Alexander Chernykh, agent of the Russian attacker Columbus Blue Jackets » Dmitry Voronkov told that the hockey player had questions about adjusting to the United States, but had no plans to leave the country yet.
Earlier, Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen said Voronkov “was homesick for Russia and was considering returning to the country.” Columbus selected the 23-year-old Russian in the 2019 NHL Draft with the 114th overall pick. Voronkov has played 16 games this season in the NHL, scoring three goals and allowing six assists.
— For now, I will say this: Voronkov will play for Columbus. He’s not coming back anywhere.
Yes, there are questions about adaptation. But it’s not like he packed his things and left. The Blue Jackets see him, talk to him, talk to him. And today Voronkov has no plans to leave America. If such a situation arises, we will contact Columbus and take action. But we are not there yet,” Chernykh told .
Voronkov previously played for Ak Bars Kazan, with whom he reached the Gagarin Cup final. With the Russian team, the striker won silver at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Source : MatchTV
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