Chelyabinsk Striker “Tractor” Sergei Kalinin explained why he decided to request a trade from New Jersey Devils V “Toronto Maple Leafs” during performances at NHL .
In the NHL, Kalinin played for two clubs and spent the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons there. In total, Kalinin has 121 appearances and 19 (10 goals + 9 assists) points.
– In sophomore year (NHL performance), you were traded to Toronto. How was this transition received?
“It got tough in New Jersey. I played a little, they put me in the fourth top three with tough guys, they played 7-10 minutes a game. Our bond was restricted, it was difficult to prove ourselves. After one of the games, I asked the club for a trade.
– Spontaneous or deliberate request?
– Not spontaneous – I wanted to play hockey, be a leader and score goals, enjoy the game. But at that time all this did not exist. We talked normally with the manager, he took my situation normally and tried to find teams for the exchange.
– In Toronto, you played in the AHL…
– They told me to be patient, to watch the game system – and I will definitely be promoted to the NHL. But the appeal was not received, – quotes Metaratings.ru Kalinin.
Kalinin has been playing for Traktor since the 2020/21 season. The striker also played for Avangard Omsk, SKA and CSKA.
The new KHL season will kick off on September 1 with the Cup opener between CSKA and Ak Bars.
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Source : MatchTV
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