот в Нагано-98 и СЛС-2002 его уж точно нам не хватило.

[@user-bz6tk5nv4z]

Даааааа это было для канадцев бедой , когда он на лёд выходил ! 💪💪💪

[@user-il2fq7wr7p]

Согласен. Я вот смотрю вообще на канадцев как на спортсменов, так одни педали. Походу те у кого усы росли, - брали только в хоккей.

[@user-ek7gq4qo4z]

@@Kunapb_u3_l-Orpbl Я точно не знаю, но помнится, что он отказывался играть за сборную после того как стал играть в НХЛ.

[@jeanlammer4950]

Хаварчука хорошо приложил..Вы мне ещё за Севастополь

[@user-yn7ok7dm9r]

Вова, ты лучший, здоровья тебе!

[@user-ec7gh8hb5r]

Владимир Константинов лучший защитник!!!

[@SuperWilwood]

Да дерьмо он, а не защитник. Тот же Емелин так на площадке не работает, как он работал. Уж насколько Емелин жестко встречает нападающих все видели, но Константинов в открытую нападал на всех подряд, и ему наплевать было с шайбой игрок бежит в данный момент или нет. Это - хоккей, а не бокс, а он - позор советской хоккейной школы, в которой были крупные жесткие защитники, но они никогда до такой подлости, как атака игрока без шайбы в любой ситуации, не доходили.

[@user-jc3jk1jj6t]

Лучший Наш защитник в НХЛ. В 90-е все так играли, но лучшим был Константинов. Жаль до Норрис Трофи не дотянул.

[@user-cm3yo9bn7c]

@@SuperWilwood Однако ведущие тройки не могли очки набрать когда на площадке был Константинов плюс он еще и забивал достаточно много для защитника

[@user-cm3yo9bn7c]

Согласен жаль что карьера была короткая

[@Van_bya_river]

I agree!

[@hugh2hoob668]

Unlike Kronwall he NEVER left his skates either each hit was clean and crisp Vlad would let you see it coming like a true man *The Russian Frankenstein*

[@user-qg5dq6mv9f]

Это лучший защитник .....

[@ECESW]

Reminder of what a beast Vladdy was.

[@SteveC810]

You had to know there was a crosshair on your back when Vlad was on the ice. This was must watch hockey and was the first thing we talked about on the bus ride to school the next morning.

[@MacGregor.]

I was in physical therapy with Vlad Spectra medical. He was walking by 04 He was one in a million on the ice.

[@user-wd1ye2jg2n]

Константинов - настоящий Герой хоккея! Звезда!

[@janiechamplin8524]

What a beast!

[@hafizbiktimirov1843]

Очень неудобный был защитник. А главное всегда в тело играл. Никакой грязи.

[@user-fm9hu4uj4e]

Вот она Советская школа мастерства защитника , умения правильного применения силового приёма , очень жаль его , он ещё много бы добился в хоккее )))

[@user-ui9ii6bd5j]

не было в Совке такой защиты, у нас играли намного мягче умнее и техничнее, мясо переняли у Канадцев, иначе в нхл на льду было не выжить.

[@cotcotou7844]

@@user-ui9ii6bd5j полностью согласен!

[@dron788]

Дитя, не неси ерунды! Советская школа хоккея всегда проповедовала умный и быстрый хоккей. Конечно и силовые приёмы присутствовали. Но такая откровенная грубость, хоть и в пределах правил, в нашем хоккее не приветствовалась и такие игроки уважением были оч сильно обделены!

[@stalkerstalker5914]

Константинов бык породы клоун.

[@user-bd9cc8ws7o]

@@dron788 в нхл нужны именно такие силовые игроки. И такие игроки как Владимир есть в каждой команде. Владимир лучший из лучших

[@user-es7ol8mo1c]

ВЫСШИЙ КЛАСС !!!

[@user-jy2gj2jm3m]

грязно играет, Каспер высший класс. Каспер не атаковал в голову, только в корпус или вертушку

[@ReDragon12]

@@user-jy2gj2jm3m он никогда первый не начинал бить. А если его провоцировали, то это уже их проблемы

[@user-jy2gj2jm3m]

@@ReDragon12 следуя твоей логике, он тоже провоцировал судьбу, и то что он в коляске это его проблема. Судьба ему так сказать ответку за других прислала, кого он в голову атаковал. А в настрящее время атака в голову, грубейшее нарушение правил, вплоть до дисклалификации, как за сознательное намерение нанести человеку серьезнейший вред. Если ты не понимаешь о чем я - не про драку, а про нанесение на скорости неожиданного удара плечом, логтем или корпусом соперника в голову. Константинов откровенно грязный защитник, Каспер играл жестко, но в его стремлении в отличии от Констатинова не было стремления вырубить.

