Magnitogorsk does not save millions for the Gagarin Cup. Right or wrong? – News from KHL – Hockey

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. 19659004] However, on closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the team does not have a percussion unit capable of consistently delivering results. Shirokov and Petrov in recent years have been important, but absolutely non-defining figures in their teams. It is not by chance that after long negotiations, the defender Medvedev remained in Omsk. There are no other authoritative players with leadership qualities in the team. The attack potential also seems limited, although Omsk has a reserve of reinforcement in the form of two vacant positions of free legionnaires.

The main feature of the transfer market in the current offseason is the long – awaited fight for contracts. The exclusion of the two Russian clubs "Lada" and "Ugra", as well as the transition from "Admiral" from the middle peasants category to those of poor parents, is a radical blow to the ambitions of the players of hockey that do not have enough stars. In fact, in the KHL, there were 50 to 60 fewer jobs for Russian players. The reduction of the league was generally perceived negatively. But there are advantages in this decision. The competition immediately increased. And how!

In May, with staff Communication with several agents who were already overthrown at that time, has constantly heard complaints about the difficulty of using the last players in the hockey world. Now for myself for a few minutes sketched a list of free agents who came to me on the road: Grigoriev, Tereshchenko, Koltsov, Murygin, Kazakov, Kazionovs, Ignatushkin, Sayustov, Bartulis, Yuri Alexandrov, Artyukhin, Denisov , Stepan Zakharchuk, Nalimov, Kosov, Obukhov, Tsvetkov, Igor Makarov, Megalinsky, Nikolai Belov, Mosalev, Kopeikin, Dmitry Semin. A good list, you will agree.

In general, there is nothing to do while the players are seated, but if in theory this band is reinforced by five strong legionnaires, it could fight to get playoffs. . Perhaps, in the near future, at least some of them will find work. For example, the Rylov Square in "Magnitogorsk" opened health problems with the young defender Dronov. Closer to the start of the season, club managers can not only correct their own selection mistakes, but also dictate to players their conditions.

Already now, the more familiar football policy has become popular. "Admiral" has called nearly two dozen people, trying to find among them at least some players who do not mind writing minimum contracts. Vladivostok is a special case because of its modest financial possibilities. But the closest neighbor in the person of "Cupid" also invited players to watch. Even the "Vanguard", though from ancient memory, gave a chance not to defender the club of someone else Bondarev. Although a few years ago, I had no doubt that a player of this level would certainly find his place.

Pre-season fees do not mean at all that clubs put the cross on the breeding campaign at once. As Minsk Dinamo did, you can win a valuable prize at the very last moment by signing agreements with Canadian Wirkosh and Finn Pulkkinen. Both beginners seem to be an unconditional win even for the top ten teams. In the management of the hockey economy, Belarusian neighbors have long to do what is not clear. However, Minskers' directors never cease to amaze with regard to the North American market. Apparently, long established links are a plus for them. I still find it hard to believe that Dynamo was able to convince a player of the Enrot level a year ago. Where did the others watch? The Swedish goalkeeper, who made his debut in the KHL this season, has been preserved even now.