Islanders’ Pride Night won’t feature rainbow jerseys or tape
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Islanders’ Pride Night won’t feature rainbow jerseys or tape

ByNews Polite

The Islanders will be the latest team to avoid wearing rainbow warmups for Pride Night on Thursday against the Canucks. Unlike the Rangers, who pulled their plans to do so without explanation, the Islanders have never worn rainbow jerseys due to an organizational policy against wearing specialized warmups. The only…

NHL stands by diversity effort despite Ivan Provorov incident
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NHL stands by diversity effort despite Ivan Provorov incident

ByNews Polite

BUFFALO — As Day 3 of the controversy surrounding Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov wound down, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman asserted that the incident has not overshadowed the league’s messaging around inclusivity.  “Not when you look at, overwhelmingly, what our players do and what our clubs do and what the league…