#andre/jakub

[kasperikapanenisbetterthanyou]

hockey team thickness - Minnesota Wild 2024 VERSION (roster as of 27.07.2024)

since a lot of people asked for updated versions of my thickness charts here ya go, starting with the Wild because a lot of Wild fans found the old version yesterday <3 the rest will come in alphabetical order, probably tomorrow since it's after 1am for me and i have to get up at 5:30am for work

[thornescratch]

Sharangovich Says Kuznetsov Has Some Of Best Chirps & Jokes In The League; Capitals Star On His Fun-Loving Style & Antics

..."He [said to me], 'Why can't you stand on your feet, figure skater?'" Sharangovich added. "I remember how he teased [Dmitry] Kulikov. Dima has big gloves... Kuznetsov said, 'Why don't you take off those kid gloves and change them to normal ones?' He not only likes to tease me, he likes to tease everyone."

Kuznetsov has prided himself on his sense of humor and fun-loving personality, declaring this past year that he's not going to change his antics. He even recalled how former teammates Andre Burakovsky and Jakub Vrana would be offended at times by his jokes, but he said that comedy and happiness are two important aspects of his life that he tries to intertwine with his career.

"I'm just not afraid to speak, you know? I always said what I'm thinking. And I believe that if people around me can handle my jokes, that means they always enjoy the life, too, you know?" he said. "Some people may take personal. They don't like me but that's not my business. I want to surround myself around people that kind of see the same way as me...

It's just me. I'm not trying to be somebody else, I'm just like that. You know, if somebody doesn't like that, they can talk, but I'm sorry. That's who I am, and I'm not going to change."

God, he has such corvid energies, I love him.

"I do have a lot of haters... the reputation, whatever." SO powerful.

[puckingoff]

Bruins Squander Point vs. Wild

The Boston Bruins blew a third-period 2-1 lead only to fall 4-3 in overtime against the Minnesota Wild. It was the second straight game at TD Garden where Boston could not hold on to two points. Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, including the overtime winner, but Marc-Andre Fleury secured the “W” for the Wild. The 39-year-old Fleury stopped 40 of 43 Bruins shots before notching his…

[grazynasiedlecka]

Grymas Zwany Uśmiechem I A Grimace Called A Smile

Windowlicker Gallery, 03.08 - 31.08.2024, Warsaw, Poland

Opening: 3.08.2024, 13 - 16:30, pavillon nr 40, Nowy Bazar Różyckiego, Targowa 54, Warsaw

Artists: Andres Larraín Araneda, Katarzyna Bialik, Kornelia Bolechala, Basia Budniak, Adam Durjasz, Jakub Dziewit, Sonia Góral, Jadwiga Janowska, Amelia Jawień, Jakub Kostewicz, Wojtek Kutyła, Karolina Maliszewska, Jagoda Malanin, Jakub Pasek, Katarzyna Rogoża-Pochylska, Edyta Rybak, Wioletta Rzepa, Grażyna Siedlecka, Anna Solecka, Milena Soporowska, Aleksandra Szlęk, Justyna Warwas, Marta Życińska

Event organized by Windowlicker & Fresh From Poland

Download the printable zine HERE.

Curator: Grażyna Siedlecka in collaboration with Milena Soporowska

It is commonly believed that laughter is an expression of happiness; laughter is health and a recipe for a fulfilled life. But is that really true?

Few philosophers have written about humor; and when they have, they have rarely spoken positively about it. Plato complained that laughter weakens self-control, and he traced its source to malice. Aristotle considered every joke to be a form of mockery. The Bible also criticizes hilarity: “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep” (Luke 6:25). John Chrysostom wrote: “Laughter and jesting do not seem to be sinful, but they lead to sin.” The superiority theory—one of the three most popular theories of the philosophy of humor, along with the relief theory and the inconsistency theory—is not sparing in its criticism: it assumes that we find something funny because we feel superior to it (Hobbes, Descartes, Scruton).

The exhibition visually explores this grim side of a smile in times of fashion for flaunting humor and hiding negative emotions.

"Sudden glory is the passion which maketh those grimaces called laughter; and is caused either by some sudden act of their own that pleaseth them; or by the apprehension of some deformed thing in another, by comparison whereof they suddenly applaud themselves."

