NHL Players Take a Stand Against Pride Jerseys and Censorship Laws
Brothers Eric and Marc Staal, who play for the Florida Panthers, did not participate in the pregame skate on Thursday night because they declined to wear the team's LGBTQIA+ Pride Night warmup sweaters, citing their religious beliefs. The decision is the latest development in what has become one of the most polarizing topics in the NHL this season, with several players opting out of wearing the special jerseys for their team's Pride Nights.