It’s a bit of a struggle today to compile links about hockey. Playoff matchups, pandemic logistics, player contracts—all subject matter that is insignificant with the world’s eyes on our country.
The headline and sub-heading are from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The street that bears his name in Nashville was filled with people who had varying reasons for attending this afternoon and evening, so today’s links are going to be what those in the hockey community have had to say in what will likely become a weekend that is part of American history.
Akim Aliu – The Players’ Tribune: Hockey is Not For Everyone (link)
Nashville Predators – Kyle Turris
I’m going to listen and educate myself. This is a WE problem. This is about human rights. We need to make the world a better place. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Kyle Turris (@kyleturris) May 30, 2020
New Jersey Devils – P.K. Subban
#WeAreOne https://t.co/K9qT16UcIe
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) May 30, 2020
Florida Panthers – Brian Boyle
This…I don’t know this pain. I can’t even imagine this pain. I’ve always had the benefit of the doubt But I can’t say I haven’t seen this before. We all have. The footage, the headlines, the media arguments that follow. What we need to see is change. We need to see it stop https://t.co/HS0iCSslQw
— Brian Boyle (@BriBrows22) May 29, 2020
Winnipeg Jets – Blake Wheeler
I needed to say something in my own words. pic.twitter.com/VpkidaMjbX
— Blake Wheeler (@BiggieFunke) May 31, 2020
Boston Bruins – Zdeno Chara
Minnesota Wild – J.T. Brown
What would you do to prevent your murder? To prevent the murder of your child, brother, sister, friend, community? We tried to peacefully kneel or raise a fist but that made us un-American, a distraction, a son of a bitch. Today I am a thug, but tomorrow will I be a hashtag?
— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) May 29, 2020
San Jose Sharks – Evander Kane (via ESPN’s Emily Kaplan)
Well said, @evanderkane_9 https://t.co/mIhRPTKRxQ
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) May 29, 2020
San Jose Sharks – Owner Hasso Plattner
Statement from #SJSharks owner Hasso Plattner. pic.twitter.com/Ulqz4ZBwGm
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 29, 2020
San Jose Sharks – Logan Couture
My thoughts. Sorry if this offends anyone. All love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9BbktIrxqd
— Logan Couture (@Logancouture) May 30, 2020
Philadelphia Flyers – Nolan Patrick (via SB Nation NHL Editorial Manager Steph Driver)
Nolan Patrick’s Instagram story a few days ago pic.twitter.com/9q2FY7wJwo
— Steph Driver (@StephaliciousD) May 30, 2020
Canadian National Team/Toronto Furies – Sarah Nurse
It was not an accident. It’s appalling to see another black person murdered. His life, along with countless others – Not valued. It is NOT enough to sit back and say, “I’m Not Racist”. We all have to be actively AGAINST racism in our society. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/pUg0XMj8Cr
— Sarah Nurse (@nursey16) May 29, 2020
National Women’s Hockey League
Some worthy organizations to support…
Minnesota: https://t.co/cU435CGQ7l
Boston: https://t.co/snw1YLvtd7
Buffalo: https://t.co/PG41RqVLGB
New York: https://t.co/jCtQ5qZQ2N
Connecticut: https://t.co/0iQIn0t3YS
Toronto: https://t.co/BoAe83SeiO #BlackLivesMatter— NWHL (@NWHL) May 31, 2020
PWHPA – Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association
As an association, we will not avoid talking about racism for fear of getting it wrong.
We see you. We hear you. And we will use our voices to speak WITH YOU! https://t.co/OlVsgUXqgb
— PWHPA (@PWHPA) May 30, 2020
Yale University – Saroya Tinker
My thoughts, experience and story on racism in hockey. This is not to offend anyone but instead bring awareness and promote togetherness within the hockey community!🤎🏒✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/GKb0cxBt2k
— Saroya Tinker (@saroyatinker71) May 30, 2020