Thomas Hobbes, "Leviathan"

The exhibition is part of Grażyna Siedlecka's long-term curatorial research on the relationship between laughter, humour and visual arts.

Graphic based on the artwork of Amelia Jawień.

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Windowlicker is an experimental exhibition space. The pavilion acts as something between a gallery and an esoteric stall, thus referring to the tradition of bazaar fortune tellers. You can drop in for an exhibition, but also for a consultation, or read various publications on esotericism, zines, and photography books, and… look at unusual tarot decks.

The name Windowlicker comes from the English idiom "window licking" (window shopping) and the French "lèche-vitrine". Loosely translated, it means “licking shop windows”, which means looking at shop windows but ultimately not buying anything.

The space is run by two creative people: Milena Soporowska (@milsopo) and Piotrek Sobiecki, who performs under the pseudonym Lotus Reaction (@lotus_reaction).

More information: 🔗https://www.instagram.com/vvindovv.licker/ 🔗https://milsopo.tumblr.com/…/windowlicker-exhibition…

[thenhlteaissuperhot]

why did andre burakovsky leave the capitals? he won the stanley cup with them, didn't he?

He himself requested a trade cause the Capitals didn't have room for him on the first two lines and he felt like he was stagnating and not getting the results he was capable of achieving when stuck in the third line with not that much of ice time being given to him there. The same frustration which later on hit even Jakub Vrana, who was constantly getting benched and scratched from the roster cause he was also stuck down there and didn't have much to work with so the Capitals being an age-old team, that clearly doesn't know how to handle young talents, focusing only on their precious Ovi, just traded him away to Detroit for Mantha, who unsurprisingly ended up being benched as well.

That's how Washington ended up losing two young promising guys, who won the Stanley Cup with them back in 2018.

[babygirlspurgeon]

aka welcome to the minnesota wild as shania twain songs! this is a many months long passion project @alshaverpressbox and i have been pecking away at but here on the eve of a fresh season we are ready to share! 

daemon hunt - man! i feel like a woman!

i bet you’re wondering how this all started….. mr hunt mentioned this was his karaoke song and well, it spiraled into the rest of this. we thank you for your service sir 🫡

wild fans - you’re still the one, i’m holdin’ on to love (to save my life)

love is stored in wildblr ❤️

jon merrill - i ain’t no quitter

is he the best at hockey? no but he is for mullets & gays <3

jake middleton - you win my love, party for two

there's no speed limit/just go faster, faster, don't be slow/rev it up, rev it up 'til your engine blows (please watch this music video with him in mind i beg)

brock faber - rock this country, no one needs to know

i just know he also screams the minnesota mention in rock this country. also was sad to realize months too late how good of a brock for calder song it is

matt boldy - the woman in me (needs the man in you)

i'm not always strong/and sometimes i'm even wrong/but i win when i choose/and i can't stand to lose

joel eriksson ek - honey, i’m home, gonna getcha good, giddy up

most persecuted girl in the world who deserves a good foot rub and a lil snack

marcus foligno - i’m not in the mood (to say no), party for two

ain’t no need to plan it, jump right in and jam it also yes party for two is for both middsy and moose and they’re singing it to spurge. they're cool fun guys who bring the party what more is there to say?

marat khusnutdinov - ain’t no particular way 

welcome to minnesota get loved bitch

marco rossi - up!, i’m jealous 

nice young man who’s persevered with mild antics for his goalie that he’s totally normal about

zach bogosian - you lay a whole lotta love on me

beefcake..... i can feel your body tuggin' gently on my mind/stirring up a feeling i thought i'd never find

jonas brodin - love gets me every time, don't be stupid (you know i love you)

really need to hear “i gol’ darn gone and done it” come out of this man’s mouth Right Now

liam ohgren - wanna get to know you (that good)

don't wanna miss a minute/wanna be right in it/do everything you're doing/go everywhere you're going

marc-andre fleury - legends never die, when you kiss me 

feel very normal about our record setting goalie really really liking us

jesper wallstedt - thank you baby (for makin’ someday come so soon)

he's here........

filip gustavsson - what a way to wanna be!

