The executive and BoD have a fiduciary duty to the Hockey Canada organization and to its stakeholders.
Their mission is here:
https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/co...andate-mission
In no way shape or form does settling lawsuits against players come into play. It makes no sense why that organization would step in and defend the players for their crimes and misconduct.
If I was paying dues to the organization or a sponsor finding out where money that should have been directed towards achieving this mission was for settling these lawsuits? Damn right I'd be pissed.