The NHL’s executive vice-president of social impact, growth initiatives and legislative affairs shares her thoughts on the racial turmoil and the league’s specific plans to improve inclusivity.

Racial turmoil around the world, fueled to a rage by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, has spilled into pro sports, with athletes coming out and speaking their minds about prejudice on social media and some marching in protests.

So where does the NHL stand on the racism and inclusivity in hockey right now? And what plans does the NHL have to fight racism and change the way people of color are treated in the sport? Kim Davis, the NHL’s executive vice-president of social impact, growth initiatives and legislative affairs, spoke 1-on-1 with The Hockey News via video conference call to discuss a number of issues related to racism and inclusivity.

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