However, after the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs by their state rival Florida Panthers, Jon Cooper made less than tasteful comments, which went viral on social media.
In today's end-of-season press conference, Jon Cooper got incredibly honest about the incident, and the effect of his comments:
Despite his harmful comments, Jon Cooper has earned a two-year extension with the two-time cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, and he will be sticking around through 2025-26.
Jon Cooper is assuredly sorry for these remarks, and it is rare to see such an earnest apology in the NHL. Despite his comments, he continues to be one of the most respectable people in hockey.