NBC Sports hockey analyst Mike Milbury has come under fire or comments he made about women during Thursday night’s Capitals-Islanders game on NBC Sports Network.
Milbury’s comments came as he was speaking with co-host John Forslund about the advantages of NHL’s playoff bubble amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“If you think about it, it’s a terrific environment with regard to – if you enjoy playing and enjoy being with your teammates for long periods of time, it’s a perfect place,” Forslund said.
“Not even any woman here to disrupt your concentration,” Milbury replied.
A number of fans and observers called out Milbury on social media, including ESPN’s Sarah Spain.