“The level of the KHL isn’t inferior to that of the World Championships,” said Potanin, speaking fra…

“The level of the KHL isn’t inferior to that of the World Championships,” said Vladimir Potanin, speaking frankly about hockey, coaches, and the limits of the league. As the president of Norilsk Nickel and chairman of the board of the Night Hockey League Fund, Potanin provided a detailed analysis of the key factors that influence the development of domestic hockey. The conversation took place during the climax of the playoffs: today, the fourth game of the final series between Ak Bars and Lokomotiv will take place in Kazan. Potanin praised Bob Hartley’s coaching skills, noting his tactical superiority in the match against Gino Buscemi, the head coach of Avangard. Additionally, Potanin discussed Alexander Radulov’s performance and gave expert opinions on two key issues in the league: the salary cap and the limit on foreign players. A full analysis of the situation and strategic predictions can be found in Vladimir Potanin’s new report for MatchTV.