18, Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov, who is Russian, refused to wear the team’s pregame Pride jersey, citing religious objections. This is the latest in the series of episodes involving NHL Pride jerseys over the past two months or so: It’s not clear, at least to me, if that will include rainbow stick tape for pregame activities. The team has worn the rainbow-striped pregame jerseys in past seasons (as seen at the top of this page) and will maintain the other elements of its Pride Night promotion on Sunday. The decision was made by the front office rather than by the players, per sources. The currently at least three players on their NHL roster - Russian defenseman Nikita Zaitsev, Swiss forward Philipp Kurashev and Kazakh goaltender Anton Khudobin - who are of Russian heritage or have family in Russia. ![]() The homophobic law, enacted in December, makes it illegal for Russians to promote or “praise” LGBTQ relationships or suggest they are “normal,” CNN reported. Onversations with security officials about the uncertain implications of a new Russian law banning “gay propaganda” prompted the to make an organizational decision to scrap the Pride jersey plans this year, per sources. ![]() Here’s the key passage in the Sun-Times article: The Chicago Sun-Times reported last night that the team’s management has decided to scrap the jerseys - not because because of anyone raising a religious objection, but due to security concerns regarding the team’s Russian players. Instead, they’ve become the latest team to say that they won’t be wearing them after all. but.Chicago was scheduled on Sunday to become the latest NHL team to wear pregame Pride jerseys. ![]() □ /UC8rXDlxJa- Tampa Bay Lightning December 2, 2021 To make matters worse, just an hour later, the Lightning unveiled their jerseys for the game, and they’re by no means great, but also. But the look is a HUGE letdown for Predators fans, especially after the excitement that came when the team teased a return to navy earlier in the week. Now sure, the Stadium Series is known for some oddball uniforms, and these are FAR from the worst look in league history ( hi, Los Angeles Kings third jersey from 1996). On their jerseys next - Charlotte Wilder December 2, 2021 Oh my God the Preds are a fast casual burger joint now. Nashville: "HOLD MY BEER THE SIZE OF THE MIGHTY APPALACHIANS" /KNsthx7AEF- Greg Wyshynski December 2, 2021Īt least I can refresh an old meme /k5AyijSlcQ- NSH Housecats in the Hat December 2, 2021 They put JERSEY on the front of their jer-" Needless to say, fan reaction to these has been. Yes, THIS is what the Nashville Predators will be rolling out when they hit the ice at Nissan Stadium: a tribute to music posters that looks more like a tribute to the backs of NBA Starter jackets from the 1990s. > /QP0fQ0rHnj- Nashville Predators December 2, 2021 The primary crest pays tribute to the fans with the SMASHVILLE mark, and the look was inspired by letterpress music posters which are part of Nashville's rich history. 5ThXNsCJF9- Nashville Predators December 2, 2021 Well today, we finally got our first look at the Predators’ outdoor outfits, and. It was literally one of the first major questions Preds Twitter asked when the game was announced: “Oooh, I wonder what they’ll do for uniforms!” That’s why Nashville Predators fans were psyched at the prospect of a shiny new outfit for February’s Stadium Series showdown against the Tampa Bay Lightning. with Christmas coming up, it’s a chance to add something new to the ol’ wishlist. Sure, teams might wind up wearing them just one or two times in an actual game, but it’s fun for the fans. Besides the time in the national spotlight, one of the perks of hosting an NHL outdoor game is the opportunity to bust out some special sweaters.
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