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The Boston Bruins Are Able To Terminate Milan Lucic's Contract

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Austin Sabourin
November 22, 2023  (10:35)
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In light of Milan Lucic's recent arrest, the Boston Bruins are faced with the prospect of terminating his contract based on the "Morality Clause" within the Standard Player Contract (SPC).

This clause mandates players to uphold high standards of honesty, morality, fair play, and refrain from conduct detrimental to the club's best interest.

The alleged assault on Lucic's wife, Brittany, aligns with the type of conduct that could be considered detrimental to the Bruins' interests.

If the team determines a breach of the morality clause, they may choose to terminate Lucic's contract. However, this decision involves careful legal evaluation and consideration of potential repercussions.

Terminating a contract under the morality clause is a serious step that requires assessing the severity of Lucic's alleged actions.

Past instances indicate that teams have invoked this clause when faced with similar situations. The Bruins would likely seek legal counsel to ensure compliance with the SPC and assess the impact on the team's reputation.

«The «Morality Clause» of the Standard Player Contract (SPC) states that a team can terminate a deal with a player who breaches the contract with «conduct detrimental to the best interest of the Club. Each player must �agree to conduct himself on and off the rink according to the highest standards of honesty, morality, fair play, and sportsmanship and to refrain from conduct detrimental to the best interest of the Club, the League, or professional hockey generally.'»

As the Bruins navigate this challenging decision, the hockey community awaits the resolution, watching closely to see how the team responds to Lucic's arrest within the framework of the morality clause.


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