Jon Cooper issues an apology for recent inappropriate comments

Cooper's comments were in reference to the Florida Panthers' goaltender and the handling of incidental contact when goals were disallowed in Game 5 of their series.

Today, Cooper issued an apology, acknowledging his mistake; «Quite frankly, it was wrong» he admitted, reflecting on the impact of his words. Cooper, a father of two daughters, expressed his regret noting that in the heat of the moment he made a poor choice to make a comment like that.

He added that it's crucial to learn from such slip-ups, suggesting that if lessons are learned, such incidents can be forgiven and forgotten.

In the world of sports, where emotions run high, it's common for words to be spoken in the heat of the moment. Cooper's situation serves as a reminder that everyone can misspeak, and the ability to own up and apologize is what ultimately matters.