The following piece is an editorial which represents the opinions of the author.
The NHL is less than one month into their restart. The league was reaping the benefits of their hugely successful Stanley Cup Qualifiers and Playoffs when they became embroiled in controversy created by a talking head who is no stranger to controversy.
NBCSN NHL analyst Mike Milbury disrespected the league, his colleagues, the fans, female athletes, and women everywhere Thursday, August 20. During Thursday’s broadcast Milbury carelessly reduced women to nothing more than a distraction for men.
“Not even any woman here to disrupt your concentration,” Milbury said when discussing the isolation players are experiencing in the bubble.