Carson Briere, (Flyer's GM son) pushes disabled woman's wheelchair down stairs at bar

[bluejays]

Why do all hockey bros talk and dress the same?

[tvp2003]

Pushing person in wheelchair down a flight of stairs = despicable, criminal behavior

Pushing empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs = stupid, reckless behavior

I'm glad it was only the latter, and not the former. What an idiot.

[Bill Bumface]

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[Bill Bumface]

Those chairs are bloody expensive, I hope she gets a new one out of him.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I think it's overblown. He was probably super drunk and did something stupid. Could have done many dumber things like drink and drive, or commit sexual assault.

Buy the person a new wheelchair, apologize, do some sensitivity training and lay off the booze

“He didn’t rape or kill anybody so a slap on the wrist and let’s be on our way!”

I’m going to wager that’s a level of leniency only granted to young hockey players.

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Pushing person in wheelchair down a flight of stairs = despicable, criminal behavior

Pushing empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs = stupid, reckless behavior

I'm glad it was only the latter, and not the former. What an idiot.

It’s still despicable and criminal. Not only is that someone’s only method of mobility, but it’s also illegal to damage other people’s property (and those are not inexpensive items). It’s worse than destroying someone’s car and about as bad as breaking someone’s legs.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Bill Bumface

Those chairs are bloody expensive, I hope she gets a new one out of him.

Yes, but also not good enough. What's the lead time on a new chair? She's going to be pretty inconvenienced because of this. I hope his school punishes him. I hate when hockey bros get away with ####, especially hockey bros with famous dads.



Although it's not Danny's problem, he could win himself some community points by treating her to a VIP Flyers experience.

[GullFoss]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

“It’s worse than destroying someone’s car and about as bad as breaking someone’s legs.

Uh-huh

[Buff]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Yes, but also not good enough. What's the lead time on a new chair? She's going to be pretty inconvenienced because of this. I hope his school punishes him. I hate when hockey bros get away with ####, especially hockey bros with famous dads.



Although it's not Danny's problem, he could win himself some community points by treating her to a VIP Flyers experience.

Wouldn't that be more punishment right now?

[Geeoff]

I think the one dude was gonna "Jackass" himself down the stairs in the wheelchair and chickened out. I dunno if that was Carson or not

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Why do all hockey bros talk and dress the same?

Totally. I instantly knew who the hockey guys were when they came into the shot. Backwards hat, joggers, group of 3-4 of them, smug looks.

[GreatWhiteEbola]

As a wheelchair user, I can attest the chair is an extension of one's self. It's not too far off breaking someone's legs, and I think that's a fair analogy. As for punishment, he must use a wheelchair for a year and write about his experience.

[FlamesAddiction]

I imagine for someone that uses a chair for mobility, something like this would feel more like an assault than just a property crime. Hopefully this kid learns some empathy.

[GullFoss]

I would assume it didn't even strike them that this wheelchair might belong to a disabled person.

JP "bro this empty wheel chair."
Carson "bro"
JP "this wheel chair is on this level"
Carson "but if we throw it down the stairs, it could be at this level"
JP "brooooo lol hilarious"
Carson: "broooo"

To make the jump from entitled, bro, doochbag to the malicious intent of purposely stranding a physically disabled person is a stretch that I'd be really hesitant to make at this time.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I imagine for someone that uses a chair for mobility, something like this would feel more like an assault than just a property crime. Hopefully this kid learns some empathy.

New idea for next Beaverton article:

For first time in history, dudebro hockey player has learned empathy.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I would assume it didn't even strike them that this wheelchair might belong to a disabled person.

JP "bo this empty wheel chair."
Carson "bro"
JP "this wheel chair is on this level"
Carson "but if we throw it down the stairs, it could be at this level"
JP "brooooo lol hilarious"
Carson: "broooo"

To make the jump from entitled, bro, doochbag to the malicious intent of purposely stranding an physically disabled person is a stretch that I'd be really hesitant to make at this time.

Yeah, we get it, just boys being boys so it’s all good. Caught it from you the first time.

[GullFoss]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Yeah, we get it, just boys being boys so it’s all good. Caught it from you the first time.

Please quote where I said that

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I would assume it didn't even strike them that this wheelchair might belong to a disabled person.

JP "bro this empty wheel chair."
Carson "bro"
JP "this wheel chair is on this level"
Carson "but if we throw it down the stairs, it could be at this level"
JP "brooooo lol hilarious"
Carson: "broooo"

To make the jump from entitled, bro, doochbag to the malicious intent of purposely stranding a physically disabled person is a stretch that I'd be really hesitant to make at this time.

I fail to see the difference between entitled and dangerously stupid.

[Gaskal]

What a heartless piece of garbage.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

As a wheelchair user, I can attest the chair is an extension of one's self. It's not too far off breaking someone's legs, and I think that's a fair analogy. As for punishment, he must use a wheelchair for a year and write about his experience.

Originally Posted by GullFoss

Uh-huh

What a donkey.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I don't know Danny Briere's personal life, but he had that kid at about 21. I think most people that age are still finding themselves as an adult and still learning adult life lessons let alone good parenting skills. Then combine that with a full-time hockey player dad, big money income, and being effectively a middle child (that is a thing!) in a probable life of privilege, perhaps not too surprised he's doing not-adult things at 21 as well.

Life must have been tough growing up because he had a rich hockey player dad is a new take...

Just imagine how much better off he would have been with a normal middle class upbringing, or even a poor upbringing..?