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Forward “Locomotive” Alexei Yashin in KHL interview with the official site talked about during the pre-season training, the reasons that prompted him to stay in Yaroslavl, and its relation to innovation, introduced into the league.

– The news that you have renewed the contract with the “locomotive”, a sensation not was. However, other options for continuing the career you have had. Tell us why back in Yaroslavl.

– In the offseason, I really received offers from several team. But in the end I accepted the offer of “Locomotive”. Because it was satisfied cooperation with the club. It is very important to enjoy what doing, to feel comfortable, be what is called in the plate. In Yaroslavl, I've got everything you need to enjoy hockey and game show quality. This is the main reason I decided to pursue a career in the “Locomotive”.

– Silver medalist at the last championship, “Locomotive” is one of the favorites of the upcoming season. Does it impact on the preparation of the team?

– I do not want the original: everything goes according to plan. Now, at the beginning August, it makes no sense to think, how the rest of the season, as will make one or the other team. Each strives to gradually improve your level become stronger, both individually and team. Properly constructed training process and reaching the appropriate psychological readiness, You can go to every game and see it as crucial.

– In mid-July you start pre-season training with Vladimir Yurzinovym. Satisfied with the work?

– I have many years of starting to prepare for the next season with Vladimir Vladimirovich. Previously, came to him to Finland, then to Switzerland. In past years, the company collects numerous, more boys were coming to the NHL. Exercise began in August. In this year came in July. At that moment I did not know where I'll play. And, of course, take into account the possibility of continuing career in Russia, where, as we know, the season starts earlier than in North America. Except for me to come Darius Kasparaitis Yurzinovu and a few other guys. Workout, a good time. Communication with Darius, Vladimir Vladimirovich – no less important and useful thing, what do your workout. Somehow confident and relaxed feeling after such charges.

– The upcoming season will be the first to CHL. The rules of the championship contains many new features sports and organizational nature. What about you think of them?

– I think what is most important for our championship – that he was of interest to fans. That they may see high-quality hockey. In this regard, very revealing visit to Omsk Jaromir Jagr. The desire of players of this class act in our league should be a great help for the KHL. In the lockout in the NHL, many serious masters came to speak to Russia. Now, without any lockout hockey players who could sign contracts with NHL clubs, decided to pursue a career in the CHL. For the new league is a good sign.

As division teams in divisions and a new approach to compiling calendar, I think, much becomes clear when to begin the competition. Fans will find a way to make it clear whether they liked the innovation.