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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
I mean, sorta, consequence for actions do help to deter those actions in the future.
But honestly, this is about a mindset. It's about prioritizing success over humanity. It's about a distorted set of ethical values that are pervasive and integrated into every aspect of this game, and pro sports in general.
I worry that this will continue to happen until the culture of winning at all costs changes.
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Well, sure. And it'll take a long time to change that mindset.
Consequences are the first step.
You did something wrong? You face the consequences. No covering it up. Then at the same time you help the victim, and set something up to help other victims because I'm sure there are others. Truly help, not some half baked attempt at looking good as far as the public goes.
Many organizations have done a great job in helping players when it comes to substance abuse & addiction. The Flames are a great example of this.
So there are ways. But what the NHL is doing now is telling the perpetrators they can get away with while at the same time telling the victims if the come forward nothing will be done about it anyways. Well, unless you have a dog on a bone like Westhead going after the story while other sports outlets like the Athletic, Sportsnet & CBC try to constantly bury it.