Around the NHL off-season - Page 45

Alex · #**441** 07-16-2012, 04:35 PM

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Mike Green signed a 3 year/$18.25million contract.

Lot of risk put in his health. For his sake, I hope he lives up to the contract.

Donnie D · #**442** 07-17-2012, 04:28 PM

Talk about swift justice.

The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club would like to state we have now confirmed the details surrounding Ondrej Pavelec while driving under the influence in Kladno, Czech Republic on May 26, 2012. The organization was deeply disappointed to learn of this information yesterday and is fully aware of the seriousness of this matter. We will determine our course of action once we have the chance to meet and discuss with Ondrej in person, which we expect to do at the earliest possible opportunity.

In the interim, Ondrej would like to issue the following personal statement:

“On May 26, 2012, I was involved in a traffic accident in the Czech Republic. There were no injuries. Police arrived at the scene and I agreed to a blood alcohol test. On June 12, my attorney appeared in court on my behalf and submitted a plea of guilty at the first proceeding. The court issued a six month suspended sentence and suspended my driver’s license for 20 months in the Czech Republic. The case will be dismissed in 12 months provided I have no alcohol related violations during this time. I’m disappointed in myself for this error in judgment. I’m thankful no one was injured as a result of my actions. I want to sincerely apologize to our fans, the Winnipeg Jets organization, and to my teammates for any embarrassment this has caused. I’m truly sorry for letting you all down. ”

ChaseSpace · #**443** 07-17-2012, 05:28 PM

So is he going to be able to leave the country?

astro · #**444** 07-17-2012, 06:45 PM

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So is he going to be able to leave the country?

will he be able to enter Canada? He's considered a criminal in Canada. Of course, he will get a pass and be allowed to enter and play in Canada.

timothy · #**445** 07-17-2012, 06:49 PM

Former Bolt prospect James Wright signed two year deal with Panthers. Was traded to them in the Oberg/Kostka deal I think.

Coldrice · #**446** 07-18-2012, 02:33 PM

Because the original thread was closed and no other place I can think of

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Insightful read for anyone who's got the time or interests in College Hockey and Major Jr. Can't say I lend the same opinion overall but...

College Hockey Hamstrung in Major Junior Battle

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It doesn't seem right that the CHL can continually bother these players, and as for paying them bonuses for signing...I had no idea the CHL was THAT much of a big business.

http://boltprospects.com/forum/showt...ege#post122185

Fast forward to today...

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Strong words from Red about Carrick, and he's 100% right

On Connor Carrick’s decision to sign with the Plymouth Whalers after being committed to Michigan for two years: “I think he talked to Coach Wiseman. I never got a call from him. I just think it’s a huge mistake. The sad thing is, we make a commitment to a kid two years ago and we sit on that scholarship and we honor that commitment and right up until the draft, and then he takes the draft and decides now he’s going to go in a different direction?

What kind of integrity is that? That’s just terrible. That’s one of the things that bothers me about college coaching. Some of these families and kids don’t keep their word. I hate to put integrity on the line, but let’s face it. This is a commitment you make and this is your word and what are you doing?”

Red Berenson Pissed!