Players slam NHL’s ban on Pride tape & one says he’s using it anyway: “If they want to say something, they can”
clarifying its ban on players wearing speciality jerseys, including rainbow sweaters. Last season, seven players refused to wear Pride jerseys during warmups.
Despite representing a small minority of NHL players, commissioner Gary Bettman bowed to the homophobes. On top of that, the NHL is barring players from putting Pride tape on their sticks, a practice that’s become fairly commonplace around the league.
Philadelphia Flyers alternate captain Scott Laughton spoke about the ridiculous policy Wednesday, and was the first player to indicate he’ll still put rainbow tape on his stick.“You’ll probably see me with the Pride tape on that night anyway,” he said. “If they want to say something, they can.”Scott Laughton says "you'll probably see me with the pride tape on that night anyway.""If they want to say something, they can."Tell him this queer fan has raised a fist up in solidarity with him.
Well done. I hope he keeps speaking out and being visibly supportiveOne of the league’s biggest stars, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, spoke out against the draconian edict this week as well. “In terms of a league standpoint, is it something that I’d like to see put back into place one day?
