Have any come out and defended him?

Wasnt hard to tell management and the owner were pretty annoyed.
- robin_steele264

Why do they have to?

Why do they have to?
- Lahey

They dont.

You really dont see any problem with what he did? Completely taking the spotlight off his team and focusing it on himself and his politics?

This was a team event, a traditional celebration for the Stanley Cup winners. He's a leader on the team, he played a huge role in winning the Cup.

But now everyone is talking about his politics instead of his teams accomplishment.

He can make a political statement on his own whenever he wants, but he decided to do so at the expense of his team.

Sure its his right.... doesnt mean he's right to do it.

They dont.

You really dont see any problem with what he did? Completely taking the spotlight off his team and focusing it on himself and his politics?

This was a team event, a traditional celebration for the Stanley Cup winners. He's a leader on the team, he played a huge role in winning the Cup.

But now everyone is talking about his politics instead of his teams accomplishment.

He can make a political statement on his own whenever he wants, but he decided to do so at the expense of his team.

Sure its his right.... doesnt mean he's right to do it.
- robin_steele264

He let the team know 2 or 3 weeks ago this was an issue. They had plenty of time to put their PR spin on this. He only made the statement after the media started prying into this. Like I said they could've lied and moved on.

He let the team know 2 or 3 weeks ago this was an issue. They had plenty of time to put their PR spin on this. He only made the statement after the media started prying into this. Like I said they could've lied and moved on.
- Lahey

He made a pretty calculated political statement.

Whatever, his choice, he coulda gone to the team event like everyone else and put his politics aside, but he chose not too.

Wowwwww did u read what Dave hodge just tweeted

"Don't know if it's fair to point this out, but Tim Thomas has three children named Kiley, Kelsey and Keegan."
- howamidointhis

(frank)ing funny.

They dont.

You really dont see any problem with what he did? Completely taking the spotlight off his team and focusing it on himself and his politics?

This was a team event, a traditional celebration for the Stanley Cup winners. He's a leader on the team, he played a huge role in winning the Cup.

But now everyone is talking about his politics instead of his teams accomplishment.

He can make a political statement on his own whenever he wants, but he decided to do so at the expense of his team.

Sure its his right.... doesnt mean he's right to do it.
- robin_steele264

Why does this even matter? It's no different than me skipping my staff x-mas party.

Why does this even matter? It's no different than me skipping my staff x-mas party.
- Reveen

(frank)ing wiener











Does the samething

(frank)ing wiener











Does the samething
- Lahey

I hate work x-mas parties, it's bad enough I have to be around those people at work.

He made a pretty calculated political statement.

Whatever, his choice, he coulda gone to the team event like everyone else and put his politics aside, but he chose not too.
- robin_steele264

Exactly, it's not like Obama is inviting them all there to discuss politics with them so he chose not to go. Obama was congratulating the Stanly Cup team by hosting an event for them at the freaking White House, taking time out of his slightly busy schedule to be with the team. The fact of the matter is it's a huge honor for that Bruins to not just be honoured by Obama but the entire country. Put aside your own beliefs and be there for your team.

Why does this even matter? It's no different than me skipping my staff x-mas party.
- Reveen

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no-showing to your NHL teams Stanley cup celebration due to political reasons IS different than you skipping your staff party cause you don't like your coworkers.


Call me crazy.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no-showing to your NHL teams Stanley cup celebration due to political reasons IS different than you skipping your staff party cause you don't like your coworkers.


Call me crazy.
- robin_steele264

u crazy mahn

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say no-showing to your NHL teams Stanley cup celebration due to political reasons IS different than you skipping your staff party cause you don't like your coworkers.


Call me crazy.
- robin_steele264

This isn't there stanley cup celebration

This isn't there stanley cup celebration
- Lahey

So why did they get invited to the WH?

So why did they get invited to the WH?
- robin_steele264

So Obama can waste more tax payer dollars on KFC and grape soda.

Not sure if this was mentioned here or not, but given Thomas's stance and publicity on this item, I wonder if/how Discover will respond. I guess that "Peggy" might not be the only one dodging Tim's calls. A player needs to understand that he represents his team, his city, his country, his sponsors as well as himself. I agree that he has every right to skip the meeting, but don't be surprised if people/companies take exception to his actions.

My guess is that Discover will find another player in future commercials that won't take a political stance on non-political activities.

So Obama can waste more tax payer dollars on KFC and grape soda.
- Reveen

Good enough I guess.

does anyone know what the lines are tonight?Is Dubey getting the start?(he better be)F'n work makes me miss important stuff like oilers now

does anyone know what the lines are tonight?Is Dubey getting the start?(he better be)F'n work makes me miss important stuff like oilers now
- jaredwildzee

Whitney's in... guessing chorney is out

and Dubey gets the start

http://oilersnation.com/2...-490-vegas-cabo-vancouver

Whitney's in... guessing chorney is out

and Dubey gets the start

http://oilersnation.com/2...-490-vegas-cabo-vancouver
- Killbot460

(frank) I hope Whitney can regain even just a bit of his old form...

I dont have much faith though, and I think we need to think about building a defense without him.

(frank) I hope Whitney can regain even just a bit of his old form...

I dont have much faith though, and I think we need to think about building a defense without him.
- robin_steele264

Still have faith, not counting on him doing spectacular for the rest of this season but I'm expecting more as of next season, hopefully with a better supporting cast. I would love to get Gleason away from Carolina

Still have faith, not counting on him doing spectacular for the rest of this season but I'm expecting more as of next season, hopefully with a better supporting cast. I would love to get Gleason away from Carolina
- freelancer

I'd love to get many dmen from around the league.

I thought that was mabey peckham's best game ever last night

(frank) I hope Whitney can regain even just a bit of his old form...

I dont have much faith though, and I think we need to think about building a defense without him.
- robin_steele264

(frank) whitney and his vag cankle.... He is going to be sooo slow

Just readin canucks blog: they mock us and say we've bin rebuilding 5 years blabla.. They don't even have 1 stanley cup banner hangin in the rafters, I hope Sutton hammers 1 of the Sedin sisters

Just readin canucks blog: they mock us and say we've bin rebuilding 5 years blabla.. They don't even have 1 stanley cup banner hangin in the rafters, I hope Sutton hammers 1 of the Sedin sisters
- jaredwildzee

I hope Hordi or Eager comes back into the line up Best way to beat the nucks, is just like the B's push em around.