Lightning's Pat Maroon perfectly responds to fat-shaming comment from Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards
The NHL community ripped Edwards' comments on social media, but Maroon took the high road
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Boston Bruins’ broadcaster Jack Edwards fat-shamed Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon during the team’s on-ice matchup Tuesday night, to which Maroon responded with a $2,000 donation to a mental health organization.
During the first period of the broadcast, Edwards had this to say about Maroon:
"Listed at 238 pounds, that was day one of training camp," he said. "I got a feeling he’s had a few more pizzas between then and now.
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NESN Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards is pictured in the booth high above the TD Garden ice. The Boston Bruins hosted the Edmonton Oilers in a regular season NHL game at the TD Garden. (Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
"Inadvertent fasting for Pat Maroon is like four hours without a meal. Hey, three Cups in a row. Who can argue with his formula?," he continued.
Maroon responded to Edwards’ comments on Twitter Wednesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"In support of those struggling with mental health, bullying and body image I am making a 2,000 donation in the name of @realjackedwards to @TampaBayThrives and I encourage @TBLightning and @NHL fans to join me."
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Maroon added the Tampabaylightning.com/donate link for those that wished to donate money to the team’s foundation.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Edwards received backlash from many in the hockey community for his words. President of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, Frank Seravalli gave his piece.
"A blowhard broadcaster fat-shaming a professional athlete and three-time Stanley Cup champion. @patmaroon doesn’t deserve that. No one does.
Pat Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against goalie Linus Ullmark #35 and Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins during the second period at Amalie Arena on November 21, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)
"Go home, Jack. You actually sound drunk."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Carolina Hurricanes also supported Maroon, saying "We stand with @patmaroon in supporting those who struggle with mental health, bullying and body image. We encourage #Canes fans to donate $19 out of spite for Jack Edwards."
In that Hurricanes tweet was a donation to the Lightning Foundation Inc. for $100.19.
The Bruins ended up winning the game against the Lightning, 3-1, where Taylor Hall scored two goals. Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos notched his career 999th point with a power-play goal in the second period to tie the game at one apiece.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pat Maroon #14 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Amalie Arena on November 17, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Maroon logged 9:15 minutes of ice time, collecting one shot on goal and two hits.