Ken Hitchcock: Job in Russia? I would succeed there!

Team Canada head coach Ken Hitchcock shared his opinion on NHL vs. KHL games and said that he would gladly work in Russia in an interview with Sport-Express.

The was a wide discussion in Russia on the NHL vs. KHL games, which could be played this autumn. However, the leagues did not come to an agreement, so Russia will not host any of these matches. What’s your opinion about it?

You say there won’t be any games in Russia? What a surprise! I was sure they are scheduled anyway.

Unfortunately, NHL is more interested in playing regular games in Europe, rather than any games between the leagues. Russia has a completely different approach.

I believe, each time we have a possibility to show NHL hockey to Europe it is a good thing. But I also know how hard it is for the teams to fly back to America when they have to get into the swing of the regular season immediately. Naturally, it is more convenient for them to play as few games in Europe as possible.

Have you ever thought about training any club in Russia?

Many of my friends work in the European leagues. And they really enjoy it. So I do not see here any problems. I would succeed there! But I haven’t got any offers yet.