Claimed:Davos Legend career review [Reviewed]

[Gooningitup 1,290]

(disclaimer for those who forgot english is my second language)

 

Vladamir Komarov one of Davos history's best?

 

 

It is safe to say, that if you asked Davos fans who Komarov is they would all give you a long story about their franchise defender; However if you asked fans around the league who he was not many would be able to name him. That is because he was never a flashy superstar, he was a nose to the grindstone hard-nosed defensive defender. He was rarely seen on highlight reels but when he was it was thanks to bone crushing hits. He stayed away from the spot light, he put his team first, and never questioned any decisions made by his coaches, he left is all on the ice every game. When he announced his son would be joining the ranks of the VHLM it shocked many, he was expected to be the only one to lace up the skates in the VHL; However son Pavel a defensive minded center, is expected to now join his father as the family tree continues.

This article isn't about his son however, this is about appreciating a player that only his teammates ever got to enjoy his company. Komarov was a leader even in the years he never wore a letter, he didn't care what his jersey showed, he cared about helping his team. You ask any of Komarovs teammates former, or current they would all give you glowing reviews about the Russian, he was known as the class clown in the locker room never sad always trying to make people laugh. On the ice he made his team mates feel comfortable that they would never be pushed around, glad they never had to suffer a body check from the big Russian. He would drop the gloves at any moment to stick up for his teammates, he lost a lot of blood and a few teeth from laying his body on the line every game, but that is what he enjoyed doing.

Set to play his last season in Davos,fans have come out in floods supporting the guy who gave everything to the franchise, likely never to win a cup. "I think if you asked Komarov what he would rather do, win a cup for Davos or have been moved to a place he had a better chance he would tell you win here". "Not only do i know he is a loyal player, but i think hes more disappointed he didn't give Davos fans a cup, than he is about not winning one for himself" Komarovs coach stated. Its very obvious that his presence will be missed in Davos, a fan favorite his jerseys flew off the shelves, one of the highest selling in Davos history.

Here is a brief look at what the defender accomplished in his career, and where he will most likely sit in the Davos record books for each stat. Komarov was never much of an offensive producer, but he still put up decent numbers throughout his career for his style. His 49 goals so far with more to come this year, he is likely set to finish around 40th to 42nd not bad for a guy who isnt paid to score. His 173 assists and counting he is set to finish in the top 20 around 17-18, and his 225points will leave his just outside the top 20 around 22-23. Impressive for a guy built to defend, his plus minus is the only stat that wont stand out playing for a bad team for 2 years destroyed the stat and he never fully recovered finishing so far minus 26 after being minus 130+ his first few years. Now we are on to the best stats, With 737 penalty minutes unless he goes on a huge goon spree, the defender is set to finish 2nd in the history book not exactly where he expected, but he had a few years where he avoided the box more than usual. With 1136 hits and counting he looks set to finish likely in the top 3,unless he breaks hit record in a season, this is the most surprising stat, which got hurt last year in his down season he has rebounded, but likely not enough to finish second. Last but not least, the two records Komarov will own by year end is games played for the franchise,and shots blocked assuming he does not miss a game to injury he will tie the record with 504 games played, he already owns the shot blocked record with 721 and counting.

 

There is no doubt, that Komarov's name will hang from Davos rafters, but the question is will he ever get recognized by the rest of the league? Likely not, but he is very happy to have accomplished what, he has with the franchise. To him all that he wants it to be remembered by the franchise he gave everything too, of that we have no doubt he will.

 

Edited January 12, 2016 by Phil

[Ahma 1,443]

Amazing player, amazing career.

Komarov will always stay in Davos' fans and players hearts. You will always be remembered and loved in Davos.

True legend, under appreciated, defensive beast.

Deserves all the good.

 

[Harumpf 313]

Great player, even better teammate. Respect.

[Will 4,662]

Glad I got start your career with you Oslo

 

One of the most underrated members imo

[Victor 11,009]

Was glad Coach picked you up in S40, knew you'd be loyal and a worthy representative of a great franchise. Just a shame Davos didn't have that extra bit of luck they had in the past but I guess you win some, you lose some.

[Kendrick 4,741]

I see your number going up into the rafters. Great career and I would play with you again anytime!

[Phil 5,129]

Feedback:

I always notice Komarov. He is the type of defensman that every championship team needs. He puts in so much work and is a brick wall. Great recap and tribute article. Despite your disclaimer at the beginning of the article, your sentences flowed together perfectly. A few things for the future though: get rid of the ";" and just use a period. Also, "its, Komarovs, etc should all be: "it's, Komarov's" etc. Little things. Great article, great career, great to see you recreate!

[Tim 182]

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