New York Islanders star Bo Horvat recently found himself in hot water after making a negative comment about Vancouver, the city where he played for nine seasons with the Vancouver Canucks.
Horvat apologized Monday for his comment, which was made in the heat of the moment after the Islanders’ home win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
He had been asked how the Islanders’ playoff push compared to the excitement in Vancouver, he replied. saying what was it:
“Much better than Vancouver, I’ll tell you for free.”
The crowd applauded his comments, but Vancouver fans on social media were quick to blast Horvat for his statement.
In his apology, Horvat stated that he did not intend to disrespect Vancouver, the Canucks, or their fans. He admitted that his emotions got the better of him and that he was caught up in the excitement of being in the postseason.
He also acknowledged that his comments may have gone wrong and apologized to anyone who was offended:
“I did not mean to disrespect the Vancouver fans, teammates or the city of Vancouver at all. He wasn’t directed at them at all. The (Islanders) fans were all excited, and I was excited to be in a playoff push and it was one of those things where my emotions got the best of me, and I was so happy to be there.”
Horvat went on to say that he really enjoyed his time in Vancouver and is happy to be with the Islanders. The player has been a solid addition to the Islanders’ lineup since he joined the team in January, racking up 7 goals and 8 assists in 28 games.
A look at Bo Horvat’s spectacular NHL career
Bo Horvat is a talented center in the NHL, who has made a name for himself with his scoring ability and playmaking abilities. In his career, he has played in 649 games, scoring 208 goals and registering 227 assists for a total of 435 points.
Horvat has also racked up 68 penalty minutes, demonstrating his ability to play a physical style of hockey when necessary. He is also a skilled playmaker and has recorded 227 assists in his career.
The player began his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks, where he quickly established himself as a key player on the team. He was named team captain in 2017 and remained in that position until his trade to the New York Islanders in January 2023.