The KHL might want to take a closer look at who they invite to join the league. There are currently 73 North American players on KHL rosters. In comparison there are 502 Russians. Newly inserted Medvescak has 24 North American players on their roster alone. They played their first game today and won 7-1.
The team combined for 18 total points among scorers. All 18 points came from North American skaters. If there is a team to root for this season, this might be the one. You need some skill? They have it. Play a bit of a rougher style against them? I would suggest not. I'm not going to say they are going to win the championship or even dominate the league, but they are going to bring an element this league hasn't seen. By the way, the team is coached by former Hershey Bear head coach Mark French who had been the team coach for the last four seasons. It might also explain why the team features former Hershey captain Boyd Kane who spent a total of five seasons in Hershey, including the last four and another five seasons with the Philadelphia Phantoms. The point is, if you happen to be in Croatia this season stop in for a game or two.
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Ilya Kovalchuk made his return to the KHL today. His SKA team had an easy time winning 5-1. In keeping with my statement about him leading the league in points from yesterday, he attributed zero points.
Salavat and Torpedo has an interesting start to the season. 60 minutes and overtime couldn't decide a winner so they headed to a shootout. It only took 20 attempts before a winner emerged.
10 more games today and still no bouts. With the addition of the Canadian junior leagues to my library we won't be waiting long to see how Europe's toughness does against North America.
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