Sid responds to Flyers' Ivan Provorov boycotting Pride Night pregame

Dina and Sid discuss Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov not taking part in warm-ups and declining to wear the team-issued Pride Night jersey.
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[@mcc1172]

I didn't realize choosing not to wear a jersey symbolizing something you personally choose not to support was the same thing as "boycotting." People went from "leave us alone and let us make our own chooses" to "kiss our boots and comply or else you're a bigot" remarkably fast.

[@madkitty2801]

Our Democracy is slowly but very steadily turning into a totalitarian state. In every aspect of our lives Freedom is being taken away little by little, slowly but steadily. People are being educated to be disgusted by someone who think differently and we saw that very recently with covid, we were told to hate our family members if they didn’t get juice. The scariest part about this? A lot of people bought this narrative.. I really wonder whats gonna happen if they successfully disarm the population.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

They should understand that when people had enough of 🌈, things might turn around real fast. What then? 🤔

[@Therealpigeonboi]

It only took like what, a decade?

[@samspade2657]

"Gay Pride" to "Gay Arrogance."

[@jct4418]

@@samspade2657 almost as if pride can be a bad thing as well.

[@JLSAL-832.]

“I respect everybody and I respect everybody’s choices,” Provorov said following the game. “My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion. That’s all I’m going to say. … That’s all I’m going to comment on that. If you have any hockey questions, I’ll answer those.” Well said Ivan

[@alic9053]

Yup …it was too well said…that’s why snowflake Sid didn’t want to run that interview during his little tantrum

[@jasonk8775]

Would have been better said if he left his religion out of it. Why should I have to be religious to oppose this scam.

[@jessicadavid5661]

@@jasonk8775 you don't have to be religious to oppose it but religion does oppose it. How did you not catch that? Lol

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

@@jessicadavid5661 I oppose it because i want to oppose it even though my Muslim religion opposes it but i don't go around opposing what my religion tells me to oppose like pounding beer and whiskey till I'm wasted, it's my choice not my religion's choice for what i want to oppose or not...

[@jesuschristislord77733]

Based and Ivan pilled.

[@chevelle1]

Provorov refuses to sell out, then his jerseys do. The mob is a paper tiger. We support you Provie. Stand tall buddy.

[@Bradimus1981]

lol I love it.

[@gimenovax1]

It is disappointing to see that the rest of the players went along with this.

[@tem_vremenem_v_kanade]

“Cancel him!”. Sid is the face of tolerance 😂

[@El_gasz]

Sid is a moron.

[@BlushResponse86]

Hey Ivan, go invade another sovereign country, Fascist.

[@El_gasz]

@@BlushResponse86 you need a good shrink ASAP

[@DirtTrackRacing410]

Cancel sid!!!

[@AlexKy39]

He fell off after dropping from Tim&Sid

[@jbbryant26]

You can’t make this man support something that he truly does not support. He did nothing offensive, he didn’t disrespect anyone, he respectfully refused.

[@dougmiyamoto3109]

You're totally correct that something like this shouldn't be mandated. It's his right to take his position. And it's other people's right to look at his actions.

[@tchevrier]

I support his right to not practice with the jersey on. However the reason for his decision is because he supports his religion's disrespect for the LGBTQ community. That is disrespectful to that community.

[@rayshamrock]

@@tchevrier Ok, you hate him. Outside of your Mom, most people don't care what you think.

[@rayshamrock]

Yeah, nobody's bothered by you facists. Life's like a box of chocolates, sissy.

[@tchevrier]

​@@rayshamrock LMFAO. I can pretty much guarantee you that NOBODY cares what you think. C'mon man. Grow up and act like a mature human being.

[@RawKnee1111]

Ivan Provorov's actions represent what sheeple are too afraid to do. He gets my respect.

[@SRSOS2]

Jesus said to give away your money to the poor and needy and walk the talk. Ivan hasn't done this. How come? Could it be that you Christofascists worship the almighty dollar and not the teachings of Christ?

[@angmaugeri]

@@SRSOS2 do you bash other religions with the same energy?

[@SRSOS2]

@@angmaugeri You are deflecting because your "faith" is so shallow that you've just discovered what you are worshiping is not the God of our fathers but money itself. Sicko. Ivan is a millionaire. Why hasn't he given his money away to the poor as Christ commanded of him?

[@vincepurpura8905]

@@angmaugeri Don't bother replying, he's insignificant.

[@SRSOS2]

@@vincepurpura8905 Yes, anyone who disagrees with you is "insignificant". smh. Is that what Jesus would say or do, fake Christian?

[@ryanbianchi3118]

A grown man throwing a tantrum on national TV because another grown man didn’t want to wear a pin is beyond insane & embarrassing. I cannot believe where we are with this nonsense.

[@martinsiedlecki]

Sid would have a different tune if one of his kids came out or were transitioning

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

@@martinsiedlecki He doesn't have any kids but i bet he slaps his wife around when she doesn't do what the bully tells her..

[@animus3328]

👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CoolsBreeze]

Tbf Sid throws pissy tantrums every day. His seat probably smells like crap with how much crap comes out of him every single day.

[@FERNANDOAUGUSTO-fv1ck]

A growing men ? He ( sid) has a brain of a peanut.

[@DimesCS]

Sid: "Hockey is for everyone" Also Sid: "But if you believe in a religion you cant play"

[@FatherhoodConfessions]

Lol

[@ewchubbena]

Ivan did not stop anyone to do what they want. He just stood up his ground!