[@C.C.C.999]

@@user-jy2gj2jm3m вам не надоело про его судьбу везде писать? Такое впечатление, что вы злорадствуете, что он в инвалидной коляске? Во-первых, это чревато с вашей стороны! Бумерангом может вернуться! А во-вторых, назовите хоть одного игрока, которого Константинов "отправил в инвалидную" коляску? Ну и? Нету? Так и неКуй злорадствовать над инвалидом!

[@pilot85644]

Применение таких силовых приемов требует не только силы и массы, а в первую очередь умения ЧИТАТЬ ИГРУ! Очень умный был защитник! Сейчас таких по пальцам пересчитать и то нельзя.

[@user-fh9mv1kj2i]

да ужжжж.... Володя был супер жестким и неудобным защитником

[@user-sr8sn2en4q]

Не припомню ни одного подобного из современных российских защитников

[@user-jy2gj2jm3m]

грязно играет в некоторых моментах, особенно атакой в голову.

[@GameOve500]

Евгений Опарин согласен. Местами играл, как мясник или маньяк. Казалось, что может покалечить. По иронии судьбы, в итоге сам получил по голове и остался калекой. Как будто это было для него уроком.

[@wckvn]

На самом деле в аварии на его месте другой бы умер.

[@user-jy2gj2jm3m]

@@wckvn у него что голова крепче чем у другого, или мозги ударопрочные, нет - это не накачаешь. А у тебя отсутствие мозгов, ты что до аварии, что после - идиот.

[@sergejsaban925]

Владинатор был красавчик в своё время. Многие нападающие боялись когда он выходил на лёд. Влади "Машина"👍👍👍

[@hotff50]

There was no one better at throwing a clean check!

[@errbt]

The hit on John Klemm, specifically the replay angle at 1:08, is the only time I've actually seen someone catapulted through the air into the boards and then crumple to the ice almost EXACTLY like the new check that was introduced in EA Sports NHL 95 (or maybe it was 96. It was when the player renders switched from short and chunky to more lanky). It even almost manages to match the "gunshot" sound the game had for those hits. Amazing hit. All of his hits are that much more amazing when you consider that he was 5' 11", 180 or 185 lb., smaller than almost everyone he crushed!

[@Incubus635]

Gauthier hit on Straka is a similar style hit if you enjoy those

[@amazinmets8439]

NHL 94 had the new checking animation into the boards.

[@lianithomasprewitt2428]

He was 6' 1" and almost 200 lbs.

[@kftc1980]

Liani Thomas Prewitt Maybe in ‘97, he was listed at the above numbers when he came into the league.

[@JayG724]

He doesn't get in that accident the wings win at least two more cups

[@robertpsotka3525]

YES, I agree

[@davidvincentini937]

Heart and Soul !

[@hugh2hoob668]

I always put him instead of Chiasson on nhl 94 haha

[@dmitrydemidoff1973]

Владимир Константинов....Как же жестока судьба. 😥

[@atrholiday2889]

TANK

[@Beginstheman]

That hit on Hawerchuk at 4:30 though... That's all there is to say.

[@kftc1980]

MontrealMUFC Funny thing is he seemed to do just as much damage when he hit a guy like Lindros, a much larger man.

[@WiggSplitter75]

i miss those days.. when hockey was good 😔

[@dizer3573]

Невероятное катание для защитника тех времён. Легенда.

[@standardyeepz]

@awood40 this is the best channel on KZbin. Thanks for all the hours of entertainment.

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

It is so tragic that his career ended the way it did. That Finals hit on Hawerchuk was legendary.

[@dannythomas417]

Speaking of which that hit also ended Ducky's career too.

[@313bootboy6]

I truly believe there would have been a 3rd cup win if he was in the lineup.

[@user-qy8gg7xv5m]

Так легко и не принужденно... аккуратно, да мощно, но безопасно!

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

Wings could have easily won 2-3 more Stanley Cups had it not been for the accident. That's how valuable and effective of a player he was to that team.

[@rossi461]

Was my favorite defenseman of all time.

[@dumpchangepants]

I miss this type of hockey .. no free passes