Common sense Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 And so we bring you the latest installment of the battle that’s shaping up between the NHL and NHL Players’ Association for this summer. The NHLPA filed a grievance over the Edmonton Oilers docking $13,000 from Ben Eager's pay, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN.com. Say what, you say? Let’s explain. It all started during a game in Vancouver on Dec. 26 when the Oilers’ tough guy shattered an HD camera in the penalty box, as seen in the video below. The Canucks informed the Oilers they were on the hook for the $13,000 cost of replacing that camera. The Oilers then turned around and docked Eager’s pay (from his $1 million salary). At which point the NHLPA took umbrage and, last month, filed a grievance. The union’s real beef here, from what I’m told, is procedural more than anything. In no way is the NHLPA condoning its players breaking cameras. But the union wants to know who decided the camera was worth $13,000? Why wasn’t the player invoiced instead of simply docked, for example? So the NHLPA has process questions here, not the least of which is where the line will be drawn in future instances when a player damages something at the rink. On the flip side, you can’t blame teams for wanting players to pay for any damages caused at the rink. It’s an interesting debate. The grievance hearing has not been scheduled yet. You must keep in mind the undercurrent of the labor strife that's on the horizon when viewing this whole episode. Just as when the NHLPA blocked realignment, the union will take every opportunity it can to flex its muscles ahead of the CBA talks. And even if the CBA wasn't expiring, in many ways this is what a union would likely do: protect a member's wages. Stay tuned. http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/15679/nhlpa-files-grievance-over-broken-camera lolz. Ben Eager + Vancouver penalty box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Ben Eager is always good for a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panjodh Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamHerO Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ^ captions should be "I don't always break cameras but when i do I get fined" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys are filthy frickin rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just pay the the god damn bill......god damn it, the world we live in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCanuck Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinTelepathy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 well at least he makes headlines for SOMETHING... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Not a big deal at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi Babe Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 You obviously have no understanding on the proper use of this meme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I recall Toews and Bolland saying something about how some of our players would NEVER be allowed on their team...yet they were apparently fine with Eager for a while; just shows ya the calibre of that team. And yes, I know Eager's on the Oilers now, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Missed the play on words, did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 eager plays for the canucks????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx Birdie xl Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 eager plays for the canucks????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrath_jason Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Y U NO USE MEME PROPERLY??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Canucky Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 This is actually pretty interesting to me as well. I dont know why, but im interested to see how this works out. Of course ben should pay, i dont think anyone (including him) is arguing that. but yes, there should be a paper trail on why/how much hes being charged for the replacement/repair. I think thats everyones right. even if they are filthy rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Next thing he will charge Rogers Arena for allowing him to be sexually assaulted there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 It involves the Canucks because it was at Rogers Arena.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkin'2929 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 If he broke it, he pays for it. Simple as that. Does the NHLPA really have nothing better to do than defend the violent and vandalistic tendencies of meatheads like Eager? Oh yeah, I forgot... it's hockey...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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