[@tylerkochman1007]

What in religion says “Thou shall oppose inclusivity of others” Pretty sure there are plenty stories and quotes In the Bible that urge not to support exclusion

[@stanleyfranks9891]

@@tylerkochman1007 what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[@michaelbecker2435]

​@@tylerkochman1007show me where it became "support the rainbow collective or else"

[@strechinpick]

This was amazing that he stood up and said no!

[@redensign1867]

Said no to what?

[@J.C.3]

3:15 the night was still about inclusivity … just one guy decided to not partake

[@anony_mouse1]

@@redensign1867 to being forced to wear a rainbow jersey and support LGBTQQIP2SAA pride.

[@testingagain6525]

Why cant thee gay people themselves just wear the armband... I don't expect everyone to walk around wearing a diabetes armband which is an actually issue not a mental one

[@daspoohmunich7235]

@@redensign1867 Bullying

[@eluna9469]

Lol why so mad? Love it! Good job Provorov, this world need more people like you. I sincerely hope he feels all the support he’s getting. Too bad his jerseys are sold out. I’d buy one.

[@lucgk5412]

Because he is an idiot. It's not easy to be one...plus the f* face

[@anish3183]

But I bet you would have an issue with a player kneeling during the anthem. Hypocrite.

[@lucgk5412]

@@anish3183 well if you think that wearing that stupid t-shirt and singing the anthem is the same thing. Please, sick some help.

[@anish3183]

Have the courage to debate your point and tell me how is it any different?

[@RjM777]

@@anish3183 you should stand but take a set if you want im not enforcing nether should you fagi

[@BLE000]

💯 RESPECT to Ivan for standing up for his own beliefs. Dictatorship is a scary alternative. 1 million dollars?? Military Night?? The comparison is nonsensical.

[@splinterbyrd]

I'm gay. Well done Ivan Provorov standing up for freedom 👏

[@themostmotivationalchannel]

I always say that the LGBT Cult doesn’t represent gay individuals any more than the NAACP and their identity politics represent all black individuals. There’s plenty of good gay people obviously. To oppose the movement isn’t opposing gay people’s rights. The media just bullies people into submission by conflating opposition of the movement with hatred for all individuals it claims to represent (but doesn’t). So thank you, sir.

[@Oo27254]

Exactly. You get it!

[@Gogetta80]

@@Oo27254 yes he does. This has nothing to do with acceptance, but everything to do with obedience. Look how crazy the corporate media and leftists get when someone disobeys them

[@djflatline86]

I'm gay as well and have grown up watching hockey my whole life. I've been to multiple leafs games and have never felt unsafe or unwanted.

[@pagalhokya]

Good job for standing up to the alphabet thugs. We support you, Ivan!

[@djredrover]

Even this moron didn't know what the up-to-the-minute letters of the alphabet they are using now that is most virtuous. You see him stumble when saying the letters, deathly afraid of missing a letter? LOL.

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

Sid is the biggest thug around, he might as well tell us that he wears a rainbow colored bikini style panties..

[@mafiaMk87]

The only reason this host is speaking the way he is is because he’s from Toronto we’re in from and his studio is downtown where they are and I guarantee he has work mates and production team who lgbtq, this is insane we a literally witnessing our speech being muzzled for a group of people

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

@@mafiaMk87 So are you saying that Toronto is the gay hub in Canada like we have them roaches sprawled all over L.A., S.F. and N.Y.

[@wideawake6501]

@@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer how did you take that out of what he said😵‍💫

[@jackcarraway4707]

"To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you can't criticize." -Voltaire

[@garryshea4945]

that would be my wife

[@jesuschristislord77733]

​@@garryshea4945 🔊BRUH

[@wideawake6501]

Defo. So there you go, good point! God created us, but gave us absolute freedom of choice. And as you can see in this world, it always has and always will mock God, aka Jesus, aka the Holy Spirit. God does not need anyone at all…..He loves us and WANTS us, but He does not need us. Jesus saves ❤️

[@robertireland6215]

What like Jews

[@garryshea4945]

@@robertireland6215 if they do its your fault and no one else , don't let your kids make the same mistake.

[@BryanRussell-xg5tl]

Good for him. Tired of people not allowed to voice their opinions.

[@AndreAnyone]

I stand with Ivan 100%

[@luliu4572]

And it wasn't even opinion. It was a neutral opinion.

[@johnnystones8498]

Also tired of the NHL and other sports cowtowing to the alphabet crowd.

[@bunnyluna8968]

This Russian guy are my hero now, he has balls more than many Americans. I'm his fan now.

[@djeemy]

I Would vote for Ivan Provorov to go to the All Star Game!

[@mandark8561]

Stand up with this brave man! He needs our support!

[@Mrdima1980]

A decent man amongst sheep. Good for him.

[@neutralevil1917]

He's a free man. You must respect his freedom and not force him to do the things he doesn't want to do

[@geebster.]

He's not a free man. He's under contract, and yes the NHL contracts include clauses requiring participation in team events.

[@kYA00h]

hes rare..! 8 out of 10 people FOLLOW.. 1 out of 10 WATCHES.. 1 out of 10 is a LEADER

[@neutralevil1917]

@@geebster. He's a free man. Contracts can't revoke his freedom of belief, it is protected by the Constitution and the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No organisation has a right to force a Christian in participating in LGBT events or Muslim in pork sausage grill party or Hindu in steak party

[@forestvollmer]

@@geebster. he’s actually still a free man stupid

[@LastBruhStanding]

@@geebster. The worst they can do is fine him. Not even suspend. And someone would probably pay the fine for him.

