The Two-Line Pass

I was clicking through YouTube just now and once again stumbled upon a clip that, for me, will never get old.

It is Ilya Bryzgalov, then-backup goalie for the Ducks, being interviewed by the humorless Edmonton media prior to Chris Pronger’s first game back in Oiltown since the infamous forced trade.

Funny and pointed, it stands as the crowning achievement among all hockey interviews. Nothing can match it for humor and rewatch value. I have a friend who literally watches it every day at work and giggles like a schoolgirl every time (sorry Mike).

Here it is then:

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So many great moments. The high-pitched “Why you heff to be mhad,” the indignant “Hold on, here is minus thearty-two,” the reference to November as “November months.” Priceless.

It occurred to me, though, that there are many great hockey interviews out there. It’s hard to think of an unfunny Ovechkin interview. Some people might think there are better ones though. Could you himagine?

So if you have a favorite, send it on in via e-mail or in the comments.

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