“Opinions on the Internet are always different and not always, to say the least, adequate. Such matches are certainly necessary in the summer – they draw attention to hockey and gather spectators. But all this can only be assessed by the number of viewers.
What did I notice myself? Different levels of skill. In those moments when more or less serious hockey was taking place, a professional could immediately understand why some played in the NHL and others in the KHL. And we are talking about the best players in our league.
In general, I constantly point out serious problems in our national hockey. Now, in conditions of isolation, we cannot adequately assess the level of the KHL and our development. When the time comes to return to the world stage, we will see a new reality, “Plyushchev noted in an interview with Russia-Hockey.ru.
Recall that the charity match, in which the stars of the KHL and the NHL met, ended in a draw – 8:8. At the same time, the stars of the KHL made their return, winning 1:6.
- Hockey player Marchenko compared Russia and the USA
Source: Sport

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