Alucard 46 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Nezhmetdinov Slow to Settle VHL.com 23/09 Evgeny Nezhmetdinov scored his first goal for the Express against the Americans earlier this week. With just four points in twenty six games, Kazakh winger Evgeny Nezhmetdinov has been slow to settle in the VHL. An impressive debut season in the VHLM saw Kiyar net twenty eight goals in seventy two regular season games, and seventy one points over the course of the regular and the post season, including twelve points in twelve playoff games. He was drafted sixth overall in the VHL Entry Draft by the Köln Express, but thus far has struggled to find his feet in the league. He recently scored his first VHL goal in a 4–0 win over the New York Americans, and following that game VHL.com caught up with the youngster to see how he is adapting to life in the big leagues. Evgeny, it's fair to say that you haven't had the quickest of settling in periods; how do you feel about your first few weeks in the VHL? Nezhmetdinov: It has not been easy. The players here are much more physical than in the VHLM, and sometimes I feel like a punching bag out there. It's not a big deal, though. I just need to put my head down and work hard, train hard, and my ability will show. I have a lot to learn, but I'm on a great team and I'm optimistic about my future. You say you have a lot to learn; has that come as a surprise to you? You were one of Oslo's top scorers in S44, and now you're surrounded by players with a lot more experience than you. Nezhmetdinov: Yes and no. I think I knew it would be difficult to move to the VHL, but when you are playing well for Oslo it's easy to think that the gap is not so big. I did not start well for Oslo either though. I think I had something like one or two points in twenty games, and then finished with fifty nine points in the regular season. Speaking of slow starts, the Express had a slower start than they would have liked. How's the mood in the locker room now? Nezhmetdinov: It's good. We lost too many games in the first two weeks, but the locker room is very positive and now we're winning again. Do you have any goals for the season? Either as a team or as an individual? Nezhmetdinov: Stop getting beat up! Ah, I don't know. I need to get stronger, and I need to get better. I just have to work hard. The first few weeks were weird for me because I had a lot of personal stuff going on outside of hockey. Now I'm just looking forward to playing hockey and trying to help the team reach the playoffs. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF 105 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Content 3/3 - Pretty decent interview, could've been a bit longer but it still works. Grammar 2/2 - None. Appearance 1/1 - Could've maybe used another picture in the middle but that's minor. Also, slight suggestion for future reference, either have your responses italicized or the reporter's questions italicized. That way it looks a little bit more professional. Just food for thought. Final 6/6 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/#findComment-272666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 5,119 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I am rooting for you (for completely unselfish reasons!!) FUCK YA NEZ!! Alucard 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/#findComment-272672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard 46 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Content 3/3 - Pretty decent interview, could've been a bit longer but it still works. Grammar 2/2 - None. Appearance 1/1 - Could've maybe used another picture in the middle but that's minor. Also, slight suggestion for future reference, either have your responses italicized or the reporter's questions italicized. That way it looks a little bit more professional. Just food for thought. Final 6/6 I actually meant to italicise Nez's responses; apparently I forgot! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/#findComment-272715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF 105 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I actually meant to italicise Nez's responses; apparently I forgot! No worries, just a pointer for next time. Cheers!! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/#findComment-272788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler 1,514 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Claimed Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/24209-claimednezhmetdinov-slow-to-settle-final-66/#findComment-274158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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