Ice hockey
Nazarov on Why Foreign Coaches Struggle in the KHL
Ex-KHL coach Andrei Nazarov says overseas hires falter after a rough start, citing culture gaps, while calling Lokomotiv's Gagarin Cup three-peat unlikely.
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Afanasyev: Avangard Built Squad to Chase Gagarin Cup
Forward Yegor Afanasyev says Avangard's roster is strong enough to compete for the Gagarin Cup, crediting sharper structure and expecting injured players to return soon.
Plyushchev: Avangard's Dozen Injuries Are No Accident
Former Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev blames pre-season training loads for Avangard's 11 absentees against Spartak and questions their Gagarin Cup bid.
Safronov: Lokomotiv on title pace under Kvartalnov
Ex-SKA defenseman Kirill Safronov says Lokomotiv, winners of 7 of 9 KHL games, need no major changes as Kvartalnov eyes a third Gagarin Cup.
Neftekhimik budget for KHL season to rise to 2bn roubles
Neftekhimik's budget for the current KHL season will reportedly grow to about 2bn roubles, with no major payroll change, as the club sits fifth in the East.
Lokomotiv's Gennady Chaly: Stopping Radulov on the crease is nearly impossible
Lokomotiv defenceman Gennady Chaly describes his pre-season, the dressing room with KHL champions and playing on the first pair with Stepan against Severstal.
Martin Gernat signs with Davos after two Gagarin Cups
Slovak defenceman Martin Gernat, 33, leaves Lokomotiv for Swiss side Davos as a free agent, on a deal through the 2026/27 season after two KHL titles.
Varitsky: Avangard injuries won't rule out Lokomotiv rivals
Ex-GM Igor Varitsky says Avangard's injured players will be fit by spring and able to strengthen before the deadline, keeping Lokomotiv's playoff path from being a formality.
Konkov: Razin-Yakovlev conflict won't help Metallurg
Two-time Gagarin Cup winner Sergei Konkov says the row between Andrei Razin and Metallurg captain Egor Yakovlev won't improve the situation in the squad.
Konkov: Lokomotiv Will Not Avoid a Slump
Two-time Gagarin Cup winner Sergei Konkov doubts unbeaten Lokomotiv, top of the KHL with 12 points from 6 games, can avoid a slump all season.
Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me
Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later.
Larionov Jr Signs New Deal With SKA St Petersburg
The forward extended through May 2027 at minimum KHL salary, calling it a hometown discount for a shot at winning the Gagarin Cup with SKA.
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top KHL's record revenue payout
KHL will pay clubs a record 2.36bn roubles for 2025/26, with champions Lokomotiv Yaroslavl receiving the largest share at 215.9 million.
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.
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.
Sergei Mozyakin Leaves Metallurg Development Role
Olympic champion Mozyakin, 45, steps down as Metallurg Magnitogorsk's development director after four years; Andrei Shayanov takes charge of the academy.
Matvey Kotkov scores KHL's first goal of new season
18-year-old Lokomotiv forward Matvey Kotkov opened the scoring in the 9th minute as Lokomotiv beat Traktor 5:1 in the KHL season opener.
Esmantovich: CSKA rebuilt roster to fix power-play flaws
CSKA's president says the club addressed tactical weaknesses after a quarterfinal exit, with new defencemen aimed at fixing the power play.