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15 September 2026
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Myshkin: No Need to Panic Over CSKA's Slow Start
Former USSR goalkeeper Vladimir Myshkin says it's too early to judge CSKA and Dynamo, praising Igor Nikitin as a top-level coach amid the club's early season struggles.
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Ovechkin: Chasing a Second Stanley Cup
Alexander Ovechkin says the pursuit of a second Stanley Cup drove his new Washington contract, and confidence in the club's offseason additions.
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Josh Morrissey Opens Up on Hellebuyck Trade Request
Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey called Connor Hellebuyck's trade request a personal disappointment, though he accepts the business reasoning behind it.
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Ak Bars Coach: Team Lacks Defensive Depth
Anwar Gatiyatulin says Ak Bars need more defensive reinforcements after a 2:3 loss to Torpedo, with the squad heavily reshuffled over summer.
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KHL Vice-President Dobrokhvalov Rejects Foreign Player Limit
Sergei Dobrokhvalov says the KHL will not tighten its five-import limit, arguing that facing top foreign players helps young Russian talent develop.
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Sokolov Explains Penalty in Ak Bars Debut vs Torpedo
Yegor Sokolov scored his first goal for Ak Bars but was called for a two-minute penalty in a 2:3 loss to his former club Torpedo, and defended his side of the incident.
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14 September 2026
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Auston Matthews eyes fresh start with Maple Leafs
GM John Chayka says Matthews is nearly 100% fit for training camp, with the captain focused solely on winning after his injury-shortened season.
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Wild's Hynes to Test Shabanov Alongside Kaprizov
Minnesota coach John Hynes says rookie Maxim Shabanov will get an early look on a line with Kirill Kaprizov in pre-season, with Danila Yurov also in the mix.
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Tretiak Explains What Makes Torpedo's New Arena Unique
Torpedo beat Ak Bars 3:2 in the Volga Arena's KHL debut, and Tretiak says its three rinks — not its looks — set it apart from Bostonor Edmonton.
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Kevin Hayes: KHL Better Than Expected at Ak Bars
New Ak Bars forward Kevin Hayes says the KHL exceeded his expectations, praising Nizhny Novgorod's arena and adjusting to puck-protection play.
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Rotenberg: Russia Could Play 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Russian hockey federation official Roman Rotenberg says a return via youth teams first, then the senior side, is possible before the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
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Ilya Kovalchuk: Russia Will Return to Hockey
Shanghai Dragons president Ilya Kovalchuk says he believes Russia's national hockey team will return internationally after the federation's CAS appeal against the IIHF.
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Nikitin praises effort in CSKA's 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv
CSKA coach Igor Nikitin credited his team's improved attitude despite the defeat, discussed Khayrullin's slow adaptation and Jeremy Roy playing through injury.
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Savelyev: SKA Set for an Even Season
Ex-Krefeld GM Sergei Savelyev praised SKA's deep, well-rotated squad after 4 wins in 5 games, citing Goldobin, Korotky and Romanov as key performers.
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Buchelnikov and Zamula on CSKA's third loss in four games
CSKA forward Dmitri Buchelnikov and defenceman Yegor Zamula spoke after a 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv, their third defeat in four games this season.
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Mironov on KHL vs NHL Rule Differences
SKA defenseman Daniil Mironov says KHL restrictions on lingering behind the net boost pace and entertainment value, though adjusting takes time.
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Tkachyov's Agent Weighs In on Kravtsov Injury Dispute
Shumi Babayev says Avangard's handling of Tkachyov's Achilles injury shows how clubs should treat players hurt in unsupervised training, unlike Traktor's stance with Kravtsov.
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Yegor Zamula: CSKA Taught Me What NHL Never Did
The CSKA defenceman reflects on his first pre-season in Russia, saying KHL training filled gaps left from his years with Columbus and Philadelphia.
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Bratash: Admiral lacked finishing touch vs Neftekhimik
Admiral's head coach said his team missed open-net chances and failed to capitalize on opportunities their goalkeeper created in the 1:2 loss.
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Grishin: Neftekhimik won on character, not size
Neftekhimik's coach credited grit over stature after beating Admiral 2-1 at home, praising his squad's resilience and unity following the series win.
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13 September 2026
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Boucher Downplays Avangard-Metallurg Brawl
Avangard rallied from 0-2 to beat Metallurg 3-2 in overtime, but the game was overshadowed by a third-period mass brawl that coach Guy Boucher addressed afterward.
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Torpedo CEO Zabuga Satisfied With 6-Point Start
Yevgeni Zabuga says Torpedo's four-away-game opening was a club choice backed by the KHL, with only bad luck costing them against CSKA.
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Lyuzenkov Addresses Kuznetsov's Penalty Habit
Sibir coach Yaroslav Lyuzenkov admits he has no solution yet for Yevgeni Kuznetsov, whose penalties keep costing the team after his own goals.
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Rafikov: Radulov Is Hockey's Mozart and Beethoven
After Lokomotiv's 3:2 win over CSKA, Rushan Rafikov praised 40-year-old Alexander Radulov's goal-and-two-assists display and Egor Surin's strong start.
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