[@samspade2657]

I'm not even a Christian and I support Ivan for standing up against idiocy.

[@JesusChristo]

Mee too.

[@staslurik]

Be homophobic that’s idiocy

[@therealpvc2541]

@@staslurik believing that there are more than two genders, that’s idiocy.

[@ЛиЛо-л8й]

@@staslurik Idiocy is expecting from everyone wearing a symbol of the other's choice and sexual orientation that you don't belong to. Don't you want to wear symbol of zoophile? - it's also somebody's choice.

[@staslurik]

I agree

[@kshalhoub]

Scott Lively predicted this outcome a decade ago. He called it "The 5 stages of Homof@scism". 1. Tolerance 2. Acceptance 3. Celebration 4. Forced Participation 5. Punishment of Dissenters

[@tonybaloney8401]

First it was "what we do in the bedroom is nobody's business" now it's "if you don't personally champion and promote our lifestyle you're evil"

[@funbigly]

5 years from now: "ANYONE that doesn't wear rainbows to work on pride day/month... is obviously a hater" 10 yrs from now: "If you do not donate a minimum of $100 to rainbow intiatives, you are obviously a hater"

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

Absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯

[@cbpsgt]

@@funbigly The worst is yet to come: "If you don't promote rainbows, you'll be arrested and sent to jail. (Gestapo)

[@kshalhoub]

Scott Lively predicted this outcome a decade ago. He called it "The 5 stages of Homofascism". 1. Tolerance 2. Acceptance 3. Celebration 4. Forced Participation 5. Punishment of Dissenters

[@stevemtc1]

@@kshalhoub I warned people of the same thing

[@Underground_airsoft]

MASSIVE RESPECT TO THE PLAYER!!

[@spleen8834]

Torts too!

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

And none for Sid.

[@brijor6ff7]

Sid, take 5 in the penalty box. You're tripping, bro 😂

[@TempleofBrendaSong]

Yessiree

[@patvan8125]

Let’s just say Sid is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[@elephantgrass631]

Take 5 in the train. He doesn't have enough holes.

[@MacDouglas6439]

he was high

[@sharonabbott9588]

brijor, 👍😂😂😂 penalty box! That was a good one!!

[@Rob_G716]

Respect for Ivan. I’m buying his jersey

[@Thomas116-m2n]

Just ordered.

[@IvySands]

Apparently sold out now

[@MacDouglas6439]

i also want as reminder to me to avoid to be coward.

[@samwoods3430]

@@IvySands Yup. Waiting on the restock right now. I haven't had a hockey jersey since Lindross was on the Flyers.

[@thinker736]

Good for Ivan! And to compare a Gay Pride night to a Military night doesn’t make any sense at all. They agree that that everyone has rights until someone uses their rights and then they freak out

[@phouliscostantinou1767]

In my days when I was enlisted(Drafted) in the military all these "Defective" were Rejected the same day and I am sure almost 50 years later for a Good reason. Not in Canada though🤣🤣

[@post1113]

The problem here is he used religion as a shield. When in fact it is also against his religion to live with a woman out of wedlock, which he does! He's homophobic, not religious.

[@thinker736]

@@post1113 there was not 1 comment from him that shows he’s homophobic. At the end of the day he still has a choice if he wants to participate or not. If a Gay person would boycott some kind of religious event or anything they would be branded as Brave and Courageous, but if this guy chooses not to take part in this he’s instantly homophobic. Also he’s probably just showing that he doesn’t support all this political garbage in hockey, just stick to hockey and quit making it about sexuality

[@Athelite666]

@@post1113 living with a woman out of wedlock is only a sin if you don’t ultimately marry her

[@ferencfehervari3354]

@@post1113 Press F to doubt

[@nymike06]

Ivan the Great! Much love and respect to Ivan Provorov! I appreciate his courage and bravery! He just earned a new fan! I plan on buying his jersey despite being a Rangers fan! Much resect to the coach Torts too for supporting his player!

[@KristiLEvans1]

Good luck, baby! They’re sold out! I love it.

[@Deckard2023]

I f//ucking love! Torts for that. Great to see.

[@nymike06]

@@KristiLEvans1 That's awesome, Kristi! Thanks for the heads up!

[@nymike06]

@@Deckard2023 I loved him when he coached my beloved NY Rangers!

[@nikolabobic661]

Telling someone he must accept the message or be fined millions and go back to Russia. Real tolerant 🇺🇸

[@timmartin6885]

"Just wear the ribbon, Kramer!" Did you notice at the beginning how he had to look at his notes to even get "LGBTQ+ night" right? Hilarious. I stand with Ivan Provorov.

[@markdean4255]

I totally caught that!

[@nevamore1984]

It's remarkable how everyone applauding this player's boycott because it's his right to do so, was bitching and crying and insulting players who took the knee. This is striking. The USA is truly a country of hypocrites. Remarkable.

