08-10-2005, 05:33 AM
ZX5focused,Aug 9 2005, 02:15 PM Wrote:gary bettman Wrote: but also the impact that the League's suspension has had on Mr. Bertuzzi's ability to play professional hockey anywhere during this time, as well as the financial, criminal, civil and emotional consequences he has endured as a result of his conduct on March 8, 2004, as follows:[right][snapback]130003[/snapback][/right]
As a result of his suspension, Mr. Bertuzzi missed thirteen (13) NHL regular season games and seven (7) NHL playoff games during the 2003/04 season, resulting in his forfeiture of $501,926.39 in salary.
Mr. Bertuzzi testified that following his actions on March 8, 2004 and his suspension by the NHL, he experienced lost or cancelled endorsement opportunities estimated in the approximate amount of $350,000.
oh dear....he lost nearly $1million dollars....what is the world going to do!!! These guys get paid WAYYYYYYY too much for what they do to begin with....$1million dollars is chump change to them in the big scheme of things....
and "....but also the impact that the League's suspension has had on Mr. Bertuzzi's ability to play professional hockey anywhere during this time..."
oh...i'm sorry....maybe he should have thought about that before hitting him!!! He brought that upon himself!!!
lame...so lame