General Hockey Thread v2.0 - Page 29 - The Orange Mane

24champ · 02-06-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

I have a feeling the Wings will flame out spectacularly like they did in 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003. I've never seen a good team fall apart like the Red Wings have in the playoffs over the years; swept by the Devils, lose 4 straight to the Avs after being up 2 games to none, wimper out in 5 games to the Avs, lose 4 straight to the Kings after being up 2 games to none (including losing a 3-0 lead with six minutes to go in game 4!!!), and swept away by the Ducks. I won't even count the 1994, 1996, and 2004 teams in the choke catergory even though the Wings were heavily favored against San Jose, Colorado, and Calgary, respectively.
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That ranks right up there in one of the best kings game ever! The best game I watched was when Wayne led us to the stanley cup by winning game 7 in Toronto.

Bronx33 · 02-07-2006, 12:01 PM

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=153954&hubname=

EWING, N.J. (AP) - Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet is accused of financing a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a dozen current NHL players placed bets, authorities said Tuesday.

Tocchet, a former NHL star, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.

Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million US, on professional and college sports, mostly football and baseball. He declined to identify the NHL players who reportedly made wagers.

Authorities allege Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation and that the ex-NHL forward provided the financing.

A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned. The Coyotes were home Tuesday night against Chicago.

Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Wayne Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.

The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.

The 40-year-old Harney was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.

Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.

Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks.

Ray Finkle · 02-07-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=153954&hubname=

EWING, N.J. (AP) - Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet is accused of financing a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a dozen current NHL players placed bets, authorities said Tuesday.

Tocchet, a former NHL star, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.

Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million US, on professional and college sports, mostly football and baseball. He declined to identify the NHL players who reportedly made wagers.

Authorities allege Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation and that the ex-NHL forward provided the financing.

A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned. The Coyotes were home Tuesday night against Chicago.

Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Wayne Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.

The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.

The 40-year-old Harney was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.

Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.

Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks.

jeez, didn't anyone learn from Art Schilster and Pete Rose?

alkemical · 02-07-2006, 12:29 PM

I wonder if jose theodore's dad was in that?

Pendejo · 02-07-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by amesj523

I wonder if jose theodore's dad was in that?

Yeah...he provided the muscle to collect on the deadbeats.

This really is a non-story though. At this point another story showing the NHL in a poor light is akin to finding out that the High School slut got knocked up on prom night.

The NHL has done nothing to promote itself under Bettman...so of course the only news is going to be negative.

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 06:40 PM

Might not be Jose's dad, but Janet Jones (The Great One's wife) is said to have made some bets.

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 06:42 PM

It'll be interesting to see if the players who placed bets names come out.

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 06:44 PM

I think it was ESPN that said 11 current players have made bets

ludo21 · 02-07-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

I think it was ESPN that said 11 current players have made bets

way to blow their chance at getting out of the sports cellar,

Bronx33 · 02-07-2006, 10:03 PM

On a good note the avs beat the oiler 5-2 tonight and played 60 full minutes!

Mtbrncofn · 02-07-2006, 10:06 PM

In a goal-review fest to boot! Good way to celebrate Aebi's birthday.

Mtbrncofn · 02-07-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

It'll be interesting to see if the players who placed bets names come out.

What are the odds Roenick was involved?

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

What are the odds Roenick was involved?

http://www.hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=219995

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Bronx33 · 02-07-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

http://www.hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=219995

Post #6

Man these guys get it on a silver platter and just have to have more.

Mtbrncofn · 02-07-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

http://www.hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=219995

Post #6

Utterly shocking. I'm not speculating though.

24champ · 02-07-2006, 10:43 PM

They did not bet on Hockey is what im hearing so this is a non-story really.

Mtbrncofn · 02-07-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

They did not bet on Hockey is what im hearing so this is a non-story really.

Hmm, didn't a certain Pete Rose say that too?

24champ · 02-07-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Hmm, didn't a certain Pete Rose say that too?

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State police Col. Rick Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball.

I dont see hockey mentioned......

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"We understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct."
http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/5313610

I dont see your facts that NHL games were being bet on, right now its all speculation.

Mtbrncofn · 02-07-2006, 11:12 PM

I never said I had any facts. I just made a comment. Settle down, boy.

