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Originally Posted by InternationalVillager
So if found not guilty- you've decided that they still gang raped and sexually humiliated the alleged victim?
Now they must be stripped of their ability to play in the NHL? + whatever else you can think of?
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If they are found not guilty, it really is up to the NHL how they want to protect the league image. The difference with the NHL is they are in the spotlight. Compared to what I would consider a normal white- or blue-collar job. Right or wrong these allegations will follow these players for a long time. Pretty sure in 10 years when you google any of these guys this trial will come up.
My kids are older now, so I don't really see this being an issue for me but imagine in a couple of years your kid asking you to buy him a Carter Hart Jersey, saying he wants to be just like him when he grows up.
I only am picking Carter heart, as out of all of them, I think he is/was the one that would have the most impact on an NHL club.
I doubt if they are found not guilty the NHL will stop teams from signing them though. It is quite obvious that there are teams out there that will absolutely take advantage of signing these guys to a discount if they think it will help them win.