Here’s a brief summary of some of the hot hockey stories making the rounds in the Russian press this week.
- SKA Saint Petersburg signed ex-San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov to a 4-year, $24 million (USD) contract.
- Reportedly, former Atlanta Thrashers player Slava Kozlov wants to play in Russia. He is in talks with several clubs.
- Kontinental Hockey League studies details on 23-year-old SKA player Igor Misko’s sudden death.
- The Washington Capitals took four Russians to their summer camp.
- Detroit Red Wings and team Russia forward Pavel Datsyuk has entered the university in his native city of Ekaterinburg. He will study sports management.
Photo: Vyacheslav Kozlov by Goddess Kaatiya. Copyright 2009-2010. All Rights Reserved.

