I want to preface this article by stating that I completely understand that hockey is totally minuscule when compared to the events unfolding right now with Ukraine and Russia. It is quite simply a human tragedy, and the hockey implications of these current events absolutely pale in comparison to the real life ones that those directly involved in the conflict are experiencing.
That being said, it’s completely reasonable to wonder what those hockey-related implications may be, considering yesterday’s ruling by the NHL. In case you missed it, the NHL — like most other corporate entities — has made moves to distance itself from Russia amidst its invasion of Ukraine.