Travis Dermott uses Pride Tape in Coyotes home opener

[Mosby]

The first player this season to flaunt the NHL’s silly decision

 

[Mr Kot]

UH OH HE GONNA GET A SPANKIN

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Good for him. A silly ban that I assume the league is trying to find a way to wiggle out of (I won't be shocked if we get a straight up denial from Bettman it was every banned in the first place).

 

[thaman8765678]

Who cares? Lol why do we care if someone does or doesn't use it.

 

[End on a Hinote]

Sportsnet: "Imma bout to end this guys whole career"

 

[Bounces R Way]

So is the league really about to fine this guy for supporting the LGBTQ community in 2023?

 

[Coffey]

So is the league really about to fine this guy for supporting the LGBTQ community in 2023?

It would be embarassing.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Who cares? Lol why do we care if someone does or doesn't use it.

Because the league took a silly stand and some players said no.

 

[kranuck]

Good for him. A silly ban that I assume the league is trying to find a way to wiggle out of (I won't be shocked if we get a straight up denial from Bettman it was every banned in the first place).

Yeah that seems on brand.

 

[blundluntman]

I can understand not making it a mandatory thing, but banning it altogether was never a good look. Salute to him for doing what he thought was right. I wonder what kind of consequences he'll face. Something tells me it'd be a bad look to fine him though.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Anything that makes the league look stupid is a win in my book.

 

[Rec T]

Good for him. More players should.

Now I fully expect the NHL to do their usual, among a choice of options, to pick the worst one and run with it. They'll fine him, the media frenzy over the initial ban, having died away,will flare up again. And the circle of idiocy/life will continue from the NHL head office...

 

[End on a Hinote]

So is the league really about to fine this guy for supporting the LGBTQ community in 2023?

I mat be wrong, but did the league actually ban it? Or simply decide they arent going to do any offical organizing of it? If so, would they actually fine him?

 

[drw13]

The guy might just like rainbows. They are supposed to be good luck after all

 

[hockey20000]

so what? if he wants to support them thats fine . the league are idiots to ban it same as if they forced it.

 

[frederixx]

I'm wondering what Sportsnet intentions were. Kinda rat comment

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I'm wondering what Sportsnet intentions were. Kinda rat comment

"We support you."

That's it.

 

[Treb]

I mat be wrong, but did the league actually ban it? Or simply decide they arent going to do any offical organizing of it? If so, would they actually fine him?

They banned it.

NHL bans players from wrapping sticks with rainbow-colored Pride Tape

The maker of the rainbow-colored Pride Tape says the NHL will no longer allow players to use the company's product to wrap their hockey sticks.

www.latimes.com

 

[Mosby]

Multiple people like Brian Burke have come out and said they will reimburse those who are fined, should it occur.

 

[Treb]

What about we don't start a war in here? This will be closed if you can't stay calm.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

I can understand not making it a mandatory thing, but banning it altogether was never a good look. Salute to him for doing what he thought was right. I wonder what kind of consequences he'll face. Something tells me it'd be a bad look to fine him though.

It was never mandatory.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Good. I hope more do the same. Showing support to a marginalized community shouldn’t be banned

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Well that didn't take long for a player to highlight the league's idiotic decision. Good on him.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Uh oh he’s gonna do hard time for that

 

[blundluntman]

It was never mandatory.

I never said it was mandatory.