The Lightning issued a statement later Saturday, saying,
“The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the moment before every game when we can unite as a community, paying homage to a flag that is representative of our nation and those who have sacrificed. At the same time, we respect our players and individual choices they may make on social and political issues.
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So now we know where The Lightning stand. Waiting for the NHL...
Wow. Gutlessness all ‘round.
My suggested response: tell these dumba$$es to do it on their own time, dime, and property.
That’s not the right answer, he can have all the free speech he wants on his own time. He should have been reminded of that. The Lightning needs to not be on the fence on this issue. Tons of ex-military in the Tampa Bay area.
Not the right response but I know where they are coming from. This prick is putting them in a very difficult position because if they single him out (not many black people in the league) the whole league will be accused of racism. I think they should quietly send him to the minors.