Athletes across the world are speaking out about the death of George Floyd and the protests that have occurred across the country as a result.
Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes while he was arresting him. Video of the incident shows Floyd pleading for his life and telling the officers that he couldn’t breathe. Since his passing, protests for justice and ‘Black Lives Matter’ have taken place across North America.
Here’s a compilation of every statement made by an NHL player in response to George’s Floyd’s death and racism in America.
Anaheim Ducks
Adam Henrique
The world needs to change. We all must be a part of it! pic.twitter.com/VFD6ZPbPcR
— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) June 3, 2020
Arizona Coyotes
Taylor Hall
— Taylor Hall (@hallsy09) June 2, 2020
Boston Bruins
Patrice Bergeron
A statement from Patrice Bergeron.
To those who wish to support:
NAACP Boston: https://t.co/uXXPUDXivO
Centre Multiethnique de Quebec: https://t.co/aS9a57RWOi pic.twitter.com/IVKU1hMNd6
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 3, 2020
Zdeno Chara
A statement from Zdeno Chara. pic.twitter.com/acqHFfP1My
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 6, 2020
Buffalo Sabres
Jimmy Vesey
I don’t usually speak out on social media, but it’s been hard to remain quiet. I put a lot of consideration into this, and these are my genuine thoughts. pic.twitter.com/ALvGq9YmEo
— Jimmy Vesey (@19Vesey) June 3, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks
Jonathan Toews
A thoughtful and self-reflective statement from Jonathan Toews, via his Instagram. https://t.co/1LsOApS9No pic.twitter.com/wLCZz9hhMj
— Sam (@samanthacp_) June 1, 2020
Patrick Kane
I’m here to listen and to educate myself – but most importantly, to act. While I have so much more to learn and do, I was inspired by @jahmal_cole words, ‘What’s something simple I can do that will have a positive impact on my block?’ (2/4)
— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) June 5, 2020
You may have seen this video already, but I think it’s important to share. It helped me begin to better understand systemic racism and open my eyes to the problems many may not be aware of. (4/4)
https://t.co/q5RVdEd2Bw— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) June 5, 2020
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nick Foligno
https://t.co/KJl8kP08qH pic.twitter.com/VUoIoSTazN
— Nick Foligno (@NickFoligno) June 1, 2020
Dallas Stars
Tyler Seguin
— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) June 2, 2020
Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid
— Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) June 3, 2020
Minnesota Wild
JT Brown
What would you do to prevent your murder? To prevent the murder of your child, brother, sister, friend, community? We tried to peacefully kneel or raise a fist but that made us un-American, a distraction, a son of a bitch. Today I am a thug, but tomorrow will I be a hashtag?
— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) May 29, 2020
Montreal Canadiens
Cayden Primeau
We are in this together ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 pic.twitter.com/8AVEkvpdrl
— Cayden Primeau (@cpreems29) June 4, 2020
Max Domi
A statement from Max Domi#BlackLivesMatter
(https://t.co/gBWciiCyl3) pic.twitter.com/Z9dbMVnKQE
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 4, 2020
Shea Weber
A statement from Shea Weber#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/N0TGj8FNn0
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 3, 2020
Nashville Predators
Kyle Turris
I’m going to listen and educate myself. This is a WE problem. This is about human rights. We need to make the world a better place. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Kyle Turris (@kyleturris) May 30, 2020
New Jersey Devils
Brian Boyle
This…I don’t know this pain. I can’t even imagine this pain. I’ve always had the benefit of the doubt But I can’t say I haven’t seen this before. We all have. The footage, the headlines, the media arguments that follow. What we need to see is change. We need to see it stop https://t.co/HS0iCSslQw
— Brian Boyle (@BriBrows22) May 29, 2020
Connor Carrick
— Connor Carrick (@connorcarrick) May 31, 2020
P.K. Subban
Change The Game❤️🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/otPpYIBkJx
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) June 3, 2020
New York Islanders
Anders Lee
— Anders Lee (@leeberr09) June 1, 2020
New York Rangers
Jacob Trouba
It’s been tough for me to find the words to say, so I haven’t. I’ve been listening. Educating myself. Letting others educate me before I speak. I thought I understood, but I didn’t. As a privileged white male, it’s easy for me to live in this country.
— Jacob Trouba (@JacobTrouba) June 2, 2020
K’Andre Miller
Black Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/8RFWwSEaaE
— K'Andre Miller (@kandre_miller) June 1, 2020
Tony DeAngelo
Thoughts on the current situation. pic.twitter.com/3Keth5pqKp
— Tony DeAngelo (@TonyDee07) June 2, 2020
Ottawa Senators
Anthony Duclair
WE all have a voice, use it. Help create an environment where WE can all be treated equally. No matter what your race, religion or belief you may have, you should not stay silent about social inequality. Please spread the word. #JusticeForAll https://t.co/dxfkUwn7E9
— Anthony Duclair (@aduclair10) May 31, 2020
Philadelphia Flyers
Claude Giroux
#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/tzbSIf9k2B
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) June 4, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jason Zucker
— Jason Zucker (@Jason_Zucker16) June 2, 2020
Sidney Crosby
A message from Sidney Crosby: pic.twitter.com/33CQA5WjKF
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 3, 2020
San Jose Sharks
Evander Kane
I just signed a petition to demand that the 4 police officers involved in murdered George Floyd be arrested and charged immediately. You should too: https://t.co/NG6ZL53OrO
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 27, 2020
Was on with @FirstTake this morning https://t.co/g58zmNd5kI
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 29, 2020
Logan Couture
My thoughts. Sorry if this offends anyone. All love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9BbktIrxqd
— Logan Couture (@Logancouture) May 30, 2020
Tampa Bay Lightning
Steven Stamkos
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) June 2, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews
— Auston Matthews (@AM34) June 1, 2020
Morgan Rielly
It’s hard to articulate my feelings right now. That said, what’s happening is wrong. We all have a responsibility to act; to listen, to learn, to speak up but most importantly to never accept anything less than equality, justice, anti-racism and love.
— morgan rielly (@mriles4) June 1, 2020
Vancouver Canucks
Elias Pettersson
— Elias Pettersson (@_EPettersson) June 5, 2020
Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin
RIP George Floyd 💔so sad to see what happening everywhere and DC!! it is so important for us to respect and love each other no matter what we look like!!!! We need listen and do change…pls stay safe….take care each other and family 🙏🙏🙏
— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) June 2, 2020
Braden Holtby
I couldn’t find the words to say. And still haven’t. But I had to try. #BlackLivesMattter pic.twitter.com/skd8Zfs6ff
— Braden Holtby (@Holts170) June 3, 2020
Tom Wilson
— Tom Wilson (@tom_wilso) June 3, 2020
Winnipeg Jets
Blake Wheeler
I needed to say something in my own words. pic.twitter.com/VpkidaMjbX
— Blake Wheeler (@BiggieFunke) May 31, 2020
