Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
Oh I don't doubt it. I'm just saying what I would like to see. It would be nice for the NHL to set an example and have zero tolerance on those convicted of spousal abuse.
But hey, he's a great hockey player so I'm sure he'll play again.
|
I know, but I honestly dont agree completely.
We're talking about a specialized jobs in an industry with very high barriers of entry and hes one of the few.
The NHL banning him would dramatically affect his ability to earn a living that is fit to his abilities and blah, blah, blah.
The NHL would get sued by the PA so fast it'd make their head spin.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Kings should not be able to void Richards contract for being investigated for pain killers at the border then keep a guy who brutally beat his wife. If Richards contract is void so should Voynov's
|
Again, the Devil is in the details.
Richards isnt being terminated because of the crime he committed, he's being terminated for not informing the club.
Voynov informed the club of the crime he committed and ergo the two situations are not the same.