NHL BOG Meetings: Sens owner accuses Rangers of "soft tampering" with Brady Tkachuk

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Conroy should have complained about the Caps tampering with Kylington after the rumours came out about them being in his ear before free agency. It screwed over the player too in that situation.

Tampering with a UFA is one thing but trying to entice a player with 4 years left on his contract is another, the rangers probably think all Americans playing on Canadian teams are fair game.

[stemit14]

Would actually like to see the league have consequences for teams that are tampering for once. This kind of thing tends generally hurt teams that are not highly desirable destinations for players. The league gave that warning about tampering a month or so ago. Let’s see if it’s just words.

It’s tough to prove tampering definitively so it’s tough to crack down on a team just because it looks suspicious. I think it’s very likely the Rangers are guilty of this but tough to prove enough to fine the team and take away draft picks. Would love it if they did though.

[CroFlames]

Never stop booing Fox guys.

[1qqaaz]

The Rangers should pay the Sens a 2nd and the Flames three (3) firsts.

[transplant99]

This is just a strange accusation by Andlauer.

So Larry "Foster" Brooks puts out an article in the NY Post stating that the Rangers are pursuing more trades in the aftermath of Trouba getting jettisoned and Brady Tkachuk is a target. I have zero doubt they would love to get him, along with the 31 other clubs he is not under contract too.

How is that on the Rangers in terms of tampering?

THEY didn't put it out there.....a gossip columnist whose job is to write about the team (and is regularly incorrect about things) did.

If that's "tampering" you better get used to never reading about speculative trade stories ever again.

Its absurd.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Never stop booing Fox guys.

Never.

[Beninho]

Brady is for sure bolting first chance he gets. Senators definitely know this, he is a Tkachuk after all. Who knows whats happening behind the scenes but seems like Brady will be a ranger one way or another.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by transplant99

This is just a strange accusation by Andlauer.

So Larry "Foster" Brooks puts out an article in the NY Post stating that the Rangers are pursuing more trades in the aftermath of Trouba getting jettisoned and Brady Tkachuk is a target. I have zero doubt they would love to get him, along with the 31 other clubs he is not under contract too.

How is that on the Rangers in terms of tampering?

THEY didn't put it out there.....a gossip columnist whose job is to write about the team (and is regularly incorrect about things) did.

If that's "tampering" you better get used to never reading about speculative trade stories ever again.

Its absurd.

His specific accusation is that Brooks is either stating false information or being fed false information, and if it’s the latter, it’s “soft tampering.” It’s specific to Brooks suggestion that the Rangers have been in trade talks and Tkachuk is their primary target (which suggests that those talks have been with Ottawa).

I can see the argument. I don’t think it’s absurd.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

His specific accusation is that Brooks is either stating false information or being fed false information, and if it’s the latter, it’s “soft tampering.” It’s specific to Brooks suggestion that the Rangers have been in trade talks and Tkachuk is their primary target (which suggests that those talks have been with Ottawa).

I can see the argument. I don’t think it’s absurd.

I mean, if Staples or Spector start something like that, I'm 95% sure they are being told what to say.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

His specific accusation is that Brooks is either stating false information or being fed false information, and if it’s the latter, it’s “soft tampering.” It’s specific to Brooks suggestion that the Rangers have been in trade talks and Tkachuk is their primary target (which suggests that those talks have been with Ottawa).

I can see the argument. I don’t think it’s absurd.

How would the owner in Ottawa know what information a columnist in NY is "being fed" from...well....anyone?

And how is it "tampering" even if someone in the front office said "hey Brooksie, Drury called the Sens and asked if Tkachuk was available"?

I mean...its tampering now for a GM to call another GM and propose wanting/making a deal? One GM can no longer covet a player on another team and tell someone else that?

Im limited right now but this is all i could find in a quick search

The NHL's tampering rules are intended to keep the playing field level. The rules prohibit the following activities during the playing season:

Recruiting or tampering with players, coaches, or managers

Discussing pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) with them before July 1

Stating a team likes a player or called on a player in a newspaper column is certainly not recruiting him, and he is niether a UFA nor RFA so that cannot apply.

Brooks has done this for decades. He says things that he thinks should happen for his beloved Rangers team. (Anyone remember the suggestion to offer sheet Iginla back in the day?)

He doesn't work for them however (though would not be surprised to find out he receives a stipend from the PA) and they simply cannot be responsible for what he decides to write.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by transplant99

How would the owner in Ottawa know what information a columnist in NY is "being fed" from...well....anyone?

And how is it "tampering" even if someone in the front office said "hey Brooksie, Drury called the Sens and asked if Tkachuk was available"?

I mean...its tampering now for a GM to call another GM and propose wanting/making a deal? One GM can no longer covet a player on another team and tell someone else that?

Im limited right now but this is all i could find in a quick search



Stating a team likes a player or called on a player in a newspaper column is certainly not recruiting him, and he is niether a UFA nor RFA so that cannot apply.

Brooks has done this for decades. He says things that he thinks should happen for his beloved Rangers team. (Anyone remember the suggestion to offer sheet Iginla back in the day?)

He doesn't work for them however (though would not be surprised to find out he receives a stipend from the PA) and they simply cannot be responsible for what he decides to write.

Unless they’re feeding him false information with the purpose of letting Tkachuk know they’re interested and motivated to make a deal if Tkachuk wants to move, and hoping to convince Tkachuk that the Senators might be open to move him.

It’s a little different than what you’re making it out to be. Reporting on actual trade discussions is not the same. Neither is actually having those discussions.

You’re making it out to be far broader than it is, when what the Senators are suggesting (feeding media false info so that it gets to a player) is pretty specific.

[SuperMatt18]

Sens flagging this makes me think that Tkachuk has reached out saying he wants a trade if they aren't more competitive.

[EVERLAST]

Hey the Tkachuks do what the Tkachuks do right....those were the exact words . Who was named new C in NY?

Chris Drury is a d bag. After his BS here I'll never like the guy ever again

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

Hey the Tkachuks do what the Tkachuks do right....those were the exact words . Who was named new C in NY?

Chris Drury is a d bag. After his BS here I'll never like the guy ever again

Remember how all the smart folks here were saying Ottawa sure showed Calgary how to keep their stars when they signed Brady? Maybe it was just putting off the inevitable race to the south.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by transplant99

This is just a strange accusation by Andlauer.

So Larry "Foster" Brooks puts out an article in the NY Post stating that the Rangers are pursuing more trades in the aftermath of Trouba getting jettisoned and Brady Tkachuk is a target. I have zero doubt they would love to get him, along with the 31 other clubs he is not under contract too.

How is that on the Rangers in terms of tampering?

THEY didn't put it out there.....a gossip columnist whose job is to write about the team (and is regularly incorrect about things) did.

If that's "tampering" you better get used to never reading about speculative trade stories ever again.

Its absurd.

I suspect Andlauer is not using the Brooks article as his base for accusations

[Paulie Walnuts]

What is soft tampering? You either tamper or you don't.

[Ped]

Brady is set up to be UFA in 2028. He'll be 29 at the beginning of the 28-29 season. Either the Sens are better or he's in a good position.

[Yanda]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Never stop booing Fox guys.

but my throat hurt the next day from all the Fox boo's and Wolf Howls.. I dont think I can commit to both.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

I suspect Andlauer is not using the Brooks article as his base for accusations

Except....it is apparently.

[PegCityFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Ped

The NHL only cares about tampering when they decide to. Certainly not on July 1.

Or if you trade a player and don't mention a few key aspects to the team (Davydov). Of course I assume if this had been say Dallas or Arizona it would have been a stern talking to.