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Der-Arguchintsev Still Without a Club, Agent Says
Shumi Babaev says clubs approached Admiral over Der-Arguchintsev's KHL rights but talks stalled, while the forward's NHL future depends on Toronto.
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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.
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.
KHL: Avangard, CSKA, Sibir Play Sunday Fixtures
Four KHL games on 13 September: Sibir vs Avtomobilist, Avangard vs Metallurg without McLeod, CSKA vs Lokomotiv, and Neftekhimik vs Admiral.
Neftekhimik-Admiral to Open with Minute's Silence
The KHL clash will go ahead as scheduled after drone strikes killed two and injured six in Nizhnekamsk, with players wearing black armbands and no entertainment activities.
KHL: Ak Bars-Metallurg, Torpedo Visit Lada
KHL round on 11 September sees Ak Bars host Metallurg with a reshuffled forward line after landing Yegor Sokolov, while Torpedo travel to Lada off an opening win.
Nikitin: CSKA Must Apologise to Fans After Admiral Loss
CSKA Moscow coach Igor Nikitin said the team must return to reality and apologise to supporters after a 2:4 home defeat to Admiral.
Bratash Hails Effort in Admiral's 4:2 Win Over CSKA
Admiral coach Oleg Bratash praised his players' work rate after beating CSKA 4:2, saying the team simply focuses on earning points in every game.
Admiral Beat CSKA 4-2 Amid Disallowed Goal Controversy
KHL stood down a video-review official after CSKA's disallowed goal in their 4-2 loss to Admiral, but the club remains unhappy with the result.
Bratash Slams KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Admiral head coach Oleg Bratash blasted the KHL's idea of deciding drawn games with a shootout before puck drop, saying its author needs medical help.
Olimpbet to Refund Bets on CSKA After KHL Error
Olimpbet will refund 50% of losing bets on a CSKA win over Admiral as a free bet, after the KHL admitted a referee error disallowed a valid goal.
Karandin Slams KHL Over Video Review Chaos
Ex-referee Yuri Karandin criticized the KHL for cutting shootout rounds while officials keep halting matches for lengthy video reviews, citing a recent CSKA goal disallowed against Admiral.
CSKA Blasts KHL Over Wrongly Disallowed Goal
CSKA lost 2:4 to Admiral after officials wrongly disallowed Maxim Sorkin's goal; the KHL admitted the error but the result stands.
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.
Nikita Boyarkin joins Admiral from Barys
Goalkeeper Nikita Boyarkin says his exit from Barys was abrupt, with Admiral reaching out first to offer him a deal without an agent involved.
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.
Nikita Soshnikov Signs One-Year Deal with Traktor
Forward Nikita Soshnikov says his exit from Admiral came right before pre-season camps, leaving him without a club until Traktor offered a trial that turned into a contract.
Traktor Sign Forward Nikita Soshnikov
Traktor Chelyabinsk have re-signed free agent Nikita Soshnikov through 2026/27, despite a lukewarm trial and mixed reviews from the GM.