Veteran NHL Player Takes Aim at Gary Bettman Following Recent Action
Marc-Andre Fleury, the experienced goaltender boasting 548 victories in his NHL career and nearing the record of his childhood idol Patrick Roy, found himself embroiled in a significant controversy at the end of the previous month.
Reports surfaced indicating that the NHL had cautioned Fleury and the Minnesota Wild regarding a specially designed mask intended for Minnesota's Native American Heritage Night. Despite this, Fleury remained undeterred and disregarded the League's instructions, wearing the custom mask during pre-game warmups at XCel Energy Center.
The situation took a positive turn when the NHL retracted its reported threat against Fleury and the Wild. What's more encouraging, the mask fetched a winning bid of $35,100 from a fortunate bidder.
Fleury conveyed his gratitude, stating,
He contributed a viewpoint regarding the situation, emphasizing the lack of importance of the gesture in the broader context.
Moreover, the Prairie Island Indian Community committed to matching the mask's donation to a charitable organization selected by Fleury.
This event unfolded amidst the NHL's early-season ruling to limit players' personal displays of support for causes. This action aimed to prevent controversies that had drawn considerable focus in the previous year, notably concerning players choosing not to wear Pride warmup jerseys.
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6 DECEMBRE | 239 ANSWERS Veteran NHL Player Takes Aim at Gary Bettman Following Recent Action Do you agree with Fleury? | ||
| Yes | 208 | 87 % |
| No | 31 | 13 % |
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