There has never been an openly gay active player in the NHL, which is something to think about after the smashing success of the Heated Rivalry television series on Crave.
But Montreal Canadiens players like Kaiden Guhle say it's only a matter of time.
"For sure, I think definitely the time will come when someone will (come out) and just kind of open it up for everyone else," he told The Gazette's Stu Cowan.