Lada is leaving the KHL, and Samara is leaving the EYBL. The clubs from Samara region failed to keep…

Lada is leaving the KHL, while Samara is stepping down from the VTB United League. The clubs from Samara region failed to keep their place in the elite Russian hockey and basketball leagues due to financial reasons. This is the third time that Lada has left the KHL. Previously, it left the competition in 2010 and 2018. Now, there will be only 21 clubs remaining in the KHL, while the VTB United League will have only 10 clubs. As reported by Mash, this is indeed a significant change.