[News] UPD: Friedman: Peters being officially removed as head coach is close

[Robbob]

I hope there is an announcement on this by time the work day is over here in Calgary. I don't think they should be letting this linger till tomorrow.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

So now this goes through 3 separate organizations.

This is going to end up in a Spotlight-esque Academy Award winning film, isn't it.

4 actually. Rockford/Chicago, Detroit, Carolina, Calgary. Unless you meant hearing stories from 3 organizations. Probably any time until we hear something from a player that was with Peters in Detroit.

[devo22]

well that escalated quickly. Aliu's allegations are one thing, but the pile on regarding Peters' "conduct" and the absolute glee by some to see him exposed is shocking too. Dude seems to be hated by everybody.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

4 actually. Rockford/Chicago, Detroit, Carolina, Calgary. Unless you meant hearing stories from 3 organizations. Probably any time until we hear something from a player that was with Peters in Detroit.

Makes me question why the flames are left holding the bag on a hire like this.

[rohara66]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Mark Armstrong
@ArmstrongABC11
Per a Hurricanes source -- the player leadership group at the time and other staff members made Ron Francis aware of their concerns about Bill Peters conduct. Obviously - no change was made.

Sara Civ @SaraCivian
Can confirm and will add close relationships spanning decades were ruined because of Francis' decision not to fire Peters. Obviously more to come later.

This is gonna get way worse. Jeeze.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I hope there is an announcement on this by time the work day is over here in Calgary. I don't think they should be letting this linger till tomorrow.

The only thing that matters is this is resolved before he takes on any other official duties for this club. As much as we just want resolution, I'm happy for the Flames to take whatever time they have to make the right call (which I agree, unless something crazy is about to come out of the woodwork, seems obvious) and ensure they handle all of this the right way.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Bill Peters is seriously getting exposed

his PDO was always unsustainable.

[Muta]

Ron Francis is the new Seattle GM, there's egg on his face now with this news.

[Split98]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

4 actually. Rockford/Chicago, Detroit, Carolina, Calgary. Unless you meant hearing stories from 3 organizations. Probably any time until we hear something from a player that was with Peters in Detroit.

Don't forget Canada

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Muta

Ron Francis is the new Seattle GM, there's egg on his face now with this news.

Imagine if Francis hires Peters to coach in Seattle

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I wonder what Peters did or said around the allstar break last year.

Definitely something to ponder...

I wonder that myself.

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

So Ron Francis knew something and didn't act?

Well he didn't make a player-for-player trade in his time as GM, either.

[dammage79]

Remeber when we thought Peter's was supposed to be the perfect porridge to Hartley "too hot" style and Gully "too cold" style?

Man, those were some times.

[Savvy27]

There is something unpleasant about these anonymous sources coming out and piling on. They are just letting Aliu bear this entire thing as the its public face (with the exception of Michal Jordan). Then again, I guess it shows how intimidating it is to speak up when your future in the NHL could be jeopardized.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

Imagine if Francis hires Peters to coach in Seattle

Babcock and Peters

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

There is something unpleasant about these anonymous sources coming out and piling on. They are just letting Aliu bear this entire thing as the its public face (with the exception of Michal Jordan). Then again, I guess it shows how intimidating it is to speak up when your future in the NHL could be jeopardized.

TSN named two specific players by name that corroborated Aliu's story, so they aren't hiding.

[Racki]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I wonder what Peters did or said around the allstar break last year.

Definitely something to ponder...

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

I wonder that myself.

Interesting. The team was on an absolute tear. Went into a spiral they still haven’t come out of since that time. What happened to this team?

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I hope there is an announcement on this by time the work day is over here in Calgary. I don't think they should be letting this linger till tomorrow.

If I was the Flames, I would much rather have this evening’s news cycle be “Flames fire coach for racist and abusive conduct” instead of “Flames coach accused yesterday and today of racist and abusive conduct, team still undecided on course of action.”

This story and all its evidence is still going to be discussed over and over on all broadcasts, regardless of the headline attached to it... so it seems like a no-brainer to at least want to have the best headline you can get in your favour.

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by Racki

Interesting. The team was on an absolute tear. Went into a spiral they still haven’t come out of since that time. What happened to this team?

They stopped listening to "that genre" of music?

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Racki

Interesting. The team was on an absolute tear. Went into a spiral they still haven’t come out of since that time. What happened to this team?

Sunflower topped the charts and it tore the dressing room apart.