Olympics: Backstrom out final game for banned substance in allergy meds (mod warning post 140)

[bmoak]

This could cost Sweden a medal and have all their game results where Backstrom played nullified. That's what usually happens when a member of a team event like a relay is caught breaking PED rules.

 

[GKJ]

I will never view him the same way again. You can bet he's been cheating for years in the NHL

Must not visit the doctor too often

 

[Bullseyes]

Over an allergy medication? That's terrible.

 

[ChickenBurrito]

Wow that sucks. You would think the Swedish trainers would let them know what he can and can't use.

 

[Frederick Stanley]

This could cause Sweden a medal and have all their results stripped. That's what usually happens when a member of a team event is caught breaking PED rules.

Nope.

 

[hitmen19]

if a Canadian took it, I could imagine the **** storm on here

 

[wingowango]

Lol everyone jumping to conclusions. Is it performance enhancing? I doubt it.

The list of banned substances is ridiculous.

take allergy medicine = reduce headaches = better performance = PERFORMANCE ENHANCING

 

[Petri1981]

Even cannabis is banned... Also everything that DECREASES performance are banned also. lol

 

[txhorn]

Does this mean Finland gets Silver and the U.S. gets Bronze?

 

[MMANumminen]

Claritine junkies are dangerous people. You just don't mess with them

 

[Swervin81]

if a Canadian took it, I could imagine the **** storm on here

Pretty sure HF's servers would melt down and this board would cease to exist as we know it.

 

[AHB*]

This could cause Sweden a medal and have all their results stripped. That's what usually happens when a member of a team event is caught breaking PED rules.

This is completely false. There are different rules for different medications. When it's a substance like an over the counter medicine, such as claritin, they won't do this. Unless it was HGH or something of the like (which i highly doubt) there is absolutely no way this would be remotely a possibility.

Look at past occurrences before spewing some nonsense.

Even then, they'll only usually strip the player of the medal, not the team. That's NEVER happened.

 

[re5piration]

Sucks for Backstrom.

 

[Petri1981]

Does this mean Finland gets Silver and the U.S. gets Bronze?

No. We finnish people dont want silver medal if someone takes medication for allergy.

 

[Kegsey]

What a ******* shame. I feel for Backstrom.

 

[SidDidNothingWrong]

Allergy medication lol

 

[tfong]

take allergy medicine = reduce headaches = better performance = PERFORMANCE ENHANCING

Wow, water should be banned as performance enhancing

 

[gretskidoo]

if a Canadian took it, I could imagine the **** storm on here

Calm down with the victim complex. Doesn't mix well with arrogance.

 

[trovah]

Authorities gonna authorotize.

Pathetic

 

[LiveeviL]

if a Canadian took it, I could imagine the **** storm on here

Over Claritin? I think you overestimate the dislike against Canada.

 

[Patmac40]

What a cheater. Real champions take Allegra.

 

[Jussi]

Either he or team medic screwed up. They have to know what's banned and what's not.

 

[Gliff]

He isnt gonna get a medal now. Wow that sucks.

 

[Frederick Stanley]

You gotta be aware of that. It's not the first time athletes have been tested positive for a banned substance, because they were using meds.

 

[Anton13]

I guess we get silver now?

Just kidding, couldn't care less.