Vladimir Plyushchev, the former head coach of the Russian national team, touched upon the words of the former goalkeeper of the Czech national team, Dominik Hasek, that the NHL should pay 2-4 billion dollars to Ukraine for the Russians to play in the league. Plyushchev quotes the words RT.
“There is no doubt that Hasek is mentally ill. All of his latest statements are a desperate attempt by a mentally ill person to enter politics. He’s not interesting in the Czech Republic, he’s not interesting in the NHL either. His past achievements have long been forgotten by people, and the remnants of his reputation are mediocrely squandered by him,” Plyushchev said.
Hasek played for Spartak Moscow in Russia. This club was the last in the goalkeeper’s career. In addition to Czech clubs, he played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabers, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators.
Hasek has repeatedly criticized the Czech government for not imposing a legal ban on the participation of local athletes in tournaments in Russia. Zprávy Aktuálně publication stated that the former hockey player will speak in the European Parliament and demand the exclusion of representatives of Russia and Belarus from all competitions.
Previously coach Yuri Novikov It has been recommended Hasek will come to Russia.