Sabres Player Declines to Take Part in Pride Night Warmups

The 'Hockey is for Everyone' debate persists as a Buffalo Sabres player becomes the most recent NHL player to decline wearing Pride warmup jerseys.

Ilya Lyubushkin revealed that he would not participate in the warmup, while Sabres reporter Paul Hamilton disclosed the defenseman's reasoning:

''Being a Russian player who lives in Russia in the off season, Ilya Lyubushkin has decided not to participate in Pride Night tonight. He fears for his family back home and will play tonight, but will not take warm up.''

The subject remains contentious within the NHL, but it is difficult to criticize some players' reasons, particularly when we lack insight into global events and when protecting family is a priority.

Nevertheless, the Sabres organization has maintained that they are inclusive and are honored to host this special evening.

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27 MARS \| 327 ANSWERS Sabres Player Declines to Take Part in Pride Night Warmups Is this a good reason to not wear Pride Jerseys?
Yes	262	80.1 %
No	30	9.2 %
There isn't one	35	10.7 %
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