Harijs Vitolins: "It's never easy in Novokuznetsk"

- Why will some players be rested?

- There are only four matches left before the break, we want to give all of the players a chance while others rest. It will be good for Pavel Datsyuk to sit this one out.

- Is this match an opportunity for some of the other players to show what they are made of?

- Yes, they will get more ice time. However, we want to win.

- What can you say about Metallurg Novokuznetsk?

- You always need to prepare for each opponent, no matter where they are in the table. We have seen that it's difficult to play against any team away from home. In their last game, Metallurg scored a silly own goal, but it will still be a tough match. It's never easy in Novokuznetsk.