Milbury faced negative feedback for his take on Tuukka Rask earlier this month. Now, he’s under fire for comments he made about NHL bubble life. Speaking during the Islanders’ 4-0 win over the Capitals on Thursday night, Milbury said there weren’t women in the bubble to “disrupt” the players. His comments came after co-host John Forslund was talking about the enviornment of the bubble.
“If you think about it, it’s a terrific enviornment with regard to — if you enjoy playing and enjoy being with your teammates for long periods of time, it’s a perfect place,” Forslund said.
Milbury responded, “Not even any woman here to disrupt your concentration.”
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On Friday afternoon, the NHL released a statement regarding Milbury’s comments.
NBC Sports said in a statement, via the Associated Press, “We’re disappointed about Mike’s insensitive comment and have addressed it with him.”
Mike Milburry added, “I sincerely apologize for making the comment. It was not my intention to disrespect anyone. I was trying to be irreverent and took it a step too far. It was a regrettable mistake that I take seriously.”
ESPN reporter Greg Wyshynski added he had “heard that Mike Milbury is not going to be part of the Flyers/Habs broadcast” Friday night. While NBC Sports did not release a statement saying this, Milbury’s name is not listed on the broadcast crew in the network’s press release.
NBC Sports and the NHL released their statements after many voiced their concerns about the sexist comment on social media.
