Denis Gurianov cited family concerns and fear of reprisals in Russia as his reasons for skipping warmups during which Canadiens players will wear Pride-themed jerseys.
Denis Gurianov of the Montreal Canadiens skates the puck during the second period against the Florida Panthers at Centre Bell March 30, 2023, in Montreal.
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said it was hard to comment on Gurianov’s decision because he’d never walked a day in his shoes. "I think anybody can say you’d always try to protect your family, so I have a tough time judging that," St. Louis said." is a great kid. It’s tough."A Russian law restricts"propaganda" about LGBTQ+ people, including in advertising, media and the arts.
View during the singing of the national anthem before a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre June 6, 2021, in Montreal.
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