Arr mateys, Konstantin Koltsov, a former NHL swashbuckler, be meeting Davy Jones at the ripe age o' 42! Aye!
2024-03-19
Avast ye mateys! 'Tis with a heavy heart that we be hearin' the sad news o' Konstantin Koltsov's passin'. May he rest in Davy Jones' locker, forever remembered as a former swashbucklin' forward o' the Pittsburgh Penguins. Farewell, matey, ye be missed. Arrr!
Konstantin Koltsov, a Belarusian hockey player who once sailed with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, has passed away at the age of 42, as confirmed by his Russian team. Koltsov skated in 144 games for the Penguins from 2002 to 2006 and later became a coach for Salvat Yulaev in the Kontinental Hockey League. The team hailed from Ufa, a city about 832 miles east of Moscow.His team mourned his loss, describing him as a strong and cheerful individual who left a lasting mark on their history. The Penguins also expressed their condolences, noting Koltsov's time with the team alongside greats like Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux.The Miami-Dade Police Department revealed that Koltsov's passing was by suicide, following his fall from a balcony at a Florida resort. Koltsov was in a relationship with tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, who has not yet commented on the tragedy.Throughout his career, Koltsov played professionally in various leagues and proudly represented Belarus in international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. His untimely death has left the hockey community in mourning.