giving "android in the group chat" giving nobody’s perfect by hannah montana

mats zuccarello - you've got a way

when your hockey soulmate shows up and your career revitalizes.....

ryan hartman - whatever you do! don’t!

hartzy is soooo normal about kirill as we all know

jared spurgeon - any man of mine, from this moment, come on over

i do indeed give my hand you with all my heart.....

declan chisholm - white claw

so when he calls/say fuck it all

freddy gaudreau - i won’t leave you lonely 

soft song..... soft man....

marcus johansson - c’est la vie

hold tight, it comes right eventually

jakub lauko - (if you’re not in it for love) i’m outta here

passing this vibe check with flying colors btw

kirill kaprizov - she’s not just a pretty face, that don’t impress me much

she's got everything it takes, and yeah she thinks you're alright but that won't keep her warm in the middle of the night.... he is That Bitch

nordy - juanita 

nordy save us, save us nordy

billy g - whose bed have your boots been under?

you never know with that bitch...

gone but never forgotten (affectionate and derogatory)

mason shaw - forever and for always

and there ain't no way/i'm letting you go now

charlie coyle and jason zucker - when

zoyle will be reuninted one day right? right????

brandon duhaime and connor dewar - in my car (I’ll be the driver), if it don’t take two

if i'm not with you/no it ain't worth goin' through/if it don't take two

matt dumba - it only hurts when i’m breathing

do i think about dumbs talking about how he and jimmy wanted to be around til the reds came back all the time? perhaps

dean evason - i ain’t going down

her smile got me through the years/dried away the tears/it filled me with hope

pat maroon - is there life after love?

answer: there is not life after love. at least not for patty "chicago" maroon

kevin fiala - nah!

yeah, that's it (that's all), we had fun (we had a ball)/it was good while it lasted, but now i'm past it

parise and suter - ka-ching

dig deeper in your pocket, come on, i know you’ve got it <- them to chuck fletcher

[dropthegossip]

Wild Wags

Matt Boldy - Vivian Rohrer (gf)

Joel Eriksson Ek -Single?

Marcus Foligno - Natascia Foligno (wife)

Frederick Gaudreau - Kjersten Gaudreau (wife)

Ryan Hartman - Lauren Storhoff Hartman (wife)

Marcus Johansson - Amelia Johansson (wife)

Kirill Kaprizov - ?

Marat Khusnutdinov - Sofia Yurieff (gf)

Jakub Lauko - Single

Liam Ohgren - Juni Stalbrandt (gf)

Marco Rossi - Stefanie Prast (gf)

Yakov Trenin - Valeria Trenin (wife)

Mats Zuccarello - Marlene Zuccarello (wife)

Zach Bogosian - Bianca Bogosian (wife)

Jonas Brodin - Single?

Declan Chisholm - Kate Black (Fiancée)

Brock Faber - Morgan Bosacker (gf)

Daemon Hunt - Single?

Jon Merrill - Jessica Merrill (wife)

Jake Middleton - Natalie Middleton (wife)

Jared Spurgeon - Danielle Spurgeon (wife)

Marc-Andre Fleury - Veronique Larosee Fleury (wife)

Filip Gustavsson - Rebecka Frohm (wife)

Jesper Wallstedt - Erika Eliasson (gf)

[stateofsport211]

RG MS Q3: Meet Your Lucky Losers

⚠️ This article will be periodically updated should there be another lucky loser ascending to the main draw.

Roland Garros opening week illustration (📸 Ouest-France)

Several withdrawals occurred during or right before the qualification rounds started. Matteo Berrettini still had to withdraw from Roland Garros (likely due to the illness affecting him back in Rome), and recently, due to the injury sustained in the Madrid Masters 1000, Jakub Mensik also withdrew almost at the last minute.

As a result, there were likely 5 people in the lucky loser draw below, which might not include F. Bagnis as a result of his injury during his third qualifying round match.

Roland Garros lucky loser scenario/saga per the conclusion of the last third-round qualifying match (📸 illustrated by me)

For a little introduction to the lucky losers, click here (for those who contested their third qualifying round on Day 1) and here (for those who contested their third qualifying round on Day 2). This will also contain the outline of their performance in their respective third-qualifying-round matches and a slightly vague preview of their first-round matches (take it with a grain of salt). In addition, click here for a more compact version on a Twitter thread.

