The subject is TWENTY BEERS not one
- CanuckDon

Which is obviously completely wrong, but that article to me is completely garbage. Its just some kid trying to get people to read his poopty article. It wouldn't surprise me if the entire thing was fabricated.

Who would you rather hang out with? I forgot you're a rent a cop
- VanHockeyGuy

I have hung out with most of the players. Bieksa and Horvat would be my choice. Haven't met EG but he seems like a cool guy

I have hung out with most of the players. Bieksa and Horvat would be my choice. Haven't met EG but he seems like a cool guy
- CanuckDon

I'll drink to that!

Didn't seem to hurt the Oilers in the 80's who won 5 cups half-pissed and on Cocaine pretty much every game day.
- LordHumungous

I attended an event where Bodger was one of the speakers and he told a story where him and Babych and a few other Kings went on a 3 month bender in the middle of the season

Don't know who Lee Chin is but if this is true this is a huge PR nightmare for the Canucks. Just when you thought, how much worse can it get? Next up TL & JB's spin on this, Cheers!

http://www.irishtimes.com...3990#.WMFq14DsZ84.twitter
- VanHockeyGuy

You sure that wasn't from the National Enquirer? What a garbage article.

Which is obviously completely wrong, but that article to me is completely garbage. Its just some kid trying to get people to read his poopty article. It wouldn't surprise me if the entire thing was fabricated.
- Codes1087

No arguments here. It's one of the worst articles I have read in years

You sure that wasn't from the National Enquirer? What a garbage article.
- Marwood

I saved the flagging honors for you

mynhltraderumors has some interesting quotes today from some NHL insiders. Worth the read.
- VanHockeyGuy

this is the quote that HB needs:

Dreger was asked if he’s heard anything regarding Desjardins’ future.

“No, I haven’t,” said Dreger. “But you know what’s interesting about that is I’ve actually had other teams – and I can’t be specific to the team or teams who have asked me – but I have been asked about Willie’s future and whether or not the sense is that Vancouver will go in a different direction. And the reason I’ve been asked is there are teams out there who see him as a prime candidate. He’s a respected coach from an NHL perspective.

this is the quote that HB needs:

Dreger was asked if he’s heard anything regarding Desjardins’ future.

“No, I haven’t,” said Dreger. “But you know what’s interesting about that is I’ve actually had other teams – and I can’t be specific to the team or teams who have asked me – but I have been asked about Willie’s future and whether or not the sense is that Vancouver will go in a different direction. And the reason I’ve been asked is there are teams out there who see him as a prime candidate. He’s a respected coach from an NHL perspective.
- RealityChecker

Willie will make some other NHL City proud

Willie will make some other NHL City proud
- CanuckDon

as long as he doesn't let his team drink.

#dryisland

Willie will make some other NHL City proud
- CanuckDon

Enter Travis Green.

as long as he doesn't let his team drink.

#dryisland
- RealityChecker

You don't have a problem with players getting blasted the night before a game?

It doesn't matter if that article is BS or not, the fact it's rampant all over Twitter and catching the attention of some sports writers is not a good thing for PR.

You don't have a problem with players getting blasted the night before a game?
- CanuckDon

yes i do.

i don't think banning alcohol as you said the day before a game is a good idea either. looking at the schedule, that pretty much means no drinking for the majority of the season.

these are things that should be policed in the dressing room by the coach as well as by the players themselves. players can be responsible and establish a culture around the team that lets them act as adults. when they abuse that leeway, there should be consequences to the individual.

yes i do.

i don't think banning alcohol as you said the day before a game is a good idea either. looking at the schedule, that pretty much means no drinking for the majority of the season.

these are things that should be policed in the dressing room by the coach as well as by the players themselves. players can be responsible and establish a culture around the team that lets them act as adults. when they abuse that leeway, there should be consequences to the individual.
- RealityChecker

when the frank did I say that? They are hopefully mature adults. They can have a beer or glass of wine the night before a game.

as long as he doesn't let his team drink.

#dryisland
- RealityChecker

Remember Tom Renney?

when the frank did I say that? They are hopefully mature adults. They can have a beer or glass of wine the night before a game.
- CanuckDon

Meh, I say let them go wild. Have a few the night before and another in the morning to cut the hangover. Add in a little pregame nap after the morning skate and its a recipe for success

this is the quote that HB needs:

Dreger was asked if he’s heard anything regarding Desjardins’ future.

“No, I haven’t,” said Dreger. “But you know what’s interesting about that is I’ve actually had other teams – and I can’t be specific to the team or teams who have asked me – but I have been asked about Willie’s future and whether or not the sense is that Vancouver will go in a different direction. And the reason I’ve been asked is there are teams out there who see him as a prime candidate. He’s a respected coach from an NHL perspective.
- RealityChecker[/quot

BEST scenario is Caps lose Cup to Sharks (1st rounder to Nucks) fire coach. Hire WD who was fired in April. Nucks hire Dave Pratt to coach Nucks team to worse record ever. Sedins, LE, Edler waive to get traded to Caps for draft picks and prospects. Caps win the Cup making all extra conditional picks 1st rounders for 5 years.

when the frank did I say that? They are hopefully mature adults. They can have a beer or glass of wine the night before a game.
- CanuckDon

More than one and womanising would be my preference.

Remember Tom Renney?
- Marwood

such an idiot. No alcohol on flights

Meh, I say let them go wild. Have a few the night before and another in the morning to cut the hangover. Add in a little pregame nap after the morning skate and its a recipe for success
- WhiteLie

perhaps provide some speed or other uppers after their pregame nap

The subject is TWENTY BEERS not one
- CanuckDon

This right here makes me question the validity of the article. Management suggesting that their players go out and have 20 pints

Even in my booziest of days, there is no way I could throw back 20 pints

Didn't seem to hurt the Oilers in the 80's who won 5 cups half-pissed and on Cocaine pretty much every game day.
- LordHumungous

Having a bunch of beers vs snorting some coke will affect on ice performance in very different ways. Plus the Oilers had a monopoly on talent, they didn't all need to be at their best every night to win

perhaps provide some speed or other uppers after their pregame nap
- CanuckDon

Of course, thats for everyone not just the hungover guys.

Plus there is rum in these too:

Because it impacts their performance. They are paid millions of dollars. Don't drink before a game. The Sedin's, Bieksa, Burrows, Horvat etc. None of these guys drink the night before games. Virtanen and Kassian do. Notice a trend?
- CanuckDon