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sureLoss · 02-17-2016, 04:52 PM

Just of note Flames have no say on the appeals process.

It is solely up to the player and the NHLPA to appeal a suspension. The Flames can offer to testify and support the player, but they don't get to say the player should appeal.

02-17-2016, 04:52 PM	#79
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Just of note Flames have no say on the appeals process. It is solely up to the player and the NHLPA to appeal a suspension. The Flames can offer to testify and support the player, but they don't get to say the player should appeal.