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Post by statsman18 on Mar 18, 2024 9:01:03 GMT -4
Not sure about this take ... presumably if everyone makes it home to bed a little late it never comes to light - but once one of the guys got himself arrested after curfew, I am sure the team put the press on to figure out what he was up to, who he was with, etc. The billets may not report every minor transgression to the team, but I doubt many of them would outright lie to cover for their player when being asked questions. I don't completely disagree with your point about it being awkward, but the billets fill a role as surrogate parents, not just as friends. Anyone who is a parent can relate that sometimes the decision that is in the best interest of your child is not one they will like you for. Haha well obviously it is all his fault. My, for lack of a better word “take” still stands. And yes the billets of course work for the team first and foremost. Awkward! Still a bad take. Did it ever occur to you the billet didn’t call the team. The team called the billet asking to talk to said player and guess what said player isn’t home. That’s how it works. It’s completely random what players houses get called. Trust me no billet actually works for the team. I don’t know what the money is from the new owners but the old one was roughly about $10 a day per player.
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Post by Jacques Strap on Mar 18, 2024 10:00:01 GMT -4
Haha well obviously it is all his fault. My, for lack of a better word “take” still stands. And yes the billets of course work for the team first and foremost. Awkward! Still a bad take. Did it ever occur to you the billet didn’t call the team. The team called the billet asking to talk to said player and guess what said player isn’t home. That’s how it works. It’s completely random what players houses get called. Trust me no billet actually works for the team. I don’t know what the money is from the new owners but the old one was roughly about $10 a day per player. Did you read what Randohockeyguy said? Sounds like they know what they are talking about. The Billets called the Mooseheads. Do u think the Billets would risk losing their Billet status by not reporting to the Mooseheads? I am sure they were probably worried about their players health as well. Do u really think Cam Russell is on the phone at 11pm calling all the players billets to make sure they are home? That is ridiculous.
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Post by fabi1309 on Mar 18, 2024 13:37:21 GMT -4
Complete change in topics: How do you guys think Dumais will perform in 12 days (Round 1 - Game 2)? Here are my two options:
1. He has a "let's get this over with" attitude. No interest in playing. Just hoping to get through without another injury and then ready for the summer with Columbus.
2. He has a "let's show everyone what I can do" attitude - wanting to proof that the DUI was a mistake but he doesn't let that impact him. He plays to his full extend. Shows energy and fights for the puck. Goes back to a 2ppg guy.
Personally, I think, unfortunately, we will get option 1.
I believe it will also heavily depend on his reception when he gets back on the ice for the first time. Will it be cheering/clapping or a mediocre clap/slight booing?
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Post by statsman18 on Mar 19, 2024 9:40:15 GMT -4
Still a bad take. Did it ever occur to you the billet didn’t call the team. The team called the billet asking to talk to said player and guess what said player isn’t home. That’s how it works. It’s completely random what players houses get called. Trust me no billet actually works for the team. I don’t know what the money is from the new owners but the old one was roughly about $10 a day per player. Did you read what Randohockeyguy said? Sounds like they know what they are talking bout. The Billets called the Mooseheads. Do u think the Billets would risk losing their Billet status by not reporting to the Mooseheads? I am sure they were probably worried about their players health as well. Do u really think Cam Russell is on the phone at 11pm calling all the players billets to make sure they are home? That is ridiculous. Yea yes I do. Also coming from experience! Like I said completely random and sometimes it’s a flat out threat and they don’t call anyone. But when they do call they better be there. Like I said this comes from first hand experience. So I know Cam, Ali, Jim or any assistant coach will call houses 11 at night if there’s a curfew is put in place.
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Post by coleminer on Mar 23, 2024 10:56:41 GMT -4
Haha well obviously it is all his fault. My, for lack of a better word “take” still stands. And yes the billets of course work for the team first and foremost. Awkward! Still a bad take. Did it ever occur to you the billet didn’t call the team. The team called the billet asking to talk to said player and guess what said player isn’t home. That’s how it works. It’s completely random what players houses get called. Trust me no billet actually works for the team. I don’t know what the money is from the new owners but the old one was roughly about $10 a day per player. With statsman hatin' on me, I am now a 1 of many.
