NHL star Connor McDavid criticizes NHL banning pride-themed stick tape, Bruins captain sees 'both sides'

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Over the summer, the NHL announced that players will no longer wear "specialty" jerseys during warmups.

That means that pride-themed jerseys that support the LGBTQ+ community will no longer be worn. It should be noted that this is the same for all other themed nights, whether it be military appreciation, heritage nights, Hockey Fights Cancer or other causes for support.

However, the NHL sent out a new memo to players that included a ban on pride-themed tape to wear during Pride Nights.

In June, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman cited a reason to keep the focus on the ice, as players opting not to wear Pride-themed jerseys had become a "distraction."

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A view of the stick of Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson displaying rainbow stick tape as part of Pride Night during warmups prior to the Capitals' game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena.  (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

But two of the game's biggest stars disagree with the NHL's latest move.

Edmonton Oilers star and defending Hart Trophy (MVP) winner Connor McDavid said that he's "always enjoyed" the nights in his home building.

"Whether that's Pride Night or Military Night or Indigenous Night, all the various nights that we've had and had a chance to celebrate. I've always enjoyed them," McDavid told reporters on Tuesday. "I can't speak for everybody else or the league or anything like that, but it's something that I've always enjoyed."

McDavid said he's "expressed disappointment" for not being able to wear the "specialty jerseys" and wants them back.

"Is it something that I'd like to see put back into place one day?