Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin said in an interview: “Sports Express”He said teammate Evgeny Kuznetsov did not inform him about his desire to enter the National Hockey League (NHL) player assistance program.
“No, we did not talk to him about this topic. May God grant that everything works out for him. Kuzya is my good friend, we are family friends. You would never want something to happen to your friend that would require this (participation in such a program. – socialbites.ca). With him. “Everything will be fine,” Ovechkin said.
The assistance program aims to solve psychological problems, including those associated with alcohol and drug abuse and gambling addiction.
Kuznetsov has been playing for the Capitals since 2014, and before that he played only for Traktor Chelyabinsk. His contract with Washington runs through 2025 with an average salary of $7.8 million per season.
The Russian player played in 43 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) this season and scored 6 goals and 11 assists.
Ovechkin before saidHe said the Manchester United legend came to see him on his birthday.