The NHL is set to ban themed pregame warm-up jerseys next season, the result of a year of controversy after seven players refused to wear Pride-themed warm-up jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community.
Oilers center Connor McDavid, however, spoke out against the ban Monday night as he received the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP in Nashville.
“It’s disappointing to see,” McDavid said. “It’s not my call, but obviously it’s disappointing. … I certainly can’t speak for every organization.”