The 22 year old Russian center feels that he hasn't been given a fair shot at the NHL. Is there room for him in Boston this year?
Another year, another prospect unhappy being blocked by the Bruins center depth. Behind Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Chris Kelly, and last years participant Ryan Spooner, making the Bruins roster as a center is an uphill battle. Khokhlachev was asked if the fourth line competition was more difficult this year - and he didn't hold back, telling reporters that:
Koko: "I wait for my chance already 2 years, so I’m still waiting.