Pretty sure the NHL and the girlfriend said he never laid a hand on her. If I remember correctly they were both drunk at the time.
I missed it...who did he interview? Varlamov?NHLTIM wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:14 pmPretty sure the NHL and the girlfriend said he never laid a hand on her. If I remember correctly they were both drunk at the time.
NHL suspended him for 27 games (later reduced by an arbitrator).NHLTIM wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:14 pmPretty sure the NHL and the girlfriend said he never laid a hand on her. If I remember correctly they were both drunk at the time.
TIM ... Is that you?UMSLBlues12 wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:25 pmKyrou’s speed on the wing would play really nicely with Thomas at C, just saying.
Marchands hit was nowhere near as bad as the hit in the Colorado/Toronto game. That’s the hit the league should be looking at this morning.BluesSK wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:37 am Sooooo... Bobby Bortuzzo looking at a suspension for the Arvidsson crosschecks.
They need to do Marchand too. Let's see what happens.
NHLTIM wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:13 amMarchands hit was nowhere near as bad as the hit in the Colorado/Toronto game. That’s the hit the league should be looking at this morning. I hope Bortz gets a few games because he needs to sit.BluesSK wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:37 am Sooooo... Bobby Bortuzzo looking at a suspension for the Arvidsson crosschecks.
They need to do Marchand too. Let's see what happens.
It could also very well be a case of a drunk female instigated it and he pushed her off of him. One "push" is all it can take for red skin to appear on some people with certain skin conditions.Beatoni12 wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:24 pmNHL suspended him for 27 games (later reduced by an arbitrator).
“ Watson was arrested June 16 after a witness flagged down a police officer to a gas station in Franklin, Tennessee. Watson told police he and his girlfriend were arguing and that he pushed her. Officers said they found red marks on her chest, and she said Watson caused them. Watson pleaded no contest to domestic assault on July 24.”
Very common for the victim to take the blame, sadly. Not saying she wasn’t with fault here, but very clear that Watson got physical with her.
On June 16, 2018, Watson was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on a misdemeanour charge of domestic assault. According to the police report, an officer was flagged down after a witness reported seeing Watson "swat" his girlfriend, Jenn Guardino, and prevent her from leaving the couple's SUV at a gas station.[18] According to the police report, at the time of the incident Watson and Guardino were arguing about her drinking and not being able to attend a wedding.[19] Watson admitted to pushing Guardino and the officer noted red marks on her chest. Guardino denied that Watson had touched her, but later changed her statement and told police that he was responsible for the marks on her chest. Guardino told police that Watson at times "gets handsy" and pleaded with officers not to press charges, fearing damage to his NHL career. The specifics of the "gets handsy" statement were not clarified in the police report. Watson was subsequently charged with suspicion of domestic assault. The police report noted that Guardino became "extremely upset" when Watson was taken into custody.[18]
On July 24, 2018, Watson pleaded no contest to the domestic assault charge. He was sentenced to one-year probation and ordered to complete a 26-week batterer intervention course. Violating his probation could earn Watson up to a year in jail time.[19] As a result of his charge, Watson was suspended by the NHL from all 2018–19 preseason games and 27 regular season games.[20] After appealing his suspension to an independent arbitrator, Watson's suspension was reduced to 18 games.[21]
On October 13, 2018, Guardino issued a statement in which she took full blame for the June 16 incident, claiming that it was not an act of domestic violence and that Watson would never hit or abuse her. She attributed the incident entirely to her own drinking problem. In the public statement, Guardino apologized to everyone involved, including the Predators and the city of Nashville, and thanked Watson for his support.[22] The statement read in part:
My behaviour and state of intoxication lead to the police being involved that day. I have struggled with alcoholism for many years and I am actively involved in AA. I am fortunate to have Austin's continued support with my treatment. We handled matters poorly on June 16th and know that we need to make better decisions going forward.
— Jenn Guardino, October 13, 2018[22][23]
Defending yourself doesn't involve physical or verbal abuse. From everything I've read here and from what I recall about the incident, it sounds exactly as it was later described, thanks for sharing Tim. Police have to act and make calls on the side of safety, so I understand why they arrested Watson. And it sounds like both of them acknowledged their mistakes in judgement that evening and are in programs to help themselves. People can learn and grow, that is what our justice system is supposed to be based on, including innocent until found guilty. Unfortunately, humans have always had the thought process of guilty until proven not so guilty...as the stigma from the arrest always stays, unfortunately.Ozzies09tc wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:08 pmIt could also very well be a case of a drunk female instigated it and he pushed her off of him. One "push" is all it can take for red skin to appear on some people with certain skin conditions.Beatoni12 wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:24 pmNHL suspended him for 27 games (later reduced by an arbitrator).NHLTIM wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:14 pm
Pretty sure the NHL and the girlfriend said he never laid a hand on her. If I remember correctly they were both drunk at the time.
