Interviews: ice hockey news for 29 September 2026
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29 September 2026
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Kovalenko: CSKA conceded far too much vs SKA
CSKA forward Nikolai Kovalenko, who scored twice, said the team must tighten defensively after a wild 6-5 KHL win over SKA.
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Waddell: Columbus Still Unsure Why Marchenko Wanted Out
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell says he never got a direct explanation from Kirill Marchenko or his camp before the winger's trade to Toronto.
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Grishin: fatigue behind Neftekhimik's loss to Amur
Neftekhimik coach Igor Grishin blamed a tough road trip and fatigue for the 0:1 KHL defeat to Amur, though he called the overall trip a success.
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Krikunov: Traktor Needs a Russian Coach, Not Gordon
The ex-Russia head coach says struggling Traktor should ditch foreign hires for a domestic coach, questioning the club's management along the way.
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Epanchintsev on Joining SKA: Working With Larionov
New SKA assistant coach Vadim Epanchintsev explains why he joined Igor Larionov's staff and how the team is building its attacking style of play.
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Morozov Rules Out KHL Return to Three-Point System
KHL president Alexei Morozov says clubs back the two-point format, arguing it keeps the regular-season standings tighter and works fine for now.
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Yakovlev on Leaving Sibir for Torpedo
The forward says he expected to spend his whole career in Novosibirsk and had little contact with coach Lyuzenkov before the trade.
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Maggio Calls for Russia's Return to World Hockey
Salavat Yulaev forward Matthew Maggio says he wants Russia back at the Olympics and world championships, recalling junior clashes with Canada.
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Dubas: No Pressure in Crosby Contract Talks
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas says talks with captain Sidney Crosby, whose deal runs through 2027, remain open with no deadline pressure on either side.
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Fetisov Downplays Ovechkin's Preseason Injury Concerns
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says Ovechkin's missed practices and preseason games are no cause for alarm, citing veteran scheduling arrangements.
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Pavel Zubov: Lada's Near-Comeback Brings No Satisfaction
Lada's coach dissected a 4-5 loss to Dynamo Minsk after trailing 0-5, citing injuries, thin rotation, and young players struggling to cope in the KHL.
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Babaev: Criticism of Tkachev at Metallurg is unfair
Vladimir Tkachev's agent says the winger's conflict with Metallurg coach Andrei Razin is old news and won't distract the team before season's end.
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Treliving: Matthews in Best Skating Shape in Years
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving says Auston Matthews arrived at camp leaner and in his best skating shape in five years ahead of the new season.
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Tambiyev Defends Dynamo Moscow's KHL Start
Dynamo Moscow coach Leonid Tambiyev says he sees no negative in the team's 11 points from 11 games, though he admits scoring just 21 goals is a concern.
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Gatiyatulin Won't Rule Out Trade Talk on Khmelevski
Ak Bars coach Anvar Gatiyatulin declines to address trade rumors around Alexander Khmelevski, saying the club is still seeking the best role for the winger.
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Brylin Explains Minsk Dinamo's OT Loss to Moscow Dinamo
Minsk Dinamo coach Sergei Brylin says lingering tension from last season's play-offs fueled Thursday's emotional 3-4 overtime defeat to Moscow Dinamo.
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Larionov Explains What He Wants From Glotov at SKA
SKA coach Igor Larionov says he'll speak one-on-one with Vasily Glotov, urging the on-loan Traktor forward to convert his high work rate into goals and assists.
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Pavel Zubov on Lada's 0:5 Loss to CSKA
Lada coach Pavel Zubov admitted his side were outplayed by CSKA despite leading in distance and puck possession, as the team dropped to 10th in the West.
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Grigorenko: Traktor Must Learn How to Win
After a 3-4 home loss to SKA, Grigorenko and coach Gordon addressed Traktor's finishing woes as the club sits last in the East standings.
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Afanasyev: Avangard Built Squad to Chase Gagarin Cup
Forward Yegor Afanasyev says Avangard's roster is strong enough to compete for the Gagarin Cup, crediting sharper structure and expecting injured players to return soon.
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Grishin hails Neftekhimik's scoring after 6:3 win over Barys
Neftekhimik's coach credited a strong second period and improved finishing for the KHL win, noting the team no longer struggles to score like it did last season.
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Kravets slams Barys after 3:6 loss to Neftekhimik
Barys coach Mikhail Kravets criticized his players' sloppy first two periods in a 3:6 home defeat, defended goalkeeper Nikita Shepard and called for consistency.
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Andrei Mironov on Sochi's eighth loss in nine games
Sochi fell 1:4 to Shanghai, their eighth loss in nine matches. Coach Mironov cited finishing problems, benched several players, and gave an update on Timur Khafizov.
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Macklin Celebrini on NHL's rising salaries
The Sharks forward says growing NHL interest is lifting pay for owners and players alike, days after Cale Makar became the league's top earner.
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