That Abby first goal by Petan was a beaut! Great speed and hard work, short-handed no less. If he could put that effort in consistently he’d be in the show, a little like Garland without the snarl. Pity.
He definitely deserves another chance IMO but just over 3 months is way too soon to be back from a severe problem with alcohol. I don’t know what the right length of time is but I think a year away from hockey to deal with his addiction isn’t unreasonable. It also gives his victims a sense that he received at least some consequences for his actions. And I agree with you all about him needing to speak with those he harmed.
We had good friends in 100 Mile but lost them to the rabbit hole. I could overlook reluctance to the vaccine but not their loud anti-vax proclamations and once they took part in a hospital protest there was no way to fix the relationship. Sad but not surprising in the Cariboo unfortunately.