J.J. Wolf (l. Jesper de Jong 1-6, 2-6)

J.J. Wolf's points to 2-0* 30-30, 1st set (top left), to 4-2* 15-40 (saving a break point, 2nd set, top right), and to *5-2 15-15, 2nd set (bottom) (📸 Eurosport GB)

A tough clay season was already behind him, but J.J. found it rough to contain J. de Jong’s aggression at the Dutch’s best. Even if he had a forehand winner to secure a break point in the second game, J. de Jong still held the said service game to 2-0. The American second (qualifying) seed was unable to find his range in time, with either a forehand error or a double fault, where J. de Jong asked questions from (second serve) doubled the latter’s break to 5-1 before the first-set breadstick (6-1) happened. Somehow, J.J. became overwhelmed as soon as the Dutchman passed him through his forehand side, which helped the latter to break early (2-1) before consolidating the lead to 3-1. Even though J.J. tried to neutralize one of the break points in the 7th game of the second set, J. de Jong turned out to double the break as he perfectly set up the said game through his preceding forehand passes (5-2), earning him the opportunity to serve for the match. J.J. might have fired a forehand winner in hopes of prolonging the match, but J. de Jong was proven too solid for the second set to finally seal this round 6-1, 6-2, bringing J.J. to the lucky loser draw, where he ended up becoming one.

Interestingly, J.J. Wolf will face third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the first round, where, if he (miraculously) wins, there will be a possible third qualifying round rematch against Jesper de Jong in the second round. On paper, it might already be over, but J.J.’s range at his best might test C. Alcaraz’s forehand side. Who knows.

Jozef Kovalik (l. Roman Andres Burruchaga 6-4, 6-7(2), 4-6)

Jozef Kovalik's points to *1-0 30-15, 1st set (top left), to *2-2 15-30, 2nd set (top right), to 5-3* 0-15, 2nd set (bottom left), and to 2-1* 15-40, 3rd set (bottom right) (📸 Eurosport GB)

One of the most in-form players in this round with 2 Challenger titles and 1 Challenger runner-up finish, J. Kovalik initially had a solid start by smashing his way to breaking early (1-0) in the first set, followed by a volley for his 2-point lead before holding his serves to 2-0. He turned out to double the break (3-0) several points later thanks to his forehand return ace to 2-0* 15-30, but he was unable to keep his range after Roman put his name on the board (4-1), where the latter broke (5-3) in the unseeded Slovak’s first chance to serve for the first set due to his forehand errors. J. Kovalik then successfully took the first set 6-4 and continued his strong run as he broke to 3-2 after outhitting Roman’s forehands. He even opened a chance to break for the match when he passed a forehand to 5-3* 0-15, but Roman had a massive hold to 5-4 before preventing the former to serve for the match with a break (5-5) thanks to his smash that generated his break point.

Conceded the second set as a result of the Argentinean’s dominance in the second-set tie-breaker, J. Kovalik tried to rebuild his momentum as he fired an intuitive volley to start the fourth game of the third set, generating his break point through a forehand pass before the “could-have-been” crucial break (3-1). It could have been defining if not for Roman’s successful drop shot that topped off how the Argentinean took advantage of J. Kovalik’s forehand errors before firing his drop shot for his break point before the break-back (3-2). The Zadar-Split double Challenger champion then turned out to be slightly overwhelmed once Roman got back on serve, with his forehands being sought for Roman’s break of serve to 4-3, and the Argentinean had not looked back since as he served for the main draw spot to 6-4, putting J. Kovalik into the lucky loser draw assuming Facundo Bagnis withdrew/asked to be prioritized last due to the injury sustained in the first day of the third qualifying round matches.

In the first round, J. Kovalik will face Marcos Giron. This could also depend on the latter’s day, whose clay-court campaign has been subpar insofar except for a semifinal showing in Houston (250). However, as long as the Slovak stayed aggressive and went after the latter’s baseline game steadily while relying on his point construction as displayed in the aforementioned third-qualifying-round match, it all would depend on whether he nailed the pressure points. A possible tussle is incoming at its best.

