Fehr makes a statement after NHLPA meeting, new investigation coming

This just in, the NHLPA has released a statement following today's phone meeting amongst the union's members.

Check it out:

"On the NHLPA's Executive Board call today, Don Fehr recommended that an independent investigation be commenced by outside legal counsel in order to review the NHLPA's response to the Kyle Beach matter. The Executive Board is currently voting on this matter."

Frankly, I'm not sure what else there is to investigate? NHL insider Frank Seravalli sums it up pretty well here:

What exactly are NHL players hoping to accomplish with an independent investigation into how Don Fehr and the #NHLPA responded to the Kyle Beach incident?

Fehr already acknowledged last week it was a "serious failure."

Clearly, there should be some form of punishment for Dr. Brian Shaw, the NHLPA's therapist, for failure to report.

But Fehr has told players, staff and the Blackhawks investigation he has no recollection. Is he supposed to suddenly remember now?

Personally, I think we don't need to "investigate" things too much more. It's clear that the NHLPA and Fehr were culpable in covering these allegations up. There's nothing left to investigate. Fehr must resign in disgrace. Period.