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by Paul on 12/03/09 at 10:31 AM ET
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Former NHL defenceman Sergei Zubov, currently playing for SKA St. Petersburgh of the KHL, answered to fans’ questions on Russian site sportbox.ru.
Are practices in the KHL any different to practices in the NHL?
Not really, I don’t see many differences. I have to give our coach Barry Smith his due. His practices are very productive, he doesn’t lose time. After his practices I feel like I played a real game.
Is hockey level in the NHL really that much better than in the KHL?
No, the level is almost the same. Players in the KHL are as good as the NHL players. There are very skilled players in every Russian team. And our juniors are better than the Americans. However, also there are Canadiens, but I think that our players aren’t worse.
Why then Russian youngsters want to play in the NHL?
Well, despite everything, NHL is the best league in the world right now. And every player who thinks he is talented enough wants to try his luck there.
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