Vancouver Forward Vasily Podkolzin spoke in an interview with about his attitude towards the possible return of the striker Evgenia Kuznetsova to the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
According to , Kuznetsov will sign a four-year contract with SKA. He has already terminated his contract with Carolina and has become an unrestricted free agent.
— What do you think about Evgeny Kuznetsov returning to the KHL and playing for SKA? You played for this club, give Kuza some advice.
— To be honest, I was upset that Kuznetsov went to the KHL. I took game number 92 because Zhenya played below. Previously, I was number 19, then Volodya Tkachev came to SKA. This number went to him, and I took 92.
I always wanted to be at least a little like Kuznetsov. What potential he has, what skill! I am very sorry and I think that Evgeniy has not said his last word in the NHL yet. After all, when he came to Carolina, he integrated well there, scored 6 (4+2) points in 10 playoff games and scored four goals. But since such is his decision, Kuznetsov must be supported. For me, he is a player of the highest class. One of the best Russian center forwards in the world.
– So maybe Kuzya will come to SKA and his game will reach a new level.
– Yes, he can become even better. Kuznetsov is joining a strong team, where the competition is very strong, “Podkolzin told .
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