For two teams (Sharks and Predators), the regular season has already begun. Indeed, the two teams faced each other twice during the weekend, in Prague, Czech Republic.
Nashville won both games (4-1 and 3-2).
In those two games, the Sharks dressed a Russian (Evgeny Svechnikov) and the Preds dressed one too (Yakov Trenin).
Why am I telling you regarding Russian players? Because Dominik Hasek, a native of the Czech Republic, did not like that these two participated in the two meetings in his country.
During the weekend 2 @NHL games were played in Prague. The leadership of the NHL did not respect the position of our MFA that Russian players should not play. Until the current leaders of the NHL resign and the new apologize to our country, the NHL is no longer welcome in the ČR
— Dominik Hasek (@hasek_dominik) October 10, 2022
Hasek, who wanted a suspension for all Russian NHL players, is (still) furious with the League. The former goalkeeper demands that Bettman and his colleagues resign if they want more matches in the Czech Republic.
Until NHL leaders resign and future bosses apologize, the NHL is not welcome in Czechia. – Dominik Hasek
The country’s foreign minister, Jan Lipavský, stipulated not long ago that players of Russian origin should not play. Hasek is therefore furious that the NHL did not listen to his minister. To note that Hasek ran for the Czech presidency in 2020. He is therefore very involved in the politics of his country.
I understand that the situation of the war in Ukraine can worry and affect Hasek, but I do not understand why he wants so much that the Russian players (who have not necessarily chosen their president and who are not necessarily in agreement with decisions) no longer practice their profession.
If a professional hockey player has to give up his career for political reasons, then why should other Russians in North America be allowed to keep their jobs/careers? What’s good for kitty is good for kitty, right?
let’s remember that Nikita Scherbak had to leave his Czech team (because he was Russian). And this file is just as ridiculous. So let’s see you punishing a guy for his origins. If the Russian in question defends Vladimir Putin in the public square or on social networks, that’s another matter, but if the guy does not speak out, why should he be punished?
Alexander Ovechkin and his profile photo with the Russian President on Instagram (which he still hasn’t changed) is also another folder…
A lot of
– It’s been a few months since I’ve seen the team meet the salary cap.
Montreal Canadiens #Habs roster is set:
Cap Hit: $92.7M
Cap Space: $0 ($10.2M in LTIR Use)
Roster Size: 22 (14F – 6D – 2G)
AND: 3
EVENING: 2 (Heineman, Mailloux)
LTIR: 1 (Price: $10.5M)Habs new LTIR upper limit/ACSL is $82,194,166https://t.co/FWTvN3ZEfJ
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) October 10, 2022
– Martin St-Louis believes that Drouin is physically behind.
Jonathan Drouin may have had a nasty surprise when he learned of the composition of the lines.https://t.co/0vzidHeWb2
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 10, 2022
– He was excellent.
Never fished out, the guy scrambled the cards of ????⚪️????https://t.co/suXXwVk98h
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 10, 2022
– I laughed it off.
The manager at Arber Xhekaj’s Costco: pic.twitter.com/MApkacVwIJ
— Mike (@HabsLaughs) October 10, 2022
– Pitching is everything.
Relievers: The top six bullpen in MLB in scoring average this season are still alive in the playoffs. #CeciExpliqueCela
The Padres (3.83, 14th place) and the Phillies (4.27, 23rd place) are the exceptions that prove the rule. @passion_mlb pic.twitter.com/LD2QhpuRn2
— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) October 10, 2022
– Baker Mayfield is not unanimous in Carolina. A few hours following the dismissal of Matt Rhule, the new head coach of the team has already made a major decision concerning him.
Carolina quarterback PJ Walker is now in line to start Sunday vs. at the Rams in Steve Wilks’ debut as the Panthers’ head coach. https://t.co/utd10kzav6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 10, 2022
