While Cormier is very happy that the drama and arena saga can finally be laid to rest, he really doesn't have any interest in participating in any sort of promotional or cake or decoration or anything night. If it isn't in the spirit of inclusion, Cormier goes by a strict "not in my contract" policy. He's a hockey player after all. He gets paid to show up, help the team win and not hurt the brand image in any way along the way. If he wanted to be decorating cakes in celebration of a new arena he'd have a university degree in marketing and work for the team's PR department. so, When approached by the GM, owner, and even some of the players about participating in the upcoming arena launch night festivities, Cormier politely reminded them of his stance on extracurriculars in the contract. Plus everyone seems to be forgetting the team has a hockey game to play that evening and big distractions like this really should be taken off the players plates when at all possible.