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9 September 2026
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Nikitin Praises CSKA Character in 3-0 Win Over Torpedo
CSKA's coach credited grit over style after beating Torpedo, praised goalie Dmitry Gamzin, and explained lineup choices involving Hamilton and young forward Privalov.
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McDavid Praises NHL's Rising Salary Trend
Edmonton's captain says he's fine with peers out-earning him, noting at least 10 NHL players will top his AAV by 2027/28 as pay scales climb.
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Yakovlev's captaincy saga overshadows Metallurg's new season
Sport-Express pundits compare Metallurg defender Yegor Yakovlev's captaincy turmoil to the emotional fallout of Yevgeni Kuznetsov's departure from the club.
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Shchitov: Dinamo Moscow Could Reconsider Tambiev
Ex-KHL defender Nikita Shchitov says coach Leonid Tambiev's future may be questioned if Dinamo lose a third straight game, to Admiral.
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Adam Lowry Downplays Hellebuyck Trade Rift
Jets captain Adam Lowry says Connor Hellebuyck's trade request is a personal family decision and won't split the Winnipeg dressing room.
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Konstantin Luchevnikov joins Admiral after Ak Bars exit
Defenceman Luchevnikov says leaving Ak Bars after 10 years was overdue, citing limited ice time and a need to step out of his comfort zone.
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McDavid Weighs In on Americans Leaving Canadian Clubs
Oilers captain McDavid says he's unsure if US players want to leave Canada or just seek better title chances, citing Edmonton's contracts with Schei and Frederic.
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Barkov Pays Tribute to Bobrovsky After Panthers Exit
Florida captain Aleksandr Barkov praised Sergei Bobrovsky's seven seasons and two Stanley Cup wins after the goaltender's move to Toronto.
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Serebryakov Recalls Ovechkin Photo Before Match of the Year
Avangard goalkeeper Nikita Serebryakov says facing Alexander Ovechkin felt personal, recalling a photo taken together when he was a 12-14-year-old at Dinamo.
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Bashirov Explains Why Salavat Yulaev Let Kuznetsov Go
Salavat Yulaev's general manager said the club couldn't rely on Yevgeni Kuznetsov all season and lacked funds for a backup centre, despite his impact on the ice.
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Radulov Relives Lokomotiv's Comeback vs Avangard
Lokomotiv forward Alexander Radulov recalled trailing 0-2 in Gagarin Cup semi-final Game 6, then scoring twice in 33 seconds before winning in double overtime.
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Alexander Radulov on What Still Drives Him at 40
The Lokomotiv forward says passion, not just routine, keeps him on the ice, admitting motivation has wavered but always returned during his long career.
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Batterson Says He Texted Marchand Over Stützle Jab
Drake Batterson revealed he messaged Brad Marchand after his viral jab at Tim Stützle's captaincy bid, calling it just Marchand being Marchand.
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Metallurg Explains Why Derek Barac Left for CSKA
Metallurg sports director Evgeni Biryukov says Barac never fully adapted or fit in, and the sides also disagreed on contract terms from the start.
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Stützle Brushes Off Marchand's Captaincy Jab
Senators forward Tim Stützle responded coolly after Panthers winger Brad Marchand mocked his bid for Ottawa's vacant captaincy, saying he doesn't care about the jibe.
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Plyushchev: Russia Could Fully Return in Hockey
Ex-Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev doubts neutral status suits Russia, citing the Universiade precedent as CAS reviews IIHF's exclusion ruling.
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Sidney Crosby: Talks Underway on New Penguins Deal
Crosby confirmed agent Pat Brisson is negotiating a new contract with GM Kyle Dubas, saying he wants to keep playing but isn't setting any deadline.
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Chabot on Tkachuk's Ottawa Exit: 'No Hard Feelings'
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot says he called Brady Tkachuk after his trade to Florida, wishing him well despite the sting of losing their former captain.
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Kravets: Barys Must Aim to Win, Not Just Compete
Barys Astana's new head coach demands a winning mentality from his squad, as the club looks to move on from years at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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Galchenyuk: Spartak-CSKA Win Felt Like a Play-off Game
After Spartak's 3-2 derby win over CSKA, Alex Galchenyuk likened the atmosphere to Toronto-Montreal, crediting a second-period surge built on character.
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Ivan Demidov's Agent Predicts NHL Stardom
Dan Milstein says Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov, 20, will become an NHL star within years, after signing an 8-year, $9.15M deal in Montreal.
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Maxim Letunov on His College Hockey Path to the NHL
The Dinamo forward recalls his 2015–2018 UConn years, crossing paths with Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk, and adjusting to life and language in the US.
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Fedorov: Kuznetsov's talent is beyond question at Sibir
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Fedorov says Yevgeni Kuznetsov's skill is unquestionable, with motivation and fitness now key to his form at Sibir.
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