Concerns are arising that this move could signal a stricter approach by the NHL when it comes to players' expressions and actions.
In a league-wide memorandum, certain regulations have been established governing how players can demonstrate support for various causes during league events.
The memo outlines that players are not obligated to personally endorse any specific initiatives, potentially limiting their ability to express themselves as openly as before.
While teams can still host pride nights, there is an underlying sense of potential change. Players may feel constrained in their interactions with fans compared to previous seasons.
The league is expected to closely monitor these developments throughout the upcoming season.
In response to these new regulations, some players may explore creative ways to demonstrate their support while staying within the boundaries. However, not everyone is content with these changes.
For some, there is a perception that the NHL's slogan, "Hockey is for everyone," may have lost some of its meaning in the eyes of fans.
Source: bruinsinsider
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