Nikita Kucherov spoke to Russian media outlet Sovsport.ru about the All-Star Game, Russian prospects on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Olympics. Thanks to Igor Nikonov (@nikonov_igor) of Raw Charge for the translation. [Raw Charge]
“Then there is a good scout in Russia. Lipanov is great, but Volkov is, too. I hope that they will get a chance to play in the NHL next season. I watch how they’re playing in the AHL. When some players coming to Tampa from the AHL and we’re discussing games, I’m always asking, ‘How are the Russians?