Toronto Maple Leafs wont wear pride jerseys, NHL twitter divided - "If they won't wear pride flags, fire them"

The Toronto Maple Leafs' decision not to wear themed warmup jerseys for their annual Pride Night celebration has sparked mixed reactions from NHL fans on Twitter.Some fans expressed disappointment at the Leafs' decision not to wear the jerseys, feeling that it was a missed opportunity to show their support for the LGBTQ community. Others defended the Leafs' decision, pointing out that there are other ways to show support for the LGBTQ community.While some fans may be disappointed in the Leafs' decision not to wear the themed jerseys. It is clear that the team is still committed to showing their support for the LGBTQ community in other ways.🅿️aul@serrzzy12@MapleLeafs No jersey??? Who doesn’t support pride on the leafs? Is it MLSE? What happened to “it’s just a jersey” . We need answers here.1@MapleLeafs No jersey??? Who doesn’t support pride on the leafs? Is it MLSE? What happened to “it’s just a jersey” . We need answers here.leaf@icedpringletea@ItsNotHardev @MapleLeafs For what it's worth I wish they did do the jersey, the Leafs pride logo is pretty cool and I think a beautiful jersey can be based around it. And from what I understand the decal will be used during game time too instead of just warmups, so that's cool1@ItsNotHardev @MapleLeafs For what it's worth I wish they did do the jersey, the Leafs pride logo is pretty cool and I think a beautiful jersey can be based around it. And from what I understand the decal will be used during game time too instead of just warmups, so that's coolMike Brown 🌹@MapleTakes@heyjulesxo So the leafs have never had pride jerseys - they do tshirts, tape, and helmet decals. It'd be nice to see them reach out to an artist and get jerseys done next year, but this isn't them refusing to do it, their pride nights have just never had jerseys.@heyjulesxo So the leafs have never had pride jerseys - they do tshirts, tape, and helmet decals. It'd be nice to see them reach out to an artist and get jerseys done next year, but this isn't them refusing to do it, their pride nights have just never had jerseys.GEN❌@JJSimpson01@CP24 This is music to my ears!3@CP24 This is music to my ears!The Sarcasticat@TheSarcasticist@CP24 Guessing they did a straw poll in the locker room, and didn't like what they heard. Too many &quot;Nah, I'll pass&quot; responses, and decided they didn't need the headache.4@CP24 Guessing they did a straw poll in the locker room, and didn't like what they heard. Too many &quot;Nah, I'll pass&quot; responses, and decided they didn't need the headache.Mark Wilson@Mark_Wilson_@CP24 If they won't wear pride flags, fire them. It's more important to have inclusion than it is performance everywhere else, why not sports too? And it wouldn't hurt for them to have the occasional drag game. A little blush and eyeliner never killed anyone.1311@CP24 If they won't wear pride flags, fire them. It's more important to have inclusion than it is performance everywhere else, why not sports too? And it wouldn't hurt for them to have the occasional drag game. A little blush and eyeliner never killed anyone.Chanel Pfahl 🇨🇦@ChanLPfa@Mark_Wilson_ @CP24 It’s because they are professional hockey players, not woke social justice activists. Leave politics out of sports.2909@Mark_Wilson_ @CP24 It’s because they are professional hockey players, not woke social justice activists. Leave politics out of sports.Celebrating A Birthday Today@birthdaynews1@therobprimo1 Sorry sport, this isn’t what you think. Instead of wearing Pride jerseys in warmup, they have helmet stickers and stick tape for the warmups and the entire game. Proud of the @MapleLeafs for their class, leadership and inclusion.@therobprimo1 Sorry sport, this isn’t what you think. Instead of wearing Pride jerseys in warmup, they have helmet stickers and stick tape for the warmups and the entire game. Proud of the @MapleLeafs for their class, leadership and inclusion.&quot;Sorry sport, this isn’t what you think. Instead of wearing Pride jerseys in warmup, they have helmet stickers and stick tape for the warmups and the entire game. Proud of the Maple Leafs for their class, leadership and inclusion.&quot;Toronto Maple Leafs will not be wearing themed warmup jerseysThe Toronto Maple Leafs will not be wearing themed warmup jerseys for their annual Pride Night Celebration on Tuesday. The decision comes as a surprise to many, as the organization has held Pride nights in support of the LGBTQ community since 2017.However, the Toronto Maple Leafs will still be showing their support for the community in other ways. Rainbow stick tape will be available to players during the pre-game skate, and the team has planned several other events throughout the night.Head coach Sheldon Keefe and Toronto players wore rainbow-themed T-shirts during a Tuesday morning media availability before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets. This was a visible display of support for the LGBTQ community.Leaf's defenseman Morgan Rielly has marched in Toronto's Pride parade alongside general manager Kyle Dubas and team president Brendan Shanahan in the past. Rielly believes that actions speak louder than words or attire, emphasizing the importance of supporting the LGBTQ community in a meaningful way.While the Leafs will have Pride decals on their helmets, Russian goaltender Ilya Samsonov is not expected to wear one on the back of his mask. The decision highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the inclusion of LGBTQ rights in sports, particularly among athletes from countries with anti-LGBTQ legislation.Several NHL players have declined to wear Pride warmup jerseys this season, including Ivan Provorov of the Philadelphia Flyers, James Reimer of the San Jose Sharks, Eric and Marc Staal of the Florida Panthers, and Ilya Lyubushkin of the Buffalo Sabres.Despite the absence of themed jerseys, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain committed to supporting the LGBTQ community and promoting inclusion in sports.

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