Severstal defender Chudinov mulls over NHL move

Severstal defenseman Maxim Chudinov, who was by the Boston Bruins of the NHL with the 196th overall pick in the 2010 draft, admitted he would consider a move to NHL if he was guaranteed first team action.

«I have not been in contact with anyone from America and I don’t intend to leave at least till the end of the season. I want to try and win the Gagarin Cup with Severstal,» Chudinov stated.

«Last summer the Boston Bruins offered me a deal, with the condition that at first I would play for their affiliate, and then get lifted into the main team. But Bruins have a great defence at the moment, so it would be very difficult competing with other defensemen. So if I get the same sort of offer this time, I will stay in the KHL. If I get a proper deal, then I will go to America,» he added.