Otto Virtanen (l. Giulio Zeppieri 2-6, 2-6)

Otto Virtanen's points to 2-1* 15-15, 1st set (top left), for his game point at 3-1* 40-30 (top right), and to 3-1* 40-40 (second deuce, bottom) (📸 Eurosport GB)

O. Virtanen ascends to the main draw as Christopher O'Connell withdrew before facing qualifier Filip Misolic in the first round. He most notably defeated twice former runner-up and 11th seed Dominic Thiem in the second qualifying round, but he somehow appeared unserious in his third qualifying round match. His forehand failed him several times, even though some were good opportunities. For instance, he tried to close the gap in the fourth game, but G. Zeppieri held his serves, making it 3-1. His previous forehand helped him secure a game point, but it wasn't enough as he faced a break point due to G. Zeppieri's powerful shot. He could have handled that with a quick volley, but once G. Zeppieri regained control, there was no turning back for him.

Facing a resurgent F. Misolic, O. Virtanen's serious version could appear more offensive and overpower the Austrian qualifier from his forehand side, and come forward more often, but this still depends on which version of him appears in this match.

Next in line should there be another withdrawal: Matteo Gigante.

[mirandamckenni1]

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[goalhofer]

Every Goal Of The 2023 IIHF Worlds: Day 9

U.S.A. Vs. Denmark

#19 Cutter Gauthier (3)(PP) A. Tuch (1), Tynan (6) 9:51 3rd (U.S.A. 1-0 Denmark)

#89 Alex Tuch (4) Grimaldi (4), Perunovich (3) 15:30 3rd (U.S.A. 2-0 Denmark)

#56 Rocco Grimaldi (3)(EN) A. Tuch (2) 19:19 3rd (U.S.A. 3-0 Denmark)

Austria Vs. Finland

#42 Samu Kapanen (2) Kakko (3), Määttä (3) 1:19 1st (Austria 0-1 Finland)

#16 Dominic Zwerger (1) Rossi (5) 4:55 1st (Austria 1-1 Finland)

#74 Antti Suomela (1) Määttä (4), Koivisto (1) 7:31 1st (Austria 1-2 Finland)

#29 Ahti Oksanen (2) Björninen (3) 18:08 3rd (Austria 1-3 Finland)

Norway Vs. Czech Republic

#18 Dominik Kubalík (7)(PP) Košťálek (4), Červenka (5) 12:33 1st (Norway 0-1 Czech Republic)

#19 Jakub Flek (2) Kempný (3), Vejmelka (1) 18:43 1st (Norway 0-1 Czech Republic)

Canada Vs. Switzerland

#73 Tyler Toffoli (1)(PP) Laughton (3), Quinn (2) 9:58 2nd (Canada 1-0 Switzerland)

#13 Nico Hischier (1) Fora (2), Fiala (1) 13:24 2nd (Canada 1-1 Switzerland)

#59 Dario Simion (2) Marti (2), Haas (5) 17:00 2nd (Canada 1-2 Switzerland)

#10 Andres Ambühl (1) Niederreiter (2), Corvi (2) 12:08 3rd (Canada 1-3 Switzerland)

#53 Michael Carcone (2) Hunt (2), Neighbours (2) 16:22 3rd (Canada 2-3 Switzerland)

Sweden Vs. France

#17 Pär Lindholm (2) Tömmernes (6), Petersson (3) 1:59 1st (Sweden 1-0 France)

#49 Fabian Zetterlund (1) Pudas (2), Tömmernes (7) 9:25 1st (Sweden 2-0 France)

#48 Jonatan Berggren (2)(PP) Carlsson (4), Tömmernes (8) 16:25 1st (Sweden 3-0 France)

#49 Fabian Zetterlund (2)(PP) Lindberg (1), Raymond (3) 19:54 1st (Sweden 4-0 France)

Kazakhstan Vs. Latvia

#13 Rihards Bukarts (3)(PP) Dzierkals (3), Jaks (3) 15:39 1st (Kazakhstan 0-1 Latvia)

#95 Oskars Batņa (2) Zīle (1) 17:19 1st (Kazakhstan 0-2 Latvia)

#17 Mārtiņš Dzierkals (2) Batņa (2), Roberts Bukarts (1) 1:13 2nd (Kazakhstan 0-3 Latvia)

