I just read an article about Donald Brashear working in a Tim Hortons in Quebec, it's really a very sad story. I looked up his DB profile and he has played over 1k games in the NHL, you'd think the NHL would be doing something with their retired players
I worked for Hilton hotels for many years--should they do something for me when I retire?
There is an organization call the NHLPA--not sure if you have heard of it--they have two different functions--helping current and retired players. There is only so much they can do. Joe Murphy is reportedly homeless again and is turning down the NHLPA's help.
Who's responsible for helping the players; NHL? NHLPA? The Agents? Bobby Orr and Rich Winter(yes Dr Evil) are the only two agents I know of who go out of their way to help the players after they retire. Shouldnt the agents do more as well?
in the case of DB there are something behind the scenes and why he is doing what he is doing--we can not discuss--he needs to prove he has a full time "legit" job currently
for me this an area where people get into nasty arguments-- there are up to 5 sides of the discussion
1) Those who believe the Owners need to do more
2) Those who believe the NHLPA need to more
3) Agents having due care for their clients
4) People who view players who have wasted million of dollars and brought the situation on themselves and needed to realize that the gravy train would not last for ever
5) Anyone who does not fall in the above 4 categories
