Ice hockey
Razin willing to let Yakovlev leave Metallurg
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin reportedly wants to part with captain Yegor Yakovlev, but lacks the authority to force a trade without his consent.
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Razin: We Didn't Deserve to Beat Ak Bars
Metallurg Magnitogorsk coach Andrei Razin credited his team's character after a 3:2 shootout win over Ak Bars, despite admitting a sloppy performance.
Razin Slams KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin criticized the KHL's plan for pre-game shootouts, arguing it would kill teams' incentive to attack in overtime.
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.
Tolchinsky on Playing With Tkachev at Metallurg
Metallurg forward Sergei Tolchinsky says he and Vladimir Tkachev rarely share a line but could combine successfully with more ice time together.
Andrei Razin Unimpressed Despite Metallurg's Opening Win
Metallurg Magnitogorsk beat Amur 4:2 in their KHL opener, but coach Andrei Razin criticized the defense, saying the second period 'is not our game at all.'