Pavelec chrged with DUI

[Cowboy89]

http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/07/16/report-jets-goalie-charged-with-drunk-driving


The Jets No. 1 goalie, signed last month to a five-year contract worth nearly $20 million, was reportedly charged with driving under the influence after crashing his car in his native Czech Republic.
According to Czech media outlet Nova Sport, Pavelec rear-ended another vehicle while driving his BMW M6 in May.


No word on whether or not the Jets knew of this when he re-signed earlier this summer.

[Jacks]

Says he had a BAC of 0.2, that's pretty blitzed, what a dummy.

Something tells me he could afford the ride/taxi.

Edit:
That was a different accident, 2 DUI's in 2 months?

[Jets4Life]

What a moron. Pavs has the World at his feet. Not even 25, starting goalie in the NHL, and just singed for nearly $4 million/season, and he is foolish enough to nearly blow it. Thank God nobody was hurt.

[H2SO4(aq)]

No excuse, this is terribly reckless and stupid. Too bad so many athletes seem to think this is acceptable behaviour

[metallicat]

No excuse, this is terribly reckless and stupid. Too bad so many athletes seem to think this is acceptable behaviour

Too many people in general. Imagine how many people do this and get away with it? I'm guilty of it too. The difference between me and this guy is his life will go on whereas my life would be drastically affected.

[FlamesAddiction]

Hopefully this was a reality check for him.

I honestly don't get it though. If I had that much money, I wouldn't be driving myself around a lot of the time, and especially if I was drinking. He has the luxury of being able to get wasted and not have to worry about how taking a cab or limo would affect his finances.

[puckluck2]

Inb4 a Jets fan mentions Bouwmeester and glass houses.

[Jets4Life]

If the DUI did indeed happen in May, I hope the Jets have some kind of clause that will invalidate his contract if Pavelec gets in trouble again, or does not get treatment for a possible alcohol problem. Winnipeg sure does not need another Patrick Kane.

[Jets4Life]

Inb4 a Jets fan mentions Bouwmeester and glass houses.

My curiosity has been aroused...

[Cowboy89]

Inb4 a Jets fan mentions Bouwmeester and glass houses.

The sad thing is I'm willing to bet most teams have a player who's been charged with a DUI. It might be a product of how little the consequences are when your job that pays you millions a season is still there during and after all the legal trouble is sorted out.

[Jets4Life]

The sad thing is I'm willing to bet most teams have a player who's been charged with a DUI. It might be a product of how little the consequences are when your job that pays you millions a season is still there during and after all the legal trouble is sorted out.


Players need to be reminded of what happened to Tim Horton and Pelle Lindburgh.

[FlamesAddiction]

Players need to be reminded of what happened to Tim Horton and Pelle Lindburgh.

Steve Chaisson as well.

[gilligans_off]

Czech republic has totally different laws when it comes to drinking. Not that I'm saying it's ok. Glad no one was hurt. Stupid move none the less.

[Notorious Honey Badger]

.2?

holy snizz muffin. thats a lot of booze.

[OffsideSpecialist]

Czech republic has totally different laws when it comes to drinking. Not that I'm saying it's ok. Glad no one was hurt. Stupid move none the less.

From what I've read Czech Republic is zero-tolerance when it comes to drinking and driving. So he may be worse off than here, though it looks like he's not going to be hard done by either way.

[flamesfever]

Too many people in general. Imagine how many people do this and get away with it? I'm guilty of it too. The difference between me and this guy is his life will go on whereas my life would be drastically affected.

If the experience doesn't seriously change his approach to alcohol, it will drastically affect his life also.

[T@T]

Says he had a BAC of 0.2, that's pretty blitzed, what a dummy.

Something tells me he could afford the ride/taxi.


Crazy as it sounds if he was 0.1 he probably would have called for a ride, the more you drink the more stupid you become.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

I've been to the Czech Republic and they definitely drink there. Read some crazy stats about the average number of drinks per day.

If anybody can afford taxis it is elite athletes.

[Locke]

If the DUI did indeed happen in May, I hope the Jets have some kind of clause that will invalidate his contract if Pavelec gets in trouble again, or does not get treatment for a possible alcohol problem. Winnipeg sure does not need another Patrick Kane.

I dont think they can do that.

[FlamesAddiction]

I've been to the Czech Republic and they definitely drink there. Read some crazy stats about the average number of drinks per day.

If anybody can afford taxis it is elite athletes.

I believe they drink more beer per capita than any other country in the world.

[Stay Golden]

Pavelec has taken the rains over from Khabibibulin as the the new DUI posterchild for the NHL.
Both were goalies for the Jets and both are from eastern Europe.:bag:

[Resolute 14]

I dont think they can do that.

