Slava Voynov Competing In World Cup of Hockey?

By MH
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Updated: May 27, 2016

Former Los Angeles Kings defensive Slava Voynov has been named to the Russian national team to compete in the World Cup of Hockey… for now.

Voynov was suspended in the 2014-2015 season after being charged with domestic spousal abuse which ultimately ended his NHL playing days.

Damien Cox of Sports.ca tweeted his thoughts on the news.

Inclusion of Slava Voynov on Russian World Cup roster offers up a tricky little problem for NHL/NHLPA.

— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) May 27, 2016

NHL deputy commissioner issued this statement about the situation.

Statement from #NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today on Slava Voynov being named to Russia’s World Cup roster: pic.twitter.com/uJ0bcy5Bux

— SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) May 27, 2016

Here is the official Russian national team reported that Sirius XM NHL Network.

Team Russia announces final roster for the World Cup of Hockey including, D Slava Voynov and D Alexi Emelin pic.twitter.com/gFQhY7FPa6

— SiriusXM NHL Network (@SiriusXMNHL) May 27, 2016

Voynov won two rings with the Kings in 2012 and 2014. It is a messy situation to say the least and I don’t expect Voynov will be able to participate. As more information surfaces on the World Cup of Hockey we will keep you up to date.

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