[@ljhpr]

EXACTLY I mean who does this fool think he is??????? Self seeking brand equity hungry THAT'S ALL

[@mikegeiler2347]

Would you stand with someone who refused to wear a military appreciation night warmup on Veterans Day? Because this is the same thing

[@mikegeiler2347]

@ThunderDogY2K# save your “you want them on that wall, you need them on that wall” BS for someone who’ll buy your propaganda. It’s not different just because you support one group and don’t support the other. It’s exactly the same. Someone is protesting against something they don’t support. Either you agree they have every right to do so and support them, or you don’t believe in free speech. “They have equal rights” not when Republican politicians are actively looking to make their ability to marry illegal. Just because it’s more tolerated these days, doesn’t mean there isn’t a ton of work to be done. I’m not counting on a lot of progress from you, though.

[@ADP12345]

Good for Ivan. Most people wanted to say no. He is the only one with balls enough to stick up to the bullies

[@Zadripanka1]

Because he's Russian! The steadfastness of the spirit 🇷🇺

[@funbigly]

@@Zadripanka1 Once upon a time, used to be the USA.

[@MichaelMichael-jv8nj]

The military is celebrated for the fact of giving us the right to have the freedom of individual beliefs and sacrifices they make for us. To compare military night to pride night is not the same thing. Very disrespectful the news station should be fined 1 million dollars and re evaluate this news anchor.

[@bobpowers9637]

Sid: “I’m offended!!” (Therefore I’m morally superior)

[@good2goskee]

Love that!! Buddy, I want to make that into a T-shirt

[@jamesmedina6015]

I fully support the player for standing up for his religious beliefs. 100%

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

I support anyone that stands up to the gay community no matter what religion they are, i could be an atheist and still be against this vile farce, enough is enough..

[@johncrow5552]

I support anyone not PROMOTING a cause they don't want to promote.

[@MrPantera123456]

I stand with Ivan 100%

[@SRSOS2]

"If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me." Matthew 19:21

[@AndreAnyone]

this host is a little soy boy beta male lol

[@heavymetalgaming6209]

Damn right

[@ronpeer7975]

I stand with Ivan also. More NHL’ers need to get a back bone and stand with him. I’ll start watching again.

[@orthodoxwitness2374]

These hypocrites are trying to force their woke religion on everyone. They demand that an Orthodox Christian denounce his faith by making him support the promulgation of sin in the world; then they turn around and call him "intolerant". It's a double standard.

[@victorpahomi1590]

The sole comparison of military appreciation night with pride night is offensive

[@ContinualStroke313]

I don’t watch Hockey but I stand with Ivan !!!

[@asliketheson]

You should . I’m from Windsor . A spit from motor city

[@AndreAnyone]

I stand with Ivan 100%

[@regularman300]

@@aslikethesonhow does one get into hockey I’m a Latino so my friends don’t watch hockey but I’ve seen some highlights and I want to get into it

[@a_squuared7530]

Go Lions & go Red Wings!

[@asliketheson]

@@regularman300 Where you at man ?

[@OLE9191]

We stand with Ivan Provorov!!

[@SRSOS2]

Because of Jesus, right? Well, why hasn't Ivan given away his millions to the poor as Christ commanded of him? I'll tell ya why. Because you PHONY Christians are all about worshiping the almighty dollar and not the commands of Jesus.

[@cptjrkov615]

hell yeah

[@wolpertinger85]

Wow

[@CaliTXman]

BT should be fined $1M for putting this guy on air.

[@kriss1750]

@@CaliTXman I agree 100%! But they won't, unfortunately.

[@glennr8469]

That is a team thing that they did tonight, not an NHL sponsored event. All players are free to think the way they do. Good for Provorov!

[@SportsMuppets]

Sid only cares about one groups rights over yet another person's rights Now that sounds like a true facist point of view

[@guyami8892]

I'm seriously going to buy an Ivan Provorov jersey even though I'm a Calgary fan, he just became my favourite player and let's all show our support for him.

[@nymike06]

Same here and I'm a Rangers fan!

[@MrRMT1986]

Already sold out unless you’re 5XL

[@SRSOS2]

"If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me." Matthew 19:21

[@wolpertinger85]

Same. But I'm Washington's and Pittsburgh's fan

[@jared1847823487]

That is a great idea!

[@joshuawiggins57]

Go Ivan! It takes a lot of bravery to stand up for what you believe on that issue.

[@Mlca156]

Thanks Sid, for making us support Ivan more

[@joeylamack3197]

Why is this being forced upon us!! As a die hard Rangers fan! I stand with Ivan!

[@Flexb123]

My comment got deleted, shocker, but to sum it up they want less people on earth and more people that are gay, the less new life is formed.

[@heavenismydomicile3280]

@@Flexb123true

[@post1113]

The problem here is he used religion as a shield. When in fact it is also against his religion to live with a woman out of wedlock, which he does! He's homophobic, not religious.

[@karmaisreal261]

@@Flexb123And they hate God so they promote anything against God.

[@truanashabadapressure6621]

Caps fan here who feels the same

[@BlueMoon-vp1ht]

Funny how nearly every comment supports Ivan.

[@twinhead1]

Cause he is right!

[@kYA00h]

its because WE are sick of mainstream medias agenda.. how about we talk about howparents cant even afford hockey anymore!!!!

[@Livinglife74]

And because most men know putting your private part, in another man’s private part is absolutely disgusting

[@andrewcanoy1708]

I support anyone playing hockey. I don't support forcing religion on others whether it's Christianity or LGBTQIP2SAA.

[@Parlimant_Strifey]

@@kYA00h media owned by whom, usually daddy Blackrock & Vanguard. Nobody gets to talk about our hypocrite Canadian oligarchs though. They all wish to remain anonymous you notice.

