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Fans rip Les Snead, Rams staff for 'really bad look' in draft room
TL;DR
Los Angeles Rams fans are upset with GM Les Snead for wearing a Colorado Avalanche jersey during the draft, as the Avalanche are currently leading the LA Kings in the NHL playoffs. Other Rams staff also wore Avalanche jerseys, drawing criticism for poor optics.
Key points
- Les Snead wore a Colorado Avalanche jersey during the NFL draft.
- Avalanche lead the LA Kings 3-0 in the NHL playoffs.
- Other Rams staff members also wore Avalanche jerseys.
- Fans criticized the poor optics of the situation.
- Stan Kroenke owns both the Rams and the Avalanche.
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Los Angeles Rams fans are not happy with general manager Les Snead, and not just because he picked Ty Simpson in the first round. His attire in the draft room on Saturday drew the ire of the fanbase.
The Rams shared a video of Snead calling CJ Daniels to let him know he was being picked by Los Angeles, doing so while wearing a Colorado Avalanche jersey. Why is that a bad look? Because the Avalanche are playing the LA Kings in the NHL playoffs and currently lead Los Angeles in the series, 3-0.
Snead wasn’t the only one supporting the Kings’ opponent, either. Other staff members were wearing Avalanche jerseys, too.
From the Sunshine State to the Golden State ☀️@cjaaaay_ | @CanesFootballpic.twitter.com/phq2fL32GU
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) April 26, 2026
Rams owner Stan Kroenke also owns the Avalanche (and other Denver sports teams like the Nuggets), so that’s the reason for the jerseys, but it’s still poor optics given the circumstances.
Here are some of the reactions on social media.
Really REALLY bad look as the Avs are up 3-0 on the Kings.
— Nick (@NickVez) April 26, 2026
Why the hell are they wearing Avalanche sweaters? Way to support the Kings.
— Phil (@pmedeiros65) April 26, 2026
KSE ownership of the Avs be dammed, this is a tough look guys 👎👎👎👎👎👎
Q&A
Why are Rams fans upset with Les Snead's draft attire?
Rams fans are upset because Les Snead wore a Colorado Avalanche jersey during the draft, while the Avalanche are competing against the LA Kings in the NHL playoffs.
What is the significance of the Avalanche-Kings playoff series?
The Avalanche currently lead the Kings 3-0 in the NHL playoff series, making Snead's choice of attire particularly controversial among Rams fans.
Who else wore Avalanche jerseys during the Rams draft?
Other Rams staff members also wore Avalanche jerseys, contributing to the negative reaction from fans regarding the team's optics.
