Moscow Sports DirectorDynamo Alexei Sopin told that the club terminated the contract with the Swedish striker Jacob Lilja by the hockey player.
Lilja played for Dynamo Moscow last season, scoring 27 (13+14) points in 52 games and adding 4 (1+3) points in six playoff games. In May, the parties terminated the agreement.
Is something changing in the minds of strangers? Are they more willing to go to the KHL?
– There is practically no chance now to invite a hockey player from Europe to our league. Swedes, Finns are a little easier with Czechs, but also tough. But the North Americans don’t care, and they’re ready to go to the KHL.
Last season we faced Swedish striker Jakob Lilja. But the contract was terminated with him, and it was the initiative of the hockey player. He was constantly under pressure in his native country, he was reprimanded in the press and his parents wanted their son to come home. It was difficult for Lilja to play in Russia under such circumstances, and he left.
– Now signed a contract in Switzerland.
“There is a difference in mentality here. Canadians and Americans have no problem playing in Russia, Sopin told .
During her KHL career, Lilja played 175 games and scored 97 (53+44) points. From 2020 to 2022 he played for Barys.
Source : MatchTV
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