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Bruins Sign Controversial Former Coyotes Pick Mitchell Miller

The Boston Bruins have signed former Arizona Coyotes draft pick and former controversial USHL star defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract. After being drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round (111th overall), of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell Miller eventually saw...
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“When I was in eighth grade, I made an extremely poor decision and acted very immaturely,” Miller said. “I bullied one of my classmates. I deeply regret the incident and have apologized to the individual. Since the incident, I have come to better understand the far-reaching consequences of my actions that I failed to recognize and understand nearly seven years ago. I strive to be a better person and positively contribute to society.


As a member of the Bruins organization, I will continue to participate in community programs to both educate myself and share my mistakes with others to show what a negative impact those actions can have on others. To be clear, what I did when I was 14 years old was wrong and unacceptable. There is no place in this world for being disrespectful to others and I pledge to use this opportunity to speak out against mistreating others.”
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He seems to be stressing how long ago it was as a point in his statement. Goes to that well 3 times in just two short paragraphs.

Reads more like "Forgive me because it was a long time ago."

Forgiveness is earned, not gifted just because time passed.
 
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Bruins Sign Controversial Former Coyotes Pick Mitchell Miller

The Boston Bruins have signed former Arizona Coyotes draft pick and former controversial USHL star defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract. After being drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round (111th overall), of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell Miller eventually saw...
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He seems to be stressing how long ago it was as a point in his statement. Goes to that well 3 times in just two short paragraphs.

Reads more like "Forgive me because it was a long time ago."

Forgiveness is earned, not gifted just because time passed.
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He also refers to it as a single incident that happened, while in reality it sounds like something that took place over a span of ~7 years.
 
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Bruins Sign Controversial Former Coyotes Pick Mitchell Miller

The Boston Bruins have signed former Arizona Coyotes draft pick and former controversial USHL star defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract. After being drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round (111th overall), of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell Miller eventually saw...
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He seems to be stressing how long ago it was as a point in his statement. Goes to that well 3 times in just two short paragraphs.

Reads more like "Forgive me because it was a long time ago."

Forgiveness is earned, not gifted just because time passed.
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By no means am I excusing what he did, but kids need a chance to prove they can grow up. I'm fine with a team taking a chance on him, and if it all stays in the past, then so be it, let him be. If he keeps making these mistakes going forward, then dump him.
 
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By no means am I excusing what he did, but kids need a chance to prove they can grow up. I'm fine with a team taking a chance on him, and if it all stays in the past, then so be it, let him be. If he keeps making these mistakes going forward, then dump him.
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I am also fine with a team taking a chance, I just don't like his statement. He has to earn forgiveness.
 
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I am also fine with a team taking a chance, I just don't like his statement. He has to earn forgiveness.
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Agreed on that. He'll have to demonstrate he's changed. As for his statement, to be honest, I haven't followed anything he's said. I'm more about seeing his actions from here on out.

In regards to hockey, I'm a little upset the Coyotes didn't keep him. They're the team I generally follow second most, and they need all the talent they can get.
 
NHLPA response to Bettman trying to unilaterally claim he's not eligible to play in the NHL...


The NHLPA has no choice but to fight Bettman trying to claim unilateral powers not granted to him by the CBA.
 
TaLoN said:
NHLPA response to Bettman trying to unilaterally claim he's not eligible to play in the NHL...


The NHLPA has no choice but to fight Bettman trying to claim unilateral powers not granted to him by the CBA.
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Bettman kind of stepped in it this time. It was clear pretty immediately and I posted in the Miller thread that Bettman didn't have the authority to do this.

Now, they either drop it or Bettmans comments are a clear violation of the CBA(18-A.3(e) on pre hearing statements) giving Miller a leg up.
 
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Bettman kind of stepped in it this time. It was clear pretty immediately and I posted in the Miller thread that Bettman didn't have the authority to do this.

Now, they either drop it or Bettmans comments are a clear violation of the CBA(18-A.3(e) on pre hearing statements) giving Miller a leg up.
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I mean, signing the kid was a huge mistake to begin with (IMHO). Yes, people make mistakes but this wasn't a mistake. What he did was downright evil.
 
