Defender of Nizhny Novgorod “Torpedo” Keaton Thompson spoke about his relationship with the team’s head coach Igor Larionov.
— Did you communicate with Larionov before signing?
— Yes, we met in Los Angeles, I flew there, rode with him several times and about a week later signed a contract with Torpedo. So yes, we also rode horses and talked on the phone.
— Do you remember Larionov when he was an NHL player?
— Yes, I remember the “Russian Five”. Then, I hadn’t yet realized the importance of their arrival, what was behind it all. I just knew they were great players. I’ve always loved Detroit. Well, when I already met Igor, I read more about him and realized how long he had been playing at the highest level. He came to the NHL after 29 years and had such a great career here too. This longevity is impressive. Well, they don’t call him Professor for nothing after all! He is a genius, you can talk to him calmly about anything and he can explain hockey in such a way that everything becomes simple and understandable,” Thompson was quoted as saying by “Championship”.
Larionov is a two-time Olympic champion, a four-time world champion as a member of the USSR national team and a three-time Stanley Cup winner.
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