Two months ago, before the Stanley Cup Qualifier, before training camp, before the decision on a new Collective Bargaining agreement, I shared my thoughts on a greater cause taking place on the world. The world was reminded of a virus that is poisoning the minds and lives of societies ever, that being racism.
As I saw more and more public figures speak out on police misconduct and systemic racism, I wondered when the NHL would do the same thing.
Organizations put out their various statements - some good and others not so good - while the league’s stars began speaking.