NHL Boycott: Fans Threaten to Stop Attending Games
- * Hurricanes Fans Oppose McLeod Signing: Carolina Hurricanes fans are strongly against the team signing Michael McLeod due to past accusations (the nature of which isn't detailed in...
- The article focuses on the backlash against potentially signing players with past accusations and the stance of both fans and other NHL teams.
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* Hurricanes Fans Oppose McLeod Signing: Carolina Hurricanes fans are strongly against the team signing Michael McLeod due to past accusations (the nature of which isn’t detailed in this excerpt). they are willing to stop supporting the team (not attending games, buying merchandise) if he is signed.
* Petition Against Signing: A petition on Change.org is circulating, urging the Hurricanes to refuse to sign McLeod and other accused players. It has gathered nearly 1300 signatures.
* Other Teams Also Rejecting Players: Both the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers have stated they will not re-sign McLeod and Hart, respectively, despite having drafted and previously employed them.
* Fan Displeasure: The potential return of these players to the NHL is causing significant displeasure among fans.
The article focuses on the backlash against potentially signing players with past accusations and the stance of both fans and other NHL teams.