Disgraced NHL Player Begs Vladimir Putin For Citizenship
After being embroiled in a scandal where Brendan Leipsic made derogatory comments about a fellow player's girlfriend, he faced consequences for his actions.
On May 8, 2020, he was placed on waivers and subsequently had his contract terminated.
Since then, Leipsic has found a new home in the KHL, playing for SKA St. Petersburg after being brought over by CSKA Moscow in August 2021. It seems that Leipsic has developed a fondness for Russia, as he has even requested citizenship from Vladimir Putin and already obtained 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 draft pick of the Nashville Predators, Leipsic has been playing in the KHL for the past three seasons following his release from the Washington Capitals.
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14 JUILLET | 33 ANSWERS Disgraced NHL Player Begs Vladimir Putin For Citizenship Will this disgraced NHL'er get citizenship in Russia? | ||
| Yes | 20 | 60.6 % |
| No | 13 | 39.4 % |
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