Paul Stewart: "Russian Factor" in NHL Draft: Situation Could Worsen Before It Improves

Nice work

Good column, Paul.

I’m surprised Russia hasn’t called guys like Ovechkin home, and threaten his family for non compliance. I use him as an example as I’ve heard he is a loyal Putin pal.

Good column, Paul.

I’m surprised Russia hasn’t called guys like Ovechkin home, and threaten his family for non compliance. I use him as an example as I’ve heard he is a loyal Putin pal.
- Hokeeguy9

Ovechkin is a Putin supporter. But his family now lives in Virginia.

Panarin is -- openly -- far from a Putin supporter (he supported Navalny and other Putin critics).The state-controlled media dragged his name through the mud, especially during the sexual assault complaint against him in Russia that was flimsy at best and outright fabricated at worst.

Ovechkin is a Putin supporter. But his family now lives in Virginia.

Panarin is -- openly -- far from a Putin supporter (he supported Navalny and other Putin critics).The state-controlled media dragged his name through the mud, especially during the sexual assault complaint against him in Russia that was flimsy at best and outright fabricated at worst.
- bmeltzer

You always have great information, Bill!
I expected it on your Flyers blog, which I visit almost everyday, not here….but I’ll take it!! Thank you!!