Player Discussion: Jets have suspended Dustin Byfuglien for failing to report to camp...

[AlaskaJet]

As another transplanted Canadian(18 years in US) I can confirm there is so much truth in all this sadly.

This is the case in many US hospitals, I worked in both civilian Canadian and US healthcare systems including both military ones, and except for the US Public healthcare system, and possibly the US VA, the value for the patient is far better in Canada, on average. There are exceptions. Sports medicine is very good in both countries, both orthopedics and sports physical therapy. Canadian chiropractors are also better trained in diagnostic medicine. My last patients as a PT in Canada (88 Winter Olympics) were Team Canada hockey players, one an Oiler, the other a Jet..
IMHO, I expect Buff is getting excellent follow-up care and would be surprised if he is not skating next season, if not earlier next year. Just my 2 bits (29 cents US )

 

[Whileee]

Putting up a picture of their house and address crosses the line for me

A lot of things cross the line. I think it's the notion that fans are entitled to private information. They aren't, and should respect privacy.

 

[Zippity]

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It’s all public knowledge, even more in USA

 

[LucianoBorsato]

It’s all public knowledge, even more in USA

Yeah, I posted it to quash the "he sold the house" talk that had been happening.

Maybe they will at some point but it hasn't happened yet.

 

[Zippity]

Putting up a picture of their house and address crosses the line for me

Pictures and addresses of all his houses are online. Down in USA, websites give out detailed information on purchaser and adress

 

[DRW204]

 

[surixon]

Wow things have gotten crazy on this front the last week.

Anyhow I think if he had followed proper procedure (CBA wise) this would be a non issue right now. The fact that this seems to be done on his own accord has people speculating. I'm sure there will be some resolution to it at some point.

 

[Guffman]

Yeah, I posted it to quash the "he sold the house" talk that had been happening.

Maybe they will at some point but it hasn't happened yet.

Well, I looked at the Hockey Feed website and it did have a picture of the house and address. If you google the address, it does show as being sold so... lol.

Hey, I felt greasy doing that quick search but it is what it is. What a train wreck.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Well, I looked at the Hockey Feed website and it did have a picture of the house and address. If you google the address, it does show as being sold so... lol.

Hey, I felt greasy doing that quick search but it is what it is. What a train wreck.

As long as you aren't doing slow drivebys you are ok

 

[Larabee]

We just need him to sign the retirement papers and get him out of the organization officially. Time to move on.

 

[cbcwpg]

Evander drama. Trouba drama. Now Buff drama? Seems to be a lot of controversy for one single management regime. Not liking the reputation Winnipeg is getting around the league

We are just one Uber ride … with players getting caught complaining about Maurice... away from being Ottawa.

 

[Ducky10]

We are just one Uber ride … with players getting caught complaining about Maurice... away from being Ottawa.

Not even close

 

[roccerfeller]

TNSE =/= Sens org.

Come on y’all.

Sens fans wish they had an org like TNSE. I’ve talked to many, certainly enough to know that many of them wish that.
We are lucky with what we have. It’s not perfect but they’re a mature and classy organization.

 

[sipowicz]

Got this from the Freep comments section from todays Buff story, it's a good one from Non Partisan

Buff: "my ankle is bothering me and I don't think I'm ready to start the season"

Chevy: "team doctors say you're good to go"

Buff: "I disagree and if you don't put me on IR I'm going to retire"

Chevy: "that's your choice, why don't you think about it for a while and get back to me, but until then you're suspended because in our opinion you are healthy"

Buff: "well I thought it over for a while and the ankle is still bothering me"

Chevy: "team doctors still say you're good to go"

Buff: "screw it, I'll look hard and long till I find a doctor that will tell me what I want to hear and until then you can tell everyone I'm still pondering retirement"

Chevy to the media: "it's complicated"

 

[Evil Little]

We just need him to sign the retirement papers and get him out of the organization officially. Time to move on.

He's in breach of contract by not reporting to camp.

The Jets can absolutely walk away right now if they don't want a top defenceman if/when he returns.

 

[JetsNut]

Well here’s hoping that we are all wrong and there is more to the story than we know. I don’t want to believe that Buff would do this to the organization. If he did however then we can all rule out a return.

 

[KingBogo]

We are just one Uber ride … with players getting caught complaining about Maurice... away from being Ottawa.

Not even close. The organization just had 3 of its biggest young stars sign back on, with some really nice talent just about ready for prominent roles. What they have is a unique player who came to the point where he is ready to call it a career but with $14 M still on the table. A classy organization does what TNSE is doing, they are letting the pieces gradually fall while keeping the door open. I'd hazard a guess some of the more powerful organizations would have steamrolled this to a conclusion by making it very public and forcing Buff's hand.

 

[Trinity]

Well here’s hoping that we are all wrong and there is more to the story than we know. I don’t want to believe that Buff would do this to the organization. If he did however then we can all rule out a return.

Of course there is more to this story that we do not know. I'd guess we know maybe 5% of the story at this point. But as Brian Burke said last night on Sportsnet, eventually the entire story will come out.

 

[ulf]

However this ends it's a black eye for the franchise perceptually or earned. The Trolls will be out en masse and this type of negative press will effect decisions made about us for years. Sad to see.

 

[Zippity]

Not even close. The organization just had 3 of its biggest young stars sign back on, with some really nice talent just about ready for prominent roles. What they have is a unique player who came to the point where he is ready to call it a career but with $14 M still on the table. A classy organization does what TNSE is doing, they are letting the pieces gradually fall while keeping the door open. I'd hazard a guess some of the more powerful organizations would have steamrolled this to a conclusion by making it very public and forcing Buff's hand.

I think you might be giving true north to much credit

 

[Trinity]

However this ends it's a black eye for the franchise perceptually or earned. The Trolls will be out en masse and this type of negative press will effect decisions made about us for years. Sad to see.

How can you say that without knowing the full story?

 

[Guffman]

However this ends it's a black eye for the franchise perceptually or earned. The Trolls will be out en masse and this type of negative press will effect decisions made about us for years. Sad to see.

No, I disagree with you completely. Jets run a classy organization (see Meyers for example) with young stars wanting to sign in Winnipeg of all places.

If you can’t handle the trolls, I’ll deal with them. That’s my specialty!

 

[YetAnotherGM]

As another transplanted Canadian(18 years in US) I can confirm there is so much truth in all this sadly.

As someone that worked in the US for over 10 years, I am in 100% agreement with you and JetFanInFlorida. I silently shake my head in dis-belief when Canadians mention they would like to have the US system. The grass is greener on the other side until you have to live it.

 

[DannyGallivan]

Realist? You’re not a realist. You always assume worst case scenario.

Half a realist.

 

[Whileee]

Got this from the Freep comments section from todays Buff story, it's a good one from Non Partisan

Buff: "my ankle is bothering me and I don't think I'm ready to start the season"

Chevy: "team doctors say you're good to go"

Buff: "I disagree and if you don't put me on IR I'm going to retire"

Chevy: "that's your choice, why don't you think about it for a while and get back to me, but until then you're suspended because in our opinion you are healthy"

Buff: "well I thought it over for a while and the ankle is still bothering me"

Chevy: "team doctors still say you're good to go"

Buff: "screw it, I'll look hard and long till I find a doctor that will tell me what I want to hear and until then you can tell everyone I'm still pondering retirement"

Chevy to the media: "it's complicated"

Completely fictitious narrative. I'm not sure what the point is. I know it's difficult, but probably best to just wait and see how the situation plays out, and leave Buff and his family alone.