Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 17

Thread: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

  1. #1
    JagrBomb's Avatar
    JagrBomb is offline
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Posts
    11,675
    Location
    toronto and ottaw
    Rep Power
    50

    Dobber Sports Juggernaut

    Default [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Don't have a heart attack, he should be putting back his skates on in the fall.

    http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=453910

  2. #2
    Location
    Pickering
    Rep Power
    40

    I...am your father.

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    If he was under contract, he would not be allowed to do that because of the injury risk. But he's a free agent. So he's free to make a dumb decision like this. And possibly cost himself $10 million or more in future earnings.
    The Best Fantasy Hockey Site

    15-Team Keeper, points only, best 12 fwd, 4 dman, 2 G count. Playoffs count.

    F - T. Thompson, Thomas, Nylander, Tarasenko, Arvidsson, Guentzel, Fiala, Quinn, Mittelstadt, Hagel, Zacha, Roslovic, Berggren, Brink, Ostlund
    G - Kahkonen, Vejmelka, L. Thompson, Levi, Comrie
    D - Hronek, Morrissey, Lundkvist, Girard, Brannstrom, Rathbone, Hanifin, Severson, Durzi

  3. #3
    Rep Power
    31

    Dobber Sports Veteran

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by Dobber View Post
    If he was under contract, he would not be allowed to do that because of the injury risk. But he's a free agent. So he's free to make a dumb decision like this. And possibly cost himself $10 million or more in future earnings.
    This
    10 team, head-to-head, multi-cat, keep-12 keeper league. CATS: G,A,+/-,PPP,PIM,SOG,HITS BS,SHP, W,SV,SV%,GAA,SO Daily rosters of 6F, 4D, 2 Flex, 2G

    F: Crosby, Hall, Pacioretty, Hartnell, Neal, Nugent-Hopkins, Callahan, Dubinsky, Hossa, Huberdeau, Abdelkader, Bjugstad (IR)
    D: Karlsson, Hedman, Muzzin, Savard, Streit (IR)
    G: Lundqvist, Quick, Condon

  4. #4
    rob2kx's Avatar
    rob2kx is offline
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    98
    Rep Power
    15

    Dobber Sports Sophomore

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by Dobber View Post
    If he was under contract, he would not be allowed to do that because of the injury risk. But he's a free agent. So he's free to make a dumb decision like this. And possibly cost himself $10 million or more in future earnings.
    He gets absolutely no respect from teams around the league despite his play, so I'm happy to see him having some fun instead of sitting by the phone waiting for someone to offer him another 1 year contract.

  5. #5
    Rep Power
    31

    Dobber Sports Veteran

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by rob2kx View Post
    He gets absolutely no respect from teams around the league despite his play, so I'm happy to see him having some fun instead of sitting by the phone waiting for someone to offer him another 1 year contract.
    He's not gonna find respect on the soccer pitch. Maybe he should be training and focussing on his hockey game, like every other hockey player. Most people try and to earn respect by rededicating themselves, not by half-assing it at another sport.
    10 team, head-to-head, multi-cat, keep-12 keeper league. CATS: G,A,+/-,PPP,PIM,SOG,HITS BS,SHP, W,SV,SV%,GAA,SO Daily rosters of 6F, 4D, 2 Flex, 2G

    F: Crosby, Hall, Pacioretty, Hartnell, Neal, Nugent-Hopkins, Callahan, Dubinsky, Hossa, Huberdeau, Abdelkader, Bjugstad (IR)
    D: Karlsson, Hedman, Muzzin, Savard, Streit (IR)
    G: Lundqvist, Quick, Condon

  6. #6
    mister_mcgoo's Avatar
    mister_mcgoo is offline
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    19,119
    Rep Power
    0

    Banned

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    I wonder if he's any good? As long as he doesn't hurt himself it might help with the footwork

  7. #7
    kovalchuk17's Avatar
    kovalchuk17 is offline
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    3,915
    Rep Power
    37

    Dobber Sports Star

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    i have no doubt he'll stop playing as soon as he signs a NHL contract.
    One day I will quit fantasy hockey, today is not that day.

