Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 49 minutes ago, Bob Long said: do we actually know 'this'? I'm sure Allvin would do his due diligence. These days a GM would be shit canned for not ensuring that a player was vetted properly. He ain't Jimbo. Devils forward Michael McLeod, a member of Canada’s 2018 World Junior team that is at the center of four-year-old sexual assault allegations, said he is co-operating in investigations. After the Devils’ first training camp practice on Thursday, McLeod, 24, finally addressed the alleged incident, but said he wouldn’t comment further. The allegations, which have come to light only recently, have sparked investigations by Canadian police and Hockey Canada. “I am aware of the situation in 2018 and the investigation and I’ve been cooperative through the entire investigation and process,” McLeod said. “But since it’s still ongoing, I’m unable to comment any further.” Before his comments on Thursday, McLeod was one of three players on the roster who remained silent, joining Ottawa Senators players Alex Formenton and Drake Batherson –– who also spoke publicly about it on Thursday. NJ Advance Media reached out to McLeod’s agent, Joseph Resnick, multiple times in July but did not receive a response. Global News in Canada also asked Resnick for a statement, but did not hear back. According to Sportsnet, the accusations “first came to light in May after Hockey Canada settled a lawsuit with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by eight CHL players, including members of the 2018 World Junior team, in London in June 2018.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Don’t know why everyone is surprised he’s available. He’s underperformed for the most part as a former 12th overall pick. Sure he’s good at faceoffs but they clearly expected more out of him. They probably see an opportunity to bolster their offense before his value completely tanks. I wouldn’t offer more than Hoglander and a mid round pick. That being said I’d be a little weary about whether he was involved in the 2018 assault. Edited January 2 by DeNiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, Tusk said: Devils forward Michael McLeod, a member of Canada’s 2018 World Junior team that is at the center of four-year-old sexual assault allegations, said he is co-operating in investigations. After the Devils’ first training camp practice on Thursday, McLeod, 24, finally addressed the alleged incident, but said he wouldn’t comment further. The allegations, which have come to light only recently, have sparked investigations by Canadian police and Hockey Canada. “I am aware of the situation in 2018 and the investigation and I’ve been cooperative through the entire investigation and process,” McLeod said. “But since it’s still ongoing, I’m unable to comment any further.” Before his comments on Thursday, McLeod was one of three players on the roster who remained silent, joining Ottawa Senators players Alex Formenton and Drake Batherson –– who also spoke publicly about it on Thursday. NJ Advance Media reached out to McLeod’s agent, Joseph Resnick, multiple times in July but did not receive a response. Global News in Canada also asked Resnick for a statement, but did not hear back. According to Sportsnet, the accusations “first came to light in May after Hockey Canada settled a lawsuit with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by eight CHL players, including members of the 2018 World Junior team, in London in June 2018.” If someone "cant comment" or did not report in the first place, they are just as guilty. PERIOD. Anyone who even knew about it should be locked up for not sticking up for that woman. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob Long Posted January 2 Popular Post Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Tusk said: If someone "cant comment" or did not report in the first place, they are just as guilty. PERIOD. Anyone who even knew about it should be locked up for not sticking up for that woman. You have no idea if he's involved or what he knew or didn't know. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 15 minutes ago, Bob Long said: You have no idea if he's involved or what he knew or didn't know. At least Cale Makar admitted right away he had gotten an email about it and was co-operating. I was trying to figure out how he got off clean on this, and its that one extra statement, he got an email at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 If he’s the real deal then it’s a no brainer but NJ would have to add D depth to whatever we offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureQuickness Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Tusk said: At least Cale Makar admitted right away he had gotten an email about it and was co-operating. I was trying to figure out how he got off clean on this, and its that one extra statement, he got an email at the time. Well, why even bother with an investigation with your detective skills? Just lock those who doesn't want to comment on an issue. Take this comment for example: There are at least a few valid reasons why someone doesn't want to comment on the situation and they may or may not have anything to do with guilt. If they didn't report it, maybe they don't know, or they don't feel like they have evidence. There have been situations where people who were involved or had knowledge of the events that did not report anything. But trying to play the blame game here is just reckless. I don't obviously condone sexual assaults and I would prefer that an investigation be allowed to take place without taking a side. Using the word "guilt" is not appropriate at all. 2 hours ago, Tusk said: If someone "cant comment" or did not report in the first place, they are just as guilty. PERIOD. Anyone who even knew about it should be locked up for not sticking up for that woman. Edited January 2 by PureQuickness 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, PureQuickness said: Well, why even bother with an investigation with your detective skills? Just lock those who doesn't want to comment on an issue. Take this comment for example: There are