If you disagree with the player’s stance, don’t be a dick to them because there’s disagreement.
Should be simple, but here we are.
Bcoles23
Can’t believe I have some respect for Marchand now
No_Industry1933
They made a big deal over Provy not wanting to wear a pride jersey correct? Now they ban everything! Could all have been avoided if people just minded their own business, supported who they wanted too, an most importantly just played hockey.
Gaj85
The ads on helmets/uniforms are gayer than the pride tape.
Brookie069
They should just collectively do it… if bunch of players (especially stars) from various teams lash out it’s gonna put the NHL in a bad spot.
likesexonlycheaper
God damn it. Why you gotta make me agree with Marchand on something?!
TheFoundation_
Hot take: the nhl knows the players will act out against the ban. It’s a marketing ploy.
TheMuslimBabu
Why do I actually agree with Marchand
PreciousRoy78
Hell yeah Laughts
TheBrandroid
couldn’t players just get the individual colours and tape it up like that? technically that isn’t pride tape
Hot_Recognition1798
this is the first time i think i have ever been on the same page as ratface.
but yes, you shouldnt be made to do anything, either way.
Shiny_Mew76
I agree with Marchand. You should never be forced to do something you don’t want to. And this is coming from someone who wouldn’t use that sort of tape on my stick. If people want to, they should be allowed to, if I don’t want to, I shouldn’t have to. It’s simple. Let people choose what they wish to do.
Smokiiz
Can’t wait for gambling appreciation night. Get $5 off your first parlay.
Juice_Wigalow
Three different players, three different takes. Divisive issues like this have no place in sports. I like Nose Faces take the best.
MJay1010
I still think Morgan Reilly woulda been the best captain
mikeydavison
Based
thegodfaubel
Is this me…. liking Brad Marchand?
garbagebailkid
Mars/M&M is missing a spectacular opportunity to spam Skittles ads on the jerseys and boards
Mitcheeeey
Marchand said something logical!
LittlePrincessVivi
Happy to see some players sticking up for basic human decency.
If you have a problem with this but not any other appreciation or pride night than you’re a problem.
in-dog_we_trust
As a queer life long hockey fan I don’t really care if you support me or not. What I do care about is how the young people see themselves. Are they reflected in our game? Do they feel safe playing our sport? Look at the television and seeing their heros with a pride sweater or pride tape makes the answers yes. Knowing that in the locker room guys like Matthews, Mo, McDavid even the rat Marchand don’t judge the guy next to them for his skin colour, his religion or who he is attracted to makes them feel accepted, safe. If the team can sell their stars pregame skate worn sweater for $1,500 and a stick with rainbow tape for $300. That’s $1,800 that will help the community. If it’s for Pride or Breast cancer or vets or the First Nations People does it hurt you? No. Not at all. Can $1,800 make a difference? Hell yes. That’s shelter for homeless vets or counseling for a queer kid or thousands of information packets for cancer. It could be the last bit of help a First Nations Person need to make it through the winter. If wearing a rainbow or an orange shirt or a pink ribbon or a poppy bothers you then don’t wear it.
How many of the people screaming about players being forced to wear the Pride sweaters blew a fit because of Grapes getting fired? Same foot different shoe.
Vreas
Never thought I’d be saying this but… fuck yeah Brad Marchand
JerbearCuddles
You know you’re on the wrong side of history when you got us agreeing with Marchand. Come on NHL, be better.
Hockeylover420
Based
linuxlifer
Its pretty simple… the jerseys were forced on the players so ban the jerseys… This is perfectly fine because it puts the outliers in a really shitty position.
The tape was always optional…. so let it stay optional… if you opt in then cool. If you don’t then cool.
sirhellaz
WHERE. THE FUCK. IS. JAAAAAAA
The_Glassfields
Wait the Rat can be good?
trashqueen13x
three very good boys tbh 🩷
sugarmatic
If players say they use black tape to recognize the importance of access to hockey for POC would the nhl ban that? Or use white tape to support world peace and a call for ceasefire in worldwide conflict would the nhl say “no you can’t use that tape then?”
PaleAdagio3377
Wonderful to see, you also have the best player in the game stating the same. What a horrible look for the NHL. Unfortunately, it’s mostly the Russian players that have a problem with pride night
LogieThePerogie
Lets be honest Gary Bettman and a bunch of NHL players are homophobic like who is seriously that stupid to the point where you cant support the lgbtq+ community. If players want to use rainbow tape use it if they have a problem with it screw it do it anyway
MIKKOMOOSE99
I’ll take the extra crispy tenders with extra blue cheese.
komputernik
Good for him.
Hutch25
I’m glad to see big name players joining in on this viewpoint, if enough of them rebel this rule will get dropped because there isn’t shit the league can do about it.
