NHL community strives to end racism after alleged incidents in AHL, ECHL

It's learning how to do the right things better I think is what we're all as a society going through and a sport."But it's unfortunate that incidents happen, and I guess you hope for, in this sake, obviously Malcolm and his family, that they can get through it, feel the love, support from so many people in hockey are really good people and don't have any time of day for this thing."Jacksonville announced Panetta was being released. The NHL will continue to make its resources available to the hockey ecosystem to educate and inform, with the goal of making the game welcoming and safe for all players and fans."Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares said awareness and education will continue to be part of the path to healthier attitudes and actions."I think it's really important to acknowledge the steps that have been taken over the last little while to improve eliminating racism in our game, but obviously we have a lot of work to do with learning, discussions and understanding and how we can continue to apply that to make a difference and continue make our game better and that much more inclusive," Tavares said Monday. He accepted a player development, equity, diversity and inclusion role with the team last March."[Racism] is not something I've ever had to deal with and have really truly understood, so taking the time to understand what it's like to be in someone else's shoes in discussions with other players around the League like (Maple Leafs forward) Wayne Simmonds and [I've] chatted with P.K., just trying to continue to educate myself and apply that to my daily life and the way I go about things and how I can make a bigger difference," Tavares said.Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian said he was sickened by the recent incidents and called for more respect, on and off the ice."There's no room for that in anything, especially sports," Kassian said Monday.