Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know that the hockey world was set ablaze last night as the Tampa Bay Lightning indefinitely suspended Syracuse Crunch forward Jonathan Drouin, who under advice from his agent Allan Walsh did not report for last nights game against the Toronto Marlies, which Syracuse ended up losing 5-4 in overtime.
Reactions from pundits was fast and furious on Twitter. mostly condemning Drouin and Walsh for their actions. Here’s some examples of what people said:
The LightningShout Staff:
I will say this: the Lightning organization as a whole is far from a mess. Don’t let this one thing fool you.
— Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) January 21, 2016
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Drouin does still have trade value. But teams have to wonder if this type of behavior could crop up if things don’t go a certain way. — Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) January 21, 2016
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Piss poor judgement IMO. He has no leverage here.
— Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) January 21, 2016
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This isn’t just affecting his standing/relationship with the Lightning. Every other organization sees what’s happening. — Alexis Boucher (@alexis_b82) January 21, 2016
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Hard to imagine this increasing the chance of a trade. TBL have fumbled this from day 1- Now left w/ little leverage https://t.co/vXCq2hrEo4
— Benjamin Woodward (@_BWoodward) January 21, 2016
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Seems like a dangerous game Walsh is playing w/ that statement. If/when trade offers are reduced, TBL could have no incentive to make deal. — Benjamin Woodward (@_BWoodward) January 21, 2016
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Lindros pulled what he pulled and still brought a treasure chest back, so not sure his trade value is totally gone…lower yes
— Jason Haas (@Vasisexy) January 21, 2016
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I’d like to see his ass on $125 waivers at this point. https://t.co/IeZsyZid2E — Jason Haas (@Vasisexy) January 21, 2016
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He’s 20 years old!!! Lmao https://t.co/foST7Zt4zR
— Jason Haas (@Vasisexy) January 21, 2016
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What a stupid, stupid move, Jonathan https://t.co/Jc7VfFphRm — Christine Gunn (@ChristineLRM) January 21, 2016
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That face you make when you listened to your agent about what’s “best” for you pic.twitter.com/NGruiG4Cjg
— Christine Gunn (@ChristineLRM) January 21, 2016
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Now neither of you are getting paid. Way to go, smarty pants https://t.co/5wPQTmyrH4 — Christine Gunn (@ChristineLRM) January 21, 2016
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Walsh has united GM’s against a trade. GM’s won’t allow trade to happen when it looks like one of their own caved in to a player. #backfired
— LightningShout (@LightningShout) January 21, 2016
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The Pundits
Can’t wait until the first time he’s dropped to third line on next team. #TakeMyPuck #GoHome https://t.co/9017GFnfIb
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 21, 2016
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Have you ever talked to Yzerman? The man literally doesn’t blink. #Drouin #Lightning
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 21, 2016
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My suspicion is there will be more to come on Jonathan Drouin @TBLightning . Every1 should with hold judgement before jumping to conclusions
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) January 21, 2016
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Keep in ming there are several factors to consider from both the clubs perspective and the players before passing judgement! #Drouin #TBL
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) January 21, 2016
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So when all is said & done knowing how much interest there is I would say Drouin is traded by end of All-Star Weekend! #startthecountdown
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) January 21, 2016
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Many folks will rush to this judgement & U may be right but as much as I don’t like it I don’t agree career ruined. https://t.co/6We1B6ae1S
— Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) January 21, 2016
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MSL had an issue. Stamkos may have an issue. Clearly Drouin has an issue. 3 high profile guys. Interesting times in TB.
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) January 21, 2016
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So Yzerman has done a great job yet somehow has reduced his trading position value to now need to expect less for an asset. Yeah great GMing
— BrianWilde (@BWildeCTV) January 21, 2016
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My 2 cents on Drouin: the tell is where the Crunch’s game was tonight. This was an orchestrated media stunt to embarrass the Lightning.
— Pete (@JollyMeanGiant) January 21, 2016
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I hate the Walsh/Drouin stunt tonight. I also think he had a VERY strong point before tonight. Now? Can’t defend it. Horrible choice.
— Bolt Prospects (@BoltProspects) January 21, 2016
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Recalling when Stamkos, as an RFA, stepped in and told agent to get a deal done so could join team. Players get advice, but have choices.
— Bolt Prospects (@BoltProspects) January 21, 2016
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Monsieur Drouin appears to be getting some very questionable advice. He has, after all, ZERO leverage.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) January 21, 2016
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So, a player with just 6 goals, 89 NHL games and still on an Entry Level contract demands a trade and won’t play anywhere. Wow. #RedFlag
— John Bartlett (@BartsBytes) January 21, 2016
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On poor advice from an agent, I refused to go the AHL and was suspended. All It did was lose me money, and hurt my reputation. #drouin
— Corey Hirsch (@CoreyHirsch) January 21, 2016
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Even today I regret it, I take 100% responsibility for a poor decision. It took me years to try to rebuild my reputation.
— Corey Hirsch (@CoreyHirsch) January 21, 2016
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I’m a huge supporter of Drouin, don’t think he got a fair chance. But what he did today puts him no further ahead than he was yesterday.
— Michael Stuart (@MikeStuartTLL) January 21, 2016
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Wow can’t believe Walsh issued such a blunt statement on behalf of his client oh no wait I can he did it 5 years ago pic.twitter.com/AhEA2zzmiM
— Mike Halford (@HalfordPHT) January 21, 2016
What’s your opinion on the Drouin dilemma?
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