The hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning last Saturday was one for the books. Not only did the game itself bring out tensions between the players on the ice, but it also spilled over to the stands.
But the action didn't stop there. Video footage emerged on social media of Leafs' General Manager, Kyle Dubas, engaged in a heated verbal exchange with fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Witnesses reported that during the altercation, Dubas repeatedly used profanity and told fans to "f*** off."
Some may see this as a passionate response from a General Manager who felt he was being verbally attacked by multiple fans. However, the proximity of the General Manager's box to the stands may have contributed to the intensity of the exchange.
While the incident has caused some outrage, it's important to remember that emotions can run high during sports games, and that includes both the players on the ice and the people watching from the stands. In the end, it's just another reminder of the passion and intensity that comes with being a hockey fan.