Yeah as it stands a lot of unknowns. Maybe all the doubt rallies them all to pull together.

Of course the best rabbit is a Bedard lotto win but they may zero out that miracle too.
- Quinn's Quest

Adding Hronek should help the D a lot but Bear, Myers, OEL might possibly be there and to that group.

“I wish players would understand that the Pride sweaters are about inclusion and welcoming everybody. A player wearing Pride colours or tape isn’t endorsing a set of values or enlisting in a cause. He is saying you are welcome here. And you are, in every single NHL building,” Burke said.

Wife and I have been talking about this for a few days now.

This statement by him is not inclusive to all people in that community. She has asked two of her clients about this (youth males in high school, that both play sports) and both have not agreed with the statement about wearing the sweaters is about inclusion.

Recrutes Hockey

Mikhail Gulyayev - Best Draft-Eligible Skater Since Makar?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo_rlgYAPs4

Got to admit, he can skate.

Wife and I have been talking about this for a few days now.

This statement by him is not inclusive to all people in that community. She has asked two of her clients about this (youth males in high school, that both play sports) and both have not agreed with the statement about wearing the sweaters is about inclusion.
- manvanfan

High school kids. They can’t even figure out how to get the same matching socks on.

Wife and I have been talking about this for a few days now.

This statement by him is not inclusive to all people in that community. She has asked two of her clients about this (youth males in high school, that both play sports) and both have not agreed with the statement about wearing the sweaters is about inclusion.
- manvanfan

Well if 2 kids say it's not inclusion then the NHL may as well stop the charade.

Well if 2 kids say it's not inclusion then the NHL may as well stop the charade.
- Marwood

I'm capable of having an actual conversation, let's see if you can justify your response today.

Are you for everyone wearing the jersey's?

I'm capable of having an actual conversation, let's see if you can justify your response today.

Are you for everyone wearing the jersey's?
- manvanfan

I'll ask some kids on their way to school.

Are you in favour of the jerseys?

I'll ask some kids on their way to school.

Are you in favour of the jerseys?
- Marwood

You avoided the question, you are obviously homophobic then.

You avoided the question, you are obviously homophobic then.
- manvanfan

You haven't answered the question either.
For the record, I see nothing wrong with the jerseys.
Maybe ease up on the quick accusations.

You haven't answered the question either.
For the record, I see nothing wrong with the jerseys.
Maybe ease up on the quick accusations.
- Marwood

Why didn't you answer it in the first place then?


I have a problem forcing someone to wear the jersey's. Pride night is about inclusion, acceptance.

I mean if you were a vegan and went to a friends house for dinner and they said no you have to eat meat you are at my house is that okay?

Why didn't you answer it in the first place then?


I have a problem forcing someone to wear the jersey's. Pride night is about inclusion, acceptance.

I mean if you were a vegan and went to a friends house for dinner and they said no you have to eat meat you are at my house is that okay?
- manvanfan

Really? Great comparison. I’d tell him to pound sand.

Really? Great comparison. I’d tell him to pound sand.
- K-man25

Are you homophobic?

Do you attend/ participate in the pride parade's near you?

Stick to hockey.

Are you homophobic?

Do you attend/ participate in the pride parade's near you?
- manvanfan

That’s really none of your business. I think it’s crazy that you even post this crap here.

Why didn't you answer it in the first place then?


I have a problem forcing someone to wear the jersey's. Pride night is about inclusion, acceptance.

I mean if you were a vegan and went to a friends house for dinner and they said no you have to eat meat you are at my house is that okay?
- manvanfan

Because I'm not beholden to you.

Also, I don't think anyone is being "forced" to wear them as some individuals and entire teams have chosen not to.

At least there is a conversation going on about homophobia in sports and everywhere else.

Stick to hockey.
- Reubenkincade

It's about NHL pride jerseys. It's hockey related, Aaron.

Edit: I'm joking just in case you're lying in a puddle of your own tears.

That’s really none of your business. I think it’s crazy that you even post this crap here.
- K-man25

Exactly. So why does a hockey player have to go to work and people find out their business?

Why would it be crazy, it's been a dominated headline of the hockey world for months now.

I copied a statement from an NHL exec Brian Burke. It was talked about from Jamie Benn in a pre game on ice interview the other day.

I am just fine with having an adult conversation on the choices/decisions that have been made so far. Maybe if you aren't you shouldn't have responded or scrolled by.

Because I'm not beholden to you.

Also, I don't think anyone is being "forced" to wear them as some individuals and entire teams have chosen not to.

At least there is a conversation going on about homophobia in sports and everywhere else.
- Marwood

The ones that have chosen not too have also been very openly hated upon in the media and social media. Called cowards, "hiding behind religion". That doesn't seem right either.

Why not have a different jersey for ones that aren't open supporters of the community that says "hockey is for everyone" on the back instead of name and number for warm ups.

Why didn't you answer it in the first place then?


I have a problem forcing someone to wear the jersey's. Pride night is about inclusion, acceptance.

I mean if you were a vegan and went to a friends house for dinner and they said no you have to eat meat you are at my house is that okay?
- manvanfan

WTF? The NHL are not asking the players to suck cock in support of acceptance. They are asking them to wear a symbol of acceptance, like pink shirt day in schools.

I’m surprised that some players and teams are saying no. Bad for branding and business as you are alienating a large group of people with traditionally deep pockets.

The ones that have chosen not too have also been very openly hated upon in the media and social media. Called cowards, "hiding behind religion". That doesn't seem right either.

Why not have a different jersey for ones that aren't open supporters of the community that says "hockey is for everyone" on the back instead of name and number for warm ups.
- manvanfan

Yet their jerseys sold out


People should have a right to have their own beliefs but not to force them on others. That said, no one should be ostracized for their beliefs.

WTF? The NHL are not asking the players to suck cock in support of acceptance. They are asking them to wear a symbol of acceptance, like pink shirt day in schools.

I’m surprised that some players and teams are saying no. Bad for branding and business as you are alienating a large group of people with traditionally deep pockets.
- bloatedmosquito

I'm not sure if you are aware it's not just about being "gay" as you just referenced sucking off other males.

Does bullying goes against a group of people's personal beliefs?

Yet their jerseys sold out


People should have a right to have their own beliefs but not to force them on others. That said, no one should be ostracized for their beliefs.
- SMP8719

If the media didn't make such a huge deal about it, I would gather most of those people(who bought the jersey's) would never even have found out about it.

Does James Reimer make everybody pray before games? Maybe they do, I'm not sure.

I'm not religious either. I'm a person of acceptance of all.

I'm not sure if you are aware it's not just about being "gay" as you just referenced sucking off other males.

Does bullying goes against a group of people's personal beliefs?
- manvanfan

I don’t know what you are talking about. You just made the comparison of vegans being forced to eat meat to a NHL player being asked to wear a colourful jersey that supports inclusion. That was dumb.

I was just commenting on your silly take. The whole jersey thing is a marketing stunt to show the NHL is “woke”. The fact that it is backfiring on the NHL is just another incident that shows the NHL as a second rate league. They can’t even do feign social acceptance correctly.

If the media didn't make such a huge deal about it, I would gather most of those people(who bought the jersey's) would never even have found out about it.

Does James Reimer make everybody pray before games? Maybe they do, I'm not sure.

I'm not religious either. I'm a person of acceptance of all.
- manvanfan

Same.

I'll ask some kids on their way to school.

Are you in favour of the jerseys?
- Marwood

Lol