Yesterday Travis Hamonic made headlines when he announced he will be opting out of Return to Play. He is the first of what might be more than a few NHL players opting out. He released a statement explaining his decision.
Hamonic, who had a scare with his infant daughter last year, cited family reasons for opting out. He is also a pending UFA, and while not a star, Hamonic is a solid player. There were many supporting Hamonic and his decision. Yet there were a few knuckleheads who were upset with his decision.