BALASHIKHA (Moscow region), June 25, Andrey Senchenko. Russian defender of the club National Hockey League (NHL) «Columbus Blue Jackets» Vladislav Gavrikov admitted that he did not feel pressure from the American public. incredible pressure in connection with the situation in Ukraine. «I did not feel any pressure from the American public. Everything is fine. Did the club take any measures to protect Russian players, as they did, for example, in the New York Rangers? everything was fine with us,» Gavrikov said. The hockey player also said that the club was counting on better results in the season. According to the results of the regular season, the Blue Jackets took 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings and did not make it to the playoffs. «We could have done better. But we didn't manage to reach the playoffs. add. We will work better. I don’t want to look for reasons for failure. We need to prepare for the new season, «Gavrikov said. «The current NHL playoffs are very interesting, the teams show decent hockey. Tampa, Colorado … They will keep intrigue until the very end. I think that the expectations from such a pair in the Stanley Cup finals fully justify themselves. Very strong teams are performing. It's interesting to watch, «he added.
