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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Well said. People can disgust what he did all they want - I certainly do. But the reprehensible actions of an adolescent should not ruin their lives indefinitely. Especially if there are clear indications that the person has taken steps to learn and improve. The fact is that nobody here can claim to know the lengths the player has gone to in order to make actual improvements. Claiming to know based off of cherry picking a few articles online is nothing but pathetic virtue signaling.
There's no way that the NHL and Bruins haven't gone to great lengths to dig on this player, a lot more than the fly by online analyst for sure. You certainly don't have to like it, but people can certainly can give the Bruins and all involved the benefit of the doubt that after 4 years some major growth and learning has taken place.
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Not being able to play in the NHL doesn't mean his life is ruined. He could still go play in the KHL or get a full scholarship at a university. That is way more opportunity than most people get.
People are assessing based on the information available. If the NHL or Bruins don't want that outcry then they should release all this indepth research they have done. It is an entertainment business, the fans are the clients and can have an opinion of whatever they want about the league.
The mother of the assaulted victim clearly claims that Miller has never shown any true remorse. She also states that the other bully that also got charged did come by and apologize and she accepted that as real remorse.
Miller apologized last week (wonder why?????) through instagram. Doesn't seem that genuine especially given the fact that Miller was found guilty of assault and the alleged length these antics went on for.