a potential series of comedic events:
the iconic all stars 2017 rozanov-hollander helmet kiss hits the internet
later, rozanov gleefully decides to repeat it when hollander scores in a regular game... against? boston?
what the hell is he doing? that guy is so weird. at least hollander, unflappable as ever, seems to take it in stride and just laughs it off. even rozanov struggles to get under hollander's skin, huh?
("can't i appreciate good hockey?" he says, later, when asked about it. "a beautiful goal is a beautiful goal, even if it is from hollander!")
("does this mean you'll kiss any opposing teammate who scores an impressive enough goal?")
rozanov scores against montreal a few minutes later, and holds out his arms to hollander expectantly. hollander's answering π is so iconic it enters several people's reaction image folders once it hits the internet.
the next time hollander scores in this game his teammates are ready. they get there first. back OFF, rozanov. if ANYONE is going to kiss hollander for that beautiful goal, it's US.
all five teammates on the ice with hollander pass him around to take turns smooching his head while rozanov loudly protests he should also be allowed to have a turn and gets laughed off.
shane hollander would just like to know how he got here? why is this happening to him exactly? hello?
unfortunately for shane hollander, he gets a hat trick this game, which means the metros new tradition of "linemates, defensemen, and the goalie all have to pass hollander around for kisses" is cemented. he's not getting out of this now.
it continues on into other games. it's just a thing now. it's popular with the fans, and it always makes hollander laugh and roll his eyes, and everyone loves when a camera manages to get a close up of shane hollander (the most beautiful man in the entire league) laughing.
("jaaane i didn't mean for this to happen. i don't want to see all these other men kissing you ππππ")
("You did this. I have no sympathy. This is directly your fault.")
("this is u right now isnt it πΎπΎπΎ")
the people of montreal really love this bit. not only are the crowds blowing hollander kisses every time he scores in a home game, but also he's getting ribbed about it during post-game press. Everyone Loves Cap Kissy Time
it becomes something of a montreal local meme. every time something good happens (nailed a job interview? got a promotion? got back a straight-A report card?) you have to blow a kiss to the centre bell. for captain hollander.
this is all well and good until the day they just barely lose a game to boston in overtime. and then rozanov turns to blow a kiss across the ice to hollander.
That's It. Shane Is Gonna Fucking Kill Him
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