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Originally Posted by CroFlames
The thing is, the NHL is their job. Are you legally allowed to ban someone from working because of a criminal past?
They have not been convicted of anything (which was a miscarriage of justice IMO), but even if they were, can/should we ban people from working in their field?
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It’s not banning them from working in their field, though, it’s essentially one employer letting them go and choosing not to re-hire them. There are other leagues, other teams, and other countries they can apply their trade.
Being in the NHL is a privilege and I would not be surprised if most contracts come with clauses that stipulate the type of off-ice conduct that is allowed. Being in the NHL isn’t just about playing hockey, it’s about representing a team, selling jerseys, etc. So, you can definitely see how this would make it tough for a player to live up to their contract.