The Caviar Diplomat

Share this post

User's avatar
The Caviar Diplomat
Keeping up with Komarov

Keeping up with Komarov

From the announcement that SKA GM Roman Rotenberg would lead the bench to an impromptu piano concert in Vladivostok, "Uncle Leo" Komarov has had a busy start to his Saint Petersburg career.

Gillian Kemmerer's avatar
Gillian Kemmerer
Jan 05, 2022
∙ Paid
Share

Leo Komarov is among the most beloved players I have encountered in professional hockey. His decision to cross the pond for new vistas at SKA Saint Petersburg left many New York Islanders fans saddened at the loss of battle-tested “Uncle Leo,” a nickname assigned to the Finnish forward from the iconic American sitcom Seinfeld. 

As he departed Lou Lamorie…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Gillian Kemmerer
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share