Former Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov become one of the best hockey players “Ak Barsa” in the new KHL season, says the former head coach of the Russian national hockey team Igor Zakharkin .
– I think Radulov is a league reinforcement. Only players of this type are not enough in the KHL. He knows how to hold the puck, solve tactical problems on his own and is eager for the game. Alexander has not lost these qualities, Russian hockey needs them.
I don’t think he will have to get used to anything again in Russia. The principle of selection of ties in the NHL and the KHL is different. On the other side of the ocean, the player has a certain role, a specialization, and on this basis a bond is formed. In our league, it depends more on the individual. The second problem our guys have when they come back from the NHL is their star status. But Radulov still plays hockey of his own free will, gives everything to achieve results, so there is no need to worry. The other points – the size of the sites, the boards, the atmosphere in the stands – all this is as close as possible to the NHL. Radulov won’t have to change much. He will be able to show his best hockey in the KHL. Especially in Kazan, where the game is loved and the stadium is always full.
36 years? Age. But, knowing the character of Sasha, I will say: he is not one of those who will finish the game. Radulov is an athlete at heart. The fight for the puck, the desire to break through the opposing defense, to be the first to rebound, to create tension at the net – we will see all of that. Age will not affect anything, – quotes the words of Zakharkin “RB Sport”.
Ak Bars first announced Radulov’s transfer from Dallas at the end of May. The hockey player is expected to agree to a two-year deal.
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