09-19-2024, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Right, so this is just your own personal impression in the absence of any actual evidence.
Sure. Players are probably annoyed by Eric Francis—that seems likely. But the claim was specifically that after players have left the city they have also continued to publicly mention him specifically as one of the reasons why they are happy to be out of Calgary. As if Eric Francis is is such a prominent media figure in the NHL with such a notorious reputation that players actively seek to get away from him by getting away from Calgary.
This is flatly untrue. It has no basis in fact. It's nonsense. It's misinformation.
How do I know this? Because Eric Francis is not special. There is AT LEAST one Eric Francis in every NHL market, if not many more. Players know this. Whether or not they are annoyed by his questions, they are also keenly aware that it's part of the job—a part that DOES NOT CHANGE with any market. Why would they claim about Eric Francis EVER, when there are literally hundreds of reporters just like him that every player has to deal with?
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Mark Spector, Gene poodle Principe, David Staples. Leon hates them, as does everyone else.
Reporters don't drive players away from the team.
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09-19-2024, 12:23 PM
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#42
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
Mark Spector, Gene poodle Principe, David Staples. Leon hates them, as does everyone else.
Reporters don't drive players away from the team.
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I doubt that anyone actually "hates" Gene Principe. Most players probably just feel sorry for him, or think he is weird.
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09-19-2024, 12:24 PM
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#43
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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On the topic of actual line combos and such, it's really interesting to me that they have Gridin starting with Morton and Stromgren. I'm increasingly wondering whether there's a chance he starts in the A.
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09-19-2024, 12:25 PM
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#44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
Right, so this is just your own personal impression in the absence of any actual evidence.
Sure. Players are probably annoyed by Eric Francis—that seems likely. But the claim was specifically that after players have left the city they have also continued to publicly mention him specifically as one of the reasons why they are happy to be out of Calgary. As if Eric Francis is is such a prominent media figure in the NHL with such a notorious reputation that players actively seek to get away from him by getting away from Calgary.
This is flatly untrue. It has no basis in fact. It's nonsense. It's misinformation.
How do I know this? Because Eric Francis is not special. There is AT LEAST one Eric Francis in every NHL market, if not many more. Players know this. Whether or not they are annoyed by his questions, they are also keenly aware that it's part of the job—a part that DOES NOT CHANGE with any market. Why would they talk about Eric Francis EVER, when there are literally hundreds of reporters just like him that every player has to deal with?
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Where have you been, anyway?
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09-19-2024, 12:25 PM
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#45
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I doubt that anyone actually "hates" Gene Principe. Most players probably just feel sorry for him, or think he is weird.
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I hate him, he gave us feet pictures.
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09-19-2024, 12:30 PM
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#46
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Where have you been, anyway?
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It's been a busy year, and the Playoffs were depressing.
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09-19-2024, 12:31 PM
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#47
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
I hate him, he gave us feet pictures.
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Yeah, that's fair.
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09-19-2024, 12:42 PM
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#48
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
Mark Spector, Gene poodle Principe, David Staples. Leon hates them, as does everyone else.
Reporters don't drive players away from the team.
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Don't forget "why are you so pissy" Matheson.
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09-19-2024, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
It's been a busy year, and the Playoffs were depressing.
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I hope all is well. Glad you have time to start the season with us.
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09-19-2024, 12:44 PM
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#50
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Originally Posted by Toonage
Why is Basha a spare??? WTF are they doing?? Coronato with Schwindt???
Ahhh....feels good.
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You get it.
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09-19-2024, 12:50 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
Right, so this is just your own personal impression in the absence of any actual evidence.
Sure. Players are probably annoyed by Eric Francis—that seems likely. But the claim was specifically that after players have left the city they have also continued to publicly mention him specifically as one of the reasons why they are happy to be out of Calgary. As if Eric Francis is is such a prominent media figure in the NHL with such a notorious reputation that players actively seek to get away from him by getting away from Calgary.
This is flatly untrue. It has no basis in fact. It's nonsense. It's misinformation.
How do I know this? Because Eric Francis is not special. There is AT LEAST one Eric Francis in every NHL market, if not many more. Players know this. Whether or not they are annoyed by his questions, they are also keenly aware that it's part of the job—a part that DOES NOT CHANGE with any market. Why would they talk about Eric Francis EVER, when there are literally hundreds of reporters just like him that every player has to deal with?
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Actually his sister tweeted about it after he wrote a piece for SN about Gaudreau. I am not sure how to find the tweet but I do remember it was to the effect of trying to run him out of town.
It picks up in this previous thread here
https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=182309
So yes, there actually is evidence out there.
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09-19-2024, 12:57 PM
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#52
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Uranus
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
It’s absolutely pathetic. Enough players say it organically (which is great and feels good) that I don’t know why media has to prod for that answer so often with these loser “tell us how you feel about BEING HERE RIGHT NOW” questions. Like the two outcomes are forcing players to reiterate constantly that they like the city and the team and the fans, or catching a player who doesn’t and getting your juicy little soundbite.
Just stop. It’s embarrassing.
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Well in their defense these guys have to interact with a lot of different personalities and it can get awkward. Especially when the subject has the I'm here but don't really want to be here vibe for the interview right off the bat.
It's natural and taught to break the ice with some meatball questions. Maybe leading with how was the first skate or how was your summer is a better choice.
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09-19-2024, 12:58 PM
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#53
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
On the topic of actual line combos and such, it's really interesting to me that they have Gridin starting with Morton and Stromgren. I'm increasingly wondering whether there's a chance he starts in the A.
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He should play in the AHL, he is too good for the Q and would learn way more play in the A
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09-19-2024, 01:07 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
Can we please, PLEASE, stop quoting any media by Eric Francis?
Please?
Embarrasing that that guy is allowed anywhere near the team.
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What specifically is embarrassing about him?
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09-19-2024, 01:11 PM
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#55
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Switch Duehr and Pelletier please.
If they waive Pelletier to keep Duehr or Rooney up on this team I'll be unimpressed.
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09-19-2024, 01:15 PM
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#56
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Switch Duehr and Pelletier please.
If they waive Pelletier to keep Duehr or Rooney up on this team I'll be unimpressed.
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I would've thought he'd get waived to start the season to get some time.under his feet. Not going to help him starting him with 5 games at the start of the season
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09-19-2024, 01:17 PM
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#57
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Do we have anyone attending that will be giving us their thoughts? Or is it private?
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09-19-2024, 01:31 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by Mindtravellee
I would've thought he'd get waived to start the season to get some time.under his feet. Not going to help him starting him with 5 games at the start of the season
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I firmly believe a Chicago or San Jose will take him on waivers.
You will risk losing him if you waive him.
Pelletier - Rooney - Lomberg is a good 4th line IMO. Duehr is 27 and likely has no future with this team beyond this season, no reason to start him in a 4th line role.
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09-19-2024, 01:37 PM
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#59
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Do we have anyone attending that will be giving us their thoughts? Or is it private?
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Not private, I hope to go tomorrow.
Was bogged down in meetings all morning today sadly.
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09-19-2024, 01:38 PM
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#60
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All I can get
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Duehr is almost certain to be on waivers, and will clear.
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