“Canadians realize that without Russia, they will not be able to develop. Without competition, there is no progress; without it, there will be a degradation and the quality of play of their hockey players will gradually deteriorate. They are well aware of this. From a sporting point of view, they don’t discuss politics. They understand the importance of “the rapid return of the Russian national team.” The restoration of this competition, which served as the standard for decades for all of world hockey, is a priority. That’s why, of course, they really miss us and realize that the absence of Russia in the international arena is a negative factor for them,” Rotenberg said in an interview with the YouTube channel “Super League” .
- Rotenberg on Valieva’s disqualification: “The decision is politicized. It’s 100%”
Source: Sport
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