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Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan
But alas, the point of the thread- should the NHL boycott games? Honestly, I think it's disingenuous. Maybe the boycott was meant to be a symbol of support, but if we're being honest, hockey players are predominantly white and usually from families with means to pay for hockey in the first place. If I were an African American in the midst of this turmoil, I might feel a bit patronized by the gesture. Just my opinion of course.
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The NHL is just following the lead of the other leagues. It would draw unnecessary bad attention if they didn't do a mini hiatus.
Especially with the Bill Peters incident happening within this past season, the NHL needs to play the PR game that they are supportive of black lives.