Special K Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I completely respect the idea of any player opting out of the season before it starts, but this guy basically quits on his team in the middle of the playoffs. I just can't see how his teammates or Bruins fans will ever forgive this guy for this. If you listen to the interview Rask gave after the last game, he basically said he wasn't taking it seriously and it wasn't really a playoff atmosphere and he didn't really care. A sentiment his teammates promptly shot down. I'm sure the team asked him to leave after his comments but allowed him to try to save face by letting him "opt out to be with his family". What do you guys think, and how would you react if a Bills player did this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 If someone is done, they’re done. Isn’t Vontae Davis the perfect comparison already? If you’re not 100%, you’ll get killed on the field/ice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Special K said: I completely respect the idea of any player opting out of the season before it starts, but this guy basically quits on his team in the middle of the playoffs. I just can't see how his teammates or Bruins fans will ever forgive this guy for this. If you listen to the interview Rask gave after the last game, he basically said he wasn't taking it seriously and it wasn't really a playoff atmosphere and he didn't really care. A sentiment his teammates promptly shot down. I'm sure the team asked him to leave after his comments but allowed him to try to save face by letting him "opt out to be with his family". What do you guys think, and how would you react if a Bills player did this? To be fair Rask might be a great guy because basically since the 80s the Bruins rosters have been loaded with douche bags. Maybe he's had enough. I guess I'd roll the dice and trade for him as long as we only gave up one of the billion bad decisions Bots or Murray made. Montour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 if he feels the risk to him and his family isn't worth it then who am I to judge him. I don't know his situation. The Vontae Davis thing is similar. Personally i wouldn't do what he did but hey I really don't want someone coming out to play who's only doing it halfheartedly out of obligation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 As a fan I can respect his decision. I can also see some of his teammates not welcoming him back with open arms next training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I thought this was a 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' episode title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 The team statement alludes both to private information they have about the situation, and also that it didn't come as a great surprise because of it. Sounds like there were other things more important on his mind. People need to be aware that there is a distinct possibility these types of situations can, and probably will, arise, through the course of a season. I wouldn't blame a player for suddenly opting out, even in mid season, if a close family member gets a serious diagnosis of illness, that means they become at greater risk from the vagaries of the covid 19 situation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Word around the campfire here in New England is that Rask got absolutely hammered the night before his “undisclosed illness” that kept him out of the lineup against the Sens. Apparently, he was too hung over to even go through warm ups. Rumor is he has had a bad drinking problem for a long time, and also lots of marital problems that have impacted his play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 There's no way he's not done with that team, and possibly the NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29666909/boston-bruins-goalie-tuukka-rask-opts-ahead-game-3 There’s some info for those of us who need it. Nothing to forgive. The man is going home to take care of his family, including his newborn. Seems like the team was not exactly blindsided by it either so obviously there had been some discussion. Also I can’t believe people are giving him crap for saying that it didn’t seem like a regular playoff atmosphere this year with no fans at the games. Well, duh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Word around the campfire here in New England is that Rask got absolutely hammered the night before... I read that and thought he took a hard check in the previous game. Good thing I read your entire post! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Boston fans are well known for their patience and having measured responses to athletes who disappoint them, so I expect he'll be warmly received both in the community and on the ice next season. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29666909/boston-bruins-goalie-tuukka-rask-opts-ahead-game-3 There’s some info for those of us who need it. Nothing to forgive. The man is going home to take care of his family, including his newborn. Seems like the team was not exactly blindsided by it either so obviously there had been some discussion. Also I can’t believe people are giving him crap for saying that it didn’t seem like a regular playoff atmosphere this year with no fans at the games. Well, duh. Wasn't that the first reason he gave for opting out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 What a shame... trade him to Buffalo where he really wants to play and not quit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 It's his decision. At least he didn't do it during the 1st or 2nd intermission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I’m a hypocrite because I say I would forgive him and yet I don’t forgive Saint Doug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: What a shame... trade him to Buffalo where he really wants to play and not quit That won’t help his drinking problem. He might have to up his drink game if he moved here. Edited August 15, 2020 by WotAGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 52 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: That won’t help his drinking problem. He might have to up his drink game if he moved here. Yup. Just ask Robin Lehner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) I was never mad at Vontae Davis and I wouldn't be mad at any player. But fans are fans and he'll be a joke and hated on. I think there are probably better ways to walk away when people are depending on you, but everyone should respect another person's choice as long as they're not breaking a law. Edited August 15, 2020 by Buffalo_Stampede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Leonhart2017 said: I’m a hypocrite because I say I would forgive him and yet I don’t forgive Saint Doug... Marrone didn't have a pandemic to deal with 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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