Suspension for retired player

[Brodano75]

This scenario happened in the 2004 AFL Grand Final. Alastair Lynch had announced his retirement before the game so decided to go out with a bang. Didnt manage to win the cup though.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GlPTUi9BBeo

 

[Nucker101]

He would have to go directly to jail and unable to collect $200 if he passes "GO".

 

[Warden of the North]

Would the suspension affect the retired player if he ever wanted to work in the NHL as a coach, scout, etc?

The aforementioned Jamie McLennan worked for the Calgary flames as a scout or AGM or somesuch and the suspension was not a factor in his employment.

 

[Frelimo]

As others have said his pay would be docked, if possible. If he would to ever come back from retirement would likely have to serve the suspension.

 

[Claypool]

Depending on the severity of the suspension the player could also be fined heavily. I mean, if you plan to retire and on your last game you drive your elbow into someone's head and knock them out you won't get away scott free.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Bettman would burn his house down

 

[Makar Goes Fast]

the nhl would force him to play 80 games, after sitting out the first two due to suspension.

 

[hototogisu]

Yep. Hes mentioned it a few times on his radio show.

Nothing happens.

What was McLellan's side of that whole situation? Was he just pissed that his team was getting blown out and took it out on Franzen?

I remember people speculating that Keenan was behind the whole thing and told McLellan to do it, because pulling Kiprusoff with only 3 minutes left in the game was a very bizarre move otherwise.

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Depending on the severity of the suspension the player could also be fined heavily. I mean, if you plan to retire and on your last game you drive your elbow into someone's head and knock them out you won't get away scott free.

There is a limit on fines is there not? And its chump change for players

 

[Schenn]

They won't let him officially retire until he serves the 3 games.

 

[Crosbyfan]

It would be odd if a HHOF nominee was still suspended...would need a pardon or something

 

[Regnes]

They could probably garnish his final paycheque since most suspensions also come with a fine, especially if it involved potentially hurting another player.

 

[Rufus]

They'd force him to play next season so he could be suspended

 

[DL44]

What was McLellan's side of that whole situation? Was he just pissed that his team was getting blown out and took it out on Franzen?

I remember people speculating that Keenan was behind the whole thing and told McLellan to do it, because pulling Kiprusoff with only 3 minutes left in the game was a very bizarre move otherwise.

Yeah ... the Wings were in Kipper's kitchen all series long.. the Flames bench would flair with every uncalled bump...

Keenan didn't have a say a word to McLennan.. the temperature was obvious..
So IIRC the first time someone tried McLennan's crease.. he did what he did.