Around the League Thread Part IV

[Telos]

At the very least, it has been really entertaining watching the Canes this year. They just have a fun atmosphere storming (pun intended) around them. They've also been just master trolling practically all of Canada as well which is kind of hilarious to behold. From their offer sheet shenanigans to having David Ayres own Toronto again last night. Their play on the ice is exciting and fun to watch as well. I wish the Kings could harness some of that magic.

 

[deeshamrock]

Blackhawks held a briefing (no questions taken) on the idependant investigation based on former players accusations.

Bowman has stepped down, Kyle Davidson is the interim GM.
Friedmans twitter has links to the entire report and statements from Bowman and Wirth.

 

[deeshamrock]

 

[tny760]

that's not a good look for quenneville or chevy

 

[kingsfan28]

Lots of heads will roll today. That's some serious stuff that went on 2010 and they all knew and did nothing for like 3 weeks. Wouldn't want to hurt their 2010 playoff run with all of that stuff if it were to come out.

 

[deeshamrock]

that's not a good look for quenneville or chevy

Quennville will be fired. He knew and covered it up, like the others.

 

[kingsfan]

Lots of heads will roll today. That's some serious stuff that went on 2010 and they all knew and did nothing for like 3 weeks. Wouldn't want to hurt their 2010 playoff run with all of that stuff if it were to come out.

3 weeks? outside of letting Aldrich go quietly, they did nothing for over 10 years.

 

[kingsfan]

Quennville will be fired. He knew and covered it up, like the others.

I figure Chevy will. Teams underperformed for a few years now after reaching the final and he's screwed a few things up as well. Easy excuse to get rid of him for Chipman and Co. Coach Q though I can see Florida saying "Everyone makes mistakes" and then "working with him" because he's a good coach and has them in cup position.

 

[King'sPawn]

Fined $2 million for what the Blackhawks did (or didn't do) is a slap on the wrist.

The Coyotes got punished more for having their own combine with draft prospects.

 

[Brodeur]

Love how shit the hawks are, hope Columbus gets another really good pick with the Hawks first this year. It is lotto protected I think, but if Chicago does not win the lottery would still be a good pick to go with Sillinger.

The pick is top two protected, so you might get the weird situation where Columbus fans are cheering for the Blackhawks not to win unless they'd rather take their chances in the Bedard/Michkov 2023 lottery instead.

 

[Stimpythecat]

and how many other players are in the same boat...

Just commenting on the subject in general.

This is an extremely tricky topic. I would certainly like for all players that need/want help to get it.

It's not just the players, the NHLPA, the owners and Bettman involved. It's also the US government.

If a player or team comments about addiction, anything that can be construed as an admission of illegal controlled substance use will have serious immigration implications. And a team could use that to terminate a contract. No contract and the player may lose the ability to get help via the NHL cba.

"Under U.S. law, the mere admission of illegal drug use — in Ford’s case, an admission broadcast far and wide on American television — is grounds for a Canadian to be turned away at a crossing. The absence of criminal charges, let alone a conviction, doesn’t matter."

"In an email exchange, Customs and Border Protection public affairs officer Mike Milne quoted from the controlled substances section of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which says someone is “inadmissible” to the U.S. if he has either been “convicted of” or “admits having committed” a violation of drug laws in the U.S. or elsewhere.

When pressed to clarify, Milne highlighted the words “admits having committed” and “inadmissible” in bright yellow. Translation: the admission of crack use is itself grounds for refusing a foreigner entry."

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford could be denied entry to U.S.


the denial of entry could take 6 months to fix in the best case scenario or 12 years or more in the worst a la Kate Moss.

All hockey parties involved must be extremely careful in this area. Lawyers absolutely would have to be involved so nothing could be construed as an admission. Players shouldn't comment off script less they admit to something they shouldn't.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

The NHL and it's 2 million dollar fine is a joke. Heads need to roll over this

 

[kingsholygrail]

The NHL and it's 2 million dollar fine is a joke. Heads need to roll over this

I mean, they're all already gone. Bowman was the last man standing from 2010.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I mean, they're all already gone. Bowman was the last man standing from 2010.

Chevy and Q need to be gone, out of the league

 

[kingsholygrail]

If Seattle wins, the Kings will be 14th in the west and officially 8th in the Pacific.

 

[bland]

If Seattle wins, the Kings will be 14th in the west and officially 8th in the Pacific.

Watching that game now. Good lord the Habs are slow, small and soft as hell. The Kings could actually bully these guys.

 

[kingsfan28]

Ducks lose 2 draws in 19 secs and the jets scored on both and win the game with under 1:30 left. Gibson looked awful on both.

 

[bland]

Fined $2 million for what the Blackhawks did (or didn't do) is a slap on the wrist.

The Coyotes got punished more for having their own combine with draft prospects.

Guessing the Yotes got off worse because it gave them an unfair competitive advantage over the other organizations.

 

[YP44]

I think the worse part of the Hawks story is the letter of recommendation that allowed the SOB to get another job and assault younger players. The Blackhawks should be liable there as well IMO.

Also his name should be off the cup. Don't think you can take back his ring.

 

[deeshamrock]

I think the worse part of the Hawks story is the letter of recommendation that allowed the SOB to get another job and assault younger players. The Blackhawks should be liable there as well IMO.

Also his name should be off the cup. Don't think you can take back his ring.

100% agree. And they should take back the ring. That letter lead to an assault on a minor that landed Aldrich in jail. With this coming to light, that kid's family should sue the Hawks. Disgraceful.

 

[YP44]

100% agree. And they should take back the ring. That letter lead to an assault on a minor that landed Aldrich in jail. With this coming to light, that kid's family should sue the Hawks. Disgraceful.

Absolutely the hawks should be sued. If I was the kid I wouldn't want just money but a share in the hawks and money.

 

[kingsfan]

One thing ignored in all this by the looks of it is the players. I'm glad they're going after Q and Chevy but what about the reports the entire locker room knew what had happened too and no one said anything? Toews, Kane, Keith and whoever else may still be around are just getting off free for not speaking up? I find it really frustrating that players in situations, whether like this or something like the Astros sign stealing stuff, get zero discipline.

 

[Statto]

The NHL and it's 2 million dollar fine is a joke. Heads need to roll over this

Whomever thought 2 million was a fair punishment should be sacked also. It needs to be far more punitive

 

[kingsfan]

Whomever thought 2 million was a fair punishment should be sacked also. It needs to be far more punitive

Agreed, especially since about the only connection to that era left -besides the players- is the ownership and about the only way to hit them is in the pocketbook.

 

[kingsholygrail]

One thing ignored in all this by the looks of it is the players. I'm glad they're going after Q and Chevy but what about the reports the entire locker room knew what had happened too and no one said anything? Toews, Kane, Keith and whoever else may still be around are just getting off free for not speaking up? I find it really frustrating that players in situations, whether like this or something like the Astros sign stealing stuff, get zero discipline.

Because the Union wouldn't allow it.