– And I feel sorry for Kucherov, Panarin and the other guys. Their careers will pass without the Olympic Games! They are missing out on their best years. It’s inhumane. It’s a sporting tragedy,” Kurdin said, as quoted by Match TV.
Recall that NHL hockey players did not participate in the 2018 Olympic Games and the 2022 Olympic Games. As for the 2026 Olympic Games, it is not yet clear whether Russia will participate.
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