NHL Gets In Own Way Again, Lets All-Star Anthem Singer Wear Pro-Palestine Attire

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The NHL continues its de-evolution into left-wing politics. The league has come under fire several times over the last few years, but it refuses to stop the nonsense. On Saturday, the league put on its annual All-Star showcase in Toronto. To sing the United States National anthem, the league invited someone named Kiana Lede – an apparent known anti-Israel "activist."

Lede took this opportunity to make sure she showed her support of Palestine on the ice prior to the NHL All-Star Game. She donned something called a "keffiyeh," generally accepted as a pro-Palestine symbol. 

As for whether or not this was just a coincidence, her social media posts indicate that it was not. Lede frequently tweets pro-Palestinian messaging and refers to Israeli supporters as "Zionists." 

Thus, the NHL should have been well-aware of her views. That leaves two options: 

1. The NHL was aware of her past anti-Israel sentiments and chose her anyway.

2. The NHL was not aware and that makes the league completely incompetent. 

Neither option is great for the NHL, but somehow "wild incompetence" is the better outcome for them in this situation. 

Musician Kiana Lede at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena on February 03, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario wearing pro-Palestine attire.

TORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 03: Musician Kiana Lede at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena on February 03, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario wearing pro-Palestine attire. (Photo by Nicole Osborne/NHLI via Getty Images)

(Nicole Osborne/NHLI via Getty Images)

Here is a sample of her past comments on the conflict in the Middle East. 

According to the Toronto Sun, the NHL has not commented on Lede's attire or political affiliation. 

It should be noted that the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman, is Jewish. 

One has to think that he might have some thoughts about someone who tells Israeli supporters to "stay their ass home."

Even aside from her political opinions, Lede's social media posts present a very classy, sophisticated lady. 

I kid, of course. 

So, this is who the NHL chose to sing the United States National Anthem at one of its biggest events of the year? 

Well, at least she put her pronouns (she/her by the way, I know you were wondering) in her X bio. 

We know the NHL loves that. 

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