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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Technically, the league doesn't need a criminal conviction to impose or continue a suspension, so the lawsuit wouldn't be winnable (plus he can't sue anyway - he has to go through the collective bargaining grievance process).
That said, it'd be hard to justify the suspension going on.
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Agreed, but keeping the suspension going would be hugely problematic. Particularly since Voynov's suspension was "pending investigation into the allegations". That reason evaporates in the case of an acquittal. To try and prolong the suspension anyway would run into the same issues the NFL found with Ray Rice.
Incidentally, the NFLPA have sued the NFL over Adrian Peterson's suspension. One could hardly doubt the NHLPA would be all over the NHL if Voynov got off with either a slap on the wrist, or entirely altogether.