“ Watson was arrested June 16 after a witness flagged down a police officer to a gas station in Franklin, Tennessee. Watson told police he and his girlfriend were arguing and that he pushed her. Officers said they found red marks on her chest, and she said Watson caused them. Watson pleaded no contest to domestic assault on July 24.”
Very common for the victim to take the blame, sadly. Not saying she wasn’t with fault here, but very clear that Watson got physical with her.
[gets on soapbox]
This culture of "women can do no wrong" is very harmful to society (not saying you insinuated this or believe this...this is me on my soapbox) and when women get out of control, men have two choices...get physically assaulted, or defend themselves. YES men can be bigger but that does NOT give the "smaller" female any right to get physical. Ever. [gets off soapbox]
It did sound like a "victim took the blame" at first until I read she apologized to the city of Nashville and the Predators organization. Victims don't go THAT over the top unless admitting to the alcoholism.
On June 16, 2018, Watson was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on a misdemeanour charge of domestic assault. According to the police report, an officer was flagged down after a witness reported seeing Watson "swat" his girlfriend, Jenn Guardino, and prevent her from leaving the couple's SUV at a gas station.[18] According to the police report, at the time of the incident Watson and Guardino were arguing about her drinking and not being able to attend a wedding.[19] Watson admitted to pushing Guardino and the officer noted red marks on her chest. Guardino denied that Watson had touched her, but later changed her statement and told police that he was responsible for the marks on her chest. Guardino told police that Watson at times "gets handsy" and pleaded with officers not to press charges, fearing damage to his NHL career. The specifics of the "gets handsy" statement were not clarified in the police report. Watson was subsequently charged with suspicion of domestic assault. The police report noted that Guardino became "extremely upset" when Watson was taken into custody.[18]
On July 24, 2018, Watson pleaded no contest to the domestic assault charge. He was sentenced to one-year probation and ordered to complete a 26-week batterer intervention course. Violating his probation could earn Watson up to a year in jail time.[19] As a result of his charge, Watson was suspended by the NHL from all 2018–19 preseason games and 27 regular season games.[20] After appealing his suspension to an independent arbitrator, Watson's suspension was reduced to 18 games.[21]
On October 13, 2018, Guardino issued a statement in which she took full blame for the June 16 incident, claiming that it was not an act of domestic violence and that Watson would never hit or abuse her. She attributed the incident entirely to her own drinking problem. In the public statement, Guardino apologized to everyone involved, including the Predators and the city of Nashville, and thanked Watson for his support.[22] The statement read in part:
My behaviour and state of intoxication lead to the police being involved that day. I have struggled with alcoholism for many years and I am actively involved in AA. I am fortunate to have Austin's continued support with my treatment. We handled matters poorly on June 16th and know that we need to make better decisions going forward.
— Jenn Guardino, October 13, 2018[22][23]
bradleygt89 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:19 pmDefending yourself doesn't involve physical or verbal abuse. From everything I've read here and from what I recall about the incident, it sounds exactly as it was later described, thanks for sharing Tim. Police have to act and make calls on the side of safety, so I understand why they arrested Watson. And it sounds like both of them acknowledged their mistakes in judgement that evening and are in programs to help themselves. People can learn and grow, that is what our justice system is supposed to be based on, including innocent until found guilty. Unfortunately, humans have always had the thought process of guilty until proven not so guilty...as the stigma from the arrest always stays, unfortunately.Ozzies09tc wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:08 pmIt could also very well be a case of a drunk female instigated it and he pushed her off of him. One "push" is all it can take for red skin to appear on some people with certain skin conditions.Beatoni12 wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:24 pm
NHL suspended him for 27 games (later reduced by an arbitrator).
“ Watson was arrested June 16 after a witness flagged down a police officer to a gas station in Franklin, Tennessee. Watson told police he and his girlfriend were arguing and that he pushed her. Officers said they found red marks on her chest, and she said Watson caused them. Watson pleaded no contest to domestic assault on July 24.”
Very common for the victim to take the blame, sadly. Not saying she wasn’t with fault here, but very clear that Watson got physical with her.
[gets on soapbox]
This culture of "women can do no wrong" is very harmful to society (not saying you insinuated this or believe this...this is me on my soapbox) and when women get out of control, men have two choices...get physically assaulted, or defend themselves. YES men can be bigger but that does NOT give the "smaller" female any right to get physical. Ever. [gets off soapbox]
It did sound like a "victim took the blame" at first until I read she apologized to the city of Nashville and the Predators organization. Victims don't go THAT over the top unless admitting to the alcoholism.
