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Dominik Hasek has an overflowing respect for former Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk’s qualities as a player. But it’s not enough to convince Hasek to ignore his disdain for Russia over Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hasek was critical of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s timing in selecting Datsyuk for the Hall this year. He believes Datsyuk deserves the honor, but not now.

“I don’t know whether Pavel intends to condemn the Russian war in the coming months and, above all, whether he can do so,” Hasek acknowledged. “But it must be said that if he doesn’t, his appearance at the award ceremony (since he is a Russian citizen) will be a huge advertisement for the Russian war and Russian crimes.”

Bob Duff wrote the story for Detroit Hockey Now. “Hasek also takes the Hockey Hall of Fame to task,” Duff wrote. “He believes that inviting Datsyuk to the induction ceremony in November is a tacit endorsement of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.”

Hasek is consistent in his beliefs. He has visited war-torn Ukraine. Hasek had an altercation with his former Red Wings teammate Slava Fetisov, a Russian, over the situation.

New members are welcomed in the @HockeyHallFame in November. Among them will be Russian citizen and former outstanding hockey player Pavel Datsyuk. With his outstanding achievements and everything he has done for hockey, Pavel undoubtedly deserves a place in the HHOF.…

— Dominik Hasek (@hasek_dominik) July 10, 2024

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