After a conflict with Tikhonov, CSKA major stars including Fetisov, Larionov, Krutov and Kasatonov left the team to make their careers in the NHL.
Efter en konflikt med Viktor Tikhonov, forlod holdets største stjerner, herunder Fetisov, Larionov, Krutov og Kasatonov, holdet for at gøre karriere i NHL.