- New Jersey dropped out of the fight for the Stanley Cup. That is, Sergey Brylin was freed. Are you going to challenge him to the national team?
- We took a break. Until we call, we’ll think about which positions we need to strengthen.
“But why don't you want to take a strong center forward?”
- Because they must decide on the composition that is now. And make the right choice.
- How long will you think?
- How much is needed.
- Eugene Nabokov is one step away from defeat.
- We will also be contacting him, but after his series ends. Not a day before.
- Vasily Koshechkin did not convince you today?
- He did not have enough concentration, especially at the end of the meeting. At this level, this cannot be allowed.
- How can I explain what he misses the first time from the blue line?
- Well, he missed the first goal only because it was closed by players. But ... We will understand.
- Today in the third period you released new combinations. Did any of them please you?
- In the third period, they played interesting hockey, if you noticed. The guys enjoyed it. For us, this was paramount. I was especially pleased that no one got into an individual game, everyone tried to act collectively. That's why I liked the game.
- Will you leave any new combinations for the next match?
- We have to see. First of all, understand what we have with the injured.
- By the way, it is clear that Sergei Zinoviev?
- He has a little problem with his hand.
- He will miss the next match?
- The game will undress for sure. But only during the course of the match we decide whether to release it or not.
- If Ovechkin is disqualified, will you declare Sergey Mozyakin?
- We took a break.
- Until what time?
- Until the quarter finals.
- There are no more weak opponents left. What baggage does the Russian team approach this segment of the tournament with?
- Baggage - 12 points.
“And no problem?”
- We need to look behind the defenses. Even today there were such incidents that are unacceptable. You can’t relax. All this from a lack of concentration. We will work on it. As for the implementation of the moments, this is better. Goals Go.
- Is it possible to say that errors in defense happen because players feel superior to the opponent?
- Perhaps this is in the subconscious. But professionals should not relax for a second.
- Is it important for you to become the first in the group? Or will you watch who can become a quarterfinal rival?
- We will play against Sweden to win.
- What can you say about possible rivals in the playoffs?
- The impression is twofold. These teams sometimes show average hockey, but at the right time they accelerate the pace.
- It may happen that on May 9 you will play against Germany. Will this become an additional psychological burden on players?
- Not. But on this day I would like to congratulate our veterans on the holiday.
Alexey Shevchenko