Ice hockey
Fastovsky: Kuznetsov a Landmark Signing for Sibir
Former Sibir GM Kirill Fastovsky says the club's revamped roster can clear the KHL playoff first round, praising Kuznetsov but stressing team over individuals.
Ice hockey
Former Sibir GM Kirill Fastovsky says the club's revamped roster can clear the KHL playoff first round, praising Kuznetsov but stressing team over individuals.
Amur head coach Alexander Andrievsky says a shortage of shots on goal is behind the team's third straight defeat, this time a 0:2 loss at Sibir.
Goals from Pavel Tyutnev and Sergei Popov gave Sibir a 2:0 win over Amur in Novosibirsk, ending a two-game losing start to the season.
The 23-year-old forward has 48 hours for another KHL club to claim him before Sibir terminates his contract after a modest 2024/25 season.
Salavat Yulaev's general manager said the club couldn't rely on Yevgeni Kuznetsov all season and lacked funds for a backup centre, despite his impact on the ice.
Sibir forward Yevgeni Kuznetsov was caught on referee microphones insisting he scored a disputed goal against Ak Bars, citing his $1,000 bonus.
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Fedorov says Yevgeni Kuznetsov's skill is unquestionable, with motivation and fitness now key to his form at Sibir.
Sibir opened the KHL season with two straight losses after a 7:1 defeat to Barys, with coach Lyuzenkov saying no one, including Kuznetsov, played well.
Traktor Chelyabinsk have re-signed free agent Nikita Soshnikov through 2026/27, despite a lukewarm trial and mixed reviews from the GM.