darksabre Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/wild-assistant-coach-sydor-arrested-for-dui-1.348913 He had a .30 BAC and was driving his 12 year old son to his hockey game? HOLY CR..A.. FU.. JES. CHR..WTF! If this pans out as reported... I mean.. wow.. I don't even know what to say. He'd have been better off letting his son drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/wild-assistant-coach-sydor-arrested-for-dui-1.348913 He had a .30 BAC and was driving his 12 year old son to his hockey game? HOLY CR..A.. FU.. JES. CHR..WTF! If this pans out as reported... I mean.. wow.. I don't even know what to say. If that's not a fireable offense I done know what is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 If that's not a fireable offense I done know what is. Your spelling is a fireable offense. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Your spelling is a fireable offense. :P With the semester about to start, I may not be opposed to that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) The arrest could end up being a life-extender for the guy. I hope he's open to, and gets the help he obviously needs. I recall the name generally - he certainly had a decorated career as a player. As for calling for his head, I am more and more inclined against that sort of approach - one that appears rooted in the fact that the person happens to work for a pro sports franchise. How many of us would be out of a job for doing something like that? Not many, if any. I think I understand that this current culture is a product of ... what? PR concerns? That the teams needed to unload people, who are public figures to varying degrees, when they've done things to subject them to righteous opprobrium? I dunno. I think people should be given second and third chances. Chances do run out, of course. The need for another chance is especially warranted when the person in question so clearly needs help. Edited August 21, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 He'd have been better off letting his son drive. at least he didn't have one of those pesky Tim Hortons drive thrus jump out in front of him.... The arrest could end up being a life-extender for the guy. I hope he's open to, and gets the help he obviously needs. I recall the name generally - he certainly had a decorated career as a player. As for calling for his head, I am more and more inclined against that sort of approach - one that appears rooted in the fact that the person happens to work for a pro sports franchise. How many of us would be out of a job for doing something like that? Not many, if any. I think I understand that this current culture is a product of ... what? PR concerns? That the teams needed to unload people, who are public figures to varying degrees, when they've done things to subject them to righteous opprobrium? I dunno. I think people should be given second and third chances. Chances do run out, of course. This is especially so when the person in question so clearly needs help. for a first time offence I don't know if I would go immediately to firing, mostly cause the players wouldn't get the same treatment, but I would see no issue with a suspension similar to what players might face. And there are many jobs where someone could get fired for getting arrested. Many workplace contracts have stipulations in them that if you do something that Ciuld publicly tarnish the image of the company you could be terminated. Most places on a first time of fence like this where no one was hurt would be more inclined to suspend and give time for treatment, but many of those places have that because of unions that will fight to have them sent to treatment first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I recall the name generally - he certainly had a decorated career as a player. His team was awarded the Cup in 1999. That's what immediately comes to mind for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) The arrest could end up being a life-extender for the guy. I hope he's open to, and gets the help he obviously needs. I recall the name generally - he certainly had a decorated career as a player. As for calling for his head, I am more and more inclined against that sort of approach - one that appears rooted in the fact that the person happens to work for a pro sports franchise. How many of us would be out of a job for doing something like that? Not many, if any. I think I understand that this current culture is a product of ... what? PR concerns? That the teams needed to unload people, who are public figures to varying degrees, when they've done things to subject them to righteous opprobrium? I dunno. I think people should be given second and third chances. Chances do run out, of course. The need for another chance is especially warranted when the person in question so clearly needs help. I'll admit it: I'm absolutely less tolerant of coaches screwing up than I am for normal people, or even the athletes themselves. Maybe I shouldn't be, but I am. I'm probably overly cynical, but my gut reaction when something like this happens is "what else has he done that he got out of because of who he is." For all we know this could be his third chance, and maybe he ended up doing this because he wasn't held accountable any of those other times. And