  8. #8
    Rep Power
    31

    Dobber Sports Stud

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Wasn't he dealing with ankle injuries the second half of the year?

    I guess logically that means he should go play soccer for a bit...

  9. #9
    Location
    Ontario
    Rep Power
    40

    Administrator

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Was there a rule change in soccer that allows him to bite opponents?


    Contact me for Frozen Tools bug reports and inquiries
    Follow Frozen Tools on Twitter @FrozenTools
    Follow me on Twitter @DH_EricDaoust

  10. #10
    MXHockey's Avatar
    MXHockey is offline
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    6,226
    Location
    Orlando
    Rep Power
    50

    Dobber Sports Wizard

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Is he going to wear the no contact pinny in practice?

  11. #11
    agentzero's Avatar
    agentzero is offline
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    7,369
    Location
    Ottawa, ON
    Rep Power
    50

    Dobber Sports Master

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by Dobber View Post
    If he was under contract, he would not be allowed to do that because of the injury risk. But he's a free agent. So he's free to make a dumb decision like this. And possibly cost himself $10 million or more in future earnings.
    I would say it depends on the level of play. I'm certain if he played recreationally it wouldn't be a problem. But he must be pretty darn good if he's playing at that level.

    I remember a court case a while back, I believe it involved CFL players trying to do something in the offseason and the teams tried to bar it, citing injury risk, but ultimately they were free to engage in other physical activities, even under contract, despite having pro contracts that required their exclusive services during the season. I can't remember if it was an NFL CFL thing or if it was a CFL thing where the athletes tried to do something completely different, but either way it was ruled against public policy to have such limiting contracts. I'll try and find the case bc it's killing me.

    I also bet he stops though once he gets a K offer.
    Blades of Steel
    9 Team Full Keeper - Pts Only (G,A,W,SO)

    Crosby, Wheeler, Bergeron, Forsberg, Connor, Kopitar, E.Lindholm, Pastrnak, DeBrincat, Fiala
    Jones, Klingberg, Hamilton, Theodore, Letang
    Saros, Shesterkin
    Garland, Vrana, Bjorkstrand, Verhaege, Backstrom, Karlsson, Perunovich, Spurgeon, Pulock, Hellebuyck

  12. #12
    Mr. Guru's Avatar
    Mr. Guru is offline
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    9,529
    Location
    Toronto
    Rep Power
    50

    The Great One

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Bo Jackson.

  13. #13
    rob2kx's Avatar
    rob2kx is offline
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    98
    Rep Power
    15

    Dobber Sports Sophomore

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by Shiva Blaster View Post
    He's not gonna find respect on the soccer pitch. Maybe he should be training and focussing on his hockey game, like every other hockey player. Most people try and to earn respect by rededicating themselves, not by half-assing it at another sport.
    Yawn. Like a good Canadian boy. *flannel suit thumbs up*

  14. #14
    agentzero's Avatar
    agentzero is offline
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    7,369
    Location
    Ottawa, ON
    Rep Power
    50

    Dobber Sports Master

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Guru View Post
    Bo Jackson.
    Yep and Neon Deion.
    Blades of Steel
    9 Team Full Keeper - Pts Only (G,A,W,SO)

    Crosby, Wheeler, Bergeron, Forsberg, Connor, Kopitar, E.Lindholm, Pastrnak, DeBrincat, Fiala
    Jones, Klingberg, Hamilton, Theodore, Letang
    Saros, Shesterkin
    Garland, Vrana, Bjorkstrand, Verhaege, Backstrom, Karlsson, Perunovich, Spurgeon, Pulock, Hellebuyck

  15. #15
    Ed.'s Avatar
    Ed. is offline
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    812
    Rep Power
    20

    Dobber Sports Initiate

    Default Re: [Signing] Grabovski to play soccer

    Quote Originally Posted by ericdaoust View Post
    Was there a rule change in soccer that allows him to bite opponents?
    Unless he runs into an opposing team with red, white and blue shirts with a big C on the front, I don't think that will be a problem. He just goes a little crazy every time he plays the Habs.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •