BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ilya Lyubushkin is citing an anti\u002Dgay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing not to participate in the…
“Our team feels strongly that one way to garner support is through wearing Pride jerseys and using Pride tape in warmups,” the team said. Without mentioning Lyubushkin specifically, the Sabres added: “We are are aware of general threats to certain players, and understand their decision to forego risk.”
“I have empathy for my teammate, for Boosh in the situation he’s in, but think about it: If there’s a closeted gay member of a team, and you have to have empathy for that person, too, in that situation,” he said. “We have to realize that and that’s part of being accepting, and that’s why we want to be accepting.”Article content
Ivan Provorov of the Philadelphia Flyers, James Reimer of the San Jose Sharks and Eric and Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers all refused to take part in warmups with Pride-themed jerseys, citing religious beliefs, while the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks opted not to have players wear them at all. Reimer and the Staal brothers are Canadian.
Sabres coach Don Granato said he left the discussion and decision to his players on how to handle Pride night.
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