It was only a matter of time, that the maelstrom of reaction from all sides today, crossed with some very stern words from GLAAD, caused a lengthy response from the National Hockey League. NHL discipline czar Emeritus, Colin Campbell, issued a statement this evening regarding an incident during Monday night’s preseason contest between Rangers forward Sean Avery (Caucasian-Canadian) and Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds (African-Canadian). Allegedly, anti-gay and racial slurs were exchanged in heated discussions between both players. Campbell’s statement said the league has looked into the allegations but has not been able to substantiate what was said and by whom. …