11-26-2019, 05:39 PM
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#521
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If the NHLPA is saying "instead of just releasing stories through twitter, please also report abuse through the proper channels" that's a very good thing.
If the NHLPA is saying "don't release these stories on twitter, report abuse through the proper channels instead" then I question it somewhat. I'm sure there are reasonable and perhaps even legal reasons for this, but I also don't think it's smart to go silencing your players.
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11-26-2019, 05:39 PM
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#522
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Originally Posted by ThisIsAnOutrage
Seems to me the Flames are left holding the bag for Peters' past behaviour as his current employer, when the issue - at this point anyway - is an interpersonal one between he and Aliu.
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Seriously? Racism only effects the person he was being racist towards?
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11-26-2019, 05:42 PM
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#523
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GOAT!
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I'm not sure what to think about this.
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I like it. I am not a fan of the "court of public opinion."
Like, on one hand, internal reports are easier to cover up/ignore/etc, but on the other hand, an accusation posted on Twitter can do irreparable harm almost immediately without any corroborative evidence, or even the slightest attempt at fact-checking.
In this particular case, though, there are a lot of stories coming out from a lot of different sources, and there appears to be corroboration on at least the bigger ones, so I'm comfortable with a "smoke/fire" assertion.
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11-26-2019, 05:43 PM
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#524
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYC
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Did Peters ever coach Commodore?
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11-26-2019, 05:44 PM
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#525
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by Mattman
Did Peters ever coach Commodore?
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Briefly in Det as Babs’ asst.
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11-26-2019, 05:45 PM
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#526
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Won the Worst Son Ever Award
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sherwood Park
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
If the NHLPA is saying "instead of just releasing stories through twitter, please also report abuse through the proper channels" that's a very good thing.
If the NHLPA is saying "don't release these stories on twitter, report abuse through the proper channels instead" then I question it somewhat. I'm sure there are reasonable and perhaps even legal reasons for this, but I also don't think it's smart to go silencing your players.
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The PA's job is to also protect the players. If a player feels he got an unfair shake from a coach, but nothing harassing, bullying etc has gone on, but he spouts off on twitter about it, there is the potential for lawsuits against the player as well.
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11-26-2019, 05:46 PM
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#527
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cowtown
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I'm not sure what to think about this.
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I have a tough time believing the PA cares one bit about a cup of coffee player like Aliu. Why would you wait for the PA to do something about it? The PA doesn't come out looking any worse in all of this and there is no benefit to involving them.
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11-26-2019, 05:52 PM
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#528
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CP's Fraser Crane
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He’s not even a member of the PA anymore
But I think this is for current members
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11-26-2019, 06:00 PM
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#529
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GOAT!
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I think this is just a "reminder" message from the PA to please go through proper channels vs public outings. These days a Tweet can level a person's entire career in hours, and there's literally nothing stopping anyone from doing it.
In no way am I attempting to defend an aggressor or shame a victim. I'm only suggesting that there has to be a better way.
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11-26-2019, 06:02 PM
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#530
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by rubecube
Seriously? Racism only effects the person he was being racist towards?
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Not what I'm saying. To clarify,
Aliu told the story about what happened between he and Peters. He didn't mention the Flames, or even the Hawks. I haven't kept up on whether he has made more tweets, but I don't think he suggested what, if anything, the Flame should do to deal with the situation. The issue, the events that happened, are between Aliu and Peters, not Aliu and the Flames. That's what I mean by saying the Flames are left holding the bag. If he worked for the Penguins, Burger King, or Canadian Tire presumably then they would have to deal with this instead.
What I was pondering is if Peters should have the chance to correct what he did himself, by working it out with Aliu - again, if Aliu was even remotely interested in that - before the Flames take their actions as Peters' employer.
If Peters, on his own, could make amends, and demonstrate that he is indeed a different person today [I am not suggesting that is likely to be the case] it may affect what the Flames want to do.
Also, I don't know that Aliu would necessarily want Peters fired. In the course of my professional life, I've had to investigate situations like this. Sometimes people want a person fired, sometimes they just want others to know what happened, sometimes they want an apology, sometimes they just want to know that others see it as a serious problem. It's up to the individual. Aliu should have the option to hear what Peters has to say to him - if anything - if he wants to.
Last edited by ThisIsAnOutrage; 11-26-2019 at 06:07 PM.
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11-26-2019, 06:04 PM
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#531
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
Coaches get fired all the time. It's simple as they continue to get paid. And they could just go that route if they wanted - no need to negotiate in this case. As suggested, by someone, it's more likely they want to terminate his contract using the ethical clause. To avoid paying him and make an ultra strong statement. I would also bet, this is tricky as his unethical behaviour occurred long before signing the contract with the Flames and not during his tenure with the Flames.
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I pretty much agree.
I will admit that I don't know how coaching contracts are structured, but I think they typically "relieved of their duty", so not technically fired.
If the Flames want to make that statement, and I am not saying they shouldn't; it could be a long and drawn out legal battle which either side might lose. I am somewhat expecting they negotiate a resignation somewhere in the middle to hedge their bets and make it a clean separation.
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11-26-2019, 06:25 PM
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#532
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeman4Gilmour
Coaches get fired all the time. It's simple as they continue to get paid. And they could just go that route if they wanted - no need to negotiate in this case. As suggested, by someone, it's more likely they want to terminate his contract using the ethical clause. To avoid paying him and make an ultra strong statement. I would also bet, this is tricky as his unethical behaviour occurred long before signing the contract with the Flames and not during his tenure with the Flames.
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This is, I think, exactly the debate going on with outside counsel, PR people and maybe the league.
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11-26-2019, 06:33 PM
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#533
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by FanIn80
I think this is just a "reminder" message from the PA to please go through proper channels vs public outings. These days a Tweet can level a person's entire career in hours, and there's literally nothing stopping anyone from doing it.
In no way am I attempting to defend an aggressor or shame a victim. I'm only suggesting that there has to be a better way.
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Correct.
This is the NHLPA looking out for their members. In a hyper-litigious world, anything said on Social Media could end badly.
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11-26-2019, 06:36 PM
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#534
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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11-26-2019, 06:36 PM
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#535
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Originally Posted by landshark
Yeah, I'm sure this if this guy talked to the PA, all hell would break loose within 24 hours. Sure...
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I took this as being directed towards current players coming forward with things in the light of this and not directed at Aliu.
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11-26-2019, 06:37 PM
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#536
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All I can get
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11-26-2019, 06:37 PM
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#537
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/upda...ng/c-311833400
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Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving tonight provided the following update:
"Our review into the allegations from last evening continues. This is a very serious matter and we want to be thorough in our review.
Bill Peters will not be behind the bench for the Flames game tomorrow night in Buffalo. Associate coach Geoff Ward will handle head coaching duties.
We will have no further comment until our review is complete."
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11-26-2019, 06:37 PM
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#538
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Update from the Flames:
Investigation still ongoing.
Peters will not be behind the bench tomorrow
Geoff Ward will handle head coaching duties in the interim
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Now is your chance boys. Win 10-0.
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11-26-2019, 06:45 PM
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#539
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Why not just say he's on leave or indefinite suspension until the conclude their investigation? The day to day status seems to just create drama.
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11-26-2019, 06:46 PM
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#540
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Franchise Player
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There is a strong implication the longer this investigation goes on that somehow Brad and the investigators may think there is an appropriate forum for a superior to drop a N bomb in the workplace? I hope a reporter asks Brad tomorrow whether he thinks Peters used the N word against a 20 year old. Nobody will but someone should ask him if he thinks Peters said that.
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