The NHL's top player didn't shy away Sunday when asked about Russia's anti-gay law being adopted for the Olympics in February.
Team Canada superstar Sidney Crosby isn't on board with the Russian government's stance, underlining his support of gay athletes and their right to play.
"For me growing up in Canada, my view has always been that way," Crosby said during a news conference Sunday to kick off Canada's Olympic camp. "I think that everyone has an equal right to play and I think we've been supportive of that. With the Olympics and the controversy around that I think those decisions and those laws aren't necessarily something that I agree with personally ... their laws and their views."
Defenseman Shea Weber echoed Crosby's comment. The Nashville Predators star and Team Canada standout is a supporter of the You Can Play foundation, which the NHL and NHL Players' Association also officially endorse.
"Obviously, the NHLPA and myself are trying to support that cause," Weber said. "Like Sidney said, the way we're brought up is different than how the Russians view it. We're going over there to play hockey and obviously that's what we're going to try and focus on."
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five times jack mentioned kailyn in an interview and one time she mentioned him
1.june 21, 2019
'jack, who would you say is your biggest supporter here tonight?' the reporter asked as they began to clue up his draft interview.
first overall, new jersey devils.
'is it your mom?' another one asked.
jack laughed. 'my mom's probably a close second, but i'm gonna say my fiancée, kailyn.' he said, an automatic smile on his face.
his favourite person, of course.
'i mean, i haven't really done anything without her, like... ever.' he said.
he answered a few more questions before they got to the last one.
'just got drafted, what's next for you, jack?'
'well, i'm getting married in a couple weeks.' he said, laughing again.
people are gonna say he's crazy for getting married at 18, but he loves kailyn, and wants to spend the rest of his life with her, no matter what anyone says.
2.april 11, 2020
jack was sitting in kailyn's office at home doing a zoom interview.
the pandemic had kept everybody inside for almost a month now, so no hockey, no school, no dance competitions, nothing.
'what's been taking up most of your time lately?' the interviewer asked. 'cooking, video games, at home workouts?'
'definitely a lot of video games.' jack admitted.
'and at home workouts. my wife, kailyn, actually, her and her friends just started up a new workout and lifestyle program. it's called 'the movement club', so i've been helping her out with that.' he said.
'i'm gonna send you the link. everybody should go sign up for it.' he added, pulling out his phone.
if there's one thing he's gonna do, it's support his wife.
3.december 6, 2022
jack was doing his post game interview after a 3-0 win against the chicago blackhawks.
he was in the middle of answering a question when he heard his phone ringing from across the room.
'can you get me that? it's probably my wife.' he said to one of the team staff members.
'it's zegras.' the trainer said.
'oh. leave it then. i don't wanna talk to him.' jack said with a laugh.
'you'd rather talk to your wife?' the reported asked.
jack looked offended that he'd even ask that. 'obviously.'
4.september 9, 2023
jack is in las vegas for the nhl media tour for the upcoming season.
'i have to fill this out?' he asked when the media team handed him one of those 'first day of school' boards. 'okay.'
he grabbed the marker and filled it out before turning it to the camera.
'my name is jack, obviously. i'm going into my fifth season. my favorite things to do are spend time with my wife, golf, and wake surf. most likely to clean my shoes. my celeb doppleganger is tom holland.' he read out.
'my wife might disagree with that last one, though.' he said with a laugh.
'she doesn't think so?' the person behind the camera said.
'no, definitely not.' jack said.
'who would she say?' the camera person asked.
'not tom holland, clearly.' jack said.
5.october 16, 2025
jack was doing his pregame interview for the home opener of the season.
he's back after having to have shoulder surgery again at the end of last season.
'how you feeling, jack?' one of the reporters asked.
'oh, i'm feeling good. ready to get back into it.' jack responded, taking a sip from his water bottle.
'shoulder feeling good?' he nodded.
'how's the family? lots of support during your time off, i'd say.' the reporter asked.
'yeah, i mean, i'm lucky enough to have a really supportive family. i mean, my wife's just... amazing. she's been there for me a lot. i mean, from rehab to just helping me when i couldn't move. she's a beast.' jack explained with a smile.
'sounds like she's quite the catch.' the reporter joked.
'oh, yeah. i had to lock her down as soon as i could.' jack said.
1.march 29, 2025
kailyn was sitting in her office at home doing an online interview with self magazine; a health and wellness for women magazine.
it's been five years today since she started 'the movement club' during the pandemic.
'so, kailyn, five years. let's get into it. what made you start 'the movement club?'' the interviewer asked.
'i mean, my friends and i had been thinking of starting an online program or something for almost a year at that point since we graduated high school.' kailyn started.
'we had all moved on from training at my mom's studio 24/7, gone on our own ways, some of us to college, others to whatever else. i mean, i moved from michigan to new jersey. i didn't have the same routine anymore.' she continued.
'and then the pandemic happened, so we figured no better time than now when everyone is stuck at home, right?' she said with a laugh.
'my husband, jack, actually helped me a lot with it when i started. i mean, he's a professional hockey player in the nhl, things were different for him, too.' she added.
'would you say he's your biggest supporter?' the interviewer asked.
'100%. we are that couple that has never been with anyone else. we've literally been together since we were five years old. he's my biggest supporter and i'm his.' kailyn said.
