Forward S.K.A. Damir Zhafyarov in an interview with , he explained why the option of continuing his career abroad did not work out.
In May, the 28-year-old hockey player signed a two-year contract with SKA. Last season in the KHL, Zhafyarov scored 45 points (18+27) in 47 games for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod with a utility rating of +9. Zhafyarov’s indicator in the new season of the Fonbet KHL championship is 1+1.
– Before signing a contract with the Saint-Petersburg military team, there was much talk about your departure to the NHL? What clubs are you talking about?
– This and “Chicago” and “Nashville” We spoke to several. But it never happened to such details that you come here and you will definitely play with us.
I was offered to try, but it was clear that there was not much luck. I have waited and hoped for a long time. After all, you should always aim for something higher. But he wasn’t expecting anything specific. I spoke to my family, they decided that for now it was better for me to stay.
– In terms of your playing qualities, you could well have ended up in Chicago in place of Artemy Panarin.
— The teams have their own opinion about the players. So “Chicago” at that time did not see me on the team. Its good. Each player has a different career.
– They say it’s too early to fly overseas at 24, and at 26 it’s already too late.
“It’s never too late,” Zhafyarov said with a smile. “But I won’t think about it for the next two years.
Source : MatchTV
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