Montreal Canadiens
Around the league and elsewhere
Sarah Nurse, PWHPA/Team Canada player
It was not an accident. It’s appalling to see another black person murdered. His life, along with countless others – Not valued. It is NOT enough to sit back and say, “I’m Not Racist”. We all have to be actively AGAINST racism in our society. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/pUg0XMj8Cr
— Sarah Nurse (@nursey16) May 29, 2020
P.K. Subban
Saroya Tinker, NWHL player
My thoughts, experience and story on racism in hockey. This is not to offend anyone but instead bring awareness and promote togetherness within the hockey community!🤎🏒✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/GKb0cxBt2k
— Saroya Tinker (@saroyatinker71) May 30, 2020
Blake Wheeler
I needed to say something in my own words. pic.twitter.com/VpkidaMjbX
— Blake Wheeler (@BiggieFunke) May 31, 2020
Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer
George Floyd was clearly murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. How many times do we have to see black men killed on national television? This has been going on for entirely too long. We need to start seeing black people as human beings and not animals on the street.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 27, 2020
Logan Couture
My thoughts. Sorry if this offends anyone. All love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9BbktIrxqd
— Logan Couture (@Logancouture) May 30, 2020
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Hall of Famer
- “What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge.” [Los Angeles Times]/
Joey Burrow, 2020 NFL Draft first overall pick:
The black community needs our help. They have been unheard for far too long. Open your ears, listen, and speak. This isn’t politics. This is human rights.
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) May 29, 2020
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have released this statement : pic.twitter.com/yYba9AQSqi
— Kayla Grey (@Kayla_Grey) May 31, 2020
Evander Kane
“We’ve been outraged for hundreds of years, and nothing’s changed. It’s time for guys like Tom Brady and Sidney Crosby … to speak up…”
Evander Kane reacts to the death of George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/uQ3Gh8X8aW
— First Take (@FirstTake) May 29, 2020
- Kane on advocating against social injustice and the importance of hearing athletes’ voices. [Sportsnet]/
Statement from #SJSharks owner Hasso Plattner. pic.twitter.com/Ulqz4ZBwGm
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 29, 2020
Daniel Carcillo
My hope is that hockey players gain the confidence to address societal issues on public platforms away from the league of denial
It’s sad that some of the biggest names in hockey do not have a social media presence & a voice of their own#NHL #JusticeForGeorge https://t.co/vVY9dmqva5
— Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) May 30, 2020
Connor Carrick
To the Leaders before me who have inspired me to be more, to be better, thank you. pic.twitter.com/nmJFgGFALV
— Connor Carrick (@connorcarrick) May 31, 2020
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Canadian tennis player