Holy S... ex-NHL star Adam Johnson gets throat-slashed with blade and dies on the ice

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by Rancho Relaxo

I don't ever want to see him playing pro again. I heard English law will be hard pressed to prove "intent". If so, all I ask is that he is banned from hockey.

Regardless of outcome and intent, I don’t think anyone with any decent morals should ever even want to lace them up again following the involvement in such a tragedy.

That said, honestly, when one is playing in a league like that, they’d almost be better off playing in a Monday Night Mens League (Beer League.) The salary and talent level in those leagues are **** poor, yet these guys can barely even live normal civilian lives due to rigorous athlete schedules. At least in beer leagues you’re just having fun, keeping fit, while still able to keep a solid job and be a family man.

I’d be willing to bet the talent level in A/Elite men’s leagues is higher, or just as high at the very least, as it is in those trash leagues, without the stressful lifestyle that comes with.

[Arcenal813]

He’s a **** player in a bottom tier league, so his career has been over for quite some time already anyway, if he even ever really had one in pro hockey to begin with.

[Rancho Relaxo]

Originally Posted by Arcenal813

Regardless of outcome and intent, I don’t think anyone with any decent morals should ever even want to lace them up again following the involvement in such a tragedy.

That said, honestly, when one is playing in a league like that, they’d almost be better off playing in a Monday Night Mens League (Beer League.) The salary and talent level in those leagues are **** poor, yet these guys can barely even live normal civilian lives due to rigorous athlete schedules. At least in beer leagues you’re just having fun, keeping fit, while still able to keep a solid job and be a family man.

I’d be willing to bet the talent level in A/Elite men’s leagues is higher, or just as high at the very least, as it is in those trash leagues, without the stressful lifestyle that comes with.

It's not that bad. They provide you with car, living arrangement and they will cover your future college education. I got a family member who played in that league years ago (for Sheffield, actually).

Honestly it's not a terrible league. Are these guys getting to the NHL? Nope, but if they live the game might as well play there.

This guy is a ****ing GOON of the worst order though. I want him banned for life. Any updates on his situation?