The best goalie in the KHL last season Nikita Serebriakov told that he did not refuse to play for “Admiral » before moving SKA and that he had no conflict with the management of the Vladivostok club.
At the end of last season, 27-year-old Serebryakov was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the KHL, and his “Admiral” reached the second round of the Gagarin Cup. On Wednesday, the player was transferred to SKA as a free agent. In the new team, the goalkeeper will wear number 98.
— What was your first thought when the multi-stage deal between Admiral and SKA ended and you changed teams?
– Incredible emotions. I was very happy that it was all over and the transition had taken place. There was only joy.
— Why haven’t you played for Admiral since September 21?
— I had a slight injury which I received during the match against Kunlun (3:1). But he had already started training and could play on September 30 against Avtomobilist. But the coaches decided I wasn’t ready enough. And so I had to go to the home match with Lada (October 5).
—Is it true that you yourself refused to play for the admiral until you were traded? Was it a form of strike?
– No not at all. It was just damage. I wanted to recover as quickly as possible. I worked with doctors and a physical trainer. On the contrary, I tried to get into the match as quickly as possible.
I did not argue with the admiral’s leadership. On the contrary, we reached a common denominator and shook hands. We have excellent relations and there has been no strike.
—Is it true that “the Admiral” promised to exchange you immediately after the September gubernatorial elections, and that everyone kept this deadline in mind?
“To be honest, I haven’t thought about it much. The season started, especially not as successfully as we wanted. I thought more about games, and then whatever happens. I didn’t pay attention to all sorts of rumors and various movements. I was just preparing for the match and wanted to benefit the team,” Serebryakov told .
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