Nikita Kucherov Could be Suspended Regarding his Behaviour During Skills Competition
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Tampa Bay Lightning Nikita Kucherov got a lot of attention for the wrong reasons over the All-Star Weekend.
Questions Arise Over Kucherov's Effort Level in Skills Competition
Despite being the league's leading scorer and clearly deserving his spot at the event, Kucherov seemed disinterested and lacked effort during the competition.
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Here's what went down:
Kucherov's efforts disappointed many, including NHL representatives.
NHL Reportedly Unhappy With Kucherov's Efforts at the All-Star Weekend
A reporter talked about the global dissatisfaction within the hockey community and the NHL regarding Kucherov's behavior in the Skills competition.
"I saw league representatives [after Kucherov's actions], and they were not very, very happy. It was a lack of respect and a lack of class towards hockey. I feel like he loved it even more; the crowd was booing him, and he took even more time." - Via TVA Sports
Kucherov's conduct was seen as unprofessional, and critics argue he should have shown more dedication during the event, not just for his own pride or the game, but for the fans who paid money to watch him participate but ended up seeing him take things not seriously.
Calls for action against him have emerged on social media, with some suggesting he should be suspended.
Do you think Kucherov should be punished for his behavior during the Skills competition?
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