Max Comtois disables comments on Instagram

[Coach Parker]

I still don't know why celebrities and athletes go on social media and allow comments to be made. Rise above it and don't give trolls and avenue. If you don't care what people think there's no need to give them means to communicate with you.

That's what agents are for.

 

[Pyromaniac]

Wait you are telling me that people are saying mean stuff on the internet? Shocking development.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

The way we act when it comes to hockey is generally out of character compared to how the average Canadian behaves in everything else.

The average Canadian is no different than the average American, or the average Swede.

People are people. Some are nice, some are dicks.

 

[hairylikebear]

Just for the record it's not any better to post abusive comments on a message board either. Lots of players read hockey discussions.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Just for the record it's not any better to post abusive comments on a message board either. Lots of players read hockey discussions.

I see posting on message boards as more like venting into the void, rather than directing hate towards him specifically in the hopes that it hurts him

 

[hairylikebear]

I see posting on message boards as more like venting into the void, rather than directing hate towards him specifically in the hopes that it hurts him

I guess it's kind of like driving on the sidewalk with the intent to hit someone vs driving on the sidewalk just for fun.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

At least the Canadian fans have some passion and emotion after a loss, i know of one nation that will just move on and act like getting dummied was a success and predictably change nothing.

 

[blindpass]

What has happened to Canadians being "nice"?

There are idiots in any population.

 

[blindpass]

I’d like to take a second to remind you all how badly Jake Virtanen was crucified after the 2016 WJC loss.

These are the best juniors in the country. They are there to perform, and expectations are high. When they go dramatically unfulfilled, you have to expect some pushback from fans.

Granted, there’s a ****ing limit.

Yep, Virtanen was the target that year. I'd argue he did more to deserve some criticism but it was way over the top. Some fans just can't handle losing. It's ugly.

 

[heynowbababooey]

I see posting on message boards as more like venting into the void, rather than directing hate towards him specifically in the hopes that it hurts him

I can agree with this. I've voiced my displeasure for Comtois' cheap antics but I'd never go in the kids social media accounts and wish hiv on him like someone did.

 

[llwyd]

I'm not a fan of his style of play, but he really did fight his heart out. Totally unreserved to be targeted by "fans", disgusting.

 

[Kimota]

The Swiss game launching himself into the boards from that little shove broke the proverbial straw on back for me.

Because of one thing? lol

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Nobody doesn't deserve treat like this.
Those peoples who have been trolling Comtois personal instagram account needs to cool down and take some chill-pill.

I understand whole Canada is shocked for that first time ever Team Canada U20 WJC team is out of medals in home soil. Losing very close hockey game in overtime is devastating but come on this kind behavior is really childish.

If you have to give negative feedback do it somehow else but don't go trolling some players personal Instagram.

 

[Stive Morgan]

 

[Stive Morgan]

On a serious note, after sitting behind the Team Canada families tonight and meeting several of the parents, reality really sets in about how these are just kids, and it's just a game.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Just get rid of instagram and twitter.

People today can not deal with that.

 

[hangman005]

I guess it's kind of like driving on the sidewalk with the intent to hit someone vs driving on the sidewalk just for fun.

Disagree with this analogy, it more driving on the road and hitting a pedestrian, and driving down the sidewalk aiming for them.

 

[93LEAFS]

Even though, I don't think he represented Canada that well with his dives and such, this is way out of line. This is a kid who played for his country for free and wanted to win. He helped us win gold the year before. I hate the sports fans who lose it on these platforms tagging these guys and taking whatever cheap shots they can (fantasy sports brings out the worst of it). Not as extreme, but it reminds me of the cover a Vancouver newspaper put up about Virtanen (who had one of the worst games I've seen by a leader in a Canada jersey) and just trashed him. At the time, and still do think that stuff is way out of line. NHL guys I get (with newpapers trashing them on their covers), that's part of the deal when you play a sport for 7 figures a year, these kids volunteered their time to try to accomplish something. That shouldn't be forgotten.

 

[93LEAFS]

Just for the record it's not any better to post abusive comments on a message board either. Lots of players read hockey discussions.

Depends on how you define abusive. If you are making a fair judgment on a kid such as I don't think he has the skill to make it, and he didn't play well, that is fine in my books. But, I would think to say the same thing on his social media with the intent of him seeing it is mean-spirited.

 

[Gold Standard]

Twitter Reaction: Canada bounced by Finland in world juniors quarterfinal - Sportsnet.ca

Pretty sickening some of the posts being made on his Instagram account.

I don't draw too much of a distinction between posts on this forum directed at Comtois throughout the tournament and the idiots who decided to take it directly to his SM accounts. I wouldn't be surprised if a few are regular contributors in these parts.

You know what is wrong with the game of hockey today? the fans.

 

[Claypool]

I don't draw too much of a distinction between posts on this forum directed at Comtois throughout the tournament and the idiots who decided to take it directly to his SM accounts. I wouldn't be surprised if a few are regular contributors in these parts.

You know what is wrong with the game of hockey today? the fans.

We are absolutely allowed to be critical of his play. Players are also able to set filters on their social media accounts if they don't want to read any negative comments.

Unless someone is making death threats (or calling his parents and leaving voice mails, which would be insane) discussing a player's poor play and attitude on a message board or on their social media account directly is not harassment.

 

[Cult of Hynes]

I don't draw too much of a distinction between posts on this forum directed at Comtois throughout the tournament and the idiots who decided to take it directly to his SM accounts. I wouldn't be surprised if a few are regular contributors in these parts.

You know what is wrong with the game of hockey today? the fans.

He doesn't deserve to get trashed for Canada losing the game. Criticizing him diving is one thing, piling on after a heart breaking loss is a whole different thing all together.

 

[tfong]

I can agree with this. I've voiced my displeasure for Comtois' cheap antics but I'd never go in the kids social media accounts and wish hiv on him like someone did.

Right? That's exactly what I said earlier in this thread as well. I mean i complain about his diving here, but its not like i went to his social media accounts.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

I would imagine that's the case for most athletes involved in disappointing losses, no?

Not that I'm condoning harassing him.

But he's a kid. Well maybe not a kid but at least not a fully grown adult.

 

[Morbo]

What has happened to Canadians being "nice"?

The same thing that happens to many stereotypes?