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Post by Mika on Mar 27, 2024 12:06:13 GMT -4
Its not strong enough based on the strength of other suspensions for the exact same thing. Do you have an example that happened in the QMJHL? Just wondering? I am in no way saying you are wrong, just asking. I'm late to the party, but Adam Marsh with Charlottetown. Got caught driving drunk, never played another game with the Islanders. This was right before the first playoff run with Sprong where they loaded up to win.
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Post by davo1997 on Mar 27, 2024 12:20:43 GMT -4
LOL Dumais got a DUI should be a 15 game minimum. Its clear he doesnt care to much If hes out getting wasted and getting behind the wheel. Doubt he shows much effort on the ice as he puts alot of work in at the bar
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Post by Briwhel on Mar 27, 2024 12:20:46 GMT -4
Still a bad take. Did it ever occur to you the billet didn’t call the team. The team called the billet asking to talk to said player and guess what said player isn’t home. That’s how it works. It’s completely random what players houses get called. Trust me no billet actually works for the team. I don’t know what the money is from the new owners but the old one was roughly about $10 a day per player. Did you read what Randohockeyguy said? Sounds like they know what they are talking bout. The Billets called the Mooseheads. Do u think the Billets would risk losing their Billet status by not reporting to the Mooseheads? I am sure they were probably worried about their players health as well. Do u really think Cam Russell is on the phone at 11pm calling all the players billets to make sure they are home? That is ridiculous. I can tell you that it wouldn't be unheard of. There have definitely been teams who actively checked whether players were making curfew (and it wasn't always calls, sometimes it was the coach showing up at the billet's house at 10:05).
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Post by itstime on Apr 1, 2024 13:20:11 GMT -4
I feel for the kid, he was probably going down as one of the best moosheads player to play before this all happened. Now his legacy is in question, you can hear people discussing this at games, you can hear people saying that he isnt really hurt that he just doesnt want to play in the Q anymore.
If he doesnt come back his legacy witll be destroyed. If he comes back its funny how fast people will forget about this and cheer him on like it never happened. But if he doesnt you will see people destroy his legacy in romours and BS.
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Post by hockey7 on Apr 1, 2024 17:56:28 GMT -4
Is there any truth to the claims I have seen in these forums and elsewhere on the internet that he requested a trade to a contending team sometime around Christmas? I am just curious
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Post by Citris on Apr 2, 2024 8:30:47 GMT -4
Is there any truth to the claims I have seen in these forums and elsewhere on the internet that he requested a trade to a contending team sometime around Christmas? I am just curious That's complete bullshit. Idk where it's coming from but that's fairly laughable
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Post by Mika on Apr 2, 2024 8:45:01 GMT -4
Is there any truth to the claims I have seen in these forums and elsewhere on the internet that he requested a trade to a contending team sometime around Christmas? I am just curious You've been a contending team all year, I highly doubt that's what he wanted. Maybe a move to a French team, but given his NHL rights belong to an English market, I doubt that's the case either.
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Post by trueblue on Apr 2, 2024 9:25:52 GMT -4
Dumais is/was not a fan of Midgely.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 2, 2024 9:34:09 GMT -4
Is there any truth to the claims I have seen in these forums and elsewhere on the internet that he requested a trade to a contending team sometime around Christmas? I am just curious Based on how Halifax approached the trade period you would have to think they almost would have preferred that be the case. Would have allowed them to make a big move to replenish assets and look at a huge sell off between now and Xmas. They bought from the secondary market as they thought they couldn't afford bigger pieces. Their biggest piece wanting out would have almost made things much easier for them. But why would Dumais want out? Halifax is a top market and was a top team he's played on his entire Q career. There's no way he was looking for a move to Rouyn or B-C (where else would be a sure fire upgrade?) especially after starting the season in pro hockey and Halifax having enough to contend again.
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Post by fabi1309 on Apr 2, 2024 10:37:32 GMT -4
I don't think that he actually wanted to leave. Do I still think he has a little bit of an "I am better attitude"? Yes. I always thought so - even last season. But I guess he also is "better than most". So it's fair.
Has anyone thought about this: Is there a chance he was never healthy to begin with? The team declared him as healthy to get the suspension over with while he was still recovering hoping he would be good for playoffs? And now the timeline just didn't pan out? Last year L'Heureux was gone for 4 months after a similar surgery.
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