Famous hockey coach Vyacheslav Bykov, a former mentor of Kontinental Hockey League clubs and the Russian national team, was cautious about reports that the limit of foreign players in the KHL will be increased to five players, including a goalkeeper, from next season.
“I would like to hear discussions about possible changes. What arguments are presented? You can offer eight or ten legionnaires. We need discussions and thoughts on this issue. This is also immigration policy! Here we touch the gene pool of our country in terms of sports. All Russian sports institutes are obliged to work to develop our sport and take care of our citizens! No one canceled the social program for the development of the nation. And another slogan: May your children be the best!” – Quotes from Bykov Legal betting.
The Continental Hockey League plans to exit the auspices of the Russian Hockey Federation and return the foreign player limit to five as it was before the 2023/24 season. Reducing this number to three players this season caused dissatisfaction in most teams in the league.
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Source: Gazeta
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