Could the NHLPA allow players to use marijuana?

[kunekune]

Since I've never heard of an NHL player testing positive for pot I am going to assume they either don't test for it, or the testing process is a joke.

I would wager that within the next 8-10 years it will be legal (or decriminalized) in all U.S states and will be prescribed for all sorts of things in at least the NBA and NHL.

Most likely they don't test it. Weed stays in your system longer than any other drug or PED. A couple finnish NHL players tested positive for it in Finnish national team tests.

 

[Dooney]

they should

weed is the best and it really doesn't have any debilitating side effects other than maybe watching too many youtube videos sometimes

imagine if fans could vape up thc oil in the arena, everyone would feel so good and the goal music would sound incredible

It actually is very easy to vape the oil now in the arena. You just buy the electronic battery with the oil cartridge of your choice and done deal. They sell like hot cakes. Easy to use while driving, but you should not. No smell, no fuss. All the shops sell them.

 

[Coffey]

Oh yeah? Have you heard of the no smoking what so ever in public bill that's being passed in Halifax ?

Now that's a little over the top.

I was talking about America, not Canada.

 

[M2Beezy]

PRobably a horrible idea. Pot is a gateway drug and dont want a bunch of weird drug addicts after a couple a years

 

[Coffey]

PRobably a horrible idea. Pot is a gateway drug and dont want a bunch of weird drug addicts after a couple a years

You forgot the /s?

 

[The Podium]

Wonder how many hot dogs Kessl would eat after a joint

 

[sufferer]

DUDE WEED LMAO

 

[BenchBrawl]

How is weed of any help in playing hockey?

I could see amphetamines and cocaine enhancing (slightly) your performance, but only for a limited amount of time before it does the opposite.But weed?

 

[Laineux]

How is weed of any help in playing hockey?

I could see amphetamines and cocaine enhancing (slightly) your performance, but only for a limited amount of time before it does the opposite.But weed?

Unfair increase to hockey IQ as your third eye opens.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Unfair increase to hockey IQ as your third eye opens.

I'd be pretty scared of getting knocked out by an open ice hit if I was high on weed.Reflex are not as good and you can get distracted too.

 

[jd22]

If you're posting here, and I'm posting here, who is watching the business?

Better get back to work.

Standby ended at 2230! Geez.

 

[ThatGuy22]

Most likely they don't test it. Weed stays in your system longer than any other drug or PED. A couple finnish NHL players tested positive for it in Finnish national team tests.

They don't, NHL is the only major north american sports league that doesn't test for recreational weed.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

That has nothing to do with the original premise, but yes you are correct,it does.

I'm disagreeing with your assertion that it slows the mental processes down (in everyone).

 

[Rodgerwilco]

How is weed of any help in playing hockey?

I could see amphetamines and cocaine enhancing (slightly) your performance, but only for a limited amount of time before it does the opposite.But weed?

I don't think the implication here is that players are going to get stoned and then go and play a hockey game... lol

The more likely scenario here would be players using marijuana in various forms (oils, vapor, pill, edible, etc.) to manage pain, rather than using opioids.

Or using it recreationally in the way that they already use alcohol. I imagine in the locker room after a team wins the Stanley Cup... Bottles of Champagne and Bud light aluminum bottles... pan to the corner where a small circle of players in the corner are smoking "Stanley Kush" out of a Stanley Cup shaped bong.

 

[Bedards Dad]

It actually is very easy to vape the oil now in the arena. You just buy the electronic battery with the oil cartridge of your choice and done deal. They sell like hot cakes. Easy to use while driving, but you should not. No smell, no fuss. All the shops sell them.

There is a smell, but very localized. Source: I have one

 

[byrath]

a small circle of players in the corner are smoking "Stanley Kush" out of a Stanley Cup shaped bong.

I really want to see this happen.

 

[LordZapp]

I'm disagreeing with your assertion that it slows the mental processes down (in everyone).

Oh it most certainly does slow it down in everyone. People with adhd are no different. It's just slows down their mind from going 120mph to the speed limit.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

I really want to see this happen.

I'm trying to think of which players would be most likely to be in that circle. On Pittsburgh I could imagine Kessel, Rust, Oleksiak, and Dumoulin toking up. Cullen is the old head who hits it once and falls asleep in his La-Z Boy. lol

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

its still federally illegal, so no

 

[scallionjj11]

I was talking about America, not Canada.

Who cares then

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Oh it most certainly does slow it down in everyone. People with adhd are no different. It's just slows down their mind from going 120mph to the speed limit.

I believe the cannabinoid receptors are similar to serotonin and norepinephrine in others, in that an increase can lead to pleasure and relaxation to some and can overwhelm others. I don't think it's as simple as saying it slows down the transmisson of neurons. It could, but I'm not sure.

 

[joestevens29]

Not sure if that’s the same article I read the other day but Riley cote talked about it and I’m sure they are loving him now.

Essentially they test for it, but nothing ever happens if you fail other than you might have to take a treatment course.

I could really careless. As long as people aren’t getting high and driving what do I care? I’ve known people who have taken it legally for pain and do think you are better off then taking oxy and all those other horse pills.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

PRobably a horrible idea. Pot is a gateway drug and dont want a bunch of weird drug addicts after a couple a years

yeah, and also because it promotes miscegenation

 

[Its a Trap]

PRobably a horrible idea. Pot is a gateway drug and dont want a bunch of weird drug addicts after a couple a years

No it’s not. We’re talking about marijuana. Not cocaine.

 

[Puck Dogg]

My take is that if it is legal, then league shouldn't be enforcing their own morals. Same as with alcohol - it causes much more social problems and suffering than cannabis does, but that is no reason to disallow champagne in the dressing room after winning the Stanley Cup.