Confirmed with Link: Horcoff suspended 20 games for PED's

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[KaseMeOutside]

is this a bad time to once again say how stupid it was to waive wagner?

 

[Duck Off]

This is very unfortunate. Horcoff has become a solid piece for us.

Like someone mentioned, makes the Wagner deal look worse, as we're now thinner at the center position.

 

[heffbe]

Shocking... Interested to see what the deal is.

 

[Norduck]

One of the last guys on the team that I'd have thought to see this about. Hopefully he didn't hurt anyone...

 

[mightyquack]

 

[Mr Rogers]

Wow. Must've been serious.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Should be healthy for PO. None of the off-season moves are backfiring. Gold.

 

[gilfaizon]

Looking as PED's from the NHL rulebook.

"Per the agreement, every NHL player will be subject to up to two "no-notice" tests every year, with at least one such test to be conducted on a team-wide basis. Players will be subject to "no-notice" testing at any time.

Positive tests for performance-enhancing substances will result in mandatory discipline as follows:

For the first positive test, a 20-game suspension without pay and mandatory referral to the League's Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health Program for evaluation, education and possible treatment."

 

[mightyquack]

 

[KaseMeOutside]

that would make sense
will be interesting to hear what he has to say, if it's PED's i guess that's better than not having a drug problem

it sucks but i wouldn't buy him out for it

 

[Static]

Hey Bob, paging Bob Murray....

We could use useful forwards over here god damnit.

This means jackman will be coming up as the scratch and Santo is back into the lineup.

That's also two forwards out of the PK rotation.

 

[KelVarnsen]

Hitting the juice? Or oxy / Norco issues?

Whatever it is sucks cause he was playing real well.

 

[High Glove]

Please call up Richie.

 

[Crosbysux]

Hitting the juice? Or oxy / Norco issues?

Whatever it is sucks cause he was playing real well.

Oxy wouldn't be considered a PED.

 

[Arthuros]

Hitting the juice? Or oxy / Norco issues?

Whatever it is sucks cause he was playing real well.

Maybe they're why he was playing real well.

That does mess up the bottom line, though. I guess Santo gets to earn his keep full time.

 

[perrygetzanother]

oh good its just PEDs. I can roll my eyes and not care at all and welcome him back with open arms after he takes a powder.

 

[Static]

I'm not mad at horcoff for this either. If I was an older athlete I'd do whatever I could to keep getting paid.

 

[KelVarnsen]

Oxy wouldn't be considered a PED.

Yeah I know, the first tweet I saw only said substance abuse program.

 

[Kalv]

Ughhhhh Wagner

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Well okay then. Good thing we have NHL ready centers falling out of our ass holes or this might hurt our depth.

 

[Ducksforcup]

Time for Santo to come in and shine.

Can't really blame Horcoff...the pressure to perform well (especially at his age). Don't get me wrong I'm glad he was caught, but it's almost tragic really.

 

[Nurmagomedov]

Perron-Getz-Stewart
Maroon-Rakell-Perry
Cogs-Kesler-Silf
Garbage-Thompson-Santo

Maybe Jack Man comes up. Would like to have Friberg or Wagner for that spot and on the 4th line.

Also, on the issue, i don't care at all about PED's in sports.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Definitely a lot better than drugs or domestic violence. No big deal, cya in 20 games Horc.

 

[Getzholm]

Just like Thompsons injury, I think this will be a blessing in disguise. Horcoff is on this team due to that injury.

May force BM's hand into acquiring a good 3C (which we have needed the last 2 years. Rakell is not a center, he is a wing. And him being able to stay on the wing is just as valuable as obtaining one (kill two birds with one stone)... though we obviously still need a top 6 wing as well.