In terms of players' responsibility, I think we have to consider the timing of this being conference finals --> SCF --> Parade --> summer.
A time of near total focus on-ice, I can see how players might not have the bandwidth to really process this or take action. For all we know, maybe some players did speak to management and were assured that it was being handled appropriately. Or the victims were adamant about not letting it become a distraction.
Conversely, the playoffs are actually one of the quietest times for GM. No excuse here...though I can also see how things just sort of fizzle and disappear in the summer, but that also means it's a good time to investigate and take action.
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