Ice hockey
Ak Bars coach Gatiyatulin on Safonov's possible return from Vancouver
Vancouver sent Ilya Safonov to the AHL. Ak Bars coach Anvar Gatiyatulin won't press the return question, and agent Alexei Dementyev says it's all as planned.
Alexei Dementyev
SKA agent Dementyev pleased by team's play in strong start
SKA won 5 of their first 6 games and sit third in the Western Conference. Agent Alexei Dementyev says puck control and the summer roster changes show in the play.
Ovechkin's Agent Doesn't Rule Out Political Future
Alexei Dementyev says a post-hockey political career is possible for Ovechkin, downplaying backlash over his appearance in a United Russia campaign video.