My issue with his actions was not about the reponse following the meeting as the decision was made to let a higher level of authority manage it. My issue is that he was part of the silence when it was clear that there was no adequate follow through by the higher-ups and the duty to act fell to all who had knowledge of the actions of Mr. Aldrich.
The NHL had a chance to get in front of the issue and do the right things and instead have chosen to 'manage' the issue. In doing so they have all but guaranteed a bigger, messier process that will leave a bigger stain on the sport and NHL. The paltry 2 million fine by the NHL, and 'honorable discharges' handed to those most directly involved and exoneration of Chevy and others is a continuation of the kind of thinking that allows predatory behaviours to continue.
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I feel obligated to say what change the thinking needs to have and not just leave that thought hanging.
The current thinking is in terms of 'who is responsible for this' and needs to change to have people thinking 'because i have this information I am responsible for it'.
I am not picking on Chevy, I think he has done a fabulous job as Jets GM. Good people eff up sometimes and there is a price. His profile demands a higher degree of accountability and leadership than simply getting a pass. He is a passenger on a Philadelphia subway, He was a neighbour of Kitty Genoese. It could be any of us and if he, as a leader of heroes, isn't ready to step up then who is?
