Given time to digest the player-driven protests dominating the sports landscape, the head coaches of the Flyers and Islanders delivered different responses Thursday. Barry Trotz demanded involvement. Alain Vigneault pleaded ignorance. (lukefoxjukebox)
to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.What’s more important, shining a light on social justice, police reform and inequalities of the black and brown community or playing hockey games that generate revenue for a billion dollar industry? This decision should be an easy one….
“I just heard that the NBA is going to continue to play [at some point], and in my opinion I think all sports should play because I think the athletes in every sport have a great platform. Just like celebrities do. If you want to keep the issue in the forefront, then these athletes have a great platform. Continue to play, continue to express the message.”
“I’m invested 24/7 on our team, working 20 hours a day, going through video and preparing our group. I don’t do Twitter. I haven’t read a sports article in I don’t know how long, and I haven’t read any type of article in I don’t know how long. So, I guess I’m a hockey nerd.”
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