I agree with a suspension. An indefinite suspension? Maybe not so much.
His comments are on a public forum for everyone to see. Me, you and little kids, etc etc…
It makes him look bad, the team he’s representing and their management, and the NHL as a whole for having players who feel the need to bring a private matter to a public forum such as television.
It is especially bad for a league like the NHL who, in many U.S. markets, is struggling for an identity and a fan base.
Yes, the NHL is very lenient on what players say on the ice and the crowd can hear that, but I can honestly count on one hand how many times I’ve actually heard a player loud enough on the ice. And I’ve been to at least 50-60 games.
not too bad… its basically 2 weeks. same as any other slap on the wrist punishment that you’d get for screwing around at work in a normal job.
it sounds like a little too much, but you have to consider that he’s had plenty of warnings about the dumb **** he pulls. also keep in mind that gary bettman is the biggest douchebag on the planet so you cant really be shocked that he’s being a pansy about this.
His teammates didnt stick up for him cause as the coach said yesterday hes had run ins with teammates a few times this season already …the coach doesnt want him back the players dont want him back with his circus of BS all the time