It doesn’t matter if you believe in it or not, restricting players from supporting a cause is not right.
Spritestuff
Im a caps fan so I’m not allowed to like philly but Scott Laughton is awesome. Takes a real soul to look at a bullshit rule and say “I’m going to do it anyway”
Bluepanther512
Nice to see players having more spine than the NHL.
37 Comments
If you support, go for it.
If you don’t, abstain.
If you disagree with the player’s stance, don’t be a dick to them because there’s disagreement.
Should be simple, but here we are.
Can’t believe I have some respect for Marchand now
They made a big deal over Provy not wanting to wear a pride jersey correct? Now they ban everything! Could all have been avoided if people just minded their own business, supported who they wanted too, an most importantly just played hockey.
The ads on helmets/uniforms are gayer than the pride tape.
They should just collectively do it… if bunch of players (especially stars) from various teams lash out it’s gonna put the NHL in a bad spot.
God damn it. Why you gotta make me agree with Marchand on something?!
Hot take: the nhl knows the players will act out against the ban. It’s a marketing ploy.
Why do I actually agree with Marchand
Hell yeah Laughts
couldn’t players just get the individual colours and tape it up like that? technically that isn’t pride tape
this is the first time i think i have ever been on the same page as ratface.
but yes, you shouldnt be made to do anything, either way.
I agree with Marchand. You should never be forced to do something you don’t want to. And this is coming from someone who wouldn’t use that sort of tape on my stick. If people want to, they should be allowed to, if I don’t want to, I shouldn’t have to. It’s simple. Let people choose what they wish to do.
Can’t wait for gambling appreciation night. Get $5 off your first parlay.
Three different players, three different takes. Divisive issues like this have no place in sports. I like Nose Faces take the best.
I still think Morgan Reilly woulda been the best captain
Based
Is this me…. liking Brad Marchand?
Mars/M&M is missing a spectacular opportunity to spam Skittles ads on the jerseys and boards
Marchand said something logical!
Happy to see some players sticking up for basic human decency.
If you have a problem with this but not any other appreciation or pride night than you’re a problem.
As a queer life long hockey fan I don’t really care if you support me or not. What I do care about is how the young people see themselves. Are they reflected in our game? Do they feel safe playing our sport? Look at the television and seeing their heros with a pride sweater or pride tape makes the answers yes. Knowing that in the locker room guys like Matthews, Mo, McDavid even the rat Marchand don’t judge the guy next to them for his skin colour, his religion or who he is attracted to makes them feel accepted, safe. If the team can sell their stars pregame skate worn sweater for $1,500 and a stick with rainbow tape for $300. That’s $1,800 that will help the community. If it’s for Pride or Breast cancer or vets or the First Nations People does it hurt you? No. Not at all. Can $1,800 make a difference? Hell yes. That’s shelter for homeless vets or counseling for a queer kid or thousands of information packets for cancer. It could be the last bit of help a First Nations Person need to make it through the winter.
If wearing a rainbow or an orange shirt or a pink ribbon or a poppy bothers you then don’t wear it.
How many of the people screaming about players being forced to wear the Pride sweaters blew a fit because of Grapes getting fired? Same foot different shoe.
Never thought I’d be saying this but… fuck yeah Brad Marchand
You know you’re on the wrong side of history when you got us agreeing with Marchand. Come on NHL, be better.
Based
Its pretty simple… the jerseys were forced on the players so ban the jerseys… This is perfectly fine because it puts the outliers in a really shitty position.
The tape was always optional…. so let it stay optional… if you opt in then cool. If you don’t then cool.
WHERE. THE FUCK. IS. JAAAAAAA
Wait the Rat can be good?
three very good boys tbh 🩷
If players say they use black tape to recognize the importance of access to hockey for POC would the nhl ban that? Or use white tape to support world peace and a call for ceasefire in worldwide conflict would the nhl say “no you can’t use that tape then?”
Wonderful to see, you also have the best player in the game stating the same. What a horrible look for the NHL. Unfortunately, it’s mostly the Russian players that have a problem with pride night
Lets be honest Gary Bettman and a bunch of NHL players are homophobic like who is seriously that stupid to the point where you cant support the lgbtq+ community. If players want to use rainbow tape use it if they have a problem with it screw it do it anyway
I’ll take the extra crispy tenders with extra blue cheese.
Good for him.
I’m glad to see big name players joining in on this viewpoint, if enough of them rebel this rule will get dropped because there isn’t shit the league can do about it.
It doesn’t matter if you believe in it or not, restricting players from supporting a cause is not right.
Im a caps fan so I’m not allowed to like philly but Scott Laughton is awesome. Takes a real soul to look at a bullshit rule and say “I’m going to do it anyway”
Nice to see players having more spine than the NHL.
W’s all around. Live and let live.