As if the situation was not already boiling the pot over.
Quebec's Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions has confirmed an official investigation into the Chara hit has been launched.
Add to the mixture that Air Canada is ready to pull the plug on any sponsorship, it being one of the largest for the NHL, if they don't clean up their act.
And Gary Bettman's response?
While in Washington addressing the U.S. congressional panel on encouraging kids to play hockey, he called the Pacioretty injury horrific–but went on to claim that it's part of the game.
Bettman went on to say that most head injuries this season were because of falls or accidents.
Accidents?
Falls?
Pacioretty neither fell nor was in an accident. Chara finished his check and it ended up as a violent action worthy of discipline.
Bettman further reported that the NHL can find other carriers if Air Canada decides to pull out of sponsorship with the NHL.
Is this the proper response from the league commissioner?
Not at all. In fact, it sounds downright arrogant and uniformed.
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