NHL must do more than ‘monitor’ child abuse allegations against Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini
The National Hockey League has 32 franchises. Those franchises are the league’s lifeblood. The owners represent those franchises, the tie that bonds a city to the team and the sport. So when a piece of news surfaces shedding negative light on one of those owners? Theoretically, it’s a matter the league should take seriously, out of moral decency or, if you’re cynical, also out of self-preservation.
Tali’ah Aquilini’s lawyer, Claire Hunter, read aloud portions of a letter sent to Aquilini by his eldest daughter in March 2020 on behalf of her younger siblings. “We are aware of the allegations that have been made in the Family Court proceeding in Vancouver and have been in touch with Mr. Aquilini and his lawyers regarding the same. Clearly, the parties have been involved in a most contentious divorce. Mr. Aquilini has advised us that he categorically denies the allegations. We plan to continue to monitor the situation and, if necessary, will respond as we learn more as events unfold,” an NHL spokesperson said in a statement.
When Evander Kane was accused of betting on hockey games – by his wife in a post on Instagram, not under oath in court – the NHL addressed the allegations within hours via its own Twitter account and immediately launched an investigation into Kane’s behavior with the help of a third-party company’s integrity services and bet monitoring.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
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