club striker NHL “Vancouver” Ilya Mikheev said he would gladly defend the colors Russian team if the team receives permission to participate in international competitions.
Mikheev signed a four-year, $19 million contract with the Canucks in July.
– Of course, it’s always nice to play at the World Championships, but I would like to go further in the NHL playoffs. If we are allowed, I will always be happy to play for the national team.
World Cup every two years? Everyone to his own tastes. It happens that the World Cup begins, if the Enkhaelites come – the level of excitement is one, if not – another. The Olympics must be restarted for NHL players to compete. But these are business,” Mikheev told a Zoom press conference.
He also pointed out that the injury, which caused him to miss about two months in the regular season last season, is no longer being felt.
– She was, she passed, thank God, no need to remember her, it’s already the past. I only remember the injury when I hear a question about it, – said the 27-year-old.
Mikheev played 53 games for Toronto last season in the NHL regular season, scoring 32 points (21 goals + 11 assists). In the playoffs, the Russian striker registered two goals and two assists in seven games.
The Russian national team has been suspended from participating in international tournaments due to the situation in Ukraine.
Source : MatchTV
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