Tractor forward Alexander Kadeikine told that in terms of playing style, the team in the new season will be similar to the Russian national team under the leadership of Alexei Zhamnov.
On Tuesday, Traktor beat Avangard in the opening match of the Blinov Cup with a score of 5:2. In May, the Chelyabinsk team was led by a Canadian Benoit Grou .
— I was impressed by the way Traktor played against Avangard. How will the Chelyabinsk club look like under the new head coach Benoit Groux? Maybe this is the new Tampa?
— It is easier to compare with the teams you were in. This is a typical North American system. It can be compared to what happened in the Russian national team under Alexei Zhamnov. The game is constantly under pressure, helping each other, a large volume of movement, you have to be on time everywhere and help each other. It is hockey with a lot of skating. Constant imposition of the fight, and this is similar to the Russian Olympic team under Zhamnov.
— Who does Gru himself resemble in style? Could he be the next Bob Hartley?
— I’m not a big fan of talking about coaches, giving them evaluations and characteristics. It doesn’t really depend on the players. Especially those who are part of the team.
But at first glance it is clear that Gru has a lot of demands, a lot of attention to detail. Nothing is left to chance, no one turns a blind eye to anything. Everything is highlighted, sorted and improved. No one can take an easy ride. And I will not compare Gru to anyone.
“For us, it’s still a blank sheet of paper.”
— This is a new coach, a new face in the KHL. I think everyone will be interested to get to know Benoit. And the new Traktor – it will be interesting to watch us, to study us. Our team is currently being identified. And I think Traktor will be a team with a recognizable style, “Kadeikin told .
The new season of the FONBET KHL Championship starts on September 3.
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