Marc-Andre Fleury's Tribute Night to Native American Heritage Ruined by Gary Bettman and the NHL
Bettman's Decision Impacts Fleury's Support Plans
Gary Bettman and the NHL have made a decision that directly affects Marc-Andre Fleury's intention to honor Native American Heritage Night.
Fleury, whose wife is Native American, had a special face mask designed for the event to show his support.
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NHL Restricts Fleury's Custom Mask
Despite Fleury's personal connection to the cause, the NHL has prohibited him from wearing his custom-designed mask, even during warmups.
The mask, designed by Cole Redhorse Taylor, featured a quote from his father and the names of his children.
As part of Native American Heritage Night and to honor his wife, who is native, Marc-Andre Fleury had a custom-designed mask created by Cole Redhorse Taylor. Mask quotes his dad on back, has names of his kids. He's bummed the NHL has informed him he can't even wear in warmups
Fleury's Plan to Defy NHL and Subsequent Threats
Initially, Fleury planned to wear the mask regardless of the NHL's rules and accept any resulting fines.
However, the NHL escalated the matter by threatening the Wild organization with a significant additional fine if Fleury proceeded with his plan.
Marc-Andre Fleury indicated he was planning to wear the mask anyway and pay the fine. The NHL then threatened the Wild organization with an additional significant fine.
Controversy Over Pride Nights Support
The NHL's decision reflects a broader pattern of limiting players' abilities to support causes important to them.
This is evident in the recent controversy over the NHL's ban on pride tape during Pride Nights, a decision that was later reversed following Travis Dermott's decision to use the tape despite the ban.
Pride Tape is back because Travis Dermott, a completely expendable defenceman on a one-year deal just above the league minimum, had the balls to stand up for his convictions at what could have been at a cost to his career.
Ongoing Struggle Between NHL and Players
The NHL's stringent measures highlight the tension between the league's management and players who wish to express support for various causes. The duration and impact of this ongoing struggle remain to be seen.
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