They put out a statement before asking Reilly and getting his word he didn’t do it and sticking up for him and supporting him, they jumped the gun, this is on Dubass. IMO.
- LeafMan

his statement said he was cooperating with the league and would have no further comment until investigation was concluded....

at least hear what he has to say at the press conference

Is that a guy on Ottawa Radio?

That's the worst take I've ever heard, though.
- GreatGigInTheSky

How do you know it was before talking to morgan?
Dubas had to get out in front, had to make a generic statement about letting the nhl investigate.
He did.
So nothing at all to apologize for
- Fakepartofme

Dubas is not a baby boomer therefore all his decisions are wrong

They put out a statement before asking Reilly and getting his word he didn’t do it and sticking up for him and supporting him, they jumped the gun, this is on Dubass. IMO.
- LeafMan

if this is what you are talking about, I dont see your point.
they have to gather all the info before taking a stance.

They put out a statement before asking Reilly and getting his word he didn’t do it and sticking up for him and supporting him, they jumped the gun, this is on Dubass. IMO.
- LeafMan

you're 100% correct sir.

the morning guys (known Leaf hater Warne) condemned him right away, it was the first I had heard about it so I was pretty upset walking into work, but then listed to it many times..and couldnt hear what people said they heard.

but they didnt go that far. 30 games...have to wonder if the same 30 games would apply if it was anther team
- senstroll

Who cares what talking heads in another city have to say.
They just want to spread their agenda.
Their stupidity never surprises

you're 100% correct sir.
- plantheparade

No, he's 100% wrong.

If he immediately supported Reilley then the narrative would have changed to how Dubas/The Leafs support homophobia - which is not true. Dubas did the correct thing.

Who cares what talking heads in another city have to say.
They just want to spread their agenda.
Their stupidity never surprises
- Fakepartofme

its TSN radio, it forms peoples opinions. I care what I listen to

but thanks for your input

I'm sorry but the fact that this slur thing is a big deal at all is stupid.

I understand that in today's world we shouldn't say things like that. But I've heard a million times worse things said on and off the ice.

Next are we going to suspend people for swearing because it hurts someone's feelings?

Or how about taking hitting out of the game?

Or even better, lets not use a puck because everyone deserves to be winners

if this is what you are talking about, I dont see your point.
they have to gather all the info before taking a stance.


- senstroll

All they had to do was add, we have full confidence that Morgan Reilly did not utter this homophobic slur.

Ottawa radio has a lot of apologizing to do
- AdamFrench

Lived in Ottawa for 4 years.. Their sports radio station (team 1200 I think it was called) was an absolute joke.

- RickJames77

There's a lot of people out there that want Reilley to be guilty, so proving his innocence doesn't fit their narrative.
- TrashPanda

Probably the same ones who jumped on the " offer sheet" bandwagon. Really praying that every Leaf would be playing elsewhere. Well, guess you gotta' have the talent for that to happen. Looks like we are certainly moving in the right direction.

you're 100% correct sir.
- plantheparade

you have to have a pretty strong Dubas Bias to come to that conclusion.

And the fact that the bolts were all over them, the leafs had issues getting out of their own end, and they still try the stetch pass too much.
- Fakepartofme

There are all kinds of excuses, the Flu, got outshot, blah blah blah. Freddie let in four goals none of them rockets. That line change where the Lightning had a short-handed 3 on 1. It was an awful game. When Garret Sharts plays better than Andersen and Gauthier plays better than Marner.......they were terrible all around.

I'm sorry but the fact that this slur thing is a big deal at all is stupid.

I understand that in today's world we shouldn't say things like that. But I've heard a million times worse things said on and off the ice.

Next are we going to suspend people for swearing because it hurts someone's feelings?

Or how about taking hitting out of the game?

Or even better, lets not use a puck because everyone deserves to be winners
- Maverick1818

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All they had to do was add, we have full confidence that Morgan Reilly did not utter this homophobic slur.
- LeafMan

No they didnt.
What he said was fine and im pretty sure morgan doesnt care. As him and dubas probably already talked.
Or
They may have been instructed not to, and to wait for the official nhl statement.

It's nice and all that Dubas and Rielly will meet the media, BUT I have concerns about what a distraction this is and would not be in any other city.
And the referee Rielly allegedly said it to said he DID NOT say it. What more do people want?

There are all kinds of excuses, the Flu, got outshot, blah blah blah. Freddie let in four goals none of them rockets. That line change where the Lightning had a short-handed 3 on 1. It was an awful game. When Garret Sharts plays better than Andersen and Gauthier plays better than Marner.......they were terrible all around.
- winsix

The goals Freddie let in were redirects that he had no chance on. They were on the defence, not him.

Probably the same ones who jumped on the " offer sheet" bandwagon. Really praying that every Leaf would be playing elsewhere. Well, guess you gotta' have the talent for that to happen. Looks like we are certainly moving in the right direction.
- Leafsmart

The offersheet stuff is so goddamn laughable and full of fantasy.

All they had to do was add, we have full confidence that Morgan Reilly did not utter this homophobic slur.
- LeafMan

I am 100% positive the Leafs took the correct stance at the time.

no matter how sure you are of something, you can always be surprised by someone. that applies to all aspects of life

It's nice and all that Dubas and Rielly will meet the media, BUT I have concerns about what a distraction this is and would not be in any other city.
And the referee Rielly allegedly said it to said he DID NOT say it. What more do people want?
- RogerRoeper

It's 2019 - every city would go through the same thing.

It's not a distraction at all, everyone will have forgotten about it in a few days.

It's nice and all that Dubas and Rielly will meet the media, BUT I have concerns about what a distraction this is and would not be in any other city.
And the referee Rielly allegedly said it to said he DID NOT say it. What more do people want?
- RogerRoeper

It's going to be a distraction either way, that's TO media. So instead of getting hounded at a morning skate or whatever, they're getting it over with on a day off. Very smart

its TSN radio, it forms peoples opinions. I care what I listen to

but thanks for your input
- senstroll

Lol
If opinions on tsn radio form peoples opinion, when neither is based on fact. Its the people that have the issue.

Meh, if you care so much, turn them off.

The goals Freddie let in were redirects that he had no chance on. They were on the defence, not him.
- TrashPanda

The guy at the other end made some serious good stops. The rebound off the neck was a bad goal, the soccer kick in front of the net was another softie. The defense was sh!t ------- so was Freddie.