SKA head coach Andrey Razin has responded to reports that Nikolai Goldobin and Sergei Plotnikov could be leaving the club. On Igor Larionov Jr, he said the young forward has an injury, but that the team's central axis without him suits him just fine. Razin added that he had spoken with Plotnikov and that the veteran will be used in a new role. In the coach's words, Plotnikov took the change on with enthusiasm. The remarks came against the backdrop of speculation about departures from the squad. What the club ultimately decides on Goldobin was not spelled out in Razin's comments.