Ex-NHLer under heavy fire following inappropriate social media post
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Ryan Whitney, a former NHL player turned Barstool Sports personality, sparked outrage with a recent social media post about the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins playoff series.
After the Leafs lost to the Bruins, Whitney shared a post featuring a questionable image, drawing criticism for its tastelessness and insensitivity amid ongoing discussions about hockey culture.
Leafs fans I feel for you guys. This ain't right.
Critics swiftly condemned Whitney's post, calling it offensive and inappropriate.
"I'm not a fan of the Leafs but what Ryan Whitney posted earlier today was way offside. That is not okay.
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"Just when you thought hockey culture couldn't get any worse, Ryan Whitney is here to remind us how comparable being forcefully r---- is to losing a hockey game.
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Despite the backlash, Whitney has not responded publicly to the criticism. Barstool Sports, known for its controversial content, has faced scrutiny over the years for promoting divisive opinions.
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Fans lash out at Ryan Whitney over post on Bruins and Leafs series
Fans lash out at Ryan Whitney over post on Bruins and Leafs series
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