[@TheGiftRF]

I admire Sid's ability to be so passionately wrong

[@Bradimus1981]

ROFL

[@johndanielson1591]

haha great comment

[@Mario-qw2fo]

He is by far someone who deserves to be fired!

[@earldeleeuw764]

LMAO🤣

[@grishyroy9271]

Awesome! How does an intolerant bigot keep his broadcasting job?! Wow!

[@tomtom33559]

Stand your ground Ivan!!! I don't even watch hockey but I'm buying your apparel right now!!! I will support you!!! They want to push woke ignorance on everyone!!! And great job by the coach!!! The American people are tired of this woke ignorance!!!

[@Askrom1]

People like this Sid are a disgrace and shame on the media as a whole.

[@darthollpheist1156]

Provorov is a hero.

[@hunterslaptop7024]

Meh. He should have said he identifies as a muslim.

[@luliu4572]

@@hunterslaptop7024 that would've been funny. It would been Olympic level Mental Gymnastics.

[@hunterslaptop7024]

@@luliu4572 Liken to thoses signs, "Its ok to be white". Or "Islam is right about women", and the liberals were calling the cops. Literally 404. So muslims are not right about females? How can this Sid guy demand this guy wear a shirt and not think thats not infringing on his rights? These liberals are in a cult.

[@graysonmichael8335]

He is a hero...he stared down the whole clown world movement and said "no" ...kind of like neo in the first matrix. Provorov Is "the one"

[@kriss1750]

@@hunterslaptop7024 I have to agree with you, lol...Would have worked out MUCH better, and MUCH better than that!

[@jeremiahgibson8206]

I’m nor a hockey fan or Canadian, but I’ll become a hockey fan just to support Ivan in his bravery against the alphabet mob.

[@skuzzlebutt9745]

Lol bro it’s not about being Canadian, the player plays for Philadelphia and is Russian this is just a triggered news site

[@dilldirk284]

His coffee hasn’t kicked in yet lol

[@panchitaobrian1660]

@@skuzzlebutt9745 yes, and he should supprt Russia, too, that´s the only reasonable thing to do

[@helenapawl1049]

Check it out! Hockey is the greatest sport

[@michaelsylvia8189]

Did, you suck

[@irina.a.b]

Thank you, Ivan, for showing this brave action to all of us)))

[@TheHaubie]

Dude - there is NOTHING to figure out here. Period. Personal choice is personal choice - there was no violence, there was no name-calling except from the host here.

[@sean4060]

The overwhelming support for Provorov gives me some hope in humanity

[@Antishumer]

Не обижайтесь, но надежда есть только в России, именно русский отказался надевать эту грязь.

[@t-ro6176]

Facts

[@BlushResponse86]

Yes! Stand up against respect for all humans. It is your right to believe in a fictitious being in the sky that says to hate people that aren't straight.

[@MaximusWolfe]

@@BlushResponse86 You will stand before that “fictitious sky being” one day. Even your knees will bow and tongue confess what Provorov already knows (Christ is Lord and God is the ultimate reality). No one owes sexual perverts respect. No one is entitled to have their feelings protected from the spiritual convictions of decent human beings.

[@tessagemini4458]

​@@MaximusWolfe Your inability to construct a proper and valid argument is another gross sign of how paradoxical your views are. Your last line? Feelings protected? Oh, except this person and his rights? You equate people that align with the flag as being "sexual perverts". Your God will judge you from preaching ignorance and hate towards other humans. If there is a hell you will be there and I will be saved for being accepting to all. God bless!

[@GoBudsGo]

Yeah I’ve got mad respect for Ivan and Torts. bKtv this segment is a huge black eye to your show, the NHL, the Flyers, all hockey fans, basically all of humanity. Sid you need to apologize immediately for slamming peoples freedom of choice and beliefs.

[@SRSOS2]

"If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me." Matthew 19:21

[@DarkPassenger]

They don't know what freedom of choice is in Canada. You get locked up for using the wrong pronouns FFS.

[@Gladiator_gator]

@@SRSOS2 the gospel is to believe in the death burial and resurrection of Jesus for your sins his blood paid for your sins you cant work for salvation its a free gift once you are saved though you then can build up treasure in heaven

[@SRSOS2]

@@DarkPassenger Exaggerate much?

[@martinsiedlecki]

Sid sold his soul and is a paid shill.

[@jhipstyle77able]

This newscaster is off the rails!!!

[@tml184]

He is just sucking up to his employers. I'm sure this guy has used the f** word to describe gay guys in his lifetime.

[@kauetadaieski3131]

He is a slave

[@claytongood5372]

yup he's a cuck

[@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer]

He sounds like he wears rainbow colored briefs for his underpants..

[@jesuschristislord77733]

Looks like a tribe member of the Revelation 2:9 variety.

[@Philotimos]

Way to stand up and defend the Eastern Orthodox faith! Bravo Ivan Provorov!!!!❤❤❤

[@AlexanderSellsHomes]

Good for you Provorov!! Proud of you for standing up for your faith brother!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@thenorthwestpassage2880]

You damn well know none of those guys wanted to wear them… he just had the balls to say no.

[@tml184]

Good for him.

[@kYA00h]

ive yet to meet a guy that "came out" at hockey.. but let mainstream media be the ONES to push this!

[@o5ku89]

Indeed!

[@T-bone9]

you right, afraid of reprucusions

[@Diogenes-ty9yy]

"...none of those guys wanted to wear them… he just had the balls to say no." Amen, brother, amen!!!

