At least one Canucks player won’t be wearing a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night on Friday.
Coach Rick Tocchet said that Russian winger Andrei Kuzmenko has opted not to don the special uniform ahead of the home game against the Calgary Flames, after discussions with his family.
“I’m not going to get into it because we don’t know the deals that happen over there. So I respect his decision,” Tocchet said.
Kuzmenko, 27, has become a fan favourite in his first NHL season, with his wide smile and outgoing personality.
He has 37 goals and 31 assists in 73 games, and leads the Canucks in goals.
Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes,
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