Rick Tocchet tied to National Gambling Ring
NJDvsF'ers
Luke
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Normally things don't get this far unless there is substantial reason for
the subpeona. Say goodby to your coaching career Rick. I always liked
Tocchet but assuming these charges have merit - and they probably do - what
a dumbass.
Pelle Schultz
Luke wrote:
Innocent until proven guilty....but it does not look good for Tocchet.
One of my all-time favorite players, but now all that stands a good
chance of being permanently diminished. Damn shame. I could've seen him
coaching in Philly someday.
Pelle
Coffeeshop Schmuck
Say goodby to your coaching career Rick.
Colorado Avs fired him in 03-04 didnt they?
greg's domestic surveillance
>
>
>>Normally things don't get this far unless there is substantial reason for
>>the subpeona. Say goodby to your coaching career Rick. I always liked
>>Tocchet but assuming these charges have merit - and they probably do - what
>>a dumbass.
>
>
> Innocent until proven guilty....but it does not look good for Tocchet.
> One of my all-time favorite players, but now all that stands a good
> chance of being permanently diminished. Damn shame. I could've seen him
> coaching in Philly someday.
And wow, Gretzky's wife is implicated as well. As is Roenick (in the
original link).
from:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/02/07/sports/s134606S20.DTL
Wayne Gretzky's wife and about a half-dozen NHL players placed bets —
but not on hockey — with a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by
Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet, authorities said Tuesday.
Gretzky, hockey's greatest player, is in his first season coaching the
Coyotes and is a part-owner of the team.
Actress-wife Janet Jones was among those implicated, two law enforcement
officials told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity
because no bettors have been publicly identified.
g
Jeg7777
"We understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on
hockey," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "And, while betting on
football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way
justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct."
That's the best they could do?
Rick Tocchet should be suspended indefinitely. And if he's found guilty
he should be banned from the NHL for life.
--
Joe
Bart: “Working is for chumps, man!”
Homer: “I’m proud of you, boy...I was twice your age before I figured
that out!”
Coffeeshop Schmuck
and channel 10 just reported 1 former flyer,one movie star involved
I am going to guess that
Former Flyer--Jeremy Roenick
Movie Star--Janet Jones (Wayne Gretzkys Wife)
Mike
> Rick Tocchet should be suspended indefinitely. And if he's found guilty
> he should be banned from the NHL for life.
What did he do that is so bad?
Jeg7777
If he's guilty of it, he financed an illegal gambling operation that had
mafia connections.
Mike
>>>he should be banned from the NHL for life.
>>
>>
>> What did he do that is so bad?
>
> If he's guilty of it, he financed an illegal gambling operation that had
> mafia connections.
>
Mafia connections, yeah that would be bad.
Illegal gambling operation, doesn't bother me so much. Basically that's just
the government not getting their cut.
Don't get me wrong, if guilty he should serve whatever the penalty is.
But a ban from the NHL for life? I don't see the need.
Unless he had bet on games he was involved in, then yeah I would agree with
you.
greg's useless new year's resolutions
> Mafia connections, yeah that would be bad.
> Illegal gambling operation, doesn't bother me so much. Basically that's just
> the government not getting their cut.
> Don't get me wrong, if guilty he should serve whatever the penalty is.
> But a ban from the NHL for life? I don't see the need.
> Unless he had bet on games he was involved in, then yeah I would agree with
> you.
The thing is, as a coah, player or exec in the NHL he shouldn't be
involved in an organized sports betting operation. It's just bad, even
if Janet Jones or Roenick didn't bet on hockey there's nothing to say
that there wasn't hockey betting going on. The potential for impropriety
is just too great.
If it's true, he should be out of the league. And even if there was
nothing at all to do with hockey but yes to mafia connections? It's a
gotsta go situation. No matter what, it's gotsta go.
g
The Fig
And if the Gretzkys are involved, the wife of a team owner/coach who
you know was aware of what she was doing, then I don't even know what
to say. Their arrogance and/or stupidity knows no bounds. Even if
there was no betting on hockey going on, the possiblity of hockey
games being thrown for the advantage of others is just too strong.
The Fig
Caucasian Squall
> should be banned from the NHL for life.
I think gambling should be legal. And if they could figure out how to tax it
outside of Vegas, it would be.
I hope he beats it.
Cynicor
> In article <n44ju1humnabq689q...@4ax.com>,
> czec...@aol.com says...
>
>>And if the Gretzkys are involved, the wife of a team owner/coach who
>>you know was aware of what she was doing, then I don't even know what
>>to say. Their arrogance and/or stupidity knows no bounds. Even if
>>there was no betting on hockey going on, the possiblity of hockey
>>games being thrown for the advantage of others is just too strong.
>>
>
Wait, are you SURE it was Janet Jones involved? Because the New York
Times today said it was a "movie celebrity."
The Fig
>In article <n44ju1humnabq689q...@4ax.com>,
>czec...@aol.com says...
>> And if the Gretzkys are involved, the wife of a team owner/coach who
>> you know was aware of what she was doing, then I don't even know what
>> to say. Their arrogance and/or stupidity knows no bounds. Even if
>> there was no betting on hockey going on, the possiblity of hockey
>> games being thrown for the advantage of others is just too strong.
>>
>She IS a blonde......
So's he.
The Fig
pawn
It won't be the gambling that's the problem: it's the tax evasion and
money laundering that someone will go to jail over.
--
"Anyways idiot, your arguement is absolutely retarded."
-- Another admirer.
shinner
news:TPudnZ2P6tUPFnTe...@comcast.com:
> If he's guilty of it, he financed an illegal gambling operation that had
> mafia connections.
Unlike the legal gambling operations ;)
Jeg7777
The specific connection, per the article in the Phila. Daily News today,
is that they paid "tribute" money to various mobsters -- protection
money to keep the mafia off their backs.
Illegal gambling isn't the problem. Running the show is the problem.
The Fig
>Caucasian Squall wrote:
>>>Rick Tocchet should be suspended indefinitely. And if he's found guilty he
>>>should be banned from the NHL for life.
>>
>>
>> I think gambling should be legal. And if they could figure out how to tax it
>> outside of Vegas, it would be.
>>
>
>It won't be the gambling that's the problem: it's the tax evasion and
>money laundering that someone will go to jail over.
Hello, Bruce McNall.
Gee, what a coincidence! TGO is" best friends" with them both.
The Fig
shinner
news:791nu1lrnsheus827...@4ax.com:
> Gee, what a coincidence! TGO is" best friends" with them both.
Is Wayneo a boozer or does he have naturally red eyes? Saw him on ESPN the
night the story broke and he looked like he'd just crawled out of a bottle.
The Fig
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2324402
"Gretzky can be heard on wiretaps made within the past month
discussing with Tocchet how his wife could avoid being implicated, a
source told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of
anonymity because the investigation was ongoing."
I'd be drinking too, but then again I wouldn't let my spouse take the
fall for me, either.
The Fig
greg's useless new year's resolutions
> http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2324402
>
> "Gretzky can be heard on wiretaps made within the past month
> discussing with Tocchet how his wife could avoid being implicated, a
> source told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of
> anonymity because the investigation was ongoing."
HO. LEE. SHIT.
> I'd be drinking too, but then again I wouldn't let my spouse take the
> fall for me, either.
HO. LEE. SHIT.
Wow, this is bad.
g
The Fig
shinner
> "Gretzky can be heard on wiretaps made within the past month
> discussing with Tocchet how his wife could avoid being implicated, a
> source told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of
> anonymity because the investigation was ongoing."
Damn, this could be bigger than Pete Rose!