NHL player Zadorov said he may not return to Russia after criticism
National Hockey League (NHL) Calgary Flames player Nikita Zadorov spoke about the possibility of returning to Russia after critical statements. His words are quoted by The Hockey News.
“I understand what the consequences will be. I probably won’t be able to return to my homeland, to my city where I grew up, but I’m calm about it. I know how everything works there,” said the athlete. He noted that it was important to him that people knew his point of view and that they were not afraid to speak out.
Earlier, Zadorov criticized the conduct of a special operation in Ukraine. He also negatively assessed the activities of some specialists, including two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov.
Zadorov is a graduate of CSKA Moscow. He has been performing in North America since 2012. In addition to Calgary and Chicago, the Russian played for the Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabers, as well as the London Knights and San Antonio Rampage.
Source: Lenta
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