Pavel Buchnevich: "I am ready to fight for my place on the team"

- Was this move to Saint Petersburg something unexpected for you?

- I knew that there were roumors, but nothing concrete. We came back from a friendly game against CSKA, and I was told that I had been traded.

- What did you speak about with SKA's coaching staff?

- They welcomed me to the team. It was nice that we had a talk straight away. We didn't speak much about hockey, they just explained a few things to me about how SKA play.

- How many games will it take to build up mutual understanding with your teammates?

- I don't know, everything will come in matches. I think that the guys will help me.

- Are you ready to fight for your place on the team?

- Of course, I haven't come here to sit. I want to play and help the team.

- SKA love humour. Do you like to joke around too?

- I think that with time I'll open up.

- Have you decided where you will live in Saint Petersburg?

- Not yet. Directly after arriving I was taken to training. When we return to Saint Petersburg, I'll think about that.

- What can you say about SKA's fans and the Saint Petersburg Ice Palace?

- The stadium is always sold out and there is a good atmosphere. There's always a show, and I think that they have the league's best atmosphere.

- What would you associate Saint Petersburg with?

- When I was little I came to Saint Petersburg a lot with my team from Cherepovets. I enjoy coming here, it's Russia's culture capital.

- Have you decided which number you will take?

- 89 is taken, so I have chosen the nearest number - 88.

- Who are you sitting next to in the dressing room?

- Dmitry Kalinin and Anton Belov.