1. "LOCOMOTIVE" (Yaroslavl). Nikolai Borschevsky instead of Vladimir Yurzinov. 23 September.
Why did he leave. Yurzinov has long been not so much a coach as a symbol of Soviet hockey. Today, he himself prepared the team and selected the players. And then he managed to score only 5 points in 5 matches. The team did not play - it was tormented.
Who fired. Fortunately, for fans of the Yaroslavl club, Yurzinov realized that his time was over, and left himself. Now he works as the club’s second vice president. And is not responsible for anything.
Who's come. Nikolai Borschevsky has long gained experience in the Lokomotiv farm club. And then he immediately headed the team, from which they always demand a good result. While he copes and scores points, although there are enough claims to the game of Yaroslavl.
When they get fired. Club President Yuri Yakovlev claims that Borschevsky - for a long time. By the way, no talk about the fact that “Locomotive” is looking for a coach (usually it becomes known immediately), really is not conducted. This coach can leave only if he loses control over the wards.
2. "METALLURG" (Magnitogorsk). Fedor Kanareikin instead of Dave King. September 25th.
Why did he leave. At the end of last season, when the Ural club unexpectedly missed out on gold, the club leaders immediately declared that King was the ideal coach for them to continue working. However, the team’s new start was not very successful.
Who fired. They say that the coach was sent on vacation by the chairman of the board of directors of Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works Viktor Rashnikov. By this decision, the club owner surprised subordinates. After all, it was clear that the team that lost the leaders of the two links, could not immediately get the result.
Who's come. Fedor Kanareikin, who replaced King, has a discreet career. More often he worked as an assistant to head coaches. And when he himself was the main one (for example, in Spartak) he did not win special laurels.
When they get fired. Kanareykin started unsuccessfully. The team did not score points and showed bad hockey. But gradually everything is getting better. “Metallurg” is already in the first eight. Much depends on the finish. If there are no medals, then Kanareykina will be removed.
3. "AMUR" (Khabarovsk). Vladimir Marinichev instead of Andrei Sidorenko. The 20th of October.
Why did he leave. "Cupid" firmly donkey in last place. Under Sidorenko, the team, which strengthened in the offseason, played at the highest league level. That is ugly.
Who fired. The leadership of the club, which the players complained Hockey players did not like the technique and behavior of Sidorenko.
Who's come. Vladimir Marinichev led the team for the third time. He often changes clubs. They say that he is able to reanimate, but he is not enough for long-term work with the prospect. Among the minuses is the well-known love of the temperament.
When they get fired. It is possible immediately after the New Year if the team continues to lose. But in any case, Marinichev will not stay in Amur for a long time. He does not stay anywhere for long.
4. SKA (St. Petersburg). Yuri Leonov instead of Boris Mikhailov. November 2.
Why did he leave. He received a huge salary, but did not achieve a result. His resignation resembles the departure of Yurzinov. The man of the old Soviet sourdough began to realize that he was behind the times. True, Mikhailov hopes to still work in Russian hockey. Perhaps not worth it.
Who fired. He left himself. Mikhailov had an amazing contract. He could not be fired by the head of the club, but only by the board of directors. In this case, the coach was required to pay significant compensation. They say he agreed on the amount of compensation and wrote a statement himself.
Who's come. Yuri Leonov, who has no experience working with large teams. By this, by the way, he looks like Nikolai Borschevsky from Lokomotiv. Leonov also worked with the “farm”, only Dynamo.
When they get fired. As soon as they find an experienced specialist. SKA has a lot of money. And there they will want to change their coach only because they can afford a figure much more expensive.
Who else can leave?
Mike Krushelnitsky, The Knight (Chekhov).
North American specialist at a standstill. The club is run by reputable businessmen who like to interfere in matters without understanding anything in them. Krushelnitski already lost his assistants and received in return those whom he did not want.
Alexander Kitov, Metallurg (Novokuznetsk).
In the Kemerovo region, they are looking for a replacement for him openly. Negotiated with Vladimir Plyushchev, Valery Bragin. But they could not come to a common denominator.
Alexander Astashov, Severstal (Cherepovets).
In the Vologda region, I would not mind to change the entire club headquarters, including the president and coaches. This almost happened back in September. But they also did not find worthy candidates. They are looking for.
Who are in strong positions?
Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, Ak Bars (Kazan)
He is not just a lucky coach. He is also a representative of the titular nationality. This is important for the leadership of the Tatarstan club.
Petr Vorobiev, “Chemist” (Mytishchi)
In the Moscow region they will not refuse this specialist even if he does not bring medals in the spring. Many are convinced that sooner or later “Chemist” will win the league title only with him.
Sergey Kotov, Sibir (Novosibirsk)
With him, the team reached the top of the table. And even in case of failure in the playoffs, everyone will admit: Novosibirsk has never played so well.
Alexey Shevchenko