The two-time Stanley Cup winner considers it unacceptable to allow Russian hockey players to play in the NHL duel between the San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators, which is to be held in October in Prague.

Hasek wrote about this on his Twitter page.. He stated that if the NHL allowed the Russians to the match, then this would be a manifestation of disrespect for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, suffering from massacres and crimes by the Russian occupiers.

“If the NHL (given the situation) wants to allow any Russian player to participate in this match, I will consider this an inexcusable act.. If this happens, I will do my best to prevent this match from taking place in our country.. I will appeal to the government of the Czech Republic, the organizers of the event, potential partners and the public.

If the match does take place, I will urge to ignore and condemn this decision. It should be understood that with the participation of Russian athletes in events, we make a huge advertisement for Russia and its actions.. We advertise the aggression of the Russian military against a democratic country, the murders of tens of thousands of Ukrainians and crimes against humanity.

The NHL match in Prague should be a celebration of world hockey, and not an advertisement for Russian crimes in Ukraine. It would be disrespectful from the NHL to Ukraine and its people. And it shouldn't happen! " Note that Russian forward Yakov Trenin plays in the NHL as part of the Predators.. And for the “San Jose” are Russian defenders Nikolai Knyzhov and Artemy Knyazev, as well as forward Alexander Barabanov.

Earlier, TSN Prosport wrote that the Ukrainian national team won a crushing victory at the start of the Youth Ice Hockey World Championship.