Popular Post The Arrogant Worms Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov says he and fellow Russian NHLers tried to come together and make a statement against the war after their country invaded Ukraine in early 2022, but could not come to an agreement. In a wide-ranging interview with Russian YouTuber Yury Dud (who has over 10 million subscribers), the Moscow-born defenceman says that Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky organized the group chat. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flames-nikita-zadorov-speaks-out-against-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/ 1 6 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Good for Zadorov. Sure sounds like some of the Russian players are only here for a pay check. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Strawbone Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Great to hear him speak out. I suspect many Russians are against the war, but are fearful of speaking out. I have no idea how real the threat of repercussions is, but it must be non-trivial. So many people falling out of windows. It's such an absurd and unjustified invasion that is costing hundreds of thousands of lives and hundreds of billions in damage. I hope more Russians start speaking out as it drags on, the quality of life in Russia declines, and the war seems increasingly unwinnable. I'm not even sure what a "win" would be at this point. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hopefully we don't lose the entire Calgary flames in a plane crash. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hammertime said: Hopefully we don't lose the entire Calgary flames in a plane crash. Stay away from windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrigal77 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Aaaaand he's dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Props to him, I understand why some Russians who don't agree with the war keep quiet though. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 And here I thought they were all Putin apologists /sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Coconuts said: Props to him, I understand why some Russians who don't agree with the war keep quiet though. Not all are brave like Zadorov. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawkDrummer Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I'd trade away Elon Musk for Zadorov 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hope his family is safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 This takes real balls. Good for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Coconuts said: Props to him, I understand why some Russians who don't agree with the war keep quiet though. Yeah. It puts them and their families in danger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Alflives said: Not all are brave like Zadorov. I don't think it's quite so simple, particularly for those living in Russia Edited September 22, 2023 by Coconuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Snoop Hogg said: Yeah. It puts them and their families in danger. That's likely the fear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Just now, Coconuts said: I don't think it's quite so simple, particularly for those living in Russia F em. Stay there then. Don’t want people who support evil here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Alflives said: F em. Stay there then. Don’t want people who support evil here. I’m sure those supporters are playing in the KHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 There's a big difference between a player saying nothing and openly supporting Putin's Nazi government like Ovenchicken and Malkin, both of whom should have been deported. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Snoop Hogg said: I’m sure those supporters are playing in the KHL. Good. Don’t want them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, King Heffy said: There's a big difference between a player saying nothing and openly supporting Putin's Nazi government like Ovenchicken and Malkin, both of whom should have been deported. 100% agree. Deport the supporters of evil. Welcome those who speak against it. Pretty easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNeil Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hope he still fights Oleksiak again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 You can "openly support" a war that you don't believe in, but secretly be against it. We've seen many examples of this in history and in the present. It's very difficult to establish blame in an arena like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, PureQuickness said: You can "openly support" a war that you don't believe in, but secretly be against it. We've seen many examples of this in history and in the present. It's very difficult to establish blame in an arena like this. I don't think there's any situation where what Ovechkin is doing justifies allowing him into any civilized country. Let that orc rot in Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 10 hours ago, Alflives said: 100% agree. Deport the supporters of evil. Welcome those who speak against it. Pretty easy. Simple process Alf. Russian players in NA should apply for refugee status. Failure to do so should revoke their visas and they should be sent back to Russia. Set a deadline of December 31st. End of conversation. Ukrainians are dying by the 10's of thousands. Conversely the other side is true. Any NA players playing for the KHL should be under threat of the same treatment. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 12 hours ago, King Heffy said: There's a big difference between a player saying nothing and openly supporting Putin's Nazi government like Ovenchicken and Malkin, both of whom should have been deported. True that, I just don't understand folks who blast folks in Russia for keeping their heads down and mouths shut I'm very much against the Russian invasion but I understand folks wanting to keep their families safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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