Canadian Captain Barrett Hayton didn't remove his helmet for the Russian anthem

[Alberta Yote]

Umm, as much as i think that it was a bum move by Hayton, Setoguchi sounds like a raving lunatic here.

Yes, very over the top. That said Hayton needs to acknowledge his mistake and apologize. This whole incident seems quite out of character for him.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

lol I'm not one to say we're getting to soft, but it is funny to see some of the "society is to soft" people from other controversy threads, getting quite hot and bothered because a 19 year old didn't take off his helmet for the whiddle ceremony.

 

[hellvetet]

That’s bull****. He’s been playing hockey his entire life. Taking off your hat or helmet for the anthem is something you learn from day 1. This isn’t a “mistake”, especially not one a captain of a team should be making.

Exactly. As soon as you step on the ice with the opposing team, you are all equals battling for the win. When the final whistle blows, you shake hands with your worthy opponent, no matter the score. They shared the ice with you giving their all. If your team botched it, the shame is on you, not on them.

 

[Shocker]

Yes, very over the top. That said Hayton needs to acknowledge his mistake and apologize. This whole incident seems quite out of character for him.

Yeah, i already said in this thread that he should just apologize and that should be it. That overreaction from Setoguchi is just laughable.

 

[NyQuil]

Umm, as much as i think that it was a bum move by Hayton, Setoguchi sounds like a raving lunatic here.

The longer it goes, the worse it gets.

A shame it didn't happen during the earlier game. By the time Hayton wakes up, it'll be all over the place.

 

[kudla]

Atleast he didn't toss the helmet into crowd

 

[ORRFForever]

It's about more than him at this point. It's about the team he represents, which also happens to be a national team.

Being the Captain of a national team is no joke.

I believe he did it because of the cheap shot by the Russian player (and he subsequent dive) at the end of the game. For that reason, and because Russia loves to trash talk, I don't care if he apologizes.

 

[chauron]

My take is going to be kinda hot but whatever...who gives a crap about helmets? Stop making hockey look like an institute of noble maidens. Why hate that, hate edgy hits, hate fights? That just make things even more interesting and entertaining. Passion, aggression, testosterone. Bet next time they meet russians would like to respond with some bone-crushing hit and Hayton is well aware of that. As a fans of this sport, you shouldn't be complaining about such marginal stuff as helmet on during anthems. Whatever makes this thing more exciting is allowed in my book.

Simply put: Manners, code and etiquette of sportmanship. It’s the expected behavior out of respect, this guy clearly has zero understanding of it.

I guess he’s the type of a guy to wear a hat in funerals too and never remove it.

 

[NyQuil]

I believe he did it because of the cheap shot by the Russian player (and he subsequent dive) at the end of the game. For that reason, and because Russia loves to trash talk, I don't care if he apologizes.

Bleh, cheap shots happens all the time.

 

[ORRFForever]

Bleh, cheap shots happens all the time.

But so do trash talking stunts. If anything, a cheap shot that can actually hurt someone should be more important.

 

[thaman8765678]

Not the end of the world, he should just apologize and his captaincy should be stripped. As it is pretty disrespectful.

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

Won't take his helmet off for the anthem, but he'll get in line for handshakes.

Kind of sending a mixed message there buddy.

 

[wreckless]

as a captain you take on a higher role than anything personal.

unacceptable.

 

[Jacksonbobson]

good.

He should've took the flag down and stomped on it.

 

[powerstuck]

Russians are the last ones who can call out anyone's lack of class.

Poor form from Hayton but Russians have no ground to stand on regarding class. Everybody looks bad.

Dear me, thank go we didn't got blown up by USA on the 26th and he threw the same tantrum. Trump would already be rolling the invading tanks to the border.

 

[MMC]

 

[NyQuil]

 

[c9gunner]

The case is closed. Amen.

 

[ViD]

this should be the end of it

 

[Alberta Yote]

I expect many will say this is a forced apology written for him and I’m sure he had some help. It does sound like what I’ve heard about him though. I don’t know if his character has often if ever been questioned before this and usually exactly the opposite.

 

[ORRFForever]

The case is closed. Amen.

Amen x 2.

 

[heynowbababooey]

Lol at all the canadians on here defending him by saying "its not a big deal. Anthems shouldn't be played anyway. Hes just a kid. Get over it. I wouldn't be mad if a Russian kept his helmet on."

Every single one of you would totally being singing a different tune if the roles were reversed and the opposing captain kept his helmet on. These boards lost its shit when Russians skated off the ice before the Canadian anthem at the world championship. Y'all can get bent with your subtle bullshit. Lmao

Also, theres no way he "just forgot" to take it off. Even if he did, you'd think he'd remember when THE REST OF HIS TEAM took them off. I call bullshit.

 

[4thlineduster]

On the one hand.....I understand that this is a case of a disappointed young adult. We forget that at the end of the day these are 18-19 year olds and will occasionally act as such.

On the other hand.....we as Canadian fans would be losing our minds if a Russian player did this during O Canada so let’s not be hypocrites here.

 

[agent082]

Can't believe old people mock here canadian childrens by saying "He is just a kid". No need to be so disrespectful toward youth. Kids today are even better human beings than you were at same age. Kids are more worried about climate change. Kids fight more against racism. This act is an anomaly and doesn't represent young people.

 

[Jakey53]

Incredibly classless.

Like you never made an honest mistake in your life?