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25 сентября 2015 года. 33-летний новичок «Филадельфии Флайерс» защитник Евгений Медведев продолжает демонтировать уверенную игру в предсезонных поединках. В матче против «НЙ Айлендерс» россиянин дважды ассистировал партнерам, заработал коэффициент полезности плюс +1 и получил титул второй «звезды» матча. В трех проведенных выставочных играх на счету Медведева стало 4 очка (1+3). Руководство «Рейнджерс» приняло решение отказаться от услуг российского нападающего Кирилла Кабанова, сообщает официальный Twitter команды. 23-летний хоккеист посетил тренировочный лагерь команды в середине сентября, но в «Рейнджерс» остались недовольны его игрой. В минувшем сезоне Кабанов выступал в чемпионате Швеции за «Шеллефтео» и в 56 матчах за клуб в регулярном чемпионате и плей-офф набрал 35 (14+21) очков. ПРЕССА: Евгений Медведев: В «Филадельфии» и сейчас можно услышать русский мат 26 сентября 2015 года. "Советский Спорт". Наталья Брагилевская. - Тяжело ли играть в
НХЛ после стольких сезонов в КХЛ? - Сейчас идут
контрольные игры, когда вы выступаете против вторых составов. Настоящая
проверка вас ждет, когда стартует чемпионат НХЛ длительностью 82 матча. Как
правильно рассчитать силы, чтобы не задохнуться к плей-офф? - Что вам сейчас
нужно подтянуть? - Только это? - Вы были знакомы с
НХЛ? - Тут очень жесткий
хоккей. - Не жалеете, что
раньше не приехали? - Но все-таки. - На каком языке разговариваете
с ребятами в раздевалке? - Что знали о
«Филадельфии»? - Сейчас он бы вам
ответил иначе после того, как «летчики» выкупили его контракт… Кличку в команде
вам уже дали? - Объяснили, что ваша
фамилия значит по-русски? - В раздевалке
«Филадельфии» знают несколько наших слов. - Брызгалов
красочно общался с одноклубниками. - Как у вас с
бытовыми условиями? Обжились? - Машину купить, в
магазин сходить, за электричество заплатить – кто вам помогает? 1 сентября 2015 года. Courier-Post. By Dave Isaac VOORHEES — Imagine stepping onto the ice with new teammates in a country you’ve never been to before, the only common thread being the sport you’ve played all your lives. Practically any verbal communication is for naught at this point because you don’t speak their language. The only person around with whom you share a native tongue is a skating coach, who just so happens to be around. Welcome to America, Evgeni Medvedev. The 33-year-old Russian defenseman signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Flyers in May, without much background other than talking to ex-Flyer Dmitry Yuskevich about how much different life is in the NHL. The two played together on the Russian national team and on Severstal Cherepovets in Russia, before the Kontinental Hockey League was formed in 2008. So why after all these years did Medvedev decide to come to the NHL? “It was my dream from childhood,” Medvedev said through Slava Kouznetsov, a power-skating coach who acts as his translator for now. “I wanted to come to the best league on Earth to see if I can play the best hockey ever.” Medvedev had offers in the past, but wanted to honor his contract with Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL. His deal expired this summer and he chose the Flyers out of the five NHL offers he received. “I’m not the guy to just dump the team,” he said. “I’m responsible. I finished the contract and the opportunity came available and I chose Philadelphia over everybody else.” He also chose to come to the U.S. early before his first NHL season kicks off. The Flyers don’t officially start their training camp until physicals on Sept. 17. They’ll begin on-ice activities at the Voorhees Skate Zone on Sept. 18. “It’s different than in Russia,” said Medvedev, who is taking daily English lessons. “I like it so far. Everything is just over and above. It’s the first time I’m in the United States and everything is up to expectation and above expectation.” The question is: will he live up to expectations? The $3 million the Flyers gave the 6-foot-3, 198-pound blueliner is the second-highest amount they’ve ever given to a first-year player. Eric Lindros got $3.5 million in 1992. Clearly Medvedev is a big part of the Flyers’ plans. “I think a lot of teams were looking at him for a few years,” GM Ron Hextall said back in May when he signed Medvedev. “We certainly talked about him a lot this summer, or