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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Sure, but it seems Ovie bought into it, more so than Malkin (and he was at the top for a year or two in Russian eyes) and especially Panarin, who’s outspoken the other way. I just think they have an actual relationship.
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Gotta think Pootin hand picked Ovi to be one of his cheerleaders. He, by far, has the highest profile of Russian players.
Plus his family is in Moscow. It fits the narrative.
Malkins family is from the East from what I understood.