The NHL all-star and former Ottawa 67’s standout pointed out that, as a Canadian citizen, he isn’t eligible to vote in U.S. elections, but pointed out his father Chet is a former police officer and said he would vote Republican if he could.

“I talked about voting for the Republican Party, and I mentioned Donald Trump by name.

Even crazier, people are okay with it.”. “And they’ve convinced themselves that it’s an appropriate action. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. San Jose Sharks centre Logan Couture skates during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. “I mentioned my father being a former police officer,” he wrote. Rogers Sportsnet, which paid $5.2 billion a half-decade ago to become the NHL’s official broadcaster in Canada, will have trouble reaching the Sharks leader any time soon. Couture’s father, Chet, was a Guelph police officer for eight years before joining the London Fire Department in 1990, his LinkedIn page shows. He added in followup tweets that he doesn’t vote. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. I was sucker punched. On Wednesday, Couture blasted Sportsnet host Tara Slone for liking a tweet featuring his past statement. -30-— Tara Slone (@TaraSlone) August 26, 2020. We’re good. Couture responded to several replies, including one where he was angry with Sportsnet hockey reporter Tara Slone who apparently liked a Tweet that questioned Couture's support for black teammate Evander Kane in light of his recent comments.

He’s also apologized to her: Just got off the phone with @Logancouture, who apologized for today’s exchange. NHLer Logan Couture says he was ‘punched’ for mentioning Trump in Toronto ... On Wednesday, Couture blasted Sportsnet host Tara Slone for … “Is this really what we are coming to? Please try again. Logan Couture claims he was sucker-punched in Toronto for pro-Republican views. He then denounced his support for Trump and the Republican Party. I understand now. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

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Man this world is so wrong.”. Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks in action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at SAP Center on March 3, 2020 in San Jose, Calif. tap here to see other videos from our team. His Sharks were not part of the NHL’s expanded 24-team post-season, so he would not have been inside the league’s playoff “bubble” in Toronto. Global News reached out to Couture for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Calgary resident records 'weird waves' on Okanagan Lake, Coronavirus: Trump claims individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 are ‘now immune’, British World War II bomb explodes underwater in Poland, Peterborough County OPP investigate dangerous boating incident on Rice Lake, 'Totally Under Control': New documentary explores Trump administration's COVID-19 failure, Dr. Bonnie Henry on rise in COVID-19 cases linked to recreational sports, Trump says QAnon conspiracy theorists are people who ‘love our country‘, Players form Hockey Diversity Alliance to combat racism, Wuhan water park packs in thousands of music fans after coronavirus. He has also raised over $250,000 the past three years through his All-In For Brain Research events in London and Kitchener. Couture said it was the “last time I do anything for Sportsnet” in reference to Hometown Hockey co-host’s Tara Slone’s ‘like’ of a critical comment. Sorry you got punched bro.”, Craziest part is I don’t vote. “Are you serious @TaraSlone?” Couture wrote in response to the tweet. Join the mailing list to receive daily email updates. Couture politely declined an interview request by the Free Press but continued to defend himself against some Twitter users who questioned the authenticity of his story and others who felt he deserved to be punch for aligning with Trump’s presidency. It’s unclear where or if the alleged sucker punch happened, or if any witnesses were present to corroborate Couture’s story. If you vote you are a villain? The San Jose Sharks captain took to Twitter early Wednesday, explaining he was assaulted for “talking about voting for the Republican Party” and mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump by name. The proceeds to the charity casino go to support important concussion awareness, research and rehabilitation programs run by the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and Schulich Medicine and Dentistry school at Western. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Last time I do anything for Sportsnet.”, Are you serious @TaraSlone ? Is this really what we are coming to?

We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. “For the record, this is my first tweet of the day,” she wrote. “Is this really what we are coming to?,” the 31-year-old Londoner tweeted. It cannot continue,” he wrote in the statement. Photo Credit: Zuma Press. “I ‘would‘ if I could vote Republican.”. I don’t. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Again, the commenter was NOT Slone. Couture said it was the “last time I do anything for Sportsnet” in reference to Hometown Hockey co-host’s Tara Slone’s ‘like’ of a critical comment. I accepted. “People jump to conclusions and immediately assume the worst.

© 2020 Toronto Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. He retired last year after 30 years of service. Again, the commenter was NOT Slone. I don’t vote, I never said I like Donald Trump. I don’t. I love my fans, haters as well!”, Read more: Man this world is so wrong. Man this world is so wrong.”, I spent last night in Toronto Ontario.

"I will never talk about politics in public anymore," Couture said. Full details of what could have been a crazy blockbuster deal back in 2013. The tweet simply read “This you?” and was not written by Slone. It appears that Couture has deleted his tweet to Slone. If you vote you are a villain? I really don’t believe this is the world we live in, — Logan Couture (@Logancouture) August 26, 2020, Critics accused Couture of hypocrisy for backing the GOP in light of Trump, who has frequently described Black Lives Matter protesters as “rioters” and “anarchists.”. A wise man once said nothing at all, that’s how we should all go about our business. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Many quickly rallied to Slone’s defence after she hinted that she hadn’t said anything to Couture. NHLer Logan Couture says he was ‘punched’ for mentioning Trump in Toronto. Couture is not eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 3. I don’t. “I am completely wrong for going public with my political views. “Assault is all too normal for liberals these days,” TJ Lang, a former NFL player, wrote in response to Couture. Couture put out a statement supporting Kane at the time. Wuhan water park packs in thousands of music fans after coronavirus. Every Stanley Cup-winning team has paid a visit to the White House during Trump’s term, unlike some champions from other sports. U.S. citizens vote directly for the person they want to be president, and not for his or her party. Barron Trump also tested positive for coronavirus, Melania Trump reveals, Health Canada adds 5 hand sanitizers to recall list, cites potential health risk, Canadian NHL player Matt Dumba becomes 1st to take knee during U.S. anthem, WestJet cuts 'just the leading edge' if feds don't provide aid to airlines: experts, 11th-hour push stops deportation of Cameroon man hoping for asylum in Canada, WestJet cutting over 100 flights in Atlantic Canada as pandemic makes service ‘unviable', Teen accused of killing 2 protesters in Kenosha won't face charges in Illinois, Trump's new claims on coronavirus immunity are 'extremely dangerous,' experts say, 'There is no plan': 'Totally Under Control' explores Trump administration's COVID-19 failure, Odd wave or Ogopogo?