The issue is obviously the negative publicity the league got from the media frenzy over the handful of players who chose not to wear the jersey. Not hard to see why the league doesn’t want a repeat of that next year.
So do fans want an annual recurrence of last year’s round of naming and shaming at each team’s pride event? Some do. But the owners clearly don’t. And I’d wager neither does the NHLPA.
The outcome that some fans seem to want - for all the players to wear the jerseys - is only possible if they’re compelled. But is that really a good outcome - that wearing a pride jersey becomes an expression of conformity rather than freely-offered support?
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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Last edited by CliffFletcher; 06-25-2023 at 08:18 AM.
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