Blacklisted Ex-NHL Player Sends a Letter to Vladimir Putin
After being involved in a scandal where he made derogatory comments about a fellow player's girlfriend, Brendan Leipsic faced consequences.
On May 8, 2020, he was placed on waivers and had his contract terminated.
Since then, Leipsic has been playing in the KHL, initially with CSKA Moscow before joining SKA St. Petersburg in August 2021.
It seems Leipsic has found a new home in Russia and has taken steps to make it more permanent. He has requested citizenship from Vladimir Putin, already holding a Russian passport.
Brendan Leipsic 🇨🇦 has sent a letter to Vladimir Putin requesting Russian citizenship. He already has a Russian passport.
Leipsic, 29, has played the past three seasons in Russia after leaving North America when he was exposed for making fun of his teammates and their wives in private Instagram group chats.
If Leipsic obtains citizenship, he'd be able to play for the Russian National Team 🇷🇺
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Leipsic, 29, has played the past three seasons in Russia after leaving North America when he was exposed for making fun of his teammates and their wives in private Instagram group chats.
If Leipsic obtains citizenship, he'd be able to play for the Russian National Team 🇷🇺
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Originally from Winnipeg and a former Nashville Predators draft pick, Leipsic's career has taken him overseas to the KHL following his release from the Washington Capitals.
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Should this Ex-NHL'er be allowed citizenship in this country | ||
| Yes | 70 | 44.9 % |
| No | 86 | 55.1 % |
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