Cale Makar Speaks Out Against Gary Bettman
One of the NHL's superstars, Cale Makar, made a major declaration about Gary Bettman's decision to cancel pride and other themed nights.
Makar Speaks Out Against Bettman
Here's what he said:
"Asked about the NHL's choice to ban Pride tape, star Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar called it an "interesting decision."
"We're put in tough positions as athletes," Makar said. "When one individual kind of goes astray, it looks bad on the whole community. For us � 99 percent of the guys in the league � it's all about growing the game and making sure it's inclusive for every single person. I get what the NHL is trying to do. They're trying to eliminate individual thinking and help the league in terms of not putting any one guy in that spot.
"At the same time, we live in a world where it needs to be inclusive for everybody. As an individual, with my point of view, I'm here to make the game as inclusive as possible. Whether it's doing different theme nights � military, Pride night � I think everything has a special meaning, regardless of whom it's for."
"We're put in tough positions as athletes," Makar said. "When one individual kind of goes astray, it looks bad on the whole community. For us � 99 percent of the guys in the league � it's all about growing the game and making sure it's inclusive for every single person. I get what the NHL is trying to do. They're trying to eliminate individual thinking and help the league in terms of not putting any one guy in that spot.
"At the same time, we live in a world where it needs to be inclusive for everybody. As an individual, with my point of view, I'm here to make the game as inclusive as possible. Whether it's doing different theme nights � military, Pride night � I think everything has a special meaning, regardless of whom it's for."
Hockey is for Everybody
Makar is clear: 99% of players want to make the game more inclusive. But when the spotlight falls on one player who doesn't approve, it makes everyone look bad.
Do players really need themed nights to promote inclusion? Absolutely not.
If the NHL doesn't want to organize something, players should be allowed to.
It doesn't make a big difference for the League if the tape is black or colored. But it makes a huge difference for the community and is a significant step in creating a safe space where everyone is welcomed.
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