The President of Lokomotiv Yuri Yakovlev spoke about the principles of teaming for the next season of the KHL.

President of Lokomotiv advised Kayumov not to leave for the NHL

The President of Lokomotiv Yuri Yakovlev spoke about the principles of teaming for the next season of the KHL.

“There are rumors about Arthur Kayumov, many rumors. My opinion is that Arthur will not leave, although anything happens. He grows here as a player. In my opinion, it’s too early for him to go for the ocean. Officially, I did not hear anything on it. I hope he will play. For all positions, we are looking for players. There are not enough hockey players. Thank God we have our own strategy. At the moment, it is very important. The goalkeeper position is very bothering us. We are looking for options.

Ilya Konovalov? He has a valid contract. The matter did not come to specific negotiations. When he is freed, then there will be a continuation of the conversation, ”the KHL website quotes Yakovlev.

Recently, Lokomotiv announced the extension of the contract with striker Yegor Averin, who plays almost the entire career for the Yaroslavl club.

“Egor is very useful. It happens to the players that the potential is not completely revealed, and his potential is very large. Yes, there were unsuccessful seasons, but we believe in it. Moreover, now there are clearly not enough experienced players who could help young people, ”the president said.