New Jersey Devil Cam Janssen has apologized for remarks he made on an internet radio program earlier this month, in which he made homophobic remarks, disrespected women and called Los Angeles residents â┚¬Å”weirdos.â┚¬Â He made the remarks on the Thom and Jeff Show, which is known for its unapologetic take on interviews and news stories.
Janssen was quick to issue an apology after his appearance.
â┚¬Å”I used some poor judgment which I now regret,â┚¬Â he said in a statement. â┚¬Å”The New Jersey Devils were unaware of this interview, which I arranged myself. I would like to apologize for my poor choice of language. The tone of the interview was very casual and off-color, and I lost focus on what is and is not acceptable and professional. I am deeply sorry to anyone who was offended by my language.
â┚¬Å”Moving forward, I hope to eliminate that type of language from my vocabulary. I would also like to take this chance to express my support for the work the You Can Play project is doing, and for the gay community in general. I apologize for the embarrassment my comments have caused to the New Jersey Devils management, as well as my teammates.â┚¬ÂÂ
The You Can Play Project started earlier this year to build an environment of inclusion within the NHL.
