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Originally Posted by automaton 3
Richards hasn't been charged with anything, let alone convicted.
I think the Kings jumped the gun here (see Lombardi's interview "teaching player right from wrong off the ice").
You can bet your boots the NHLPA is all over this. I think the likelihood is that a grievance is filed and the parties quietly settle.
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Or...the NHLPA has the facts of the case, which have not been made public, and have decided not to publicize details unnecessarily. This is not about a few pills in his pocket without a prescription. Everyone involved needs to be very careful and do what is best for a player (and person) who may need help.
Everyone is keeping quiet because that is the best thing for this situation at the moment. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if there was never full disclosure on this. It's going to depend on what RCMP choose to make public, IMO.