The SPC has very general language noting that the player agrees to follow reasonably set team rules. Failure to do so can be grounds to terminate the contract. However, I'd be surprised if the Jets (or anyone) could terminate a contract over a DUI without a grievance from the NHL. Besides, doing so simply makes the player a UFA. If Pavelec were to screw up similarly a second time, you'd think they would try to trade him instead and try to recoup some sort of future asset.

[Locke]

The SPC has very general language noting that the player agrees to follow reasonably set team rules. Failure to do so can be grounds to terminate the contract. However, I'd be surprised if the Jets (or anyone) could terminate a contract over a DUI without a grievance from the NHL. Besides, doing so simply makes the player a UFA. If Pavelec were to screw up similarly a second time, you'd think they would try to trade him instead and try to recoup some sort of future asset.

I was under the impression that they couldnt 'terminate' a contract, but only suspend it.

[expatflame]

The attitude towards drinking and driving is very different outside Canada/US. It's definitely much more tolerated and acceptable to have a few drinks and drive yourself home. I'm not saying it's okay, I'm just stating that it is different in many countries.

The same thing applies to having a glass of wine while pregnant. In many countries in Europe, it's completely acceptable to have a glass of wine with dinner while many people gasp at the thought in N. America. Just different cultural norms.

[StrykerSteve]

Unacceptable behaviour.

Hopefully he is held fully accountable, I have zero lenience for drunk drivers, and yes, that includes myself as an idiotic 18-year old all those (18 years ago, holy crap I'm getting old) years ago.

Thankfully, I made it through without hurting anyone, but there's no denying that my actions were inexcusable.

[timbit]

Unacceptable behaviour.

Hopefully he is held fully accountable, I have zero lenience for drunk drivers, and yes, that includes myself as an idiotic 18-year old all those (18 years ago, holy crap I'm getting old) years ago.

Thankfully, I made it through without hurting anyone, but there's no denying that my actions were reprehensible and beyond reproach.

It is one or the other...can't be both.;)

[Bertuzzied]

and Matthew Barnaby, although that was kinda funny.

and Rob Ramage

and Craig Mactavish

and MArk Bell

and Nikolai Khabibulin

and Jay Boowmeester

and Alexei Zhamnov

and Chris Chelios

and Ken Daneyko

and Mike Keenan

and Peter Worrell

and

Bob Probert (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=4391) (5x between 1986 to 1994)
Bobby Hull (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=2409) (1993)
Chris Pronger (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=4397) (1994)
Dominik Hasek (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=2187) (1995)
Eddie Shack (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=4886) (2001)
Jamie Macoun (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3312) (1987)
Miroslav Frycer (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=1792) (1986)
Paul Holmgren (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=2343) (1994)
Petr Klima (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=2750) (1989)
Sergei Fedorov (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=1636) (2001)



I'll bet you a BILLION dollars you forgot the most important player to that list.

[StrykerSteve]

Fixed!

[hariton]

No panic here, Olli easily adjusts to playing goalie as well.

[fredr123]

I'll bet you a BILLION dollars you forgot the most important player to that list.

He wasn't charged for DUI. Just disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest.

[Bertuzzied]

He wasn't charged for DUI. Just disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest.

what a nice guy Belfour is... hahaha.

Man when i first read that article our entire trading floor couldn't stop laughing for close to half an hour. What a jackass.

[hayduke's dad]

No excuse, this is terribly reckless and stupid. Too bad so many athletes seem to think this is acceptable behaviour

The sad thing is I'm willing to bet most teams have a player who's been charged with a DUI. It might be a product of how little the consequences are when your job that pays you millions a season is still there during and after all the legal trouble is sorted out.

Players need to be reminded of what happened to Tim Horton and Pelle Lindburgh.

Unacceptable behaviour.

Hopefully he is held fully accountable, I have zero lenience for drunk drivers, and yes, that includes myself as an idiotic 18-year old all those (18 years ago, holy crap I'm getting old) years ago.

Thankfully, I made it through without hurting anyone, but there's no denying that my actions were inexcusable.

Wake up people. Drinking and driving is a bad part of society no matter what job you have or how much money you make. Why you need to be reminded of Pelle Lindburgh when you can read about 1 or 2 drinking and driving accidents per week in any major newspaper across the country.

When your right bombed you make bad decisions whether you are a professional athlete or a public works employee. His actions were brought out to light because of his profession.

Glad I wasn't famous when I blew my .24 would have lit up the press.

There is no excuse for it no matter who you are. Just be glad no one was hurt and hopefully he and others learn something from this.

[getbak]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=400806
PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec has been banned from driving for 20 months in his native Czech Republic after being found guilty of drunk driving.

The 24-year-old Pavelec also received a six-month suspended prison sentence for causing a traffic accident May 26 in his hometown of Kladno, west of the capital Prague.

Pavelec hit a car with his BMW. There were no injuries.

I assume this won't affect his ability to work in North America.