#18 Rodrigo Ābols (3) Daugaviņš (3), Balcers (4) 9:05 2nd (Kazakhstan 0-4 Latvia)

#70 Miks Indrašis (1) Rihards Bukarts (1), Freibergs (2) 19:54 2nd (Kazakhstan 0-5 Latvia)

#16 Kaspars Daugaviņš (2) Balcers (5), Ābols (1) 9:50 3rd (Kazakhstan 0-6 Latvia)

#18 Rodrigo Ābols (4) Balcers (6), Daugaviņš (4) 11:40 3rd (Kazakhstan 0-7 Latvia)

[puckbunnies101]

Who was your favorite nhl player that you talked to/dated?

Well, we can safely assume it wasn’t the one I dated, right?

I have a thing for Swedes, so probably Jacob Markstrom, Tobias Lindberg (only because he was so easy on the eyes), or Andre Burakovsky…

then there was Jakub Vrana. He tried so hard to act innocent that it was funny. Enjoyed that one.

But honestly I’m sure I’m forgetting someone… it’s just that I’ve put hockey players in my rear view mirror for now.

[thenhlteaissuperhot]

i have heard that vrana has problems with manners and that all the coaches eventually complain about it, also, is the rumor about him getting addicted to drugs and therefore ending up in the program true?

Well, it's all speculations really, he himself or someone from his close surroundings credited enough to put the truth out there hasn't explained the matter publically so people are just assuming what's the reality of things.

It has been hinted on numerous occasions from numerous people, not just from the NHL but also from the Czech national team for example, during interviews or just internal whispers that got leaked to the internet that Jakub has a bit of an attitude, which oftentimes ends up clashing with the authorities that are deciding his fate. It's anything but a coincidence that he has been made a healthy scratch on basically every single team he has been on so far, St.Louis is no different right now.

Especially in Washington, there have been talks that he was immensely frustrated about not being given the space and ice time because the spotlight was given to the old renowned core instead of young guys like him or Andre Burakovsky, and he was reflecting that frustration in a not so acceptable manner that didn't sit well with the coaches and management.

Back in 2021, he underwent a shoulder surgery, returned to the Red Wings roster a few months later in March of 2022 but visibly struggled with delivering a performance of the level he was normally capable of, and in October 2022 he suddenly entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program - people started the rumors of him doing drugs because players seek help there mostly because of substance addiction so many automatically assumed that was the case even for Jakub. The fact that he "grew up" in Washington alongside Kuznetsov and others just added "credibility" to that assumption. Some were, on the other hand, saying that Jakub struggled with painkiller addiction related to his recent shoulder surgery. Either way, the true reason why he was on that program, hasn't been revealed and he is understandably uncomfortable about talking about it whenever a reporter brings that up.

[thornescratch]

Local Bird completely unrepentant over bullying his younger brothers in the past.

[anxsity]

on moving on

Paul Skrbina, "Filip Forsberg Sets Nashville..." | The Front Bottoms, "Everything I Own" | Tom Gulitti, "Stephenson Thriving With..." | John O'Donohue, "For a New Beginning" | Kyle Fredrickson, "Why Avalanche Newcomer..." | Franz Wright, "Night Walk" | Jon Sorenson, "The Latest One..." | Audre Lorde, "Movement Song" | Mike Gould, "Vrana Ties Red Wings..." | Richard Siken, "Snow and Dirty Rain"

[zimtchai]

NHLers on reality shows:

Love Island: Tyler Seguin, Jakub Vrana, Mat Barzal, Andre Burakovsky

Ex On the Beach: Tyson Barrie (his ex is just the Avalanche)

Queer Eye: literally any of the Philadelphia Flyers, Jeff Skinner (they’re working on fixing his life by getting him out of Buffalo)

Antiques Roadshow: Connor McDavid

Are You The One?: Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Vince Dunn

Wipeout: Nathan MacKinnon, Brady Tkachuk

The Bachelor: Freddie Andersen, Colton Parayko, Brock Boeser

Nailed It: Mitch Marner, David Pastrnak (I could see both of them trying their best and absolutely ruining a cake)

[burkymakar]

Rating NHL Players by their fish