Hiatus Diaries: Habs tackle Tik Tok, Hischier shows off acrobatics
With a pandemic suspending sporting events worldwide, athletes suddenly have tons of time on their hands. In the latest installment of our weekly NHL series, we look at how they've been keeping themselves entertained - and in shape - while self-isolating.
Habs channel their inner 'Friends'They may be dispersed around the globe right now, but that's not keeping some Montreal Canadiens players from showing off their friendship. Put together by Nick Suzuki, a group including Brendan Gallagher, Tomas Tatar, and Ryan Poehling created its own version of the "Friends" intro.
Roenick shows off incredible backyardC A N A D I E N S
- Canadiens Montri(C)al (@CanadiensMTL) April 11, 2020
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Jeremy Roenick may have retired from the NHL 10 years ago, but he's clearly been staying in shape. The former NHL star showed off one of the most impressive backyard setups out there - complete with putting greens, a pool, a basketball net, and much more - while putting his cardio on full display.
Nico Hischier: Certified ninja?Staying active to cancel out my quarantine snacks! I challenge @PKSubban1 @TJOshie77 @JManziel2 @ericstonestreet to be a #AtHomeAllStar by @SInow.' pic.twitter.com/R1G4ATNPCP
- Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) April 8, 2020
When the New Jersey Devils took Nico Hischier first overall in 2017, chances are they weren't aware of the young Swiss' sublime acrobatic talents. The 21-year-old showed off a unique workout routine, going from a set of pushups to a backflip and back to more pushups.
Ovechkin dumps, his dog chasesPSA: @nicohischier is a savage. a
- New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 7, 2020
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Alex Ovechkin has discovered the easiest way to keep his dog entertained while practicing one of hockey's most fundamental plays - the dump and chase. Don't work too hard out during the pause, Ovi.
The Tkachuk brothers play HORSEHow @ovi8 plays fetch #HockeyAtHome pic.twitter.com/kW63h28FPC
- Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 10, 2020
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are back under one roof. We might need a 24/7 video feed of what's happening in that household. The two teamed up for a tame game of hockey HORSE. Next time, get father Keith in the mix.
O'Reilly finds the perfect workout buddy'STUCK WITH THE TKACHUKS '
- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 7, 2020
Week 1 Challenge: @TKACHUKycheese_ and @BradyTkachuk71 shoot the lights out (literally!) in a game of HORSE. Find out who wins a
Think you can top them? Submit your challenge with #TogetherAtHome + #HockeyAtHome and check back next week. pic.twitter.com/zFOUOC3SQe
It can get lonesome working out in self-isolation, but luckily, Ryan O'Reilly found a suitable gym partner. Solid form from the young one.
Is Tarasenko planning a coup d'i(C)tat on Binnington?Ryan O'Reilly working out with his son is the content we're here for.
- NHL (@NHL) April 5, 2020
(: @coachbri1) #HockeyAtHome pic.twitter.com/NaFvGQ3dGL
Jordan Binnington won the hearts of Blues fans last season when he backstopped his team to a Stanley Cup victory. But with a ton of time on his hands these days, Vladimir Tarasenko has started to hone his skills as a goaltender, and he may be looking to create a controversy in the St. Louis net sometime soon.
Pacioretty family (finally) welcoming a girlMove over Jordan Binnington (@binnnasty), Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) is looking solid in net. #HockeyAtHome
- NHL (@NHL) April 7, 2020
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With the help of their slap shots - which they surely inherited from their sharpshooting father - Max Pacioretty's four sons all helped reveal that Max and his wife, Katia, will be welcoming a baby girl to the family. Congratulations to the Pacioretty family!
Congratulations to the Pacioretty's who will welcome their first baby girl to the family!!! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/2kYwd44Zv2
- Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 10, 2020
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