A $2 million fine. Or one night's United Center gate, give or take.
It seems this is the extent in which the NHL will act in the fallout from the lowest and most regrettable situation in the Gary Bettman era.
In his first public appearance since Jenner & Block announced the findings of its investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks' 2010 sexual assault cover-up and scandal involving former video coach Bradley Aldrich, the NHL commissioner defended the actions of the league office and the little discipline that's been doled out.
Revealing that Joel Quenneville stepped down on his own accord following a meeting with Bettman and the NHL, as well as minimizing Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff's role in the failure to report the allegations at the time, the NHL has essentially dusted its hands as if to tacitly suggest its role has been fulfilled after handing down a monetary punishment against the Blackhawks.