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19 hours ago, Fan since 82 said:

It is rare but it's been recent. Saying that Podz is nowhere near the player Aho is. 

But Ray Aho is a goalie - and it was Ohio State pinching him from Michigan,  not really comparable 

 

 

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13 hours ago, Googlie said:

At least we get to watch Podz tomorrow at 9:30 in his semi- finals match

Can't wait to watch the game. I think he's having a great playoffs. For a 19 year old in the KHL. 3 goals and 3 assists. He's playing with Linden Vey and Fantenburg. :P

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45 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

Button ranked Podkolzin 50th on his list of top prospects.

 

Pretty funny to see some of the prospects he has ranked higher.

which list is that? he had Podz at #14 on his January list.... he's only been better since then.

 

https://www.tsn.ca/russian-players-dominate-top-spots-in-tsn-s-ranking-of-nhl-affiliated-prospects-1.1424251

 

 

nvm found it: https://www.tsn.ca/detroit-red-wings-blue-chippers-montreal-canadiens-cole-caufield-headline-top-75-prospects-list-1.1617205

 

yeah thats quite the list.... I would imagine VP shoots up that list after the KHL playoffs are over, but Button is really high on last years draft :lol:

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35 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said:

 

I'm not up on my twitter emojis, but is Faber calling Leipsic a clown?

Sure hope not.

 

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Ohh wait, Brendan was one of those guys that said stupid things online wasn't he?

Edit yep here it is

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/washington-capitals-brendan-leipsic-instagram-1.5561312

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The Washington Capitals placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers on Friday, two days after it was revealed the forward made misogynistic comments in a private group chat.

The team said the move was made with the intention of terminating Leipsic's contract. The 25-year-old signed a one-year, $700,000 US deal in July.

 

Screenshots from the chat featuring Leipsic, who is from Winnipeg, were published on the Instagram account @angelszeee2020. That account has since deleted them, but they continue to circulate on social media.

In a statement on Twitter, Leipsic said his friend's account was hacked and acknowledged he was part of those conversations.

"I fully recognize how inappropriate and offensive these comments are and sincerely apologize to everyone for my actions. I am committed to learning from this and becoming a better person by taking time to determine how to move forward in an accountable, meaningful way. I am truly sorry," Leipsic said.

WATCH | Capitals forward's private chat comments go public:

 
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Capitals forward 'offensive' comments go public

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Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic apologizes after 'inappropriate and offensive' comments go public on social media. 1:48

Leipsic's younger brother, Jeremy, also participated in the group chat and was kicked off the University of Manitoba hockey team on Thursday.

Agent Craig Oster did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment whether Leipsic would file a grievance over the contract termination through the NHL Players' Association.

'Unacceptable and offensive'

In a statement to CBC Sports, the Capitals had said they were investigating the situation.

"We are aware of the unacceptable and offensive comments made by Brendan Leipsic in a private conversation on social media. We will handle this matter internally," the statement read.

Jack Rodewald, a 26-year-old also from Winnipeg, who has played 10 games with Ottawa Senators since 2018, was also involved in the group chat.

The NHL later released a statement saying it would address the "inexcusable conduct moving forward.

"The National Hockey League strongly condemns the misogynistic and reprehensible remarks made by players Brendan Leipsic and Jack Rodewald.... There is no place in our league for such statements, attitudes and behaviour, no matter the forum," the statement read.

Leipsic tallied 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 61 games with the Capitals during the 2019-20 season. He has collected 59 points (16 goals, 43 assists) in 187 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Capitals and Canucks, where he was briefly a teammate of Pearson.

Mocks women, teammates

In one instance of messaging in the group chat, Leipsic posted a photo of a former teammate's wife and wrote "look how fat" she "is lol."

Leipsic also refers to women as pigs and makes light of other women's weights in various other messages.

He also insults other NHL players.

In one, he reposted a picture of Canucks forward Jake Virtanen on vacation with friends, calling it "easily the worst crew in the world."

He also posted a picture of Capitals teammates with the comment "f--k they're losers."

 

 

 
 
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4 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:

which list is that? he had Podz at #14 on his January list.... he's only been better since then.

 

https://www.tsn.ca/russian-players-dominate-top-spots-in-tsn-s-ranking-of-nhl-affiliated-prospects-1.1424251

 

Without context/explanation/evidence this list is a useless exercise, and not just because Pods has seemingly fallen out of Button's favor. 

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1 minute ago, zimmy said:

Without context/explanation/evidence this list is a useless exercise, and not just because Pods has seemingly fallen out of Button's favor. 

I'd be curious to know if thats the case, or if he's just super high on last years draft. It may be that he sees Podz as top 6, vs other guys as top 3. 

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6 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:

I'd be curious to know if thats the case, or if he's just super high on last years draft. It may be that he sees Podz as top 6, vs other guys as top 3. 

I'm curious as well, especially seeing that precipitous drop in ranking. I suppose it can be explained by him seeing more value in the subsequent draft classes but I think he has some 'splainin to do!

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7 minutes ago, Virtanen The Great said:

Where is this game being broadcasted man? I just looked it up and didn't see it, or am I missing something haha 

You have to have the KHL stream (which Chris has and reports on)

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