Forever Blue Shirts · Oct 26, 2019
Kravtsov unplugged: Opens up in interview with Sport Express
Kravtsov (Getty Images)In an interview with Russian news outlet Sport Express, Vitali Kravtsov opened up on his experience in North America, his return to Russia and his future.
About going to Hartford: “They told me playing 6 minutes on the 4th line was not good for my development and they wanted me to play in Hartford to get better. It sounds like a generic answer you get from coaches”
On physical testing: “They told me my heart rate was too low during the tests. Most athletes hit 180 beats per minute, but for me it was difficult to reach that mark. It was always around 160. They saw that as an issue. It’s not worth complaining about. I didn’t show what the coaches wanted to see”.