Did he all of a sudden become whiny? Look there was some situations with the media that Ricahrds could have handled better. But there is no doubt that some writers, Carchidi in particular, had a personal issue with Richards. And Richards in return. And with the nonsense that was written, I don't blame Richards.
- MJL

He sure came off whiny in interviews. I thought he sounded whiny. I'm not a fan of Carchidi's writing and it does seem unprofessional to call a player names in an article, but I don't think he was making things up.

enough said

http://sports.yahoo.com/b...ional-drug-012921867.html

im sure there is gossip among players.
- Philly1980

sorry the court will not admit this as evidence.

He most likely can't but you are innocent until proven guilty therefore it is incumbent on the accuser to provide said proof.
- JoeRussomanno

INNOCENT!

sorry the court will not admit this as evidence.
- JoeRussomanno

like i said, as twisted as my opinion, it is my opinion only and not fact. now who we trading to get weber. im tired of scratching at old wounds.

He sure came off whiny in interviews. I thought he sounded whiny. I'm not a fan of Carchidi's writing and it does seem unprofessional to call a player names in an article, but I don't think he was making things up.
- Dkos

I think Carchidi definitely had a personal issue and an agenda.

INNOCENT!


- PLindbergh31

he was able to move his fingers enough to wield a knife, whole other topic but that guy was guilty as sin.

I think Carchidi definitely had a personal issue and an agenda.
- MJL

I think if you're a Richard people will treat you like a Richard and they both seem like Richards

edit: that's funny that the word I used was replaced with Richard

he was able to move his fingers enough to wield a knife, whole other topic but that guy was guilty as sin.
- JoeRussomanno

do you have any proof??????????

I think if you're a Richard people will treat you like a Richard and they both seem like Richards
- Dkos

Especially Mike. He's definitely a Richards.

He most likely can't but you are innocent until proven guilty therefore it is incumbent on the accuser to provide said proof.
- JoeRussomanno

That is in the court of law. In the court of public opinion there is no such thing as innocent until proven guilty. If it was just random writers, or an occasional fan saying they were, it would be one thing. When another player mocks them by snorting coke off a stick.... thats pretty damning...

do you have any proof??????????
- Philly1980

at about 10 seconds into this video he has the glove on and moving his fingers enough to wield a knife.

Especially Mike. He's definitely a Richards.
- PLindbergh31

I didn't realize Richard was a bad word

That is in the court of law. In the court of public opinion there is no such thing as innocent until proven guilty. If it was just random writers, or an occasional fan saying they were, it would be one thing. When another player mocks them by snorting coke off a stick.... thats pretty damning...
- RooNosHockey

+100

That is in the court of law. In the court of public opinion there is no such thing as innocent until proven guilty. If it was just random writers, or an occasional fan saying they were, it would be one thing. When another player mocks them by snorting coke off a stick.... thats pretty damning...
- RooNosHockey

yes but without sufficient evidence you are just defaming the guy's character and presenting yourself as a subjective critic as opposed to an objective one which has more credibility.

Edit: players mock each other all the time especially in the playoffs doesn't make anything a fact.

yes but without sufficient evidence you are just defaming the guy's character and presenting yourself as a subjective critic as opposed to an objective one which has more credibility.
- JoeRussomanno

I was stating my opinion i dont care if thats what you want to believe...im not debating the issue but when someone(MJL) asks me a million times if i thought there was a drug problem i answered them " yes thats what i think". I didnt say i know for sure because i was their coke dealer.... As taboo as it might be to think those two knuckleheads were on drugs thats what i think....

Also in order to disprove me you would have to have evidence that they 100% never tried any illegal substances... good luck proving that.

yes but without sufficient evidence you are just defaming the guy's character and presenting yourself as a subjective critic as opposed to an objective one which has more credibility.

Edit: players mock each other all the time especially in the playoffs doesn't make anything a fact.
- JoeRussomanno

give me sufficient evidence that they didnt

That is in the court of law. In the court of public opinion there is no such thing as innocent until proven guilty. If it was just random writers, or an occasional fan saying they were, it would be one thing. When another player mocks them by snorting coke off a stick.... thats pretty damning...
- RooNosHockey

give me sufficient evidence that they didnt
- Philly1980

we can play that game with everyone and that is totally unfair. There is nothing credible to say they were and to do so and then ask for evidence to the contrary is bogus.

we can play that game with everyone and that is totally unfair. There is nothing credible to say they were and to do so and then ask for evidence to the contrary is bogus.
- JoeRussomanno

you make me sad.... im taking my puck and going home now.

yes but without sufficient evidence you are just defaming the guy's character and presenting yourself as a subjective critic as opposed to an objective one which has more credibility.

Edit: players mock each other all the time especially in the playoffs doesn't make anything a fact.
- JoeRussomanno

They mock players based somewhat in truth... and objectively speaking, it is more likely then not that when hanging in the scene Richards and Carter are known to have frequented, that certain drugs tend to "pop" up. I know. I have been in that crowd, and participated in...well.... Lets just say I find it more likely they were involded in something. I'm not saying they are addicts, or that it's an everyday thing for them.... but most rumors are founded in some kind of truth... except maybe the ones you find on HB..

you make me sad.... im taking my puck and going home now.
- Philly1980

u don't have to go home but I can't sit here and stoop to the level of accusing those two guys of drug use when I have seen absolutely nothing to make me think otherwise. THere is evidence for a great many things but drug use imo and it should be pretty clear is way out of the question.

Jason Garrison and the graduation of Testwuide or the signing of Ponikarovsky or Travis Moen.

Shut up about Richards and Carter. Seriously. No one (frank)ing cares anymore. Its (frank)ing egyptian mummy old at this old.

They mock players based somewhat in truth... and objectively speaking, it is more likely then not that when hanging in the scene Richards and Carter are known to have frequented, that certain drugs tend to "pop" up. I know. I have been in that crowd, and participated in...well.... Lets just say I find it more likely they were involded in something. I'm not saying they are addicts, or that it's an everyday thing for them.... but most rumors are founded in some kind of truth... except maybe the ones you find on HB..
- RooNosHockey

HUH!? how do you know they mock players based in truth? Hanging in what scene? the night scene? A lot of athletes hang in that scene, hardly enough to go an say they are using drugs. I find that to be completely ridiculous. To start indicting people based on hearsay (rumors) is bullpoop. I do believe there were off ice issues. Such as being disruptive in the locker room that's been reported on by credible journalists, but I have seen nothing credible about drug use. An opposing player mocking one guy is a far cry from evidence.

HUH!? how do you know they mock players based in truth? Hanging in what scene? the night scene? A lot of athletes hang in that scene, hardly enough to go an say they are using drugs. I find that to be completely ridiculous. To start indicting people based on hearsay (rumors) is bullpoop. I do believe there were off ice issues. Such as being disruptive in the locker room that's been reported on by credible journalists, but I have seen nothing credible about drug use. An opposing player mocking one guy is a far cry from evidence.
- JoeRussomanno

Don't be naive.

Jason Garrison and the graduation of Testwuide or the signing of Ponikarovsky or Travis Moen.

Shut up about Richards and Carter. Seriously. No one (frank)ing cares anymore. Its (frank)ing egyptian mummy old at this old.
- mochoson

oh well excuse us. Don't have to be so condescending. They were the faces of our franchise until june of last year and just hoisted the cup. It is actually pretty relevant considering that they were mentioned in the blog just this very day by the blog writer and not those guys you mentioned so there But it is old and I would appreciate some common courtesy other than shut up.