I agree with most of what you posted but respectfully disagree with the exil part. It is my understanding that he was exiled. It was documented in the media, that representatives from NY met with the Montreal clan in St.Leonard,QC. I believe it was decided then to exil him to maintain peace in the family. What worked in his favor was that he was a good earner through his drug connections that you mention in your post. It is also my understanding that police tapes later surfaced on a converstion between Zio Petrino and Paolo about wanting to kill Nick. Once this came out, NY gave the green light to move on the Violi's. This is also why the Cotroni's let it happen by not getting involved. Nick's son and other family members were still able to conduct business in Montrealwhile his father was abroad.