OT: NSH’s Cousins and Hyman - April 14th

[ZJuice]

I edited a lot.*

The gesture occurred last night at 16:43 of the 3rd period.

Cousins quickly points to his own nose after a battle with Hyman in a game where the Preds are already down 3-0. Around 18 seconds into the clip.

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[theonetheonly]

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[Laodongxi]

That was my first thought as well. It did not look good. I can't find anything about it online though?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I saw that as well and wondered the same thing. I didn't see Hyman getting clipped in the nose or anything so that Cousins would be like "you got nicked on your nose, or check your nose". I hope this wasn't a case of racism and likely only Cousins, Hyman and the official knows one way or another.

 

[McDNicks17]

Three officials within earshot and Hyman's reaction makes me think it was just a normal chirp.

 

[Garbo Man]

Hurr durr you have a big nose Hyman hurr durr. Pretty low brow chirp

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Having a little Jewish ancestry myself, seeing this type of thing is quite disappointing if that really was his intention. Probably wasn't though since Hyman seemed to just laugh it off and skate away. I've never been called a nasty name directly by anyone as my features aren't overly Jewish in appearance but I've definitely seen a lot of anti semitic comments from people on the internet. It's 2022, yet certain people still think this way. Sad.

 

[ZJuice]

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Thank you for this, I fired an email his way.

Hopefully he responds “Cousins said I have a booger, it’s all good.” and I can move on lol..

 

[Cornwallace]

Doesn't seem like much happened based on Hyman's reaction

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

I'm definitely no expert on racist gestures so I'll have to take your word that this is one.
Hyman would probably need to confirm it's intent for anything to be done by the league.

 

[nabob]

Hyman would really be the only one who knows what the intent was.

sorry bad joke. apologies to those offended. There’s no place for racist acts, gestures or words in the day and age we live in. Hopefully it wasn’t racially motivated.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Hyman would really be the only one who nose what the intent was.

Racism isn't funny Gene!

 

[nabob]

Racism isn't funny Gene!

I hope that the intent wasn’t racist in nature. in 2022 we should be beyond that.

I edited my post. Apologies.

 

[PaPaDee]

Never even knew this was a thing.

 

[TheNumber4]

Would not be surprised if it was a racist gesture, this world is getting more and more racist and divisive. But there could be an innocent explanation, it looks like Hyman bumps Cousins face/nose area at the 31 second mark of the Twitter video posted in OP. So either he's signalling that Hyman got him in the nose, or he's being a piece of shit and should be called out on it.

Also, I don't think we should be using Hyman's reaction as a gauge. People who've seen and felt racism (as Hyman has stated he has) can let it slide off their backs quite easily.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

I hope that the intent wasn’t racist in nature. in 2022 we should be beyond that.

I edited my post. Apologies.

All I saw was a clever pun, not a racist comment. No offense taken here. Guess people perceive things differently though. We all need to be careful.

 

[Cloned]

There’s two possibilities:

1. He did it knowing it was anti-Semitic. This is the worst case and reflects very poorly on Cousins.

2. He did it as a “regular” chirp without realizing the deeper anti-Semitic implications either due to ignorance, lack of knowledge or a momentary lapse in the heat of the moment not realizing Hyman is Jewish. This is the “better” case but still reflects poorly on Cousins.

 

[ZJuice]

@Cloned you’re brave for going to the main boards. Lots of people showing their ignorance in there…

 

[Cloned]

@Cloned you’re brave for going to the main boards. Lots of people showing their ignorance in there…

I’m surprised how many people are simply dismissing it. Not saying Cousins is guilty of being racist for sure, but at the very least I think it’s fair to pose the question.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

I hope it's nothing. My guess is that if it were more than just a dumb joke making fun of a big nose, if it were an anti-Semitic gesture, that there would be coverage of it.

 

[ZJuice]

I’m surprised how many people are simply dismissing it. Not saying Cousins is guilty of being racist for sure, but at the very least I think it’s fair to pose the question.

For sure. Cousins could just be ignorant.

I was hesitant even posting it on HFOil for a reason lol.

 

[jukon]

Yeah, when I saw it, I was like "Woah, was that a racist gesture?"

I think the NHL should have an investigation, even if it was nothing, just to show that they are on top of this kind of stuff. Even if it was nothing, they need to conclude that it was nothing. There is no place in sports for racism, no matter how subtle or accidental the gesture, and the leagues need to take this very seriously. Draw the line, and draw it BIG and BOLD. ZERO TOLERANCE.

 

[brentashton]

Doesn't seem like much happened based on Hyman's reaction

Zach seems like the kind of guy that even if it was something like this, his reaction would be “nothing to see here, move on”. Either way if it was directed to his heritage it’s despicable.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Yeah, when I saw it, I was like "Woah, was that a racist gesture?"

I think the NHL should have an investigation, even if it was nothing, just to show that they are on top of this kind of stuff. Even if it was nothing, they need to conclude that it was nothing. There is no place in sports for racism, no matter how subtle or accidental the gesture, and the leagues need to take this very seriously. Draw the line, and draw it BIG and BOLD. ZERO TOLERANCE.

This is ultimately in Hyman's hands. If Hyman was in fact insulted and he brushed it off then good for him. If he figures he needs to take action because of what Cousins did/said to him then he can tell the leauge about the incident and there will be consequences. It's his choice.

 

[ZJuice]

Yeah, when I saw it, I was like "Woah, was that a racist gesture?"

I think the NHL should have an investigation, even if it was nothing, just to show that they are on top of this kind of stuff. Even if it was nothing, they need to conclude that it was nothing. There is no place in sports for racism, no matter how subtle or accidental the gesture, and the leagues need to take this very seriously. Draw the line, and draw it BIG and BOLD. ZERO TOLERANCE.

The bolded is how I feel. It should be addressed.