This in from the Russian publication Vseprosport, excellent news for the Edmonton Oilers in that top Russian forward Maxim Berezkin is making clear he wants to come play for the Oilers next season.
Berezkin was interviewed at length by writer Daria Tuboltseva and made clear his ambition to play for the Oilers in 2026-27, huge news for Edmonton, as Berezken has become a dominant forward at the KHL level.
Asked if he dreams of playing with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Berezkin said, “My dream is to play in the NHL, against all these stars I have watched my whole life. I want to test myself at their level. Even if I am worse at first, I will not get upset and look for ways to improve my game.”
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