Romang67
BitterSwede
Get out of here, coward!
Aww...
I do like that thread on the main boards btw. Apparently Toby is a locker room pest in Winnipeg!
Get out of here, coward!
Aww...
I do like that thread on the main boards btw. Apparently Toby is a locker room pest in Winnipeg!
Personally I like to see as many Jets as possible playing in the Olympics. Everyone has a right to make their own decisions but in my mind playing for your country should be seen as your duty. Imagine if guys like Crosby, Toews, Weber etc. decided they didn't want to play for Canada.
...I wouldn't really care that much?
Obviously I want them to play, but if Sid said "I feel like I'm best protecting myself from injury by focusing only on the Pens" I would appreciate that and support him.
I would rather the Winnipeg Jets succeed than see Jet players represent their countries. I think that playing when they could be resting hurts us. I won't knock anyone for choosing to go, I just hope they aren't given the opportunity.
Sorry I just disagree. Playing for your country on the highest stage is an honour. BTW the Hawks did okay in the 2010 playoffs after having their top 3 players play in the Gold medal game. Our division opponents will see lots of their players play in the Olympics are you suggesting this will give us an advantage over them?
Yes.
It may not be enough, since they're better. But I 100% believe rest is FAR better for a player than flying to Russia and doing everything associated with the Olympics.
It might be an honour, but its far from a duty.
Honestly, I don't get where people come up with this ****. Toby from every single thing I've heard is a very well liked teammate and very loyal to Winnipeg and the org. But, I suppose that isn't 'interesting' enough.
I'm just glad that players realize that the internet is full of haters and most fans in Winnipeg love them.
I suggest that rather than being steadfastly condescending towards everyone who doesn't agree with your sunny view of the situation, you spend some time getting up to speed on the club vs country controversy that has been the subject of much debate for several years.
Anyone familiar with this knows that Toby's apparent excuse is the "the dog ate my homework" equivalent when it comes to representing your national team.
He is likely being pressured by the Jets organization, there are likely financial / insurance issues at play, and the previous 'snub' is probably also contributing to this. Being comfortable with these possibilities does not make you a hater.
Just one of several examples from other sports:
http://www.businessofsoccer.com/2013/09/08/club-vs-country-injury-compensation-and-the-club-protection-program/
So, my friend, that is where some of us come up with this **** .
I suggest that rather than being steadfastly condescending towards everyone who doesn't agree with your sunny view of the situation, you spend some time getting up to speed on the club vs country controversy that has been the subject of much debate for several years.
Anyone familiar with this knows that Toby's apparent excuse is the "the dog ate my homework" equivalent when it comes to representing your national team.
He is likely being pressured by the Jets organization, there are likely financial / insurance issues at play, and the previous 'snub' is probably also contributing to this. Being comfortable with these possibilities does not make you a hater.
Just one of several examples from other sports:
http://www.businessofsoccer.com/2013/09/08/club-vs-country-injury-compensation-and-the-club-protection-program/
So, my friend, that is where some of us come up with this **** .
Dude, read his post and read the context. Wow.
I was responding to an ongoing series of comments woW chicka Wow WOW
Someone on the main boards said Toby was a locker room pest, Jet said he didn't know where people come up with that **** and then you linked to an article about "club v country" as "where people come up with that ****"
If that article is where people came up with that, could you quote the part on Toby's locker room presence?
It's not as though the points you raised aren't completely valid on their own and you are completely within your rights to call it the Olympic equivalent of "the dog ate my homework" - it's just not a response to the post you quoted so triumphantly. I dunno, if you meant that as a reply to the entire discussion it's a bit misleading to say that "So, my friend, that's where we came up with X" when X is a defined idea (Toby being a locker room pest) that has no relevance to your post.
Not trying to jump down your throat, just saying that's why people were saying you missed the context.
In my opinion, the little fella is not going because he does not want to be a healthy scratch for the length of the tournament. He would rather spend time with his famly. If he leaves Winnipeg during the break, his story will be proven a lie.
I have my doubts that he would even have made the team.
Lidstrom lite is more like Diet Enstrom.
My 2 cents
I like his compete level but as the coach says, he is good, nothing else at this time.