Staal Brothers Refuse to Wear Pride Jerseys for Panthers' Game.
Florida Panthers veterans Eric and Marc Staal declined to wear the team's Pride-themed jersey due to their Christian beliefs. The brothers issued a joint statement saying they carry no judgment on how people choose to live their lives but feel that wearing a Pride jersey goes against their Christian beliefs. The decision comes after San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer also declined to wear his team's Pride-themed warmup jersey. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice defended the players' decision, saying the focus should be on the rest of the team instead.