[News] Bill Peters resigns as head coach. No longer part of Flames org. Ward interim HC

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

What I find interesting about this is the dominoes that had to fall for this to happen.
In order

1. Leafs off to a bad start
2. Babcock canned
3. Initial tweets from Commodore on Babcock (expected)
4. Follow up tweet from Commodore on Peters (not expected)
5. Tweet from Aliu

And away we go....

Leafs don't get off to a bad start, none of this happens, at least now.
And based on what we have learned about Peters in the last few days, I'm glad it has. it is horrible stuff, but best to have it removed from your team and organization and move on.

And if it sparks a larger culture change even better.

The poor start from the Leafs may end up being a catalyst for some pretty big things.

who'd have thought just a week ago flames fans would appreciate something the leafs did. lol

[hah]

Can someone please do a MEME with Bill Peters in Black face with Justin and his lady friends in front of the sport check/ flames news conference banner?

[Scorch]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Do you think so?

It seems to me that—here at CP, at least—opinions about Peters and about his behaviour in the incident in question have been resoundingly unified, save for a handful of dissenters.

Wasn’t there a Sun poll where 75% Calgarians accepted the apology from Peters? That was eye opening

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Scorch

Wasn’t there a Sun poll where 75% Calgarians accepted the apology from Peters? That was eye opening

Whoa whoa whoa. Calgarians? It was “Sun Readers”

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Don Cherry fired on Remembrance day...

Peters on black friday...


what did Alanis sing about in that hit song of hers?

That she was "never too hot, never too cold"?

[FanIn80]

I need to know two things before this whole thing is over:

1. How was he hired without this being known, or If it was known, then why was he hired?

Actually, it's just the one thing.

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

who'd have thought just a week ago flames fans would appreciate something the leafs did. lol

Still doesn't make up for Gilmour or Phaneuf trades...

[nik-]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Don Cherry fired on Remembrance day...

Peters on black friday...


what did Alanis sing about in that hit song of hers?

It was about Dave Coulier leaving her for another woman.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

What I find interesting about this is the dominoes that had to fall for this to happen.
In order

1. Leafs off to a bad start
2. Babcock canned
3. Initial tweets from Commodore on Babcock (expected)
4. Follow up tweet from Commodore on Peters (not expected)
5. Tweet from Aliu

And away we go....

Leafs don't get off to a bad start, none of this happens, at least now.
And based on what we have learned about Peters in the last few days, I'm glad it has. it is horrible stuff, but best to have it removed from your team and organization and move on.

And if it sparks a larger culture change even better.

The poor start from the Leafs may end up being a catalyst for some pretty big things.

I must have missed the Commodore tweet on Peters prior to Aliu. What did he say?

[Wolfman]

[Locke]

Originally Posted by nik-

It was about Dave Coulier leaving her for another woman.

Ironic because people are typically happy and upbeat whenever Dave Coulier leaves.

Hey! This is off topic! Ooh you sneaky bastard you!

[Northendzone]

i would tend ot think that the flames have wored out a settlement with peter's that somehow protects them/the NHL from having to go to court to deal with this further.

i guess the interesting things are:

1. will we see peters coach high level hockey again - anywhere (remember even graham james found places to coach over the years)

2. will there be any additional fallout as a result of this issue - i.e. otehr coaches, gm's, players

3. what will the future coaches look like - you would have to think they will be far more cerebral versus the keenan type

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I need to know two things before this whole thing is over:

1. How was he hired without this being known, or If it was known, then why was he hired?

Actually, it's just the one thing.

How would the Flames have any idea about what Peters said one morning 10 years ago?

Unless he volunteered the info, which is clearly not the case, I'm not sure how the Flames can shoulder any blame for this debacle.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I need to know two things before this whole thing is over:

1. How was he hired without this being known, or If it was known, then why was he hired?

Actually, it's just the one thing.

Loaded question.
A more appropriate one to get an actual response would be

"Can you tell us if the team is reviewing your hiring processes as a result of this, and if you anticipate making any changes based on this experience"?

[Otto29]

Its obvious Peters is done in Calgary. Reading all the comments here, I wish our society was able to not be so quick to judge others. I just wanted to see Bill Peter's be given a fair opportunity to defend him self but because the allegation was posted on Twitter his fate was set.

Social media destroys lives. This didn't have to go down this way. Also, before you all disagree I'm sure everyone here as said something racist or homophobic at some point in your life. How would you feel of tomorrow your life was decimated because of a word?

I am in no was saying that racism is acceptable but let's take a beat to look at the situation and fairly assess all the facts....like the Flames tried to do

[OldSam]

Glad it will be over. Please Ward, be as good as we hope you are.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Otto29

Its obvious Peters is done in Calgary. Reading all the comments here, I wish our society was able to not be so quick to judge others. I just wanted to see Bill Peter's be given a fair opportunity to defend him self but because the allegation was posted on Twitter his fate was set.

Social media destroys lives. This didn't have to go down this way. Also, before you all disagree I'm sure everyone here as said something racist or homophobic at some point in your life. How would you feel of tomorrow your life was decimated because of a word?

I am in no was saying that racism is acceptable but let's take a beat to look at the situation and fairly assess all the facts....like the Flames tried to do

Multiple people confirmed the story. What would have been a satisfactory defense from Peters for you? I am curious to know what he could have said to make it ok. Please elaborate.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by transplant99

How would the Flames have any idea about what Peters said one morning 10 years ago?

Unless he volunteered the info, which is clearly not the case, I'm not sure how the Flames can shoulder any blame for this debacle.

I kinda lumped in everything we've heard about him over the last few days. Fair point, that the Aliu situation would have been difficult to uncover, but the other stuff should have come up somewhere, I would think.

[taxbuster]

I would expect that the Flames have (unhappily?) paid Peters a settlement of some sort. At a guess, probably not his full contract due to the alleged circumstances.

You won't hear how much, why, or anything else. Simply that he's gone and how sad a situation it was all around, no tolerance, respect...blah blah...and here's our interim coach. (Can't see it being permanent even if he were the best candidate at this time.)

Maybe we can get back to hockey now?

[locsofblu]

Wonder if Geoff ward changes things up now that he will have full control. Hmmm cause they sure sucked again Buffalo with him behind the bench.