at least a few valid reasons why someone doesn't want to comment on the situation and they may or may not have anything to do with guilt. If they didn't report it, maybe they don't know, or they don't feel like they have evidence. There have been situations where people who were involved or had knowledge of the events that did not report anything. But trying to play the blame game here is just reckless. I don't obviously condone sexual assaults and I would prefer that an investigation be allowed to take place without taking a side. Using the word "guilt" is not appropriate at all. Thats the issue. You all see 8 exactly identical replies from players that were pre-meditated and approved by lawyers and publicists and you think.... well those stories all match. So yeah I aint no lawyer. I say shit that I maybe shouldnt. But i can see who is hiding behind a wall of money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Tusk said: At least Cale Makar admitted right away he had gotten an email about it and was co-operating. I was trying to figure out how he got off clean on this, and its that one extra statement, he got an email at the time. If Makar's hands are clean then why can't he participate in any Team Canada activities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, Elias Pettersson said: If Makar's hands are clean then why can't he participate in any Team Canada activities? probly knowing what he knows, he does not want to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, Tusk said: probly knowing what he knows, he does not want to? He's not allowed to participate. You don't think Makar wants to play for Team Canada anymore? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaInTheTub Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 minutes ago, Tusk said: probly knowing what he knows, he does not want to? Everyone is suspended - there’s no reason to single out Makar. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 hour ago, Tusk said: At least Cale Makar admitted right away he had gotten an email about it and was co-operating. I was trying to figure out how he got off clean on this, and its that one extra statement, he got an email at the time. I don't see the point in guessing anything. We just don't know until the report is released. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 16 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I don't see the point in guessing anything. We just don't know until the report is released. The worst thing about this is all the good players who were not "involved" but are being treated the same way. for everyone to just stay silent I guess they all drown together. But there was some skill there, and I think Sweden has become my favorite junior team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 The guy is just slightly better than Studnicka so why bother??? We should develop Podz and Karlsson better to get them up sooner!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I would wonder why Jersey is considering moving in from him. Young guy, solid bottom six player with some upside left, cheap contract, they are in the playoff mix. His numbers don’t scream huge payday and he is a pending RFA so doesn’t have a lot of leverage. Blueger ,Suter, Aman, Raty… that is some decent bottom six depth. I don’t know that he is a player we really need. A little scrappier, but the investigation baggage is enough to stay away. Save the trade bullets for a top six power forward type or a top four D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, Tusk said: Thats the issue. You all see 8 exactly identical replies from players that were pre-meditated and approved by lawyers and publicists and you think.... well those stories all match. So yeah I aint no lawyer. I say shit that I maybe shouldnt. But i can see who is hiding behind a wall of money. What? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Cromeslab said: What? If the whole thing with the 2018 canada junior team is over your head, well sir, you are a lucky person indeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 7 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: So we need to wait until the year 2075? damn we won't see makar in a team canada jersey in the 2025 tournament nor olympic then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 11 minutes ago, wai_lai416 said: damn we won't see makar in a team canada jersey in the 2025 tournament nor olympic then and Sweden can win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Capable defensively, but mostly just a face-off expert. Not a bad player for the right price, but not sure how badly we need him, especially now with Suter and Blueger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pears Posted January 2 Popular Post Share Posted January 2 8 hours ago, King Heffy said: Doubt it considering the selection of the coach. This management group has serious character issues and has shown a willingness to disgrace the franchise in the past. Saying this like running a sports betting ring is one of the worst things you could ever do lol it was nearly two decades ago my god man. Give it a rest already. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 14 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said: So we need to wait until the year 2075? Rest assured, if the Canucks were to sign him, it would all come out and Canucks would be penalised in a new Luongo (I mean McLeod) rule.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 8 hours ago, Bob Long said: I don't see the point in guessing anything. We just don't know until the report is released. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckMan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I wouldn’t trade for him or sign him until that mess isn’t cleared up. The report said 8 players were involved. He was 1 of 4 players not to comment until the very end. Odds are those 4 players are 4 out of 8 involved. I’d rather sign all our guys that are ufa/rfa at the end of this year, keep the team together and keep rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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