Bryzgalov delivers Bryzgalov-like answer to Mars question

With the news that the Anaheim Ducks have signed Ilya Bryzgalov, we can’t help remember some of his great sound bytes from past seasons.

It’s been almost four years since then Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov became an HBO darling, after expressing his interest in outer space, specifically the “humongous” size of our universe.

His bemusement and curiosity of the cosmos was the highlight of that season’s edition of HBO 24/7, a documentary program leading up to the 2012 Winter Classic between the Flyers and the New York Rangers.

Bryzgalov, currently a free agent, was in Toronto for the Hall of Fame ceremonies, where he was approached by Steve Dangle, who questioned the goaltender about recent discoveries on Mars and the incoming photos of Pluto.

The Russian’s response was less than elaborate.

Playing in parts of 13 seasons in the NHL, Bryzgalov posted a 2.58 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage, with the Anaheim Ducks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild.

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