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Originally Posted by sevenarms
Those penalties are too excessive. It makes you think what they would have done if Portland gave families money in the six fiugres. Team expelled from the league? Loss of first round draft picks for life? I think Portland will appeal and will have the penalty significantly reduced.
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It depends, if the Hawks offered Bartschi's parents/family flights and accommodation multiple times a year to come see their son play and THAT is why he played there - not harsh.
It appears the hawks used large incentives to attract players that may have not played there otherwise and not marginal players either.
When you have the Swift Currents/Moose Jaws of the world in the league - the WHL needs to keep the playing field level.