In particular, Hasek noted Captain of the “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin, who had previously met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and supported him.
Hasek: ‘I want to help Russian hockey players, but not Russia’
“Yes, I blame the NHL. The League allowed Russian citizens, including Ovechkin, to play. At the same time, they announce the actions of the Russian authorities, in fact, support them. The NHL must pay for all this,” said Hasek said. writing on social media.
Source: Sport

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