NHL legend Dominik Hasek rips Ovechkin to shreds on Twitter, wants all Russian players suspended
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies in Europe, there are more and more opinions on the matter being shared all over social media.
In recent days, we've seen Akim Aliu and journalist Slava Malamud take aim at Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, an open supporter of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for ducking the media and delaying any comment on the Russian President waging war on Ukraine. Now, former NHLer Dominik Hasek is also letting his opinions of Ovechkin be known.
"Not only an alibist, a chicken shit, but also a liar!" said Hasek, while Tweeting a story about Ovechkin's comments on the war Friday. "Every adult in Europe knows well, that Putin is a mad killer and that Russia is waging an offensive war against the free country and its people."
"The NHL must immediately suspend contracts for all Russian players! Every athlete represents not only himself and his club, but also his country and its values and actions. That is a fact. If the NHL does not do so, it has indirect co-responsibility for the dead in Ukraine."
"I also want to write, that I am very sorry for those Russian athletes, who condemn V. Putin and his Russian aggression in Ukraine. However, at the moment I also consider their exclusion a necessity."
"The NHL must immediately suspend contracts for all Russian players! Every athlete represents not only himself and his club, but also his country and its values and actions. That is a fact. If the NHL does not do so, it has indirect co-responsibility for the dead in Ukraine."
"I also want to write, that I am very sorry for those Russian athletes, who condemn V. Putin and his Russian aggression in Ukraine. However, at the moment I also consider their exclusion a necessity."
Ovechkin, twice had the opportunity to condemn the actions of Putin on Friday and rather than vocally pulling his support, he evaded the question both times.
It is worth noting that Ovechkin's family is still in Russia.
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