Former goalkeeper of a number of clubs in the National Hockey League (NHL), Dominik Hasek, again opposed the participation of Russian hockey players in the league on his social networks.
“Yes, I blame the NHL for allowing Russian citizens, including Alexander Ovechkin, to play in the NHL. At the same time, they dedicate a large amount of advertising to Russia, which is their special operation. The NHL must pay for this,” Hasek wrote.
In early February, the Czech objected to the participation of Russian hockey players in the NHL All-Star Game due to a special operation in Ukraine.
The 37-year-old Russian player has recorded 32 goals and 22 assists in 54 games this season. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), Ovechkin scored 812 goals and was ranked second on the all-time top scorer list.
On December 24, the Russian scored a corset and made an assist in the match against Winnipeg. It was the second puck that allowed the 37-year-old forward to beat the Gordie Howe record and move up to a clean second place on the snipers list in league history. Wayne Gretzky has 894 goals.
The Russian missed the last three games of the Capitals due to a trip to Russia. The other day his father passed away and he decided to leave the club where he is.
Formerly Dominik Hasek He said he wanted to help Russian hockey players, not Russia..