yea, I know that's unfair. Edit: To expand a little, a big part of it for me is the position these guys are in. His going to be hammering his players about responsibility and being professional, and he goes and drives his kid around while near blackout drunk. I mean, I just have no use for it. Edited August 21, 2015 by TrueBluePhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 He's an admitted recovering alcoholic. I'm betting he's had 2nd chances. What he needs more than anything else is the ability to concentrate on getting his stuff right. That probably means hockey needs to take a back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) He's an admitted recovering alcoholic. I'm betting he's had 2nd chances. What he needs more than anything else is the ability to concentrate on getting his stuff right. That probably means hockey needs to take a back seat. Good intell and good points. If I were the Wild, I'd be talking to him about a leave of absence, in-patient rehab, etc. Edited August 21, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Why are you two clowns putting the second *l* in Halifax? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 His team was awarded the Cup in 1999. That's what immediately comes to mind for me. Correct. And now that one of their younger guys will apparently be awol on alcohol rehab, we definitely need to get the puck dropped at the blue line to the left of Hasek to see if our boys in the Shatanic Goatheads can force Game 7. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Saw Tweet that Quebecor Inc. is in third phase of process intended to. Ring the Nordiques back to Quebec City. Can a corporation be an owner in the NHL? Thought owners had to actual people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Saw Tweet that Quebecor Inc. is in third phase of process intended to. Ring the Nordiques back to Quebec City. Can a corporation be an owner in the NHL? Thought owners had to actual people? Pretty sure you confusing NHL ownership rules w/ NFL. Several teams are owned by LLC's. [Edit: and Rags are owned by MSG.] Edited August 21, 2015 by Taro T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) That's almost certainly right (the confusion). I mean, the Leafs are owned by a corporate conglomerate of some sort, yeah? Still. Most NHL ownership groups are people, yeah? Edited August 21, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Yup, Laughs were owned by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. I believe Rogers and Bell are also in the ownership group now too. At one point the Otario Teachers Pension fund was also part of the ownership group too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 This photo is so Quebec, so Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/quebec-city-advances-to-3rd-phase-of-nhl-expansion-1.3200039 A few hosers havin' a few pops to celebrate, even if they never get their team back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 He's an admitted recovering alcoholic. I'm betting he's had 2nd chances. What he needs more than anything else is the ability to concentrate on getting his stuff right. That probably means hockey needs to take a back seat. The Wild or his son's team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 This photo is so Quebec, so Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/quebec-city-advances-to-3rd-phase-of-nhl-expansion-1.3200039 A few hosers havin' a few pops to celebrate, even if they never get their team back. . 1) The sign is in English. 2) No one is eating poutine or smoked meat. 3) The women are clothed. That is not Quebec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) ######. 1) The sign is in English. 2) No one is eating poutine or smoked meat. 3) The women are clothed. That is not Quebec. I didn't say the photo was taken in Quebec, but it is so Quebec. Correct ... English is pretty much forbidden in Quebec City. Poutine and smoked meat is more a Montreal thing. And public nudity is still frowned upon in Quebec. Looks like the photo was taken in Jersey. That said, I get what you are saying ... ;) Edited August 23, 2015 by Sabres Fan In NS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 The Hoff has signed a one year deal with the Kings @TSNBobMcKenzie: If this is already out there, I apologize. Haven't been on Twitter. In any case, LAK and Christian Ehrhoff have agreed to terms on 1-yr deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Kings love them some former Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 The Hoff has signed a one year deal with the Kings@TSNBobMcKenzie: If this is already out there, I apologize. Haven't been on Twitter. In any case, LAK and Christian Ehrhoff have agreed to terms on 1-yr deal So the trend going back to the days of Korab still holds: the LA Kings love them some former Sabre D-men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is it just me or do former Sabres D-men seem to play better in L.A.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is it just me or do former Sabres D-men seem to play better in L.A.? Amazing what happens when you're playing with or behind Doughty on the blue line, with Kopitar et al. up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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