NHL legend Dominik Hasek has been a vocal critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began. This week, Hasek said he’s received death threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently deputy head of Russia’s security council chaired by Vladimir Putin.

Czech government leaders came to the defense of Dominik Hasek after what they said were death threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek.