From Spector:
Pat Flatley, who we know for certain to be a good, intelligent and experienced man inside the NHPLA, has walked away. Not a good sign.From Dreger:
NHLPA Assistant Director of player affairs Pat Flatley resigned, and said he did so minutes after Kelly was dismissed.
If you want to read more about Kelly's firing, here are some additional links: Mirtle, Puck Daddy, Dreger, Cox.