PK Suban has really grown into a great role model. Earlier in his career you could tell he was uncomfortable with his role as the best black player in the league, and the unfortunate negative attention that came with that title. I am happy that he has found great success on and off the ice.

Detroit has a young prospect named Givani Smith who has dealt with this as well. If he has the opportunity to play for the parent club, I hope he has a similar positive impact. He has struggled with similar racism to this point in his career.