Popular Post Gurn Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Multi billion dollar enterprise, showing it needs new leadership. None of this should have happened. Multiple hits to the leagues image, due to incompetence. Gary, and others have to go. 2 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 The NHL continues to look like a clownshow. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, RWJC said: NHL Rescinds Ban on Pride Tape During Games and Practices: Reports Mike Stephens The NHL walked back its decision to ban players from using Pride Tape in games this season, allowing players the option to represent social causes with stick tape, according to multiple reports. The NHL's ban on Pride Tape reportedly lasted two weeks into the season. Following backlash from fans, players and team staff alike, the league walked back its decision by agreeing with the NHLPA and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition that players can represent social causes with stick tape throughout the season in games and practices. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman first reported the news, and The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported a league official confirmed the rumblings. LeBrun's colleague Chris Johnston also reported an official announcement could come shortly. The news comes two days after Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott became the first player to defy the NHL's Pride Tape ban in a game, using the tape on the shaft of his stick in a contest versus the Anaheim Ducks. “You don’t really want to go against rules that are put in place by your employer, but there are some people who took some positive things from it,” Dermott told PHNX's Craig Morgan of his decision following the game on Saturday. “That’s kind of what I’m looking to impact.” After quietly instituting the ban on Pride Tape in a league-wide memo sent to teams just days before the regular season began, the NHL received criticism from a number of prominent organizations, such as the You Can Play Project and the creators of Pride Tape, with players from multiple different teams also either denouncing the ban or voicing their willingness to defy the rule altogether. Given the backlash, many expected the NHL to ultimately reverse its decision at some point in the season. And, with today's reports, that day has likely now come. link to rest of article: https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-rescinds-ban-on-pride-tape-during-games-and-practices-reports Report: NHL, inclusion committee agree to allow Pride Tape Arun Srinivasan Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 9:54 AM In the aftermath of Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott using Pride Tape, the NHL will give players the option to represent social causes with their stick tape. The NHL, in conjunction with the NHLPA and the NHL Player Inclusion Committee have agreed to allow players to represent social causes and advocacy through stick tape, an indirect reference to Pride Tape, as first reported bySportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This is an apparent reversal of the NHL’s ban on Pride Tape, a small gesture of solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities that players have displayed for several seasons. The league received widespread backlash for their original decision, after outlawing Pride-centric practice jerseys for the 2023-24 season. “It sounds like there’s going to be announcement at some point today between the league, the players’ association and the player inclusion coalition, players will have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season,” Friedman said to Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek on Tuesday, citing multiple sources. Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton told reporters on Oct. 11 that he still intends to use Pride Tape despite the league’s ban. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott used Pride Tape during Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. Dermott also told The Athletic’s Chris Johnston that he won’t be using Pride Tape during Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. “The war’s not over. Definitely not, by any means,” the blueliner told Johnston. “You don’t want to fully back off and zip your mouth up when something like this happens, but you’ve got to find the right game plan to attack it with. “Where you’re supporting your organization and not making them look bad, and you don’t want to step on the league’s toes and really start a fight with them, but still tell them that I think this stuff’s important.” The NHL never clarified any punitive action against players who would disobey their ruling. It appears that the league has realized that showing solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities can be as simple as allowing players to use the multicoloured tape, rather than focusing on the fringe minority of players who disagree with social initiatives in sports. link to rest of article: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/report-nhl-inclusion-committee-agree-to-allow-pride-tape-165414078.html NHL rescinds ban on Pride Tape The NHL confirmed Tuesday it has rescinding its decision to prevent players from using Pride Tape on ice this season. The decision comes after Arizona Coyotes defenceman Travis Dermott used the recently-banned Pride Tape on the shaft of his stick in Saturday's matinee game against the Anaheim Ducks. Dermott told TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston on Monday that he did not plan to continue using Pride Tape after becoming the first player to stand in defiance of a league memo, but planned to use his platform to continue to support the LGBTQ+ community in other ways. “The war’s not over. Definitely not, by any means,” Dermott said in The Athletic. “You don’t want to fully back off and zip your mouth up when something like this happens, but you’ve got to find the right game plan to attack it with. “Where you’re supporting your organization and not making them look bad, and you don’t want to step on the league’s toes and really start a fight with them, but still tell them that I think this stuff’s important.” The Canadian Press reported in early October that the NHL sent a memo to teams clarifying what players can and cannot do as part of theme celebrations this season, including a ban on the use of rainbow-coloured stick tape for Pride nights. When asked Saturday if Dermott would be fined or disciplined for going against the ban, the NHL told The Athletic “We will review it in due course," in a statement. “You can see it as the league’s taking away our voice,” Dermott added to Johnston. “We can’t speak. We don’t have any of this expression anymore. I feel like that’s a valid way to think, and it’s easy to kind of see it that way. A lot of people do, and I’m sure will continue to. “It’s such a fine line where the league wants to look good and the league wants to support all of these things, but you also don’t want all of the negativity that can come from someone not supporting it and you don’t want to force people who don’t support something to support something, and I completely understand that point of view. “I can take a step back and see that, hands down, no problem. But at the same time, you’d love for players to still be able to express themselves if they would like. You’d love to still have that.” Dermott added in The Athletic that he had yet to hear from the league regarding the act. link to rest of article: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl-rescinding-ban-on-pride-tape-1.2025218?tsn-amp Hahahahahaha! Right the fuck on! