Florida Panthers players Marc and Eric Staal refused to wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, #5, warm up while wearing a Pride Night jersey before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Sunrise, Florida.
Eric Staal said after the game he just wanted to stick with the original statement and"try my best to move forward." Marc Staal was not made available to the media."My thought is the story is not about them," Maurice said."The story is about the rest of the group being excited, the organization and the fans being excited to celebrate a great night.
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