Category: Vladimir Putin
Canucks: Elias Pettersson can be the spark to help ignite turnaround
Vladimir Putin"He works just as hard away from the puck as with it. He takes a lot of pride in that and it’s what has impressed me the most. He has shown a lot of maturity." — Bo Horvat on Elias Pettersson.
Read moreScreenshots: KHL Uncertainty, Sami Jo Small, and the Kraken Mascot
Kontinental Hockey LeagueAdam Proteau looks at the uncertainty surrounding North American players in the KHL, the PHF's Toronto Six hiring Sami Jo Small, and the unveiling of the Seattle Kraken's new mascot.
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko didn’t need a translator to explain how excited he was to be drafted by the Capitals
Vladimir PutinThe Washington Capitals selected Russian forward, Ivan Miroshnichenko, with the 20th overall pick on Thursday. ESPN called the pick a steal and that Miroshnichenko might be the most talented player in this year’s draft class. […]
Read moreNHL says Stanley Cup will not travel to Russia or Belarus this summer
Bill DalyVladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine continues to have repercussions for Russian and Belarusian-born players across the NHL. Wednesday, during the NHL’s pre-Stanley Cup Final press conference, deputy commissioner Bill Daly revealed that the NHL’s championship […]
Read moreHockey fans were told they couldn’t show support for Ukraine in World Championship, so they got creative
Vladimir PutinThe World Championship of hockey is underway in Finland. This year, it’s without the participation of Russia. Since the country invaded Ukraine earlier this year, the Russians have been banned from most sporting events. The ... The post Hockey fans were told they couldn’t show support for Ukraine in...
Read morePlay Some Real Hockey Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putinfrom Ken Dryden at The Washington Post, Vladimir Putin likes hockey. Every year, he builds an ice rink in the middle of Moscow’s Red Square. For any occasion he can devise, he puts on his hockey equipment and plays. It’s not a surprise that Putin feels as he does. Russians love hockey for t...
Read moreCanucks, Capitals put on thrilling show as full crowds return to Vancouver
Evgeny KuznetsovIn front of the largest home crowd in Vancouver since the pandemic began, the Canucks and Capitals competed in a thrilling back-and-forth affair that electrified the crowd.
Read moreAccording to the NY Times, this is the reason that Alex Ovechkin won’t delete his pictures with Vladimir Putin
Vladimir PutinSince Russia chose to invade Ukraine and start a war against Europe, many Russian athletes have been criticized. One of them, of course, has been Alexander Ovechkin. The Capitals’ superstar has been openly supportive of ... The post According to the NY Times, this is the reason that Alex Ovechkin wo...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin reportedly advised not to change Instagram profile photo with Putin due to his family being in Russia
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin was featured in a New York Times story on Wednesday entitled Alex Ovechkin Skates Into Canada’s Dense Ukrainian Enclave. The story written by David Shoalts goes in-depth about how Ovechkin’s image has taken […]
Read moreBlue Jackets fans boo Alex Ovechkin during video package celebrating Rick Nash’s jersey retirement
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin sold the most jerseys in the NHL in 2021 as fans’ respect for the superstar reached unprecedented levels. Ovechkin felt like a historic figure — one of the greatest players of all time […]
Read moreTake Town: Chicago chooses wisely, after awhile
IIHFTakes on Russia, Chicago, the Calder, Rasmus Ristolainen, faceoff wins, and Jake DeBrusk.
Read moreBrian MacLellan: Alex Ovechkin under ‘an incredible amount of pressure’ due to Russia’s war with Ukraine
Brian MacLellanOn Wednesday, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan discussed how the team’s Russian players are doing and how the team is trying to help them after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted their lives. Generally […]
Read moreUkraine Asks Canada To Stop Issuing Travel Visas And Permits To Russians
TSNfrom Rick Westhead of TSN, Ukraine’s official diplomatic representative in Canada has asked the Canadian government to stop issuing travel visas and work permits to Russian athletes, a move he says will put more pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin to abandon his invasion of Ukraine....
Read moreScorching take from New York Post columnist demands NHL stop selling Alex Ovechkin gear
Vladimir PutinAlex Ovechkin is in a difficult political position that some prominent hockey voices think is simple. As Russia invades Ukraine, some believe Ovechkin’s open-ended “no more war” comments on Friday did not go far enough. […]
Read moreSome Russian NHL Players Are In A Tough Position
Washington Capitalsfrom Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, There is a wave of commentary denouncing some Russian NHL players for failing to take a strong public stance against Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine. I get it. Columnists, talk show hosts and panel members all over our country have taken th...
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