Spartak hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk in an interview with , he said that Torpedo goalkeeper Nikolai Khabibulin, despite his age, is in excellent shape and also expressed the desire to play against the Nizhny Novgorod veteran as often as possible.
In December, 40-year-old Kovalchuk signed a contract with Spartak from December 6 until April 30, 2024. Torpedo signed a contract with 50-year-old Khabibulin until the end of the season. The goalkeeper will turn 51 on January 13.
— As soon as everyone said that 40-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk became the oldest player in the KHL, 50-year-old Nikolai Khabibulin appeared in the league. What’s your reaction ?
– Kolya is in great shape! When we played in Nizhny Novgorod against the guys, I saw him before the match. We talked and laughed. In my opinion, we will play with Torpedo several more times. God grant that Khabibulin comes out against us more often! – Kovalchuk told .
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