The apology letter was lame. But at the same time, apology letters written by lawyers are ALWAYS toned to ensure monetary compensation isn't threatened to their client. It's never been about making amends to Aliu. Peters is understandly getting crapped on for it. However at the same time he is due millions of dollars and I certainly don't blame anyone for fighting for that kind of money, even if it puts them in a bad light. Like it or not, Peters has his family's future to think about as it seems likely he will never receive a coaching job/salary at that level again. I don't blame him for trying to get every penny from that contract. I've know many people who have done worse and fought for much less.
CP and Calgary in general obviously sees him as a slime ball for writing a lame letter and not giving up the money like a good boy. But a couple years from now when this has all died down, he'll have made the right choice financially to fight for that money instead of giving it up simply to appease the internet.
Will be interesting to see though if what he says in the letter about apologizing is true, as the players apparently say otherwise. What a crazy drama show this has become.
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