I should say this spring and leading into the World Championships. He’s been a hot topic around here.” Medvedev had three assists in seven games for Russia in the World Championships, in which Russia lost to Canada in the gold medal game. He was a puck-moving, smooth-skating defenseman in Europe on the big ice and the Flyers hope he can do the same on the smaller ice. After one of his first skates with new teammates Radko Gudas, Nick Schultz, Chris VandeVelde and Ryan White, Medvedev sat in new coach Dave Hakstol’s office for quite a while going over X’s and O’s while Kouznetsov translated. Hakstol gave some early instruction about when to join the rush and when not to. “It would be the weak side D,” Medvedev said through Kouznetsov. “One would join the attack; the other is going to be staying at home. If I’m the one that’s going to attack, I’ll attack. If I’m going to be the one to stay home, I’ll stay home.” The game may change from what he’s used to, but Medvedev has no qualms about adjusting to a smaller rink. He has actually spoken to KHL teams and the KHL players’ association about making their rinks smaller and, in turn, making the game faster. When he heard the question about whether the smaller rink would be a problem, Medvedev nodded in recognition. He’s heard this concern in multiple languages. “No problem,” he said without the translator. “Good small.” ПРЕССА: Russian defenseman Medvedev making impact at Flyers camp 22 сентября 2015 года. By Sam Carchidi. Philly.com Evgeny Medvedev is still learning English, so the highly regarded Russian defenseman is letting his play on the ice do the talking. A four-time all-star in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, Medvedev has looked impressive in scrimmages and drills during the first three days of the Flyers' training camp in Voorhees. Medvedev, 33, who is in his first NHL season after spending 12 seasons in Russia, has been playing alongside Michael Del Zotto on what looks like the Flyers' second pairing. With his quick outlet passes and speed, he will upgrade a Flyers defense that struggled to get the puck out of its own zone last season. "He's obviously an intelligent person. He's done a real good job picking things up," Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said. ". . . He's got a natural hockey sense and I can see that in his game. He's working through some of the language barrier, and he's working on that and I think that's improving every day. But on the ice, his natural sense comes through and he'll probably become more relaxed as he becomes more comfortable with the language." Medvedev has been taking English lessons, and rookie Ivan Provorov, a Russian who speaks English fluently, has been helping him with his new language. In addition to building chemistry with his new partner, Del Zotto is finding ways to communicate with him. "Meddy's a really smart player who makes great plays," Del Zotto said after scoring a goal in a 2-1 loss during an intrasquad scrimmage in Voorhees on Sunday. "I think skill-wise, we're going to feed off each other and hopefully generate a lot of offense." Del Zotto said he and Medvedev are working on "coming up with four or five words - simple words - we can use to read off each other" and make things run smoothly on the ice. Right winger Jake Voracek can relate to the language barrier facing the 6-foot-3, 187-pound Medvedev. "It's got to be a little hard for him not speaking English and learning everything - a new system, smaller ice," Voracek said. "He's doing a great job so far and I think it's pretty impressive of what he's shown the past few days. It's great to have him on the team." Voracek, a Czech Republic native, said learning a new language is a slow process. "I remember when I got to [North America] 10 years ago, I didn't speak English as well," he said. "The hockey stuff you kind of pick up really quick. Out of the stadium or out of the rink it's a little harder. He seems like a positive, good guy and I'm sure he's going to pick it up quickly." On Monday night, Medvedev will get a chance to play on a smaller rink than those in Russia. He will be in the lineup during a split-squad game against the Islanders in Allentown. Also on Monday, the Flyers' other split squad will face the Islanders in Brooklyn.
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