Relatively speaking, of course.

I'm all over the coverage of the Subban family. They
are my test family for 'cism.

The message boards, the discussions. I'm readin'.

For non-Hockey fans, here are the quick facts:

- PK Subban is analogous to...say Carmelo Anthony...not
quite Lebron, but perennial all-star caliber talent who
is perceived as whiny and a slight underachiever. He
was even involved in a contract dispute just now.

No outrage from fans. A few say he shouldn't whine. Most
say he's *underpaid*, are excited for his return. Apparently
they were chanting his name the other night, and he wasn't
even there.

the "he hogs the puck" thing is a *tad* racist but Canadian
fans rip on Ovie the same way/worse. So, if the worst thing I
can say about Canadians is they treat black players like they
treat the Russian super skaters, than NHL is easily the most
racially friendly of all major sports.


- Malcom Subban: Drafted by the Bruins (We already went
through this irony). Also considered a high risk/high reward
talent. Got roasted in the WJC just now...some 'cism in how
he called out by fans, for sure. Thing is, Canadian folks
also defended this kid in EARNEST, and not on some white liberal
guilt, but with HOCKEY arguments:

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/world-junior-championship-leave-malcolm-subban-alone-post-112008188.html

Again: anytime a goalie gets beaten up, they gonna get shit on,
ESPECIALLY in a NATIONAL event like the WJC that Canadians take
pride in. But the defenses and analyses of his poor performance
have been spectacular. He is only 19.


I'll get to the third Subban kid and Seth Jones (!!!) later.


Edit: NOTE -- the key element here is that both the Subban
kids have had TROUBLE. THAT IS HOW YOU JUDGE 'CISM. How do
white folks treat you in the midst of CONFLICT. In the US it
is ALWAYS worse to suck when you're black. ALWAYS.