that while his teammates have been “unbelievably supportive” of him and what he stands for, the culture around the sport doesn’t encourage players to publicly share their opinions.
“I think hockey, unfortunately, has a different culture than some of the other sports in terms of speaking out and using your voice and speaking your mind,” he said. “I think, for me, I’m one of the anomalies when it comes to NHL players and doing that. That’s another part of our problem is guys being scared to really speak their mind and stand up for what is right.”
Earlier this season, Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters resigned from his position after Akim Aliu revealed an incident in which Peters directed a racial slur at him when the two were together in AHL Rockford 10 years ago. Aliu’s story brought to light cultural problems in the game at all levels and he met with deputy commissioner Bill Daly and commissioner Gary Bettman in December to“We need to continue to come together,” he continued. “We talk about it all the time.
MYHockeyRanking Let’s first start where the blame solely belongs with those 4 cops, not 99% of LE around the country, after that let us dive into the inner city chaos, antifa terrorists, mental illness among its population, evil, insurrection and funding it! Let’s have an honest conversation
Shut up Kane, Crosby stays out of politics for a reason. Keep Pissing into the wind!
Bottoms up?
Yes he's probably right, but coming from him it's not going to mean a lot or do much.
He’s right but the USA is fucked they protect white protesters with guns and show up in riot gear when it’s people with no weapons
Maybe speak out about looting and rioting as well?
You Shouldn't have to be an athlete or famous to speak up against racism or anything that is wrong.
These are animals not protesters!
Oh shut up with the incessant 'racism is everywhere' nonsense.
evanderkane_9 I don’t agree much with Evander Kane but I think that is one of the smartest things you’ve ever said. Nobody should disagree with your statement.
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Amen evanderkane_9 we do it for our fellow women player who deserve better. It can't stop there. We are all hockey player and people. LetsGo lets all stand up for this. Enough is enough!
evanderkane_9 is doing the work that major Sports Media should have ALREADY been doing. I assume now you’ll also put pressure on NHL PR_NHL to take real action and answer the call by Dreamer_Aliu78 ? If your answer isn’t yes then you need to re-evaluate yourself
Are black People racist ? Just wondering because I’m told to stay away from certain US black neighbourhoods to avoid getting killed . I think there’s two sides here
Do people actually realize what type of human this guy is? NDA’s; court dates, asshole who is hated everywhere he goes. Just can’t figure out why every team has been on sucked!
Maybe they’re not really frustrated...
Well said
He’s right and he should say it
I wonder how many homophobic slurs Kane has thrown around during a game? 🤔
White hockey players never call out any societal injustices unless it affects them personally. Not even the veterans. Tells you more about their ignorance, naivety, fear or prejudices. evanderkane_9 NHL NHLPA
I dont have to say fire burns so people don’t play with it this is ridiculous
with all do respect to Evander Kane I'm sure he has had lots of racial slurs directed at him and no racism doesn't belong in the NHL however I'll bet as an agitator in the NHL he has called lots of opposing players with homophobic slurs himself
Very true
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