Transcript from today’s conference call with Nikolai Zherdev: Q: Why Philadelphia? “First of all, it was a very good offer from Philadelphia for me. Also I think Philadelphia is a good fit for my hockey system.” Q: Do you feel you have something to prove in your return to the NHL? “I’m very happy to be back in the NHL. I had some difficulty last season signing a contract in the NHL and I made the decision to stay one season in Russia. But basically my goal is to come to the NHL and be one of the best players, and play every night, and show everybody I’m ready and that I’m an NHL player.” Q: A lot has been written over the past year about your reputation – can you respond to that? “First of all, I don’t pay much attention to the people who write about me about bad things or good things.

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