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Iron Man Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 And just like that, the NHL folds like a wet paper bag. As they should because there was no way in hell they could defend the ban. Good on Dermott for stepping up and taking the risk. 1 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sapper Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 When it was trendy to support pride they jumped full on When it became acceptable to go anti pride rhey jumped full on When the world laughed at how petty a tape ban was .... the reversed course full speed Moral of the story.... nhl has never really cared about Pride.... they simply are followers chasing the money and will.dlip flop as required to stay with the popular kids view Sad really knowing that their support is based solely it seems on public view 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Sapper said: When it was trendy to support pride they jumped full on When it became acceptable to go anti pride rhey jumped full on When the world laughed at how petty a tape ban was .... the reversed course full speed Moral of the story.... nhl has never really cared about Pride.... they simply are followers chasing the money and will.dlip flop as required to stay with the popular kids view Sad really knowing that their support is based solely it seems on public view It's very disgraceful. The players now know they can push back on the NHL. Dermott did a really good job and he is clearly a leader. I'm not gay and I'm proud of what he stood for. Edited October 24, 2023 by PureQuickness 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Fear the tape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Fear the tape If I was a Conservative, which I'm not, I would be disgusted that the emphasis is on a fucking coloured tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Giving the players a choice feels like the right thing to do. Are teams still doing theme nights though, just without special jerseys? If there is still a Pride night it’ll be very interesting to see how many players use Pride tape. I suspect most will, and the ones that don’t will have a little explaining to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, PureQuickness said: If I was a Conservative, which I'm not, I would be disgusted that the emphasis is on a fucking coloured tape. yea its sad how important stupid dog whistles are now for some. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, PureQuickness said: If I was a Conservative, which I'm not, I would be disgusted that the emphasis is on a fucking coloured tape. If I was a Conservative I'd be pissed how the party has been co-opted by MAGA expats and culture wars. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Eh Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I wouldn't care about pride tape unless i was a goalie because it could distract you when they take a shot, especially if you were epileptic. What they should use the pride tape on is Brad Marchand's mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 5:46 PM, DSVII said: If I was a Conservative I'd be pissed how the party has been co-opted by MAGA expats and culture wars. thats a real point of weakness with Poilievre that the Libs and NDP will play up when the election does finally roll around. PP gets most of his divisive ideas from the US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I love it... The old boys club in the NHL decides they're going to kowtow to a bunch of religious bigots.... One player....(not even a star player) says fuck off and they fold like well-used roadmap.... @Travis Dermott..... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miss Korea Posted October 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2023 Bruce MacKinnon, Halifax Herald 3 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 6:14 PM, Rob Eh said: I wouldn't care about pride tape unless i was a goalie because it could distract you when they take a shot, especially if you were epileptic. What they should use the pride tape on is Brad Marchand's mouth. I don't think you need to have any concern about the first part. Static colors, even if they are on the move have shown to have little to no effect on cortical excitation which is the primary cause of photosensitive epilepsy. The flash between multi different colors tend to play a roll on these types of reactions. Blue to red flashes are normally the biggest trigger for most epileptics. I would actually be more concerned with the goal horn then any colors worn by a player. But agreed about Brad's mouth. Might be able to finally shut his trap for good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rrodja Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 What a bunch of nugget sacks. I get they have markets that are not cool on it but an out right ban? Let the players or markets decide if you're being that way. But it harms noone to bring a bit of joy and love to the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Everyone is afraid of "offending someone".... "We can't allow Pride tape! That will offend all the church goers! When the reaction should be: "If the idea of some colored tape offends you that much, then maybe hockey isn't for you. Why don't you fuck off and go watch some NASCAR". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 To get back on the good side of fans, they will announce a new expansion team- The San Francisco Pride. The team will wear rainbow coloured jerseys and the logo will be the Golden Gate Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miss Korea Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 3:13 PM, Snoop Hogg said: To get back on the good side of fans, they will announce a new expansion team- The San Francisco Pride. The team will wear rainbow coloured jerseys and the logo will be the Golden Gate Bridge. It works 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Gambling ads desecrating jerseys are still fine though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 31 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Gambling ads desecrating jerseys are still fine though. Wild should tell him to do it anyway and just refuse to pay 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Wild should tell him to do it anyway and just refuse to pay I'd love to see that. Not sure how this is a problem yet Chicago gets to keep their logo and face no penalties for covering up multiples sexual assaults. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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