Btw, did you think if they were betting on hockey, they were just going to come out and say 'hell yeah I was betting on hockey' ?

And yes....it is speculation.

24champ · 02-07-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

I never said I had any facts. I just made a comment. Settle down, boy.

Btw, did you think if they were betting on hockey, they were just going to come out and say 'hell yeah I was betting on hockey' ?

And yes....it is speculation.

i agree its all speculation, but wouldnt it be stupid for the league to come out and say the betting is not on Hockey? If it somehow the betting is traced back to Hockey then the League is screwed. So I dont understand why the league would risk putting themselves in that position.

Garcia Bronco · 02-07-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

They did not bet on Hockey is what im hearing so this is a non-story really.

It is a non-story....but this is low that is Espin...

They called it a "Massive" Widespread" gambling ring that netted....15 seconds of Super Bowl commercial time...wow...big money...2 mill...call the tresury...the deficit is about to be solved. And then Espin tries to drag the Great One and his wife into it when Espin as exactly zero facts. Espin is a complete joke. Then they try to combine it with a story from ten years ago about a mob boss sitting in Lindross's seats in Philly. Espin is trying to dog Hockey's most visiable pro, gambling on basketball...and a 10 year-old non-story to make the NHL look bad and it's totally irresponsible.

SoCalBronco · 02-07-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Espin is a complete joke.

Garcia Bronco · 02-07-2006, 11:51 PM

If I were the NHL...when this is done...I'd sue them for slander and fraud...and anything else I could put in there.

Garcia Bronco · 02-07-2006, 11:52 PM

And I don't even like ice strikey,,,I mean hockey.

24champ · 02-07-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

It is a non-story....but this is low that is Espin...

They called it a "Massive" Widespread" gambling ring that netted....15 seconds of Super Bowl commercial time...wow...big money...2 mill...call the tresury...the deficit is about to be solved. And then Espin tries to drag the Great One and his wife into it when Espin as exactly zero facts. Espin is a complete joke. Then they try to combine it with a story from ten years ago about a mob boss sitting in Lindross's seats in Philly. Espin is trying to dog Hockey's most visiable pro, gambling on basketball...and a 10 year-old non-story to make the NHL look bad and it's totally irresponsible.

I watched that and thought what a crock story that was. I guess that is ESPN for ya. Cant wait for the NHL network next fall!

02-07-2006, 12:01 PM	#702
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Tocchet faces gambling charges http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=153954&hubname= EWING, N.J. (AP) - Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet is accused of financing a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a dozen current NHL players placed bets, authorities said Tuesday. Tocchet, a former NHL star, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said. Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million US, on professional and college sports, mostly football and baseball. He declined to identify the NHL players who reportedly made wagers. Authorities allege Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation and that the ex-NHL forward provided the financing. A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned. The Coyotes were home Tuesday night against Chicago. Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Wayne Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother. The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career. The 40-year-old Harney was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks.

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02-07-2006, 12:29 PM	#704
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	I wonder if jose theodore's dad was in that?

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Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,013 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Might not be Jose's dad, but Janet Jones (The Great One's wife) is said to have made some bets.

02-07-2006, 06:42 PM	#707
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	It'll be interesting to see if the players who placed bets names come out.

02-07-2006, 06:44 PM	#708
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,013 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	I think it was ESPN that said 11 current players have made bets

02-07-2006, 10:03 PM	#710
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	On a good note the avs beat the oiler 5-2 tonight and played 60 full minutes!

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Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	In a goal-review fest to boot! Good way to celebrate Aebi's birthday.

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24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,707 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	They did not bet on Hockey is what im hearing so this is a non-story really.

02-07-2006, 11:12 PM	#719
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I never said I had any facts. I just made a comment. Settle down, boy. Btw, did you think if they were betting on hockey, they were just going to come out and say 'hell yeah I was betting on hockey' ? And yes....it is speculation.

02-07-2006, 11:51 PM	#723
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	If I were the NHL...when this is done...I'd sue them for slander and fraud...and anything else I could put in there.

02-07-2006, 11:52 PM	#724
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	And I don't even like ice strikey,,,I mean hockey.