Ovechkin’s Putin Video Sparks Outrage | Calgary News

Alex Ovechkin’s latest political video backing Putin’s party has ignited global controversy, with Canadian officials condemning his stance on Ukraine while the NHL stays silent. Despite calling himself “Russian first” and claiming support for peace, Ovechkin’s history of aligning with Putin — including launching a “Putin Team” movement — adds fuel to the fire. Justice Minister Sean Fraser praised his hockey skills but slammed his geopolitics as “willfully blind,” while fans and officials grapple with whether to sanction him in Canada. The line between sports and politics has never been thinner. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://calgaryherald.com/news/federal-ministers-slam-nhl-player-alex-ovechkins-pro-putin-ad-but-wont-say-if-he-should-be-sanctioned More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2438f936997f8bf7 Report issues to [email protected].