Former CSKA, Lokomotiv and Ak Bars coach Igor Gorbenko told Metaratings.ru that in the Western Conference final of the Fonbet Championship KHL Lokomotiv and CSKA can play.
– Who can shoot in the playoffs?
– Generally speaking, it will be interesting in the West to see how Torpedo plays. I wouldn’t overlook Lokomotiv who I believe will play against CSKA in the Western Conference final. Let’s look at SKA, the winner of the Continental Cup.
There will be Ak Bars and Metallurg in the East, but any team can reach the final there. In the playoffs, a new life begins, and therefore I do not neglect Sibir. They could well qualify for the final. At the new palace, hockey players are on the rise, which gives them motivation.
– We agree that Admiral made noise in the regular season, but is it unlikely that he will succeed in the playoffs?
– I will not tell. “Admiral” can also fight. It all depends on the line of the goalkeepers, who have trained them throughout the season, and the defense. They can understand, so Salavat is out of luck.
– In addition, the Far East factor will play if the “Admiral” pulls an extra part.
– Certainly. It will be difficult to rebuild and overcome such distances.
The Gagarin Cup playoffs go down to four wins. The first matches of the first round of the playoffs will take place on March 1.
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