[@SkankHunt-iz1nl]

Ordering his Jersey right now. Legend.

[@griegs2001]

What is wrong with the elites in the USA and Canada? A Russian showed what freedom actually means. Freedom which is what the USA and Canada are based on. The world is strange. Fortunately the comment section here shows the ordinary people in the USA, Canada and elsewhere want freedom for everyone.

[@jasonsparks4887]

I'm getting a Provorov jersey this guy is my hero.

[@jlettizard6465]

All I heard was “YOU MUST CONFORM TO OUR WAY OF THINKING OR ELSE” this is what sin does. It doesn’t just sit idle, it’s is crouching at your door and it’s desire is to have its way with you.

[@Triumph865]

WE need more Provorovs in this world. Respect!

[@phouliscostantinou1767]

We have Tudo in Canada 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phouliscostantinou1767]

Tudo HATES Normal Men.......................

[@post1113]

The problem here is he used religion as a shield. When in fact it is also against his religion to live with a woman out of wedlock, which he does! He's homophobic, not religious.

[@etheneinspenner3950]

@@post1113 Well unfortunately he cannot say he is homophobic, so religion is used as a shield. Still, it's good he opposed the pressure to concede.

[@antbooboo5884]

@@post1113 Even if he is "homophobic" that's fine. You can't and won't force others to accept or celebrate your perversion.

[@audrayahbrunson]

So let me get this straight (no pun intended) Sid...Hockey is for everyone means that you are obligated to forgo any religious, or even personal beliefs you have, so that you can put on a rainbow jersey to show support of gay rights??? Wouldn't it make more sense that Hockey is for Everyone, means that you have the right to choose what you support? It is perfectly acceptable in your eyes for someone to kneel for the flag because they don't support our Country, but it is not okay for them to sit out of a practice that supports something that player does not support? You can't have it both ways you. You can't pick the rights people get based on your narrative. I support gay rights, and I support Provorov's rights not to support them.

[@PreferredCustomer]

The problem is that the gay rights movement has been co-opted by the Rainbow Mafia. And they will--and have--go after even their own gay and lesbian members if they don't bow down hard enough to them.

[@Diogenes-ty9yy]

Well said.

[@Flexb123]

Sid is a scumbag of the 1st order. An absolute raging liberal who leaves logic and rationale at the door. Just look how worked up he gets defending or attacking someones belief or opinion because it doesn't line up with his.

[@math2651]

Outstanding points!

[@michaelhenderson9411]

I’m not homephobic personally but I’m not wearing no pride shirt or rainbow colors ever. Gay people have rights and I don’t have any problem with the community but as a heterosexual black man I’m not gon wear that and that’s my choice and it should be respected the same way I respect their choice. I have family and freinds that are gay and they respect me and I respect them and they know it. Leave that guy alone it’s his choice and his right

[@Wolfmanjc-e3f]

Message to everyone…STOP WATCHING THESE PEOPLE! If you see him on the TV, turn it to another channel..even if your in a best buy or at work…tune them out! It will hurt advertisers and eventually it will go away..if we do this, he will not have a job in 6 months

[@chrismarquis8833]

I love the fact that the hockey Community is finally standing up and saying enough is enough I guarantee you in the sportscaster is not hockey player

[@user-gq5ft5xd6w]

God bless Ivan! Much respect!

[@ryanddrury]

Why is Sid comparing this to what would’ve happened if they were wearing military jerseys in support of veterans? Comparing LGBTQ members to war veterans is ridiculous

[@T-bone9]

it sure is ridiculous

[@New_World_Rugby]

I think it's an apt comparison. If someone doesn't want to support the military, then don't wear a military virtual signaling jersey. It's fine with me. But that's the right way, giving people the right to say no. Forcing someone to virtue signal doesn't help anyone.

[@heavenismydomicile3280]

Sid is a cuck

[@ploppill34]

That guy has got a whole henhouse of eggs on his face😂😂😂

[@davidreddington4381]

As a gay man myself, I'm with Ivan Provorov. Why? cuz I'm not some whiny little narcissist who needs constant approval by media.

[@loufrost824]

I'd never tell you to wear a crucifix on Christmas Day or you're not accepting of Christians. Massive difference between acceptance and promotion.

[@troyvanloenen1516]

Thank you David... I wish there were more men like yourself. You are a proud reflection of what tolerance truly means.

[@CCMorgan]

He didn't boycott anything. He chose to silently skip an event and the media blew it up. He did nothing wrong, he hurt no one, and violated nobody's rights.

[@logi649]

This goof left out that it was just a warm up skate that they were wearing the jersey's. Warm up!! Not during the game!

[@julianafry2506]

@@logi649 so what? He didn’t want to wear it, doesn’t matter warm up or game. It’s a free country

[@anish3183]

But I bet you would have an issue with a player kneeling during the anthem. Hypocrite.

[@bigfellamike1913]

@@anish3183 Which is 100% DIFFERENT than not joining something lmfaooo. Nobody would have had a problem with kaepernbick staying in the locker room. Ivan didn't kneel

[@anish3183]

@@bigfellamike1913 that's what I'm saying, genius. Kneeling is harmless and infringes on no one's rights as you mentioned. Why do you all still get triggered by it because he didn't stand up for a song?

[@someguywithcancer1595]

Thanks to Sid and the journalists like him the NHL shop sold out of Ivan’s jersey.

