[Grimbl420]

Originally Posted by nmhen

Recovering addicts fall off the wagon. It happens. Addicts also have the ability to ruin other peoples' lives. I think he really did try to change the way he plays, and he was able to stay "sober" for a while. But, (and not that this absolves him in any way) his team is down 0-2, his coach is pleading for the intensity to be ramped up, he goes out and crushes a couple guys early, the crowd is going nuts....I can see how that's akin to putting a recovering addict in a bar with a great party going on, drinks or drugs flying around, everyone going nuts.... Again, absolutely not trying to let him off the hook.

Like I said in the series thread, I didn't like the Wild bringing him in to start with, and I don't like it any more now.

Stop being an apologist for the piece of crap. 9 second chances is way to many.