lookinforwalleye Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Just curious on how you guys feel about what went down with Mr. Scott. Personally I think Mr. Scott should contact a lawyer to see if there are grounds to sue the NHL, Arizona Coyotes and the Montreal Canadiens. This whole deal stinks and I am embarrassed to see that Montreal have played a part in the deal....thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I would have watched the game if he went lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I know it's not Babcock's style, but I wouldn't mind him trying on blue and white. Komarov and Scott in the All Star game, but who really cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 It is modern day Shakespeare. Scott is at the mercy of many forces that he has zero control over. He has no place in this league and for that I'm glad, but he is just a guy who is trying to do what he needs to do. I doubt I would be any different. The league has had at least 2 previous write-in campaigns and they still failed to anything to prevent this. Proving once again that they are fools. Willy loved his fools. Scott himself didn't want any part of this but that is the theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm pissed, he should be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Please direct me to some info so I can know what you all are talking about. Hockey I assume, ass u me. Signed The only Canadian that never learned how to skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl-news/4691417-john-scott-nhl-all-star-game-2016-rosters-voting-results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Don't follow hockey. That is great. Just like the royals and mlb all star. Nhl needs to step up just like mlb and address online voting issue. Welcome to the Internet Nhl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I never want to go to a party that I know I'm not really welcome. It doesn't shine a very good light on the NHL. I never really liked Betman. I don't know the guy but I know I couldn't have a guy like him work for me. A practical social media joke gone bad? Is he really that bad? When Zedeno Chiarra (sic) came into the league apparently he was a poor skater for an NHL player according to a WGR 550 discussion yesterday. He worked hard at it and has done well. As far as a law suit, what are his real damages? Is there a bonus or game cheque for the All Star game? Maybe they paid him anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I never want to go to a party that I know I'm not really welcome. It doesn't shine a very good light on the NHL. I never really liked Betman. I don't know the guy but I know I couldn't have a guy like him work for me. A practical social media joke gone bad? Is he really that bad? When Zedeno Chiarra (sic) came into the league apparently he was a poor skater for an NHL player according to a WGR 550 discussion yesterday. He worked hard at it and has done well. As far as a law suit, what are his real damages? Is there a bonus or game cheque for the All Star game? Maybe they paid him anyway. He is that bad, in his career, and this is his 8th year in the league, he has 5 goals and 6 assists, in 7.5 years. he averages roughly 6min of ice time per game http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/scottjo01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 This deal stinks and I really feel for him. People voted him in, regardless of the reason and he decided to go. End of story. It is no longer the league or teams or anyone's decision other then his. If any one of us were given a one day opportunity to play an NHL game or something to that Akin, we would take it. It would possibly be the greatest moment of our life. Don't take that experiance from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 The winning team @ the All Star Game gets $90K per player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 The winning team @ the All Star Game gets $90K per player. And home field advantage for the World Ser..... never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm not crying over his exclusion. Should not have gotten to that point in the first place. The All Star game *should* be the best/ most popular players in the league and that Scott *could* have taken the spot from a more deserving player doesn't sit well with me. The fans who voted him in are idiots imo and probably the same fans who don't have a problem with how Bettman is running the NHL (horribly imo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 If the NHL wants only the best players in, let the fans choose from a ballot of 60 of the best players like baseball used to. Simple. You can leave the door to the barn open and then cry when a few horses escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) One of the last goons standing...hate to see it unfold this way this guy was going for all those guys that did a job most wouldn't want and really never were compensated for...I'm sure there were more than a few banged up concussed guys rooting for him. I hate that the league has got rid of the enforcers, hence the injury escalations to key players that may have other wise been protected. Edited January 18, 2016 by 206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 The voting system is so flawed, that John Scott got named a captain, with his less than a goal year scoring, while a player like Sydney Crosby didn't get voted in to even participate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What the NHL did was wrong. The league and Arizona asked him to step put of the game however he wanted to play. Why? Because it's a fun weekend and he has good humour..... and he makes 500K and could possible be getting 90k extra with twins on their way to be born in Arizona. Regardless of the ASG or not, you shouldn't be trading a guy who is expecting twins shortly. Also, the "Crosby isn't in it because of him".... even if I could pick any player from any team I still wouldn't put Crosby in this year. He's had a lackluster year and there's much better players currently then what he's showing. (Not saying they are better, he has just played not as good this year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Making a mockery of the NHL..there should be a min standard for being able to play in the game, of course the whole "all star" game in any sport is a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Please direct me to some info so I can know what you all are talking about. Hockey I assume, ass u me. Signed The only Canadian that never learned how to skate. I can skate….but you are not alone…..I have no clue about hockey either….NONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 What the NHL did was wrong. The league and Arizona asked him to step put of the game however he wanted to play. Why? Because it's a fun weekend and he has good humour..... and he makes 500K and could possible be getting 90k extra with twins on their way to be born in Arizona. Regardless of the ASG or not, you shouldn't be trading a guy who is expecting twins shortly. Also, the "Crosby isn't in it because of him".... even if I could pick any player from any team I still wouldn't put Crosby in this year. He's had a lackluster year and there's much better players currently then what he's showing. (Not saying they are better, he has just played not as good this year) Yes i know that Crosby isn't in because of Scott, I just used that as a way of showing how flawed the voting system is, that how a far superior player did not get in, where a guy that barely gets any ice time gets in because a few people abused the voting system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Looks like Doan or Ekman Larsson will be taking his place. I hope if they win, they end up giving him the money. Lord knows those two don't need an extra 90K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 He doesn't belong in the allstar game, however, I think all the players participating should either boycott the game, or wear Scott jerseys on the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 It's bush league even if he doesn't belong there. They screwed up and should eat crow. Change the system to avoid these problems in the future. The all star game should be the previous stanley cup winner against the top 12 forwards, top 9 defensemen and top two goalies out of the remaining players. Just a thought. Better than watching 3 on 3 pond hockey. I won't be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 It's bush league even if he doesn't belong there. They screwed up and should eat crow. Change the system to avoid these problems in the future. The all star game should be the previous stanley cup winner against the top 12 forwards, top 9 defensemen and top two goalies out of the remaining players. Just a thought. Better than watching 3 on 3 pond hockey. I won't be watching. Actually I really like this idea. I'd pay to watch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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