[News] Official: Monahan, Bouma, & Gaudreau scratched against Leafs

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by MarkGio

The game is in Calgary?

If it was in Toronto that would be sweeter. Gaudreau's family s from Jersey.

Pretty sure bubbsy means Monahans family would get together at someone's house, like his parents and watch the game together (in Toronto).

[SportsJunky]

Jesus, let's not start these rumours folks. It sticks with players for a long time.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by polak

Anyone else think that a scratching a player for an off ice issue is stupid? It's barely a punishment.

Save the press box for on ice performance issues where it actually might serve a purpose.

Now Johnny and Monahan are going to get to sit there and eat popcorn while the fans have to suffer through watching a game without 50% of the talent on this team.

A bag skate or something would be much better.

Give me a break. Talk about a slap on the wrist.

If you're a true fan, you will understand why this is being done. Great move by the coach.

If this can happen to Ovi, nothing wrong with this happening with flames players.

[OzSome]

Hartley is just trying to make it even. Remember they are playing Toronto Seriously though, there is a reason for a team rule. If you don't abide by it then you get punished don't matter if you are the best player in the team. These guys are young and Hartley is showing them tough love. I am sure these 3 players will learn their lesson and will be careful next time.

[browna]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Jesus, let's not start these rumours folks. It sticks with players for a long time.

Unfortunately, in this day and age, with media looking for a story and everyone with a social media voice, that's the risk of doing something so drastic. People jump to quick conclusions.

Even with the Snet panel blaming the teams performance on these two guys, it's gotten a (likely) ridiculous life of its own. Totally disregarding the terrible PK and PP, it's initimated that JG and SM are the problem.

Unless the rumors are categorically denied, those stories will now persist for a lot longer than they should.

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.

When did you stop beating your wife?

Just because someone makes an accusation does not make it unfounded. Your using a straw man argument trying to deflect from the issue at hand. Nice try tho

[Moderator]

Final warning: leave rumours off this board.

[Sandman]

I'm glad to see that alot of fans are behind Hartley on this one, i was expecting to read alot of misdirected negativity. I feel for the fans in attendance, but I'm glad that kind of behavior is being dealt with.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

I have no problem with this. I look at this as tough love. We'll never know all of the details of what led to this but I give Hartley the benefit of the doubt that he saw a problem. Today is a big game with national coverage given its the Leafs. This sends a big message. Hopefully these players are embarrassed about this and see that they disappointed their team mates, fans, and even friends and family, and as a result these young players wont repeat this. I think this is different as its young players versus veterans.

I actually hope they aren't embarrassed, I hope they realize that Hartley cares about them.

He helped Ferland out, and he knows how talented these players are. He's doing the right thing, and I give him kudos for it.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by DJones

"Maybe their behavior is the reason Calgary is under performing"

Like wow

Maybe it is.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Stajan is a penalty machine.

[RM14]

Originally Posted by polak

If you're going to make the ridiculous "poor kids" argument then it goes both ways.

squeaky clean Sam Bennett will put on a fine show for the little star struck fans. Move over 13 and 23

[DJones]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Maybe it is.

Haha ok then.

[Sandman]

Let's go Benny and Granny!

[underclassman]

Originally Posted by FBI

Johnnys mom must be pissed. Expect a phone call tonight Johnny.

I'm pretty bummed by this. Was hoping these guys were different, with good character, good role models etc. hoping it's not something crazy, and something they can be accountable for and fix ASAP.

I'm pretty sure it's Johnny's Dad that is pissed . Guaranteed his Dad chews him out !!!

[shermanator]

Boring Sean Monahan ‏@boringmonahan 2m2 minutes ago
I asked Johnny Gaudreau if he brought any skittles to eat while we watch the game tonight but he said he didn't bring any.

[polak]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Boring Sean Monahan ‏@boringmonahan 2m2 minutes ago
I asked Johnny Gaudreau if he brought any skittles to eat while we watch the game tonight but he said he didn't bring any.

Is the leading theory still that this is a player? If so ballsy.

[sharkov]

Bob Hartley making things interesting against a phaneufless leafs team

[Flash Walken]

This could cost Monahan in the pocket book as well.

Could be the difference between a Type B bonus being earned or not. Could be good for the Flames bonus overage though.

[Roof-Daddy]

IF, and I stress IF, this has been an ongoing issue, I sure hope this nips it in the bud.

As a Flames fan I'm hoping these two are going to be key cogs in what will develop into a legitimate Cup contending team. What a disappointment it would be to have character issues muddy that, especially when they seem like such good kids, with strong character.

(at least before this incident)