BREAKING: Bettman Makes a Final Decision on Pride in the NHL

The NHL's decision to prohibit pride tape had sparked significant uproar. But just two weeks following their official stance, and after facing criticism from notable players including Connor McDavid and Cale Makar, they've made an about-face.

While it's commendable that the NHL swallowed its pride (pun intended), it raises the question of why such a decision was made initially.