Indeed, teams have been prohibited from wearing jerseys that support social causes, under penalty of a hefty fine. It's important to note that this new rule also applies to all players, who often used to put "tape" in the colors of a social cause close to their heart.
However, despite this warning, some players, such as Marc-André Fleury and Jake Debrusk, have decided to defy the National Hockey League by adhering to their convictions and wearing a piece of equipment honoring a social cause.
It's likely that the NHL's top player, Connor McDavid, took note of the actions taken by his colleagues, as he openly mocked Gary Bettman last night. Although he is one of the most influential players in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers forward went against the regulations imposed by the commissioner by wearing a rainbow ribbon on his hockey stick to support the LGBTQ community.
This leadership gesture speaks volumes about the personality of the captain of the Oilers. Some of his teammates, including Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner, followed suit by doing the same.
