Multiple NHL teams have opted out of 'Pride Night' jerseys, as resistance grows despite media pressure
The San Jose Sharks' James Reimer became the second player in two months to publicly opt out of wearing a "Pride"-themed warm-up jersey, joining the Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov, who also cited his Christian beliefs as the reason not to participate.B...
If I remember right a lot of it stems from russia's stance on it, namely that families of players are afraid that by wearing them either they or their teammates' families may be in danger. Even ovechkin, a guy who may be the best russian hockey player ever (at least in the nhl), has veheemently refused.