PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Boston University junior forward Nick Roberto, who has not played this season due to a team-imposed suspension, will not play for the remainder of this season, College Hockey News has learned.According to several sources, Roberto's suspension is the result of gambling activity he participated in during last season. Sources indicate that Roberto was not the only BU player involved, though those players are no longer with the hockey program. http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2015/12/21_bus_roberto_suspended_for.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Those NCAA hockey players sure do love their sports gambling, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 So, could Jack be in trouble for this if he did participate? Like take him away from the ice trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Someone called it on Jack's Vanek-face. Kid is already gambling on the Sabres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 So, could Jack be in trouble for this if he did participate? Like take him away from the ice trouble? FWIW, the NFL suspended Terrelle Pryor for several games after he violated NCAA rules regarding the sale of merchandise. Seemed to me at the time that the NFL basically imposed the same punishment on Pryor that the NCAA would have, had Pryor stayed in college and not gone pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Two former BU players, per a source who's Tweeting about it. Jeff Cox@JeffCoxSports Allegations against BU forward Nick Roberto are very serious and have been floating around rinks for months. Also involves 2 fmr Terriers. RETWEETS15 LIKES11 7:57 AM - 21 Dec 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 How many graduated last year? Given how high profile Eichel was, I'd be amazed if we're hearing this now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) How many graduated last year? Given how high profile Eichel was, I'd be amazed if we're hearing this now Two, it appears. A seldom-played goalie named Moccia and Eichel's linemate and current Amerk Rodrigues. http://www.uscho.com/stats/roster/boston-university/mens-hockey/2014-2015/ My bad - there was also a guy by the name of Hohmann. Looks like he was a significant player. And glossing a bit more, it looks like there are players who didn't graduate who were nonetheless not rostered this year -- including at least two classmates of the guy who was suspended from the team (names appear to be Duane and Ryan -- same year as Roberto). Edited December 21, 2015 by That Aud Smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I mean, I started the thread for the obvious reason. But there is no way in his one season of college hockey before entering the NHL that Eichel had anything to do with gambling. Not unless he is a dimwit, and he doesn't appear to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I mean, I started the thread for the obvious reason. But there is no way in his one season of college hockey before entering the NHL that Eichel had anything to do with gambling. This confuses me. The likely former players appear to be the guys who were the same year as Roberto (sophomores last year), but who were apparently not brought back to the team at all this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Someone called it on Jack's Vanek-face. Kid is already gambling on the Sabres. *raises hand* *doesn't want to suggest Eich is involved* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Month-long slump explained! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 This confuses me. The likely former players appear to be the guys who were the same year as Roberto (sophomores last year), but who were apparently not brought back to the team at all this season. Players on last year's team who are "no longer with the program." That's pretty cut and dry. Just compare the rosters. See Puck Daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Players on last year's team who are "no longer with the program." That's pretty cut and dry. Just compare the rosters. See Puck Daddy. I'm not sure it is. From Puck Daddy: CHN reports the gambling happened last season. Here’s the roster for this season. Here’s the roster for last season. The team lost three seniors from that team roster. They also saw star center Jack Eichel and goalie Matt O’Connor leave for the pro ranks, having played (notably poorly) in their last game for BU in their championship game loss to Providence. I also remain a little confused why you'd post this, while at the same time thinking NFW Eichel got mixed up in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 There are 11 players from last year's roster who are not on this year's roster. Could some still be "with the program"? I don't know why Puck Daddy is mentioning only lost seniors and Eichel and O'Connor. My opinion doesn't seem relevant. Someone else was going to post it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I also remain a little confused why you'd post this, while at the same time thinking NFW Eichel got mixed up in this. Because if any Sabres fan reads the article, the logical first thought would be "Gee, I hope Jack isn't involved." Better to get it out on the table. If we can prove he had no involvement, great, get that news out in a thread. If we don't think he was, but maybe he was, then it's worthy of discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 My bet. If Mr Eichel ever found out that Jack was doing something so stupid, the NCAA would be the last thing Jack would be worried about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 My bet. If Mr Eichel ever found out that Jack was doing something so stupid, the NCAA would be the last thing Jack would be worried about. Yeah, if he were betting or underage drinking or... wait a minute.... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Because if any Sabres fan reads the article, the logical first thought would be "Gee, I hope Jack isn't involved." Better to get it out on the table. If we can prove he had no involvement, great, get that news out in a thread. If we don't think he was, but maybe he was, then it's worthy of discussion. Fair deuce. Thanks, fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Buffalo News: BU hockey player suspended; Eichel not part of probe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Was about to post a BOOM, but the article is more equivocal than your hyperlink text, I think. A BU official says only Roberto at issue and all else is speculation. Not exactly putting a kibosh on talk of 2 other former Terriers involved. “The only investigation that took place was focused on Roberto,” Assistant Athletic Director Brian Kelley said Monday night in an email to The Buffalo News. “Any involvement of Eichel or other former players is speculation at this point." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yes, I read that. I merely posted the headline from the News and linked to the full article. I thought about posting that bit you did but I'm a lazy ass bastage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'll take this over the sex scandals of five or so years ago any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I don't know, it would be nice to have GoDD going all out to convince us Eichel was involved; it is right up his alley. Especially for a player he didn't show much affection for in the first place. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I mean, I started the thread for the obvious reason. But there is no way in his one season of college hockey before entering the NHL that Eichel had anything to do with gambling. Not unless he is a dimwit, and he doesn't appear to be.Actually I expected you to implicate the Pegula's somehow. Pavlovian response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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