This is an important read for anyone who has ever asked what members of the PWHPA (and others) have against the NWHL.
The growing pains detailed herein clearly left a lasting impression with many players, to the point where reconciliation feels almost out of the question. https://twitter.com/kmtwhelan/status/1259490946368012294">https://twitter.com/kmtwhelan...

It& #39;s a shame that an anonymous player felt that she was been labeled as high-maintenance. It& #39;s also a shame that the NWHL& #39;s missteps as a startup have left so many unwilling to come back to the table and talk.
This conflict is and can be exhausting, but we need to understand it.

I come away from this piece with tremendous respect and appreciation for what Anya Packer has achieved.
I also wonder what could be done to encourage PWHPA members & others to return to discussions with the NWHL. I& #39;ve heard that for many, that bridge is already ash and smoke.

One has to imagine that co-existence is possible even if it has caused this divide. After all, a rift that defines the landscape of NA pro whky is nothing new.
As a journalist, former employee, and consumer, I don& #39;t feel the need to pick sides. I choose women& #39;s hockey.

The NWHL worked tirelessly to have a hugely successful year even with the boycott. That& #39;s a massive story and it speaks to the potential of the women& #39;s game.
Above all else, we should respect each athlete& #39;s decision and remember that everyone is working towards the same goal.