Nikita Gusev: "I'm happy to return home"

HC SKA forward Nikita Gusev:

- I am very glad to return back home to Russia. I probably spent my best time in the country with SKA in Saint Petersburg, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again!

- Have you already identified any goals and objectives for yourself?

- My goals are the team objectives, and SKA's objectives are always to win. I will do my best to help the team achieve them. There is a wonderful atmosphere at the Ice Palace, it is always great to play there and win in front of our supporters. Yes, I know that there are some restrictions at the moment, but I'm sure that the fans' support will be just as loud as normal!

- Do you know what has changed for SKA since you last played here?

- I know many guys in the team, both players and staff members. I'm aware of all of the news.

- Is there a goal for winning the upcoming 2022 Olympic Games?

- Of course, I think this is a goal for any player. Everyone wants to go there and win gold.

- How would you rate your form at this stage?

- I trained individually during pre-season preparations, and I feel really good now. The training camp in Toronto was tough, though, I couldn't feel my legs for the first three or four days! Nevertheless, I subsequently began to feel better and better.

- Can you play for SKA tomorrow?

- Yes, I can.