Quote Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
I get what you're saying. I just get tired of these guys getting away with stuff that would otherwise land them in some serious trouble with the law because it's "part of the game". I just don't think that, in this case, a 30 game suspension will make much difference. It'll be interesting to see what happens the next time Simon loses his head.
I can appreciate your frustration with his poor learning abilities, and I agree this stuff shouldn't be in the game. I'm not trying to defend his actions, but I do feel the punishment should fit the crime.
Let's be very clear here. He's not getting away with anything. Simon is forfeiting over 300,000 in salary on an after tax basis, (he's not a high paid player), playing time, and what's left of his reputation - which will directly impact on his post hockey career possibilities.
In fact, I feel confident that he's losing considerably more money than this kick/ assault charge would cost 99% of people otherwise. I don't feel sorry for him, he gets what he deserves, but this punishment's severity is being diminished by too many people.