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iBeLeaf88 retweeted
I’m all for player empowerment, but it’s insane to me how Larkin & Hellebuyck each had FIVE YEARS LEFT on their contracts. And not only did they demand trades, but they used their no trade clauses! Aren’t no trade clauses designed to protect the player if the teams want to move them? What protects the teams when the player decides to hold them hostage? IMHO in the next CBA, NTCs should not be allowed when the player makes the trade demand. You shouldn’t be able to have your cake and eat it too!
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Seven months ago there were people on here asking that the USA captaincy be taken off Matthews' chest and put on Larkin's mid-Olympics lol
So, to recap the Larkin situation, this year he has:
- Said he wants to be a Red Wing for life
- Missed the playoffs again (scored one even strength goal after the Olympics btw)
- Demanded a trade (but only to the top 3 US contenders)
- Lost the captaincy
- Begrudgingly showed up to camp (but wouldn't *really* answer any questions & got "injured)
- Decided to play & said his focus was on winning games
- Expanded his trade list (to the top 10 US contenders)
- Publicly quit on his team for a second time
Missing anything? Seems like a really easy guy to root for
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Some of these guys really don’t realize that it’s a privilege to play in the nhl not a right
BREAKING: Statement from Detroit Red Wings
"Dylan Larkin has informed us that he will no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings. We are disappointed by his decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates. We have therefore suspended Dylan without pay.
We will continue to explore trade opportunities involving Dylan. In addition to needing his approval, any trade must also be in the best interests of the Detroit Red Wings and support the organization's long-term goals.
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Marchenko hurt , bob leaking and two losses, get this idiot away from the @MapleLeafs bandwagon. #mushbiz #leafs
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
There were talks in the the last 24 hours between Larkin's camp and the Red Wings, both last night and again this morning, and what was communicated from the agents to Detroit was that Larkin feels he's given the team ample time since his trade request in May to get a deal done. Larkin has had enough, so decision was made he won't play tonight nor for foreseable future hoping a trade materializes. Fluid situation still. Red Wings circling back to teams with interest, etc., as talks escalate.
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Idea for the next CBA... if you violate your contract by refusing to play, your no-move/no-trade clause should automatically be voided as well.
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Hugh Jackman pays tribute to the late Patrick Stewart:
"We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days."
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
I firmly believe that a no-trade clause should become void if the player demands a trade.
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
I’ll never forget the time Americans freaked out about Matthews being named captain of the Olympic team and instead were twerking for Larkin
So, to recap the Larkin situation, this year he has:
- Said he wants to be a Red Wing for life
- Missed the playoffs again (scored one even strength goal after the Olympics btw)
- Demanded a trade (but only to the top 3 US contenders)
- Lost the captaincy
- Begrudgingly showed up to camp (but wouldn't *really* answer any questions & got "injured)
- Decided to play & said his focus was on winning games
- Expanded his trade list (to the top 10 US contenders)
- Publicly quit on his team for a second time
Missing anything? Seems like a really easy guy to root for
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
RIP Patrick Stewart🙏🏻💔🕊️
Patrick Stewart, the veteran actor best known for "Star Trek," has died at 86 🙏💔
DETAILS: buff.ly/x9JY0zo
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
The Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay, and can really make it painful if they don't trade him in short order:
Larkin will forfeit $41,237.11 in pay for each day of his suspension.
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
Gavin McKenna leads or is tied for the rookie lead in these categories 👀
🔹 Goals: T-1st (5)
🔹 Assists: T-1st (6)
🔹 Points: 1st (11)
🔹 PPG: 1st (3)
#leafs
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
The amount of drama Dylan Larkin has managed to stir up in just one year is actually impressive 💀
(h/t @PeteBlackburn)
iBeLeaf88 retweeted
If Larkin is refusing to play, and not being sat by Detroit for asset mgmt reasons, the Red Wings should suspend him without pay. The notion that a player could refuse to play after a trade request; receive full pay & count to cap is absurd. The Red Wings owe him nothing.
There were talks in the the last 24 hours between Larkin's camp and the Red Wings, both last night and again this morning, and what was communicated from the agents to Detroit was that Larkin feels he's given the team ample time since his trade request in May to get a deal done. Larkin has had enough, so decision was made he won't play tonight nor for foreseable future hoping a trade materializes. Fluid situation still. Red Wings circling back to teams with interest, etc., as talks escalate.
