Their absence landed louder than any prepared political speech. In a moment designed to showcase unity and patriotic pride, five empty spots on the roster became a Rorschach test for a polarized country. Some saw quiet protest, others simple professionalism, a few only scheduling conflicts. The truth is likely a mix: players weighing careers, personal beliefs, hometown tensions, and the risk of being turned into symbols in someone else’s culture war.What stands out most is what they didn’t do. They didn’t grandstand, attack teammates who went, or leverage the moment for attention. Instead, their silence forced everyone else to fill in the blanks with their own politics and frustrations. In an era where every gesture is weaponized, five hockey players may have chosen the only power they fully controlled: to step back, say nothing, and let their absence speak for itself.
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