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NHL Condemns Former Boston Bruins Coach Comment As 'Insulting'
Mike Milbury played for the Boston Bruins from 1975-87 and coached the team from 1989-91. His comment came during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
BOSTON (CBS) — On Thursday night, NBC Sports color commentator Mike Milbury made a statement about women being a distraction for NHL players. On Friday, the NHL condemned his commentary.
“The National Hockey League condemns the insensitive and insulting comment that Mike Milbury made during [Thursday] night’s broadcast and we have communicated our feelings to NBC,” the league said in an official statement. “The comment did not reflect the NHL’s values and commitment to making our game more inclusive and welcoming to all.”
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