[@GeorgeFares-kk6mc]

Respect to this Orthodox brother

[@sundin57]

If "hockey is for everyone", then there should be no need to: #1) Have a specific night for one particular group of people #2) Attack someone who holds different beliefs

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

Absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯

[@studolton3778]

Spot on !!

[@Abruzzo333]

One man has the balls to stand up. We need a lot more to stand up now.

[@tatianabohdan1552]

👏👏👏👏👍🤝

[@luisdeleon780]

Remember that they don't want support. They want worship.

[@jokedok8044]

America lost all their men.

[@bradleypittman9370]

Stand up to what? I remember when people used to stand up against real problems and actual oppression.

[@jokedok8044]

@@bradleypittman9370 lol u are an idiot

[@kimberley9645]

The only one that needs to be fined or ‘dealt with’ is this disgusting ‘anchor‘ for his hateful rant. Everybody needs to be inclusive right? Until you don’t agree with the narrative and then their true colours come through. Straight up bullying. Sending a memo to TSN to encourage this anchor be reprimanded!

[@trentp8035]

In Sid's head: "I'm about to make so much more money for pretending to care."

[@brandoc176]

Well said

[@kodyscot9360]

Most folks I work with are fake pro gay activists , some of them are just scared to be called homophobic and others just pretend to care about the LGBTQ community so they can look good.

[@yomommashaus]

Also "I'm not going to be fired, yay!"

[@Berttreb79]

Haha, he had to read the letters. This guy Sid knows nothing.

[@behindenemylines7623]

Ivan is brave to stand up for his beliefs and he should be praised. If it was a player kneeling in protest for a "Fathers Day" promotion, I am sure the media would have lauded for them for their courage against the patriarchy! The double standard and hypocrisy, is comical!

[@tchevrier]

How about if a player knelt during the national anthem? Should that player be praised, or blackballed?

[@jutsu1]

@@tchevrier Yes, and they were.

[@tchevrier]

@@jutsu1 "yes" they should be praised or blackballed, or both?

[@inthedeadhours]

@@tchevrier Both...Both of those things have happened.

[@tchevrier]

@@inthedeadhours I know that both happened. The question is "should" they be praised or blackballed?

[@113alfafan]

What an embarrassment to all Canadians this guy is. I would love to see this “reporters” like to dislike ratio 😂. 356 people liked it and over 60,000 viewed it….

[@jasonh8542]

This season will be filled with hockey fans wearing Ivan Provorov hockey jersey to the Philadelphia Flyers Games!!! This literally makes me want to go to a hockey game to just sport the jersey in the stadium stands. Stand strong. All he did was live and let live. It's never the other way around.

[@Slypooch]

Exactly. Lgbt movement has to much power now that they demand that you respect their ways pr else. Look im all for live and let live but thats a two way street.

[@jasonh8542]

@@Slypooch exactly. Who would have known just how authoritarian LGBTQ would become.

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

People should wear it to non Flyers games....

[@jasonh8542]

@@VancouverCanucksRock I am and see a lot of other people saying the same.

[@sharonabbott9588]

I think we'll see a lot of Provorov jerseys in other cities, too.😁

[@jimmyjoejoeshabadoojr]

Sid really said "Hockey is for everyone" night is for a certain group of people.

[@jackgunn1480]

Yup, and he also strongly implied that hockey is not for Provorov or anyone like him.

[@timmartin6885]

Yep. War is peace, freedom is slavery and ignorance is strength.

[@samanator19]

Sid is brain dead

[@s.m.4460]

True. In fact when the NHL started with this facade that hockey is for everyone, it named off who? The list contained all ages, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, LGBTQ....but strangely it did not mention whites.🤔

[@genoa49]

@@s.m.4460 Our job is to create civilization, and theirs is to tear it down.

[@daspoohmunich7235]

you're wrong Sid you talk about inclusion for all as long as everyone thinks the same way Bravo Provorov 👏

[@kYA00h]

hes a mainstream media paid sheep... helping spread their agendas.

[@afrikamanojcosby6971]

The NHL tried to ban white people at some kind a job fair in Florida that does not seem very inclusive to me! 👣

[@kYA00h]

@@afrikamanojcosby6971 your comment has been $ha dow ban Ned.. typical mainstream agenda

[@afrikamanojcosby6971]

@@kYA00h Sad they shut down free speech

[@kYA00h]

@@afrikamanojcosby6971 words are as harmful as g uns.. i guess

[@hawyadoin1175]

“I think you fine the Flyers a million dollars for this” What an absolute lunatic

[@fredleinweber2819]

That right there also had me. Listening to this whole rant I just shook my head but when he blurted THAT part out, my eyes were buggin! What a clown.

[@jackgunn1480]

Let's bring the Provorov jersey to the top of the merchandise list. Maybe that's the best way the fans can send a message to Bettman.

[@angrykermit3192]

Sid's meltdown was hilarious 😂. God forbid someone has (gasp) a different opinion. He's acting like not wearing a gay pride jersey is the end of the world LOL. Btw, I scrolled a long ways through the comments and I didn't see a single person support Sid's point of view. Enjoy the L, Sid.

[@Bradimus1981]

Same, I spent over ten minutes scrolling down so far too. lol I think I will stop now though. Look at the... well I should say lack of "Likes" versus the total amount of views.

[@davidsolberg9464]

I don't think a lack of "likes" is adequate. I will be the first to give this video a 👎. May I suggest as many more as possible!?!?

