Van said:So what if Finland didn't know how serious his injury was. That doesn't mean you don't contact his club.
It's all about communication here, and the Fins have clearly dropped the ball. It's not that hard to call the Canucks and say, "Hey, Sami is hurt, we don't know how bad, he may or may not be able to play against Russia."
That's all that was needed.
Van said:It's all about communication here, and the Fins have clearly dropped the ball. It's not that hard to call the Canucks and say, "Hey, Sami is hurt, we don't know how bad, he may or may not be able to play against Russia."
psycho_dad said:Canucks knew he got hurt, otherwise this article would not exist. So they have been informed he is hurt, just not how badly. Maybe because they don't know it yet. Are you guys seriously suggesting that Westerlund would be calling Nonis every half an hour for an update, saying "we still do not know", while he is preparing for the olympics semifinal game which comes up tomorrow?
psycho_dad said:Didn't occur to anyone that Team Finland might want to keep their lineup a bit of a secret for tomorrows game??
Van said:Just because they don't know the seriousness doesn't mean they can't contact Nonis to let him know. Like I said, it's all about communication. It cannot be that hard to call the Canucks and tell them they will update him when they know more. It is a national team's duty to update their players' clubs if their status is in question. The clubs are the teams who pay these guys to play.
How would calling the Vancouver Canucks compromise that? It's not like calling the Canucks is releasing a media statement.
Liquidrage said:Breakings News:
NHL GM upset over injured player at the Olympics.
Newflash:
Grown man injured. Other men worried.
News Alert:
Finnish team not overly concerned with thoughts of Vancouver GM Nonis
I personally don't care about Nonis or what word he gets from the Finnish team. He doesn't own Salo. Salo plays for a team he managed. Salo is doing something else right now. Salo can comminicate back to Nonis. I'm pretty sure Salo isn't locked up in a room without a cellphone.
As a Flyers fan, I was pissed that Pitkanen didn't go over and play. He was healthy enough to play for the Flyers, he should be healthy enough to play for his damn country.
The NHL GM's and coaches are doing their damn best to tell everyone else that the Olympics don't matter a damn bit. And based on the quality of play, I'd say the Canadians and Americans bought into that hook line and sinker.
Nonis has been disrespected. Shocking he would say that.
Perhaps Dave can head on over and hold his hand instead of lounging on a beach with Kipper in Hawaii.lennie said:Sorry I think you are wrong on this one.
Sami Salo is an employee of the Vancouver Canucks. An employee that the Canucks have millions of dollars invested in. Dave Nonis effectively runs this company.
Dave Nonis and the Vancouver Canucks have every right to know every detail of Salo's injury.
Agreedlennie said:Sorry I think you are wrong on this one.
Sami Salo is an employee of the Vancouver Canucks. An employee that the Canucks have millions of dollars invested in. Dave Nonis effectively runs this company.
Dave Nonis and the Vancouver Canucks have every right to know every detail of Salo's injury.
sarge88 said:Like all spoiled American's he's probably sitting on his Yacht, collecting his millions and working on his tan.
Sarge , you have added sarcasm to your repertoire. Sweet.sarge88 said:What a dope. Doesn't he understand the only thing that matters in hockey happens every 4 years.
He's acting like he's got something at stake if Sami Salo is going to be out for a long time.
It's not like he would be calling around to see who is available to replace him in a trade if Salo is going to be out for the season.
Like all spoiled American's he's probably sitting on his Yacht, collecting his millions and working on his tan.
Brodeur said: