Mike Milbury Will Not Be Fired For Misogynist Comments
As reported earlier today, many are upset with Mike Milbury's most recent on-air comments: Mike Milbury Is Under Fire Again For On-Air Comments About 'Distracting Women. The NHL released a statement after Mike Milbury's public apology, but it seems that NBC is not willing to act, despite public pressure.
Earlier this year, former NHL'er and broadcaster, Jeremy Roenick was fired by NBC for inappropriate comments he made about his personal friend and co-worker, Kathryn Tappen. Many expected that Milbury would face the same fate, but this does not appear to be the case.
Here are the official statements of Mike Milbury and the NHL.So, they aren't going to fire him?— Leah Kessel (@leahflame) August 21, 2020
Time to flood their mentions and e-mail everyone there. This cannot continue. https://t.co/MgrEc8j43i
NBC Sports says, “We’re disappointed about Mike’s insensitive comment and have addressed it with him.”— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) August 21, 2020
Mike Milbury’s apology: https://t.co/zPYRomkHeh pic.twitter.com/vYHlcUn7Fl
Here are some thoughts from women in the hockey community. Some of the comments on their tweets are just awful.
If the NHL condemns Mike Milbury but NBC doesn't do anything, then there is a serious problem.— Leah Kessel (@leahflame) August 21, 2020
I honestly just can't believe we're still at this point. pic.twitter.com/Hu6MyE7RLi— Catherine Silverman (@catmsilverman) August 21, 2020
If Don Cherry can be fired, then the following men should be fired as well:— Leah Kessel (@leahflame) August 21, 2020
Mike Milbury
Jack Edwards
Steve Simmons
Eric Francis
Rob Tychkowski
David Staples
Joe Haggerty
And many more.
Photographer: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire
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