How was he able to play? I thought he has some serious skin rash preventing him?
IGOR_ULANOV_55_BEST
Am I the only one who doesn’t understand why he’s having a big spectacle of a game for a goodbye 6 years after last playing?
Chippopotanuse
These are some of the best photos of a hockey game I’ve seen in a long time. Reminds me of really old school SI photos in the 1960’s.
Wrath_Of_Aguirre
Miro fucking Satan!
MeanderAndReturn
;_;
Im getting old. My favorite player I grew up watching is retired….
So cool that they did this for him though. I don’t remember seeing games like this done for players in the past, though Im sure theyve happened.
Euripidoze
Hoss seems to have aged quite a bit. I wonder if he’s still battling that disease.
MacKay2112
This should have been more widely broadcasted. I would have been glued to it.
C-PapTheGod
Anyone else think Nick Lidstrom could still play or is it just me?
mr_scorpion_sir
I was hoping to find an action shot of Big Buff. I miss watching that guy play.
buster_rhino
So I knew this was happening and have seen the buildup and roster announcements and stuff but now that it’s happened it’s left me wondering if there’s ever been such a celebration or turnout for a player’s retirement before? Like is he that well respected of a player or that important of a figure in Slovakia?
Roby330i
Anyone provide the names from the last photo?
JohnmcFox
I am so curious about the invite/sell to this game. Obviously friendships are a huge part of it, and I assume money, collectively, isn’t preventing any of these guys from playing anywhere in the world.
But I remain a bit surprised at the full cast and roster of people that got involved, and who gave up a big chunk of time to fly across the pond and play.
The roster also seemed to lean into star power more than like “random buddy I played with in junior”.
Was there promise of this being some fantastic trip – like everybody is doing a family or boys week in Slovakia? Was everybody paid handsomely enough to make it worth their time? Both of the above in conjunction with existing loyalties and friendships?
racer_24_4evr
How many people did Big Buff hospitalize?
alowester
This looks like it was created by AI when you asked it to do the Blackhawks in 2047
ZachtheKingsfan
Seeing Palffy at 51 lacing up skates is a sight to see. I miss this man
NotOnoze
So cool. More players should do this
Dyplomate
Some really great pics, and awesome to see some throwback players like Palffy and Satan.
Did Bryan Berard play?
binchbunches
Did Big Buff lower the boom on anyone?
Chemicalhealthfare
I thought Zetterberg was supposed to be there
Yung_Corneliois
Hossa looks like a player from the 40s
smiledumb
I know it’s silly, but I’d love to see the box score and know if Bondra potted a couple
sonny4redit
Was a Great Show … did really enjoy it! Proud that all the stars went to Slovakia for this exiting event!!!
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RIP to a Slovak legend. We will always love you, Marian
I thought Scott Darling was attending. I don’t see him at all
Ziggy Palffy; that’s a name I hadn’t thought about in a while.
42 points in 42 games, says “you know what, I’m done”
It was a really great experience and I loved every second of it. Also, I can see myself on the last photo in the crowd lol
Who do I see there? ….could it be…..SATAN!
[Crystal clear 2 min penalty for goaltender interference.](https://i.imgur.com/QvekbXt.png)
Does anyone know where I can watch this?
Ešteže máme aj slovak posterov na r/hockey 🙂
How was he able to play? I thought he has some serious skin rash preventing him?
Am I the only one who doesn’t understand why he’s having a big spectacle of a game for a goodbye 6 years after last playing?
These are some of the best photos of a hockey game I’ve seen in a long time. Reminds me of really old school SI photos in the 1960’s.
Miro fucking Satan!
;_;
Im getting old. My favorite player I grew up watching is retired….
So cool that they did this for him though. I don’t remember seeing games like this done for players in the past, though Im sure theyve happened.
Hoss seems to have aged quite a bit. I wonder if he’s still battling that disease.
This should have been more widely broadcasted. I would have been glued to it.
Anyone else think Nick Lidstrom could still play or is it just me?
I was hoping to find an action shot of Big Buff. I miss watching that guy play.
So I knew this was happening and have seen the buildup and roster announcements and stuff but now that it’s happened it’s left me wondering if there’s ever been such a celebration or turnout for a player’s retirement before? Like is he that well respected of a player or that important of a figure in Slovakia?
Anyone provide the names from the last photo?
I am so curious about the invite/sell to this game. Obviously friendships are a huge part of it, and I assume money, collectively, isn’t preventing any of these guys from playing anywhere in the world.
But I remain a bit surprised at the full cast and roster of people that got involved, and who gave up a big chunk of time to fly across the pond and play.
The roster also seemed to lean into star power more than like “random buddy I played with in junior”.
Was there promise of this being some fantastic trip – like everybody is doing a family or boys week in Slovakia? Was everybody paid handsomely enough to make it worth their time? Both of the above in conjunction with existing loyalties and friendships?
How many people did Big Buff hospitalize?
This looks like it was created by AI when you asked it to do the Blackhawks in 2047
Seeing Palffy at 51 lacing up skates is a sight to see. I miss this man
So cool. More players should do this
Some really great pics, and awesome to see some throwback players like Palffy and Satan.
Did Bryan Berard play?
Did Big Buff lower the boom on anyone?
I thought Zetterberg was supposed to be there
Hossa looks like a player from the 40s
I know it’s silly, but I’d love to see the box score and know if Bondra potted a couple
Was a Great Show … did really enjoy it!
Proud that all the stars went to Slovakia for this exiting event!!!
Some legends here, great photos
Snake loser that left the Pens.