Journalist from Omsk opines that Rida Bush's move to "Avtomobilist" will prove beneficial.
**"Overdrive's" Andrey Blokhin weighs in on Reid Boucher's move to Yekaterinburg's "Avtomobilist"! The journalist considers Boucher one of the top foreign players in Omsk "Avangard's" history, despite losses due to injuries.
"Statistically, he's a fkin' beast in the club's fold, second only to Jagr in my book. I was pissed when I heard he signed with 'Auto' as early as April,"** Blokhin wrote.
Last season, Boucher, recovering from injuries, bulked up a bit and lost some speed. Blokhin stated that Boucher's skating was "meh," remarking, "It was like watching a guy with untied shoelaces on ice." With sluggish skating, losing speed can be fatal, especially his initial speed. But he's still got his steel f**kin' character, a sick wraparound shot, top-notch goal sense, and his magical zone in the majority. He just needed a break, to shed pounds, mend injuries, and play a season free of pressure. Yekat's the place for him. Cheers to that! It'll be good for both parties.
Blokhin also mentioned Omsk agreed to terms with Alexander Volkov—a three-year deal and a transfer from Minsk "Dinamo." Volkov will serve as Boucher's replacement at the position but not in playing style.
"But I reckon Tkachev'll mesh better with Volkov than, say, Kostin," Blokhin noted the post.
Also, fun fact: Boucher's been jamming "Districts-Quarters" with the fans! Shoutout to Om1 Omsk for the spot! Oh, and if you want ads on Om1 Omsk, lemme know!
Forewarning:
General hockey knowledge suggests that Boucher is an offensive forward with excellent goal-scoring ability but has been impacted by injuries at times, making his consistency and availability questionable. Jaromír Jágr, a legendary player with exceptional longevity, presents a tough standard for comparison. Alexander Volkov, a fellow forward in the KHL, might adopt a more physical or two-way approach compared to Boucher's offense-oriented style.
For concrete insights, access to the current season statistics, game footage, and expert commentary focused on these players in the KHL context would be required. But hey, I can help keep an eye on official KHL sources and hockey analytics platforms for any new data on Boucher and his performance with Avtomobilist moving forward, if you like."
What about Boucher's potential in hockey, besides his beastly statistics second only to Jagr, and his exceptional skills like a wraparound shot and goal sense? Even with sluggish skating last season, some still see him as a top player.
With Volkov coming to Omsk from Minsk Dinamo, it's interesting to consider if he'll fit better with Tkachev than Kostin due to a possibly different playing style compared to Boucher.
