The former coach of the Russian national team, Vladimir Krikunov, commented on the Finnish player’s anonymous statement about the match in the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
In an interview with former KHL hockey player Ilta-Sanomat right His arrival in Russia with a high salary.
“I think you should not react to such statements by Finn. When there is no money in Russia, you have not heard of Finns here, they come for money in the first place.
But talking about KHL anonymously is, of course, outrageous. After such circumstances in Russia, I can express my gratitude and justify myself anonymously for playing in the KHL. A cowardly man,” says an expert sports24.
Recall that in early May, the Swedish and Finnish authorities banned hockey players from the KHL from playing in the national teams of these countries. It was noted that the decision concerns the athletes who will continue to play in the clubs of the Russian league next season.
Former Finnish defender Tuukka Mäntylä saidHow he had to pay coaches in the KHL.