Nizhny Novgorod attacker “Torpedo” Maxim Letunov told that the atmosphere within the team has improved and the team has become stronger in the sporting component.
In the 2023/24 season, Torpedo was eliminated in the 1/8 finals of the Gagarin Cup, losing the series to SKA with a score of 1:4. Before the new season, the team was replenished with Dmitry Kagarlitsky and Vyacheslav Voinov, and the head coach of the Nizhny Novgorod team Igor Larionov announced great ambitions for the tournament.
— Have you discussed with Larionov what you need to improve in your game to gain a foothold in North America?
— I have a valid contract with Torpedo. The season has just started, I am focusing on playing here, and then we will see.
— What can you say about your connection with Atanassov and Kagarlitsky? Have you ever found a common language on the ice?
— The last two games we played together. There is mutual understanding, it is confirmed by goals and points. We are all happy and continue to work.
— Before the season, Igor Larionov spoke about big tasks. How much has Torpedo changed compared to last season?
— We have become stronger, new players have been added. There is a completely different atmosphere in the team now. The goals are the highest, we will try to achieve them, “Letunov told .
The new season of the FONBET KHL Championship starts on September 3.
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