[transplant99]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=400806


I assume this won't affect his ability to work in North America.

It wont even affect his ability to drive in North America from what i understand.

[Machiavelli]

I didn't know this happened before he signed his contract; he left that little detail of his life out of contract discussions:

Goalie Ondrej Pavelec pleaded guilty to drunk driving less than two weeks before he finalized a new five-year contract worth nearly $20 million with the Winnipeg Jets.

But neither he nor his agent breathed a word of his conviction, or his car crash nearly three weeks earlier, at the negotiating table.

That not-so-little omission might be as troubling to the Jets as what Pavelec actually did.

“The organization was deeply disappointed to learn of this information (Monday) and is fully aware of the seriousness of this matter,” read a Jets statement, Tuesday. “We will determine our course of action once we have the chance to meet and discuss with Ondrej in person, which we expect to do at the earliest possible opportunity.”

http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/07/17/pavelec-gets-dui-czech-media

[Notorious Honey Badger]

so MPI, Manitobas public insurance company has stated that Pavs cant drive in Manitoba for the 2 years either. Being convicted of drunk driving elsewhere in the world means you cant drive in Manitoba. Good law/regulation.

[puckluck2]

Maybe he demands a trade now?

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Maybe he demands a trade now?

Strange post. Why would he do that?

[hariton]

Strange post. Why would he do that?

To drive

[Notorious Honey Badger]

Maybe he'll ask to be traded away from the czech as a citizen so during summers he can drive :D

[Flames Draft Watcher]

This thread has turned all kinds of stupid.

[fredr123]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=400806


I assume this won't affect his ability to work in North America.

The short answer is "no" with a "but", and the long is is "yes" with an "although"

If the offence for which he has been convicted can be equated to an offence under Canadian law, he may be barred from entering Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Of course, he could apply for a temporary resident permit (and would not doubt get one) which would allow him to enter and remain in Canada.

[Locke]

This thread has turned all kinds of stupid.

It didnt start all that hot to begin with.

[puckluck2]

Strange post. Why would he do that?

You don't think a player would want to drive in the city he plays for? Strange post.

[Jets4Life]

Would the Flames fans be interested in acquiring Pavelec?

[jroc]

No

[DOOM]

Would the Flames fans be interested in acquiring Pavelec?

I doubt it. He's not an upgrade on Ramo, imo.

[Brannigans Law]

dump your trash elsewhere lol.

[codynw]

Was it necessary to bump two old threads about Winnipeg goalies within minutes of each other?

[puckedoff]

oops

[saXon]

I've been to the Czech Republic and they definitely drink there. Read some crazy stats about the average number of drinks per day.

If anybody can afford taxis it is elite athletes.

Patrick Kane says otherwise.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Weird thread content to bump content correlation..

[saXon]

Wow, didn't even realize the time stamp. What a waste of a post.

(This one too.)

[CedarMeter]

Dumb move . Though I would drink that much too if I had to live in Winnipeg.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Why bump this thread...? If anything, we'd go after Peters from Carolina, not Pavelec.

[PegCityFlamesFan]

Dumb move . Though I would drink that much too if I had to live in Winnipeg.

Such a clever joke. Why did this get bumped I'm confused.

[Jets4Life]

I didn't feel like making another Pavelec thread. Pavs isn't worth 2 thread at CP.

How about Pavelec and Byfugelien for a 2nd round pick in the 2014 NHL draft?

[doozwimp]

Bump. Whats the latest on the Pavelec dealio guys?
http://25.media.tumblr.com/42030f217ad3aa71f00fd57e10406617/tumblr_n1abm6GOZz1qb5gkjo1_1280.jpg (http://iraffiruse.net/post/77389353473)

[3thirty]

I didn't feel like making another Pavelec thread. Pavs isn't worth 2 thread at CP.

How about Pavelec and Byfugelien for a 2nd round pick in the 2014 NHL draft?

You better not drive or you will get a DUI if you're making proposals like this.

[SportsJunky]

This thread taught me that puckluck is in the sin bin.

[Locke]

This thread taught me that puckluck is in the sin bin.

And hence, that there truly does exist justice in this universe.

[Jets4Life]

You better not drive or you will get a DUI if you're making proposals like this.

What's wrong with that deal? Buff is a talented player.

[BigNumbers]

Jets4Life - Do you work construction?

[Trailer Fire]

Jets4Life - Do you work construction?

Woah. Hold on here. I work construction. Don't lump me in wih him.

[Jets4Life]

Woah. Hold on here. I work construction. Don't lump me in wih him.

lol...why is that?

I figure Buff has a lot of value, and would be sought after by plenty of teams. Pavelec, on the other hand, has negative trading value, as we need to dump his salary. If Calgary has cap room, maybe they can use both players, as they don't exactly have a outstanding keeper, and any team can use Buff.

Just don't let them hit the town together, unless they have a chauffeur!