Minnewildsota said:
I mean, signing the kid was a huge mistake to begin with (IMHO). Yes, people make mistakes but this wasn't a mistake. What he did was downright evil.
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I agree what he did was disgusting. I'm not in favor of condemning him forever for it either if he can somehow prove he's changed and shows sincere remorse... something he's not yet done to this point.

Bad for the Bruins and their fans. Now Gary making the NHL look worse by violating the CBA by sticking his foot in his mouth.
 
Minnewildsota said:
I mean, signing the kid was a huge mistake to begin with (IMHO). Yes, people make mistakes but this wasn't a mistake. What he did was downright evil.
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"Evil" is also not part of the CBA, which is what's going to make this (potentially) really messy.
 
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The NHL and the Bruins (and the Coyotes) make the entire league look dumb and incompetent as hell with how they continue to handle this Miller kid.
 
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So, there's that...

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Bruins Issue Update On Mitchell Miller | Boston Bruins

BOSTON -Bruins President Cam Neely announced today, November 6, that the Boston Bruins will part ways with Mitchell Miller.
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Statement from Bruins President Cam Neely:

"Today the Boston Bruins have decided to part ways with Mitchell Miller, effective immediately.

The decision to sign this young man was made after careful consideration of the facts as we were aware of them: that at 14-years-old he made a poor decision that led to a juvenile conviction. We understood this to be an isolated incident and that he had taken meaningful action to reform and was committed to ongoing personal development. Based on that understanding we offered him a contract.
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Based on new information, we believe it is the best decision at this time to rescind the opportunity for Mitchell Miller to represent the Boston Bruins. We hope that he continues to work with professionals and programs to further his education and personal growth.
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We owe it to our fans, players, staff, partners and community to make sure that our practices and protocols are in keeping with the ethos that we demand from ourselves and as an organization. As such, we will be reevaluating our internal processes for vetting individuals who wish to earn the privilege of playing in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins.
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We are sorry that this decision has overshadowed the incredible work the members of our organization do to support diversity and inclusion efforts. We will continue to stand against bullying and racism in all of its forms.
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To Isaiah and his family, my deepest apologies if this signing made you and other victims feel unseen and unheard. We apologize for the deep hurt and impact we have caused.

Finally, as a father, I think there is a lesson to be learned here for other young people. Be mindful of careless behaviors and going with the group mentality of hurting others. The repercussions can be felt for a lifetime."
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So, it turns out that he was lying about organizations he was working with to become a better person. 2 of said organizations have come forward saying they've not worked with him.

So, 7 years after being convicted, he's still showing zero remorse and just keeps piling on his own faults as a shit person. Misleading the Bruins provided their grounds of contract termination. He likely just blew his last chance at the NHL he'll ever see, because he couldn't do the bare minimum...tell the truth.
 
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So, it turns out that he was lying about organizations he was working with to become a better person. 2 of said organizations have come forward saying they've not worked with him.

So, 7 years after being convicted, he's still showing zero remorse and just keeps piling on his own faults as a shit person. Misleading the Bruins provided their grounds of contract termination. He likely just blew his last chance at the NHL he'll ever see, because he couldn't do the bare minimum...tell the truth.
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Where did you read that? I tend not to follow the main board thread as much as possible because too many people are way too emotional about the whole thing (not that they're wrong for being disgusted by it, I just don't need to be getting in emotional arguments).
 
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Where did you read that? I tend not to follow the main board thread as much as possible because too many people are way too emotional about the whole thing (not that they're wrong for being disgusted by it, I just don't need to be getting in emotional arguments).
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In the contract termination thread (and in the signing thread in the last few pages before it closed due to the contract termination) on the trade board, tweets from said organizations were posted, denying having worked with him.
 
The Rabid One said:
This is why this guy is not "deserving" of a second chance. He's never learned nor shown remorse for his actions and he just kept getting moved into hockey because he was good at it. He can go find a different career.
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Agree. When the family of the victim came out and said the player never apologized to the victim, only in public to generic media, that pissed me off. He never truly made an effort aside from the boilerplate shit, and the only remorse he had was directed at himself for getting caught, not toward the victim.

Neely said today that they NEVER spoke with the victims family, and they should have. They parted ways with the player, but the signing itself was a massive mistake.
 
Sports betting now banned in California. How is a man supposed to make a living?
 

"This apology has nothing to do with hockey, but the Bruins asked me to do this before they sign me to a contract next week. "
 
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