Bruins rescind contract offer to Miller after backlash to racist bullying claims
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#65JCC)
- Player bullied Black classmate with developmental disabilities
- Bruins players and fans did not want Mitchell Miller on team
The Boston Bruins decided on Sunday to rescind their contract offer to prospect Mitchell Miller, who had his draft rights relinquished by Arizona for bullying a Black classmate with developmental disabilities in middle school.
The team signed Miller to an entry-level contract on Friday, prompting criticism from players and comments from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman that the 20-year-old would not currently be eligible to play in the league.
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