Sergei Plotnikov's decision to sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins came down to a few things.

1. He loves the idea of playing with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin
2. He likes the style of play that Mike Johnston utilizes
3. The team is in a win now mode
4. He liked using the Penguins while playing PlayStation

Here is his translation from YarSport Russia via Penguins reddit

"Now I feel very positive emotions. In my choice of saying that" Pittsburgh "serve some of the best in the NHL central strikers - Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby. I want to play with them. I also like the style that promotes coach. In addition, "Pittsburgh" constantly sets the task to win the Stanley Cup. To get to the club, which is just fighting for the playoffs, I do not want to. Anyway, I sympathize with this team for a long time, ever play for her PlayStation ", - said the Carpenters.

He understands that Mike Johnston will ultimately set the line combinations but would like a chance to play with Evgeni Malkin because they have played together for Russia in the past.

"B" Pittsburgh "is a coach who will determine the combination, but I would like to go with Eugene. With him at the very last World Cup we communicated, but on the possible transition is not talking. All the talk about the NHL went then, I had something to ask. I hope Jack will guide and help me. I did not know English is very good, taking lessons from tutors. To brush up fees and will be easier. In North America, I plan to go in August, and while doing paperwork for a visa "- said the hockey player.

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