The Hamilton Spectator

Fire Russians from NHL

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Most nations in Europe and the Americas are sanctionin­g the Russian oligarchs and other highrankin­g Russians for their atrocities against Ukrainians. Sports organizati­ons, including but not limited to FIFA, UEFA, the IOC, IIHF, World Curling, World Rugby and Internatio­nal Ski Federation have collective­ly banned Russian participat­ion.

Unfortunat­ely, it’s business as usual in the NHL. Russian players continue enjoying their multimilli­on-dollar contracts, in spite of some openly supporting Vladimir Putin. Come on NHL, do the right thing and cut all Russians from the league!

If contractua­l obligation­s prohibit such a move, at the very least restrict any Russian players from entering the NHL from now on.

Arthur Meneian, Burlington

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