Sibir is one of my favorite teams yet honestly I am not even sad after today's miss. They had two, three, four... maybe even more chances to make it. I could be devastated with a slip but this is by no means a "miss", they were simply too weak to deserve. Anyways, Magnitka would crush them. Not much lost. 7th place would be cool though.
I have no idea about their financial situation but I hope that they will come stronger next season. If I'm not mistaken, they will have their new arena by... 2023, maybe? Logically, Novosibirsk must be successful; it's a very big city with loyal fans.
There is nothing crazy. Sibir have no money. 3 of them have no contracts and all of them are Team Russia players. Sannikov have one year of contract left, but that could be the same as with Tarasenko (FHR said than we should trade him to better team).crazy exodus rumors from Sibir regarding Okulov, Sannikov, Shumakov and Shalunov
There is nothing crazy.
There is nothing crazy. Sibir have no money. 3 of them have no contracts and all of them are Team Russia players. Sannikov have one year of contract left, but that could be the same as with Tarasenko (FHR said than we should trade him to better team).
Btw that is good for Sibir if we get some money for Shalunov and Shumakov. I didn't like their play for the most of the season. And that money we should use to sign contract with Okulov.
why Skabelka quit?
i think he did a good overall job.
I really like KHL, but dont understand. All 4 play-off games in one starting time. For who this league is? Only for fans in arenas, or for TV viewers also? Yes, I support my team, but I like watch any KHL game. I like to pay for any KHL stream because its support for league... ok, we have top of the season now, and its not possible to watch live games for me. All games started at 17,00 Moscow time (15,00 central Europe). So tell me, its really difficult to get 1 game, for example CSKA - Jokerit, to 19,00 Moscow time? This is really not very friendly for european fans.
This isn't any more convenient for Russian fans, believe me.
Of course, I believe you. Yes, its about league responsibility for fans, it doesnt matter from which country.
Vorky same problem with saturday weekend games. All in one time. Solution? Maybe 2 games from east and 2 from west per day? Hockey saturday with Salavat Yulaev - Ak Bars first, and than Jokerit - CSKA can be exciting. Again, I like this league and I wanna to pay for this hockey. Why KHL it doesnt want? Strange.
I feel like they steal the hockey for which I've waited for a whole year. Dem feels.
why Skabelka quit?
i think he did a good overall job.
Pleasantly surprised to see Vityaz qualified for the playoffs. Last I knew of them, they were this absolutely awful team full of goons. I guess they have made significant strides recently though.
They are on their way to getting curbstomped by SKA, but all the same, nice to see them make the playoffs.
Mozyakin with 1000th point against Kunlun... Not sure but he may also have scored 1001st one. What a career, what an inspirational sportsman. As a very inconsistent and mentally-weak person, I find it hard to believe that this dude has been finding the net for years without giving any breaks. I'm really interested in learning more about his life. Is there any kind of interview, documentary, book or some articles about him? I'd prefer something written if possible, because my Russian is still weak, so I think I wouldn't understand much on audio/video.
One of few big interview with him (8 years ago).I'm really interested in learning more about his life. Is there any kind of interview, documentary, book or some articles about him? I'd prefer something written if possible, because my Russian is still weak, so I think I wouldn't understand much on audio/video.