The National Hockey League’s 31 teams have set their rosters ahead of the 2018-19 season’s opening day Wednesday.
Some 33 payers of color have made the cut to opening day. The league welcomes some fresh new faces, like diminutive scoring dynamo Kailer Yamamoto of the Edmonton Oilers, while familiar veterans like Nashville Predators defenseman and EA Sports NHL 19 cover athlete P.K. Subban, return to their teams.
Some are goal-scorers, some are goaltenders, some are grinders. Here’s a look at some of the NHL players of color you’ll see this season.
Note: Some players, such as Columbia Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones and New York Rangers center Cristoval “Boo” Nieves won’t be on the ice for a while. Jones is out with a knee injury. Nieves is recovering from a concussion:
Josh zambrowsky said:
Pacioretti? Mathews? Nieto? Let’s have your definition of “people of color” please.And if you wish to include Saad, Zibanejad etc.,your list should also include,Zuker,Hyman, Leipsic,etc. you can’t just cherrypick the people of middle east ancestry that YOU want. Your list smacks more of racism than race.
William Douglas said:
Pacioretty, Mathews, and Nieto have all spoken proudly about their Mexican roots. And if you think the list smacks of racism then I suggest you move on from this blog.
Josh zambrowsky said:
Goodbye
Joseph Doughrity said:
Good riddance! Keep up the awesome job, Mr. Douglas. If a player acknowledges their roots and speaks about the uniqueness and struggles of being a minority player I’m glad this blog covers and supports them. If they don’t then that’s their choice. But the accusation that you or this blog are racist is simply ridiculous!