MOSCOW, Sep 20, Pavel Levkovich. First Vice-President of the Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) Roman Rotenberg told reporters that the Russian team is ready to take part in the World Cup, but the further decision depends on the leadership of the National Hockey League (NHL). On Friday, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said that he would like to find an opportunity for the Russian team to participate in World Cup, which may take place in 2024. The meetings are planned to be held in North America and Europe with the participation of eight teams. «We have constant contacts with everyone: the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the NHL. Very long-standing and good relations. Back in the day, Alexander Medvedev and I went to the headquarters to Gary Bettman. We drank tea, we were received in New York. That was 15 years ago, before the creation of the Continental Hockey League (KHL). Since then, we have been in touch. For our part, we will do everything that depends on us. We ready to play, and the decisions are already made by the NHL bosses,» Rotenberg said.
