bobbyb2009
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- Sep 3, 2009
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Totally agree! Such hypocrisy in throwing Kassian under the bus. Nothing wrong with partying late. Next Habs game wasnt for like 4 days. Last hoorah before the season starts.
I suspect he is being treated harshly due to the mike richards and kane scandals. NHL is in damage control mode.
If it is true that he legitimately has substance abuse problems, then his suspension makes sense. But so far it seems like many people jumping to conclusions without any proof.
I am so confused about this perspective that seems to be shared by so many that I must assume are young men.
As a disclosure, I have had my own challenges with addiction in my life time, and my profession for the most part of my adult life was related to professional sport.
In what world is it normal to be out partying until 6:30 am? So many people here suggesting it is a normal behaviour for the average young male. It just isn't. OK, out partying to 2 or 3- happens to almost all of us. 630 and sloshed while smashing your car into a tree (whether driving or a passenger) is simply not normal behaviour.
Now, add to that, all Zack's history, and now it is confirmed, stage 1 of substance abuse program, can we please stop making apologies for his behaviour here or in each of his playing environments to date.
I have loads of empathy for him and I truly wish him recovery for the long term. If this comes with a healthy hockey career, I will be a huge fan.
But please, can we all stop suggesting it ok for anyone to be out effecting his own health or the performance of his job or the safety of himself or others at 630 in the am completely intoxicated- least of all someone in Kassian's position