'i'm so proud of the life we've created together, and i don't think anything will ever compare to that. even 'the movement club.''
photo credits - paul sancya / stephen r. sylvanie / paul sancya / colorado avalanche on x / ap photo / christinne muschi / giuliano fantilli / nbc sports / bally sports / colorado avalanche on x / yong kim / capitals on x / josie lepe / christopher hanewinckel / john e. sokolowski / jeff vinnick / michael martin / joe sargent
Brinley smiled as she walked out the airport with her suitcase rolling behind her she walked across the street to the pick up area and walked faster seeing Quinn leaning against his car.
“Q!” Brinley smiled seeing her best friend, they quickly met in the middle hugging each other.
“B.” Quinn whispered smiled softly holding his best friend, “He’s going to be so excited.” Quinn smiled grabbing her suitcase before she could smirking at her eye roll.
“I’m excited!” Brinely had missed seeing the Hughes family less lately, especially since she doesn’t play with Quinn anymore and they went through quarantine so they couldn’t visit, but she also is very excited to surprise Luke as he didn’t think she could come to his draft day.
Quinn smiled having always been so grateful for how loving Brinley has always been with his family. He knew how much she missed her family especially during the program and the way she fit in like a sister in his family has always warmed his heart.
Quinn especially has been grateful for how much support Brinley has always been for his brothers but also for him, Quinn has always had a hard opening up and admitting when something was wrong but Brinley seemed to never have any issues with that with Quinn and Quinn appreciates that everyday.
Quinn pulled into the driveway of his parents house and shut the car, he grabbed her bag out of the car and they walked up to the front door, Quinn opened the door and heard Luke and Jack playing a board game in the living room and his parents talking on the couch in the living room.
Quinn set her bag down by the front door and gestured for her to stay and she nodded, he made sure his footsteps were a little loud to make his family notice him walking in.
“I thought you had to go get something?” Jack looked up at Quinn, looking confused as Quinn didn’t have anything in his hands.
“I did.” Quinn smiled mischievously, “You can come in.” Quinn called out getting confused looks from the four.
Brinley walked into the room making Luke jump up and almost tackle them both to the ground, “Brinny!” Luke held onto her tightly having been quite sad when she said she couldn’t make it to his draft.
“Hi Lu.” Brinely smiled hugging him tightly back before reluctantly letting go and turning to Jack who was waiting and opened up her arms and Jack smiled widely quickly lunging into her arms hugging her tightly.
“Hi Brin.” Jack whispered hugging her tightly.
“JJ!” Brinely smiled pulling back from the hug and lifted her hand ruffling Jacks hair making him groan and her laugh.
Luke waited until Jack and Brinley stopped hugging and stepped back right against her side even though he saw his parents stand up to say hi to her.
“Brinley.” Ellen smiled pulling her into a hug, Brinley smiled hugging her back and she turned to Jim and they nodded at each other with a smile and fist bumped.
“What are you doing here?” Luke questioned looking at Brinley.
“What and miss your draft day?” Brinely teased him softly booping his nose, she truthfully was busy on the draft day with an important meeting but she finally managed to get it switched so she come out here, which she was grateful for especially since she made it Quinn and Jack’s draft she didn’t want to miss Luke’s.
“Thank you.” Luke softy whispered to her, happy that one of his biggest role models will be there on his big day.
“Always Lukey.” Brinley whispered back, truthfully she loved Luke as another part of her family and he’s always had a fond spot in her heart.
Luke smiled before holding onto her arm and dragging her over to where Jack and Luke were playing a board game, “Your on my team Brinny.” Luke demanded with a puppy eyes towards her.
Brinely let out a laugh but nodded easily agreeing.
Jack groaned dramatically in protest, “No way! That’s like an automatic win for you!” Everyone knew how good Brinely was at board games and Luke always wanted to be teammates with Brinely.
“I’ll play on your team.” Quinn offered sitting down next to Jack.
Jack just groaned even more throwing his hands up, “That’s not gonna change anything Quinny.” Jack sassed at his big brother, Quinn just shook his head and rolled his eyes fondly at his little brother.
Brinely and Luke shared a laugh trying not to burst out in laughter.
And Jack was right. Brinley and Luke did end up winning ever game they played before they all called it quits to head up to bed.
Brinely got dressed into pajamas and laid down in the guest room that she use to live in when she lived with the Hughes family.
July 23, 2021
Brinley woke up the sun shinning in her eyes, she groaned covering her face. She heard her door being quietly opened and then shut, she felt some sit down on her bed and lay down next to her, she felt a head of curls lay against her chest and knew exactly who it was, Brinely hand started playing with his curls.
Brinely remembered the days she lived with the Hughes and many times Luke would sneak into her room and lay next to her, a lot of the times he was anxious over something and couldn’t sleep so he came and cuddled with his favorite person.
Luke took a deep breath feeling himself relaxed as he cuddled against Brinely.
Brinley just continued to play with his curls feeling Luke seem to relax more and more, She knew he was anxious as she’s known him for the last five years and she knows very well his anxious ticks.
Luke hid his face against her shoulder, “What if i don’t go high.” Luke mumbled nervously, been worried for a while if he didn’t go high like his brothers and how everyone is expecting him to go.
“Than you don’t.” Brinely blunted told him, “But you’re going to because you are an amazing hockey player Luke and any team is going to be very lucky to have you.” Brinely knew how much of an amazing player Luke was and felt bad that he was injured for big portion of his draft year making him not be able to really fight for the number one pick.
“Thank you.” Luke breathed out honestly just needing someone to reassure him and it always calmed him down better when Brinley was the one.
“Now go to sleep we have a few hours.” Brinely ruffled his hair seeing its barely six am and that’s way to early for either of them to be up.
