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05-13-2024, 08:49 PM | #661 |
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05-13-2024, 08:57 PM | #662 | |
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05-13-2024, 08:58 PM | #663 |
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05-13-2024, 09:05 PM | #664 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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05-13-2024, 09:17 PM | #665 |
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There isn't enough information out there to know for sure what he did other than a "failed drug test". There just seems like there's a better way to handle this.
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05-13-2024, 09:25 PM | #666 |
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Well technically, he's already in the NHL 3 stage abuse program and was at level 2. Which is strict enough that you're not even allowed alcohol at that point. He's already burned through every generous benefit of the doubt possible.
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05-13-2024, 09:26 PM | #667 |
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05-13-2024, 09:36 PM | #668 |
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These last 2 games have been tough, Dallas is having no problem just taking the pucks right off our sticks when we go into the zone. Right now and look like amateurs.
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05-13-2024, 09:42 PM | #669 |
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I understand. I'm still not sure it warrants messing with the competitive advantage in the playoffs. I'm also of the opinion that if any medication is prescribed by a licensed doctor then it trumps any kind of rules in a professional sports league.
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05-13-2024, 09:53 PM | #670 |
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I get the rule, but it does feel like rigging when they decide to enforce the suspension right in the middle of a series that they happen to be losing.
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05-13-2024, 09:57 PM | #671 |
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Woof. Lucky as eff.
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05-13-2024, 10:00 PM | #672 |
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Blame the timing of the suspension on nobody but Nichushkin. I’m sure he’s regularly subjected to random testing and the failed test clearly seems recent. It’s not like the NHL had that card in their back pocket just waiting for a time to play it. Given the nature of his problems, the league might’ve been worried about liability if they knowingly let him play ****ed up on opioids.
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05-13-2024, 10:06 PM | #673 |
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Rigging? He was already in the Player Assistance Program. Which means his continued playing is dependent on him being 100% sober. He apparently failed a very recent drug test. How the hell is that rigging?
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05-14-2024, 06:20 AM | #674 |
Would an idiot do that?
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Yeah, that just goes back to... what the hell do you expect the NHL to do, give him a free pass for 2.5 months and not worry if he's breaking the rules during the playoffs?
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05-14-2024, 06:44 AM | #675 |
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I'm traveling for work and couldn't watch, but I agree, the timing sucks, but it is what it is. Hard to blame anyone other than Nichushkin himself. Just sucks that two postseasons in a row have been derailed by this (not to mention the long term repercussions).
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