"70 million justifications discussed by former Avangard adversary over Volkov's gaming expectations"
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Former Avangard teammate, Maxim Rybin, dishes on Alexander Volkov's Omsk debut
Let's dive into the buzz surrounding Alexander Volkov's upcoming season with Avangard Omsk. Maxim Rybin, a fellow forward who played alongside Volkov at SKA, recently shared his thoughts about the new signing.
"Volkov is a bit of a wild card," Rybin notes. "We'll find out if he can deliver on his hefty 70-million ruble deal. I didn't find him particularly impressive during his time at SKA, but we'll have to see what he's got when the season kicks off."
Interestingly, Dmitry Kvartalnov significantly influenced Volkov during his time at SKA. Rybin credits Kvartalnov for helping Volkov grow as a player.
Volkov, who inked a three-year deal worth 60 million per season with Omsk, had some intriguing reasons for choosing the Siberian club. He also expressed his eagerness to work under veteran coach Guy Boucher, as shared with RB Sport.
Volkov boasts a strong offensive record, with consecutive seasons of 18–19 goals and around 40 points. His two-way game has also improved, showcasing increased reliability[1][2]. With a competitive club like Omsk providing promising teammates and opportunities, Volkov should be able to build on this impressive track record.
As for Rybin's observations, he didn't provide any specific expectations for Volkov's performance. However, given Volkov's scoring consistency, versatility, and the chance to play for a top-tier team, industry experts might predict him to deliver around 15–20 goals and 35–45 points per season[1][2], while maintaining excellent two-way play and providing crucial contributions during the playoffs. Keep your eyes peeled for Alexander Volkov when the season starts!
In light of Volkov's hefty contract with Omsk, Rybin questions if he can transmit the expected performance, expressing he wasn't overly impressed by Volkov during their time at SKA, but acknowledges the upcoming season will provide the answers. Additionally, Volkov's keenness to play under Guy Boucher, coupled with his past offensive record, leads some experts to predict around 15-20 goals and 35-45 points per season for Volkov, maintaining his two-way play and providing crucial contributions during playoffs.
