Bownman, Coach Q and MacIsaac being eligible to seek employment at all is such BS.
Like they've got a cup ring already, why do they deserve the privilege to make a career in the NHL again?
so as not to make martyrs out of them.
permanently suspend them, and you violate the old; "everyone deserves a second chance".
Re-instate and hope that one one hires them. Now you satisfy all things.
Coach Q is 65, that alone probably does his chances in.
Bowman was getting a bad reputation in Chicago anyway (Hockey moves wise). There is no guarantee of another shot. Remember, he inherited that team. It was built by his predecessor (Talon).
MacIsaac is a POHO type. Those jobs are unique and generally go to close associates of owners. No guarantee he resurfaces unless he is damn good friends with some owner.
Now add in public opinion. Add in the Mike Babcock fiasco. And, I have some doubts they resurface.
Bettman is no dummy. And, you cannot be sure he did not make 32 phone calls, suggesting to teams to stay away.
