NHL Releases Controversial Memo Concerning Pride Nights
Gary Bettman and the NHL have issued a controversial statement concerning Pride Night, leaving teams and fans in a state of confusion about their intentions.
The NHL's Controversial Pride Night Policy
The NHL, under the leadership of Gary Bettman, has found themselves in a predicament with their approach to Pride Night. In an attempt to create a policy that minimizes controversy, they have inadvertently stirred up even more debate.
Recently, the NHL released a statement related to Pride Night that has left many scratching their heads.
According to Ryan S. Clark of ESPN:
NEWS: The NHL sent an updated memo to teams Thursday clarifying what they can do this season with special initiatives such as Pride Night.
A source told ESPN that several teams sought clarity as the first memo was deemed to be confusing and restrictive.
A source told ESPN that several teams sought clarity as the first memo was deemed to be confusing and restrictive.
The initial NHL memo contained a particularly confusing section:
"Players shall not be put in the position of having to demonstrate (or where they may be appearing to demonstrate) personal support for any Special Initiatives. A factor that may be considered in this regard includes, for example, whether a Player (or Players) is required to be in close proximity to any groups or individuals visibly or otherwise clearly associated with such Special Initiative(s)"
It appears to be a mess of legal jargon that lacks coherence.
Fortunately, the NHL later issued a second memo that provided more clarity. However, the initial statement was disappointing to say the least.
Flabbergasted that someone at the NHL typed up that first memo and no one, not even their legal department, was like hey.. maybe we shouldn't straight up green-light discrimination like this.
just when you thought these people couldn't get any worse 😬
just when you thought these people couldn't get any worse 😬
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