Adam Proteau

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@SlavaMalamud That's right, Slava. The next critical word about Ovechkin from this person will be the first. What do the kids call it these days --"glazing"? No bigger glazer on earth than him. If I were someone who slavishly praised Ovechkin, I'd probably be trying to change the focus, too.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@mark_wilks That's right. Lots of heads in the sand. Not within my control.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

In case you missed it, here's my opinion piece for The Hockey News on Alexander Ovechkin, his latest ill-advised foray into politics, and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. This got a ton of reaction, and this isn't going away. https://t.co/QCFJ81SOBe

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@caps_fan74 That's a lie. When Ovechkin broke into the NHL and people were saying Crosby deserved all the hype, I was one of the few extolling his on-ice virtues. When he began going down this path, I exercised my right to change my mind. But that doesn't fit your narrative. I don't care.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@Ania_In_UA @wyshynski Thank you, Ania. You should know this person is one of the biggest Ovechkin fanboys on the planet. He sure talks tough when it pleases him, but his silence on this issue is deafening.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@ZetJess Gotcha. Noted. Thanks very much.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

Here's my latest, for The Hockey News. There's lots of heroes in the hockey world, but Alexander Ovechkin isn't one of them. In fact, his latest endorsement of Putin and his horrendous war assures Ovechkin's legacy will be forever tainted. https://t.co/QCFJ81SgLG

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@Andriy1927 Thanks for the kind words. And agreed. Time for reality to set in.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@ScottColeman_9 @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews Thanks, Scott. Time for him to be accountable, at long last.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

Hey again, @SlavaMalamud. Here's my new piece on Ovechkin for @TheHockeyNews. No more hiding for this guy: https://t.co/QCFJ81SgLG

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@BobHume9 @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews @TSN_Sports Thanks very much, Bob.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@BrianFl61924590 @gtconway3d @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews Thank you, Brian. And I don't disagree.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@kevincanessa @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews Thank you very much, Kevin. I appreciate it a lot.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@Schaefdaddie48 Thanks very much.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@nickhockeylists Thanks, Nick. Much appreciated.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@N_A_Waller @Kasparov63 Thanks again, Nicholas. I'm lucky to work with great editors at THN, and they definitely helped hone this one.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@SlavaMalamud @51stStateNow @TheHockeyNews Hahaha, hilarious, Slava. You'd think he tee'd that one up for you. Not too smart, these people.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@akulykusrt @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews Thank you very much for that. But that's terrible to hear about Buffalo. You should've been afforded every right to make that argument. We're supposed to be in the truth business, not the shutting-down-the-truth business.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@N_A_Waller @SlavaMalamud @Proteautype Definitely a badge of honor. We need more good people like yourself, that's for sure.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@watchwaitx @SlavaMalamud @TheHockeyNews They didn't tell him to do anything. Were this true, why hasn't Putin demanded all other players -- or even one player -- to do this? I mean...and this may suprrise you...but maybe Ovechkin's the only one who has, of his own free will, decided to do so. Shocking, but accurate!

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@N_A_Waller @SlavaMalamud @Proteautype That's great to hear, and that was my experience with him for sure. Happy to talk to you at a time of your convenience. Thanks again.

[Adam Proteau @AdamProteau]

@are_selfies @gtconway3d Thanks. And thanks for George for amplifying this.