DENVER – The NHL has condemned Russia for its invasion of the Ukraine but is supporting its Russian players.
The league released a statement on Monday calling for the end to Russia’s armed attack on its neighboring country and announcing it would suspend its Russian relationships and services.
"We also remain concerned about the well-being of the players from Russia, who play in the NHL on behalf of their NHL clubs, and not on behalf of Russia," the NHL said in its statement. "We understand they and their families are being placed in an extremely difficult position.