Ovechkin Refuses to Criticize the Invasion or Putin

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"I'm not in politics".

'Please, no more war': Alex Ovechkin responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - The Athletic

When asked if he supports Putin as the president leads the invasion of Ukraine, Ovechkin reiterated how he hopes the attack ends soon.

"Well, he is my president. But how I said, I am not in politics. I am an athlete and you know, how I said, I hope everything is going to be done soon," Ovechkin said. "It's (a) hard situation right now for both sides and everything. Everything I hope is going to end. I'm not in control of this situation."

It's a hard situation for both sides? As if Ukraine is in the same situation as Russia?

I hope everything is going to end soon? That could very well mean that he hopes Russia totally annexes Ukraine very soon.

 

[jalimon]

His Instagram pic is still a pic with Putin!

I hope this prick get booed off the ice.

Go back to your idol ass hold!

 

[tml]

I think that's the best we could expect from him.

 

[boomboom]

He has lots of family back in Russia, he risks harm to them if he openly criticizes Putin. Even harm to his family here too.
Sad but true.

 

[Darts]

He has lots of family back in Russia, he risks harm to them if he openly criticizes Putin. Even harm to his family here too.
Sad but true.

"Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union in 1989 at a time in history prior to the Berlin Wall coming down. He put his safety in legitimate jeopardy when he joined the Sabres, "

If anything things now have gotten worse under Putin. People who cross Putin often end up dead.
Alexander Mogilny's Hall of Fame snubs becoming laughable - Sportsnet.ca

 

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He has lots of family back in Russia, he risks harm to them if he openly criticizes Putin. Even harm to his family here too.
Sad but true.

I believe that other Russian athletes have spoken more strongly that Kvechkin and they must have family back home as well. Russian citizens are openly protesting in the streets, which is virtually unheard of, and getting arrested. I believe that 2,000 were arrested yesterday.

 

[boomboom]

Agree lots of younger & middle age people protesting & getting arrested. Ovy is quite friendly with Putin. He knows the evil Putin can & would do.

 

[jalimon]

He has lots of family back in Russia, he risks harm to them if he openly criticizes Putin. Even harm to his family here too.
Sad but true.

That's why i wrote in another thread he should have taken a few weeks off.

 

[boomboom]

"Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union in 1989 at a time in history prior to the Berlin Wall coming down. He put his safety in legitimate jeopardy when he joined the Sabres, "

If anything things now have gotten worse under Putin. People who cross Putin often end up dead.
Alexander Mogilny's Hall of Fame snubs becoming laughable - Sportsnet.ca

Agree, he & his family had 24hr security for several years because of this

 

[The Oracle]

Don't blame him one bit.

I'd imagine he has a better handle on what Putin is capable of than any of his detractors in this matter.

Family first, always.

 

[glamphotographer]

It's no secret that he's a Putin fanboy, but it's best for him not to say anything and just focus on hockey.

 

[Sonic Temple]

I feel for AO8, it must be tough to see his family over there and he knows what's right and wrong - but he also knows how powerful Putin is. Its that simple - power will always win. Putin has a security team around him and another security team around the that security team and probably another layer - you can't touch that guy but he can find you. Stay quiet AO8 and quietly go about breaking WG99 record. I don't want that to happen but I see it coming.

 

[glamphotographer]

Any of the Russian players in the NHL speak out, their family back in Russia will be targeted by Putin.

 

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Any of the Russian players in the NHL speak out, their family back in Russia will be targeted by Putin.

Russian Celebrities Are Denouncing Putin’s War on Ukraine (vice.com)

 

[SeaGirth]

Easy to criticize while sitting in a warm chair in North America watching on TV.

 

[Indiana]

 

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The Dominator speaks up.

 

[Fun For All]

Suspend all Russian NHL players because of Putin? No....

 

[jalimon]

Suspend all Russian NHL players because of Putin? No....

No just the one who say putin is still his president. Like Fucking Oveshkin prick!

 

[Leimonis]

"Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union in 1989 at a time in history prior to the Berlin Wall coming down. He put his safety in legitimate jeopardy when he joined the Sabres, "

If anything things now have gotten worse under Putin. People who cross Putin often end up dead.
Alexander Mogilny's Hall of Fame snubs becoming laughable - Sportsnet.ca

Mohilny also improved his financial position 1000 times by defecting. So there’s that.