CSKA – Severstal. Coaches' Comments
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CSKA – Severstal. Coaches' Comments

Head coaches of the teams summed up the results of the match.

Ilya Vorobyov, head coach of PHC CSKA:

— It was a good play on our part in all components, wonderful execution of the task. We scored various goals, we could have scored more, but 6:1 is fine.

— How would you rate Kirill Dolzhenkov's progress? He looked the most
powerful today.

— I don't know about all of them. We talk, move forward, and perfectly set goals and objectives with him, which he is slowly moving towards. Let's just say that when Kirill, with his height and size, stops using it, it's a problem, but when he performs his task and role on the field, he's fine.

— Is there any understanding on the return of Ivan Prosvetov and Vitaly Abramov?
— The question about Vitaly Abramov is not easy. Ivan Prosvetov is undergoing rehabilitation here. I don't know the exact dates yet, but we're slowly moving forward.

— Was missing the puck at the beginning of the match not part of the team's plans?
— No, it wasn't. We overlooked it a bit. The question is not what will happen, but how you will react to it. We reacted correctly – we came out in the next change and scored a goal.

— We haven't seen Stanislav Galiev for a long time. What's wrong with him?

— Right now we are looking for combinations. At the moment, these guys

are playing today.

— Can he strengthen the team?

— We will watch game after game. Depending on the opponent and our athletic form, we will make a decision.

Andrey Kozyrev, head coach of HC Severstal:

— In short, there is nothing much to comment on. Today we have lost completely and in all respects to our opponent.

— In December, the sports director of Severstal said that he was negotiating an extension of your contract. What stage are they at now?

— I haven't signed anything yet. I had negotiations and we came to an agreement. I'm staying at Severstal next year if nothing changes.