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Originally Posted by sureLoss
That was in response to Ice's hypothetical situation about a team wanting to terminate a contract for failing the rehab program.
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My comment was primarily directed at the numerous general posts that the Kings haven't adhered to the substance abuse program guidelines. It's not generally publicized when a player is in the substance abuse program (clearly). It's been suggested that the Kings have taken this opportunity to get cap relief dishonestly.
Failing the substance abuse program is unlikely enough of a breach to terminate a contract. I'm pretty sure the teams in talks about Richards were made aware of any alleged participation in the substance abuse program.
This situation is much more serious and complicated than simply failing in the substance abuse program or being caught with some pills at the border. This needs to be closely monitored by the NHL because of the Kings cap situation. However, the fact that Richards allegedly caused an opportunity for the Kings to determine a material breach, which is more beneficial to the cap going forward, doesn't automatically mean they're attempting to circumvent the cap consequences of a standard buyout.
Im just saying wait for all the facts to come out, if they ever do, before assuming Kings management is unethical and deceitful.