Is Alexander really as good as everyone says he is?
In a video, Fyodorov explains that Zharovsky often slows down just before entering the offensive zone. According to him, this forces defensemen to hesitate and gives the puck carrier an extra half-second.
“Yes, he is. Honestly, I don’t even know who else among professional hockey players I can compare him to. He’s one of a kind. I’ve never seen such a flexible and agile player, who, by slowing down his own speed, slows down the entire game. When he has the puck in the offensive zone, everyone around him seems to stop and freeze, and Zharovsky simply beats them and scores. It’s as if Sasha simply hypnotizes his opponents.”
– Fyodorov via Hockey News Hub