CSKA Moscow coach Sergei Fedorov on , he answered the question of whether his team could win the third Gagarin Cup in a row, and also explained his thoughts on the idea of a cross-over playoff.
The KHL regular season begins on September 1 with the opening Cup match between CSKA and Ak Bars Kazan. The playoffs will take place from February 29 to April 29, 2024. The first round will be held according to the standard pattern within the conferences, and from the second round the teams will be divided into two groups, in which the teams of the two conferences will be mixed. Thus, both the two Western Conference teams and the two Eastern Conferences will be able to play in the final.
CSKA, led by Fedorov, have won the championship for the past two seasons. In total, the team has three trophies.
– New season – new tasks, I’m glad the guys rested, I’m glad they treat our training very well. We are in a tough fight. We have enough experience. God forbid, we’ll head into the playoffs in good shape.
We have drawn some conclusions about the playoffs. Last season they went to seven games in the series, leading 3-1. We have drawn conclusions, now we have to grow and understand what it means.
– How difficult is it to win the third Gagarin Cup in a row, which no one has managed to do?
“It’s both difficult and real. Our goals are always high. We calmly walk away from our tasks, and life will show our skill. We love winning, we love our fans. We have a good team that we have kept. No one has the right to dream.
— What do you think of the cross playoffs?
– The first is the novelty, the second is that you play against teams that you see two or three times a season, the third is that you can’t do without criticizing the League, but it’s is so easy – why, why? The question is more to the League. The idea is interesting, but I would like to think more about the boys who will play hockey for 68 games, and not less. Our vast homeland, games in different time zones, flights – all this leaves a certain imprint of emotions and fatigue. Here you can chat for a very long time.
What are the favorites of the season?
– I will say one thing, the favorite is CSKA! Life will judge (smile), Fedorov said on .
Source : MatchTV
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