An NHL agent who represents 75 percent of the Russian and Belarusian players in the league says his clients have faced "disturbing levels" of harassment.
"The discrimination and racism these Russian and Belarusian players are facing right now is remarkable," Dan Milstein told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. "We're being set back 30 years. I have players calling me, parents calling me. They're concerned whether they'll be able to play, whether they'll be safe."
The comments come after Russia's military invaded Ukraine last week, with the aid of Belarus.
There have been numerous responses within hockey, including the International Ice Hockey Federation banning Russia and Belarus from all competitions until further notice, including the world hockey championships.