[@toddenglish9862]

Respect for Ivan

[@mariodelucia2460]

Did he just compare the sacrifices made by military people and the LGBT community?

[@justinc7362]

“Tonight is supposed to be about inclusivity” proceeds to demand for Ivan to be punished for being his own person

[@ValentinaBurnerAccount]

“Can you imagine the uproar if someone did this during military appreciation”……….as these clowns make a huge uproar about this lol

[@justinc7362]

@@ValentinaBurnerAccount yeah I hate how they really just tried comparing wanting to get fucked in the ass to getting your brains blown out for your country like what

[@eliaskaram2325]

@@ValentinaBurnerAccount are you really comparing our military to the alphabet mafia?

[@ValentinaBurnerAccount]

@@dd7694 my point is he’s saying people would only make an uproar about the military disrespect and acting like himself and many others aren’t making a huge uproar about a guy not wanting to wear a rainbow jersey lol

[@lolheh2878]

Stand with Provoriv!

[@holyriddlz]

#IvanProvorov we salute you. Let's see how many athletes are brave enough to support this man. If I hate rainbow socks that don't mean I hate any human beings.

[@r0b0gam3r9]

I salute you Ivan Provorov.

[@michaelhenderson9411]

None they to afraid

[@post1113]

He's a coward.The problem here is he used religion as a shield. When in fact it is also against his religion to live with a woman out of wedlock, which he does! He's homophobic, not religious.

[@treyday4846]

@@post1113 you're sure do know a lot about him and how he thinks sorry he disrespected your religion

[@wuzumane]

@@post1113 you have a problem with his religion lol listen to yourself

[@craigsaunders1730]

Good on Ivan Provorov! He was super respectful, unlike the disrespect he is getting from the likes of Sid etc.

[@deborahdonnithorne3404]

Did doesn’t know what he is talking about half the time.

[@sharkboyben41]

Sid's outrage is wholely justified in my opinion. You cannot hide your prejudice behind religion and the fact here is this; Ivan Provorov just made his prejudicial beliefs towards the LGBTQ+ community abundantly clear. He's Russian Orthodox, which outwardly preaches that homosexuality is a sin and an abomination. Russia has a very clear history of abuse and mistreatment of gays in their country. And to not participate in warmups and to make this kind of stance on a night when the message of "Hockey is For Everyone" is being celebrated is the ultimate slap in the face to any gay Flyers fan or any closeted gay teammate on the Flyers...religion does not excuse bigotry

[@MrQuincy27]

@@sharkboyben41 you probably still wear a mask lol😅

[@DjWellDressedMan]

Ivan Provorov is now making an CLOWN of himself Internationally! BBC News: Philadelphia Flyers player Ivan Provorov boycotts Pride Night because of religion ""I respect everyone. I respect everybody's choices," he said." If he 'respected' everyone, then he should have worn the Pride jersey and humans do not make "choices" when it comes to sexuality!

[@MrPossum077]

@@DjWellDressedMan Why does he have to wear a jersey he doesn't want too? He had nothing disrespectful to say, we live in a free country where Corporations don't get to tell you what you can and cannot do.

[@anthonyquinn5927]

We stand with Ivan Provorov. Took a l on this one. Hope Sid read these comments. Wake up

[@roycarvajal9994]

Go Ivan!!! Everyone has the right to believe what they believe!

[@m4fital2]

So proud of Ivan also proud of us in the comments 😂😂😂 no one taking this guy serious

[@HowToBeChristian]

Way to go Ivan Provorov! And glad to see John Tortorella standing up for Ivan!

[@italianstallion399]

Pro tip: never trust a man that wears a henley under a sport coat.🤮

[@mr.gorgeous8354]

Athletes should never be asked to wear politically charged jerseys, military or rainbow. We’ve got enough tribalism and division in our society as it stands.

[@heavenismydomicile3280]

Blame multiculturalism & diversity for that

[@broadkast477]

This jersey is sexually charged , an even bigger reason for it to never be forced on the players.

[@hunterslaptop7024]

Thats an excellent point as many stadiums will eject you for political flags, shirts etc.

[@michealdeguire2573]

@@heavenismydomicile3280 it's always white people making the uproar.

[@heavenismydomicile3280]

@@hunterslaptop7024 typical double standards

[@justinschram]

Sid is in his feelings over this. Once again the media making something bigger than it needs to be. I'm glad to see the comments supporting Ivan and his beliefs.

[@Gogetta80]

Media can’t stand when someone is not obedient to their causes and narratives

[@broadkast477]

Sid has zero testosterone , this is the expected reaction.

[@debuthunter5389]

Sid is so far off the mark with this. He disgusts me.

[@luisap.k.4664]

Sid has to take that stance. It's what he gets paid for. He owned.

[@Mario-qw2fo]

@@luisap.k.4664 bullshit! The stance is freedom!

[@williamalberts9435]

100% with Ivan.

[@rickor86]

"Everyone night"? They have a whole month for their "rights" which they already have. Jesus, how many LGBT events do they need?

[@erinkortmeyer6869]

Good for Provorov!!

[@kenneththorberg6914]

Thank you Mr Provorov for having the courage to go against the PC madness , you´re my new favourite player. Thank you again and cheers from Sweden. As a salute for you I am going to play the Russian national anthem on my guitar.

[@Пользователь-б2и9ц]

Привет из Москвы!

[@masha1414k]

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