Ivan Provorov and (Hockey is for Everyone) your thoughts on this

[doniceage]

I have not seen anyone touch this hot topic so figured I would post to see what your thoughts are out there.

Thoughts from both sides (what is your take)????

https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/ivan...-20230118.html


https://www.foxnews.com/media/nhl-pl...ink-ridiculous


https://www.nhl.com/community/hockey-is-for-everyone

This is the mission statement

Hockey is for Everyone™ uses the game of hockey - and the League's global influence - to drive positive social change and foster more inclusive communities.

We support any teammate, coach or fan who brings heart, energy and passion to the rink. We believe all hockey programs - from professionals to youth organizations - should provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for players and families regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

Figured I put this up to see what you all thought. I personally say it a world in which you can have your own opinion please do not force your opinion on anyone. In the end we have to suffer the repercussions of the actions we make. Look forward to the discussion if anyone feel like chiming in.

DON

[cjb]

Good for him. Don't bend the knee to this woke crap

[mooneyes]

Wearing a different jersey in warm-up is a monstrous hardship no privileged millionaire athlete should ever have to endure.

[piper1]

If a Putin-lover like Ovechkin can play everyone can play.

[pwaldo]

WHO!? Who doesn't want to wear the ribbon jersey?

[Cunnuc]

No one should be forced into liking something. No one should be forced to endure or take part in something they don't want to.

If people stop believing in religion they tend to stop going to church.

I personally do not care what someone's sexual orientation is but I am not going to participate in a Gay Pride Parade against my will because of that.

[icefields]

if a person wont stand up for his/her beliefs then obviously their beliefs aren't worth much

[odjickfan]

Good for him. Don't bend the knee to this woke crap

I totally agree with you.

[theboxbreaker96]

We want the world to be inclusive until it doesnt fit the mainstream narrative. They then become intolerant towards anyone who doesnt take their woke crap.

[doniceage]

Good for him. Don't bend the knee to this woke crap

I am sure many folks feel like you do.

Wearing a different jersey in warm-up is a monstrous hardship no privileged millionaire athlete should ever have to endure.

So, you would wear a jersey if something was against your beliefs? I think that was the reason Ivan stated he did not want to wear it. What does the amount of money have to do with the hardship of wearing a jersey. Just trying to understand your logic. I agree he is a millionaire and is afforded a life of luxury but many athletes are not as many do not make millions playing a sport they love.
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If a Putin-lover like Ovechkin can play everyone can play.

I mean if you are Russian your going to have a favorable disposition to your country. Would you rather have had the NHL not allow the Russians to play?

WHO!? Who doesn't want to wear the ribbon jersey?

Obviously, Ivan.

No one should be forced into liking something. No one should be forced to endure or take part in something they don't want to.

Do people continue to go to church if they no longer believe in that crap?

I personally do not care what someone's sexual orientation is but I am not going to participate in a Gay Pride Parade against my will because of that.

That is the great thing about the U.S. you are free to have your opinion.

Do people continue to go to church if they no longer believe in that crap?

seriously? this is okay to say
i for one find that extremely offensive


if a person wont stand up for his/her beliefs then obviously their beliefs aren't worth much

He is standing up for his beliefs but boy some want him to be benched etc. I just like to hear all the viewpoint from fans on their thoughts.

I totally agree with you.

Thanks for sharing your viewpoint.

We want the world to be inclusive until it doesnt fit the mainstream narrative. They then become intolerant towards anyone who doesnt take their woke crap.

I think this applies to about anything. No matter what you do you are going to take heat by some person out there. With social media, blogs, social influencers, it is so easy for a person to go off on what they feel is not correct by an athlete and how they act.