Jeremy Roenick rips NHL fans who are critical of Kid Rock

When the NHL announced that Kid Rock would be performing at the All-Star game on Jan. 28 in Tampa, Florida, not everyone was cheering.

Some fans just don’t like Kid Rock’s music, while others were more critical of the performer’s outspoken political views and support for President Donald Trump.

In the initial tweet by the league about his All-Star appearance, there were almost as many comments as there were likes. The majority of comments expressed disbelief about the NHL’s choice.

One NHL great is in Kid Rock’s corner and wasn’t afraid to set the naysayers straight. Former Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick doesn’t understand why so many fans are against the musical choice.

Roenick told the Sporting News that he has known Kid Rock for years and has always been a fan. When asked about the politicizing the selection, Roenick dropped the gloves:

Roenick, who announces for NBC Sports, interviewed Kid Rock recently and said this: “When I talk to people about you, I say, ‘Kid Rock is the most talented musician, I think ever, on the planet, because you can put any instrument in your hand or on your mouth and you can play anything and rock a house and sing any kind of genre.”

NHL executive Steve Mayer addressed the backlash from some fans with ESPN, saying “our sole objective is to choose musical acts to perform at our events and entertain our fans.”