On June 16, 2018, Watson was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on a misdemeanour charge of domestic assault. According to the police report, an officer was flagged down after a witness reported seeing Watson "swat" his girlfriend, Jenn Guardino, and prevent her from leaving the couple's SUV at a gas station.[18] According to the police report, at the time of the incident Watson and Guardino were arguing about her drinking and not being able to attend a wedding.[19] Watson admitted to pushing Guardino and the officer noted red marks on her chest. Guardino denied that Watson had touched her, but later changed her statement and told police that he was responsible for the marks on her chest. Guardino told police that Watson at times "gets handsy" and pleaded with officers not to press charges, fearing damage to his NHL career. The specifics of the "gets handsy" statement were not clarified in the police report. Watson was subsequently charged with suspicion of domestic assault. The police report noted that Guardino became "extremely upset" when Watson was taken into custody.[18]
On July 24, 2018, Watson pleaded no contest to the domestic assault charge. He was sentenced to one-year probation and ordered to complete a 26-week batterer intervention course. Violating his probation could earn Watson up to a year in jail time.[19] As a result of his charge, Watson was suspended by the NHL from all 2018–19 preseason games and 27 regular season games.[20] After appealing his suspension to an independent arbitrator, Watson's suspension was reduced to 18 games.[21]
On October 13, 2018, Guardino issued a statement in which she took full blame for the June 16 incident, claiming that it was not an act of domestic violence and that Watson would never hit or abuse her. She attributed the incident entirely to her own drinking problem. In the public statement, Guardino apologized to everyone involved, including the Predators and the city of Nashville, and thanked Watson for his support.[22] The statement read in part:
My behaviour and state of intoxication lead to the police being involved that day. I have struggled with alcoholism for many years and I am actively involved in AA. I am fortunate to have Austin's continued support with my treatment. We handled matters poorly on June 16th and know that we need to make better decisions going forward.
— Jenn Guardino, October 13, 2018[22][23]
That’s a pretty bad mischaracterization. I clearly said I’m OK with him talking to him, (as you said, it’s his job). I just disagreed with the idea of Panger chumming it up with him. Big difference.NHLTIM wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:32 pmbradleygt89 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:19 pmDefending yourself doesn't involve physical or verbal abuse. From everything I've read here and from what I recall about the incident, it sounds exactly as it was later described, thanks for sharing Tim. Police have to act and make calls on the side of safety, so I understand why they arrested Watson. And it sounds like both of them acknowledged their mistakes in judgement that evening and are in programs to help themselves. People can learn and grow, that is what our justice system is supposed to be based on, including innocent until found guilty. Unfortunately, humans have always had the thought process of guilty until proven not so guilty...as the stigma from the arrest always stays, unfortunately.Ozzies09tc wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 3:08 pm
It could also very well be a case of a drunk female instigated it and he pushed her off of him. One "push" is all it can take for red skin to appear on some people with certain skin conditions.
[gets on soapbox]
This culture of "women can do no wrong" is very harmful to society (not saying you insinuated this or believe this...this is me on my soapbox) and when women get out of control, men have two choices...get physically assaulted, or defend themselves. YES men can be bigger but that does NOT give the "smaller" female any right to get physical. Ever. [gets off soapbox]
It did sound like a "victim took the blame" at first until I read she apologized to the city of Nashville and the Predators organization. Victims don't go THAT over the top unless admitting to the alcoholism.
Ozzie shared that not me. Trevor was upset about Pang talking to Watson...which I still don’t understand today. I think he was just pissed about the game last night.
I hear ya and as for being calm....I’ve been calm since I went to my “no expectations” from them every game last season ! Much more enjoyable experience for me for sure.Beatoni12 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:08 pmThat’s a pretty bad mischaracterization. I clearly said I’m OK with him talking to him, (as you said, it’s his job). I just disagreed with the idea of Panger chumming it up with him. Big difference.NHLTIM wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:32 pmbradleygt89 wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:19 pm
Defending yourself doesn't involve physical or verbal abuse. From everything I've read here and from what I recall about the incident, it sounds exactly as it was later described, thanks for sharing Tim. Police have to act and make calls on the side of safety, so I understand why they arrested Watson. And it sounds like both of them acknowledged their mistakes in judgement that evening and are in programs to help themselves. People can learn and grow, that is what our justice system is supposed to be based on, including innocent until found guilty. Unfortunately, humans have always had the thought process of guilty until proven not so guilty...as the stigma from the arrest always stays, unfortunately.
Ozzie shared that not me. Trevor was upset about Pang talking to Watson...which I still don’t understand today. I think he was just pissed about the game last night.
Sidebar on your last comment, anyone else way calmer during games this year? I still love watching but I don’t get anywhere near as mad when they lose or play like shit
