Kuznetsov Responds to Razins Remarks on Champion Legacy and Alcoholism

Forward of Metallurg, **Evgeny Kuznetsov**, responded to the comments made by the head coach of the Magnitogorsk club, Andrei Razin, who stated: “He will either be remembered as a world champion and Stanley Cup winner or, to put it bluntly, as an alcoholic.”

**— Coach Andrei Razin publicly mentioned that you could be remembered either as a champion or as a figurative alcoholic. Did he convey the same message to you personally?**
— Exactly the same. You can nitpick words or delve into their meaning to grasp the underlying message. I took his remarks in stride because I understood what Razin was implying. I appreciate such direct communication, where nothing is said behind your back or in euphemisms. Especially since I am one of the veterans. Who better than me should set an example for the younger players? They observe how I respond to certain situations and how I conduct myself, — Kuznetsov was quoted by *Rossiyskaya Gazeta*.