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Olympic Hockey Star Claims He Didn't Know 'Full Meaning' Of Gay Slur He Shouted During Game
Gudas, nicknamed "The Butcher," has been ejected by referees and suspended and/or fined multiple times by the NHL's Department of Player Safety throughout his career for dangerous hits that injure other players.
But his NHL team was hyping his appearance at the Olympics on February 18, which proved to be an unfortunate choice.
Gudas picked that day to pop off at the on-ice officials during the Olympics after injuring a beloved player.
While playing in the quarterfinal game against Team Canada for his home country of Czechia, Gudas hit Canadian captain Sidney Crosby near the red line at the beginning of the second period, and checked him into the boards shortly after. Crosby, center and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, was forced to leave the ice for the rest of the game.
Crosby, all-time leading scorer for Team Canada in Olympic history among tournaments featuring NHL players, was unable to play in the semifinal against Sweden and the gold medal game against Team USA—which many fans are saying was instrumental to Team USA's win.
The Penguins have announced Crosby has been placed on their injury reserve roster as well.
But it wasn't just Gudas injuring another player again that's drawing backlash.
It's what the Team Czechia defenseman did afterword.
Near the end of the second period, Gudas was caught yelling a gay slur while arguing with two officials after being called for a penalty. Hockey employs four on-ice officials, two referees whose primary duty it is to call player infractions, and two linespersons who watch for off sides and other puck/player positions during play.
The mics on the ice caught Gudas screaming:
"Get off your f*cking knees, you f*cking c*cksucker!"
Gudas seemed to be to directing his insult at the referee next to him, Sweden’s Mikael Holm, but it may have been for the other official, seen shaking his head in the video. Gudas was on his way to the penalty box when he had his outburst.
People are disappointed that Gudas decided to resort to homophobic slurs during the Olympics.
A week later, Gudas addressed his outburst with the New York Times publication The Athletic, saying:
"I’m a very passionate guy. I put my heart on a sleeve, and I take the game very seriously."
"I didn’t realise at that moment the full meaning of the word and I’m really sorry they had to be part of it."
"Learn from our mistakes."
While Gudas's chosen insult described a sexual act, it implied the official was gay and that gay was an insult, making his outburst homophobic. And it's difficult to understand why Gudas would pick that as an insult if he wasn't implying homosexuality was negative.
When The Athletic's Eric Stephens asked if he understood why his outburst was considered offensive, Gudas replied:
"Hundred percent. I think as a sport we take pride in staying away from those things. In the heat of the moment, the emotions got the best of me and I’m sorry for the way it looks in all of hockey."
"Nothing I can do about right now, but I feel sorry about that."
Some people weren't sure they wanted to accept Gudas's apology, with some fans really going in on Bluesky and X.
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His inclusion of the words "I'm sorry" puts Gudas light years ahead of the Team USA men's hockey team and their individual NHL teams, the league, Team USA Hockey, and their moms who are all tap dancing around apologizing to the Team USA women's gold medalists they laughed at on a call with MAGA Republican President Donald Trump after he chose to mock them.
Instead, they've expressed regret and solidarity and unity and posted pictures of the girls and women in their lives while never saying, "I'm sorry."
But Gudas's choice of insult is still problematic.
The knee jerk reaction to insult a man's masculinity and the perception that gay men aren't masculine, so implying a man is gay is the perfect insult is a toxic mindset that needs to be weeded out of sports at all levels.
As does the choice to refer to male players as ladies or girls to devalue them, which coaches of even peewee level athletes are caught doing. Both instill a lifelong reflex in male athletes that the worst thing a person can be is gay or female.
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In 2017, Anaheim Ducks player Ryan Getzlaf was fined $10,000 by the NHL for using the same gay slur against an official during a Stanley Cup playoff game. Gudas was playing for the Philadelphia Flyers at the time, so it’s possible he didn't get the memo about homophobic slurs.
Possible, but unlikely.
Men's hockey, do better.
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Lauren Boebert Dragged For Leaking Photo Of Hillary Clinton's Closed Door Epstein Deposition To MAGA YouTuber
But the deposition was temporarily halted after Boebert sent a photograph from inside the closed proceeding to Johnson, a top conservative influencer, who later shared an image on X showing Clinton testifying under oath as part of the committee’s investigation, against the agreed upon rules.
Johnson, sharing "the first image of Hillary Clinton testifying under oath about Jeffery Epstein to the Republican Oversight Committee," added:
"This is the first time Hillary has had to answer real questions about Epstein. Clinton does not look happy. Photo provided by Rep. Lauren Boebert."
You can see his post and the image below.
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Committee rules prohibit members of the press or outside photographers from taking images during such proceedings. While the deposition is being recorded, chairman James Comer has said the footage will not be released until Clinton’s legal team has had the opportunity to review it.
When asked by reporters about sharing the photo, Boebert appeared unconcerned about potentially violating committee rules, replying simply:
“Why not?”
Boebert was swiftly called out.
Former President Bill Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein, though he maintained a well-documented friendship with him during the 1990s and early 2000s. Republicans have repeatedly focused on that relationship as part of their broader effort to control the narrative and demands surrounding a comprehensive accounting of Epstein’s crimes.
While several former presidents have voluntarily appeared before Congress, none has ever been compelled to testify. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has also signaled that the committee would not seek to force testimony from President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican, noting that Congress lacks the authority to compel a sitting president to appear.
The Clintons previously rebuked Comer, who had warned that the panel would pursue contempt of Congress proceedings if they failed to comply with the subpoena.
The Clintons argued that Comer’s handling of the committee’s work on the Epstein investigation has “prevented progress in discovering the facts about the government’s role,” and said Comer has “done nothing” to compel the Justice Department to meet its disclosure obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was passed late last year.
Bill Clinton is set to be deposed in the matter on Friday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Trolls Kash Patel With Epic Zing Over 'Heated Rivalry' Airbnb Listing
The fact those meetings coincided with the hockey game he wanted to attend was purely coincidental.
But Patel has received criticism for "diva-like" behavior and his extravagant use of taxpayer funds before.
Now New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is taking a page from her fellow Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom's playbook and trolling Patel's hypocrisy.
After the lovenest of characters Ilya and Shane from the hockey-centered romance Heated Rivalry became available on Airbnb, Governor Hochul's press office expressed their mock concern.
Sharing the Airbnb listing, they posted:
"Hope the taxpayers are ready to fund Kash Patel’s weekend here."
Hochul's office wasn't alone in trolling Patel.
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Although some pointed out the core plot of Heated Rivalry, clandestine meetings and closeted players, and the beer-guzzling bro fest complete with misogynistic jokes about the women's team are a more accurate reflection of hockey culture than most fans of the show would like.
The real cabin is located in Torrance, Ontario, Canada.
It includes three bedrooms, three beds, and three bathrooms and is pet friendly.
The description states:
"The iconic Barlochan Cottage was featured on a TV-hit show this season, and is a luxurious modern cottage featuring almost 400ft of private waterfront to enjoy those spectacular Muskoka sunsets."
The price is unlisted. According to comments online, it's already sold out.