Can’t believe this is such a big issue today, the young man was immature by sharing pics of himself and a young lady having sex, but mature enough to suggest that he should not be taken in this years draft. What is it? Mature? Or immature? The reality is he is a foolish young man that shared pictures with his teammates, got caught, apologized, faced the court system…and hopefully learned a life lesson. Everyone is in such an uproar!!! Graig Button making it sound like he had kidnapped and raped her…. If I was her father I would have punched this kid in the mouth and moved on… but we have all made mistakes! Maybe what this young man needs is to be surrounded by role models, mentors and being picked by serious organization as the Habs can help him grow. This will get more media traction than a sex offender sheltered by a NHL team that KNEW what was going on.

At the end, we are all full of poop!
- Slimvinnie

You really think HE crafted that apology statement and said not to take him? It’s pure PR. Talk about gullible.

Sounds like that is their plan, to give him a legit look in camp
- Takemedrunkimhome

lets not get ahead of ourselves here.

The pics were taken without her knowledge and shared without consent. The kid plead guilty. Jesus.
- TurdFergeson

Even so having sex at a young age leads to consequences. She played with fire, slept with the wrong guy you may say. Regardless she must take some sort of accountability. She put herself in this situation.

lets not get ahead of ourselves here.
- fidopro

Really think they would, still need RHD on 1st pair

Even so having sex at a young age leads to consequences. She played with fire, slept with the wrong guy you may say. Regardless she must take some sort of accountability. She put herself in this situation.
- Mr.FunFacts

you're not helping here

guys, just stop responding to people who are either clearly trolling or are clearly stupid.

start with whoever has been repeating their opinion over and over again and go from there.

(frank).

guys, just stop responding to people who are either clearly trolling or are clearly stupid.

start with whoever has been repeating their opinion over and over again and go from there.

(frank).
- kicksave856

did they trade Gritty yet?

lets not get ahead of ourselves here.
- fidopro

I'm going by the reports only. I'd much rather not rush anothet prospect let alone one that'll have that many eyes on him right away. Let him go to London amd dominate

that remains to be seen
- fidopro

It’s already happening. It started the second they made the pick. Anyone with a brain is speaking out harshly against MB and the Habs organization.

Well this is the NHL not some back yard ball hockey league. Habs need what he brings to the table it’s simply business.
- Mr.FunFacts

All the more reason you don't make the pick, given the exposure and PR challenges. In a league that wants to be seen as progressive and in a world that is so sensitive to these situations and reaction to them being so extreme, it is an extreme lack of foresight on MB's part to make this pick.
You mentioned your daughters in a separate post, I believe (if mistaken, I apologize). . . Have you asked them their opinion on this matter??

You really think HE crafted that apology statement and said not to take him? It’s pure PR. Talk about gullible.
- TurdFergeson

So what is your point? If he is getting guidance from a PR firm, so what!

did they trade Gritty yet?
- fidopro

just his doppelganger in voracek.

I'm going by the reports only. I'd much rather not rush anothet prospect let alone one that'll have that many eyes on him right away. Let him go to London amd dominate
- Takemedrunkimhome

exactly. it's not like he was picked 1st overall

Even so having sex at a young age leads to consequences. She played with fire, slept with the wrong guy you may say. Regardless she must take some sort of accountability. She put herself in this situation.
- Mr.FunFacts

This is just such a bad take. Stephen A Smith is looking at you like "dude...THAT is a bad take"

guys, just stop responding to people who are either clearly trolling or are clearly stupid.

start with whoever has been repeating their opinion over and over again and go from there.

(frank).
- kicksave856

I swear I've been trying to take your advice the last few days...but...

All the more reason you don't make the pick, given the exposure and PR challenges. In a league that wants to be seen as progressive and in a world that is so sensitive to these situations and reaction to them being so extreme, it is an extreme lack of foresight on MB's part to make this pick.
You mentioned your daughters in a separate post, I believe (if mistaken, I apologize). . . Have you asked them their opinion on this matter??
- Quillanrocks

He was hands down the best player available. Fills a massive need. I understand why MB made this pick. Strictly business.

This is just such a bad take. Stephen A Smith is looking at you like "dude...THAT is a bad take"
- Takemedrunkimhome

How so?

Ashamed of the Habs while calling the Black Hawks classy? Want a mulligan?

So what is your point? If he is getting guidance from a PR firm, so what!
- Slimvinnie

So a hired PR statement proves he is rehabilitated and remorseful?

It’s already happening. It started the second they made the pick. Anyone with a brain is speaking out harshly against MB and the Habs organization.
- TurdFergeson

speaking out harshly the day after doesn't mean it will impact revenues once the season resume. they're in the storm, deservedly so. pretty sure they expected it.
anyone cancelled their season tickets? any companies let them down like some did with Tiger or others?
not yet, not to my knowledge. until that happens you are assuming.

So a hired PR statement proves he is rehabilitated and remorseful?
- TurdFergeson

Not at all, he’s 17 dude he made a terrible discussion. Would it make you happy to see him in jail?

He was hands down the best player available. Fills a massive need. I understand why MB made this pick. Strictly business.
- Mr.FunFacts

know i know, but responding to idiots who have ruined their own credibility just keeps them from ever understanding that they're idiots who have ruined their own credibility. it keeps them believing that their opinions are relevant.

How so?
- Mr.FunFacts

Because you're trying to justify your victim blaming. I was with a few girls before we were 18 and if the situation that took place took place it would be completely my fault. I'm not going to blame the girl for taking part in a consensual act that I chose to make pictures/video of without her consent and then shared without her consent.

The girl did nothing wrong and any other take is a bad take and my guess is because it makes it easier for you as a fan to justify the pick. The girl did nothing wrong

Because you're trying to justify your victim blaming. I was with a few girls before we were 18 and if the situation that took place took place it would be completely my fault. I'm not going to blame the girl for taking part in a consensual act that I chose to make pictures/video of without her consent and then shared without her consent.

The girl did nothing wrong and any other take is a bad take and my guess is because it makes it easier for you as a fan to justify the pick. The girl did nothing wrong
- Takemedrunkimhome

I’m not blaming the victim. Sorry for thinking young girls shouldn’t send nudes and have sex at such a young age. Sex has consequences taking responsibility for her own actions is much better then simply ignoring it. At the same time What he did is completely wrong disgusting in my opinion. What do you wanna see him in jail?
- Mr.FunFacts

jesus (frank)ing christ youre so off base