Zedano Chara Should Sue the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Centre and NHL

[Ironhead]

If he ends up as a defendant in the court of law he should counter-sue the Bell Centre, Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL.



The Bell Centre because it is the scene of the incident. It is obviously an unsafe place to work. Owned by Molsons.

Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club for not providing a safe working environment. They should have had the area better protected. Owned by Molsons.

Molsons because they are the owners of both the Montreal team and the arena and I believe they are liable as the owners for not providing a safe work environment.

The NHL for approving the arena fit for NHL games.

 

[shack]

Not sure if you're serious or not, but the scary thing is that some people would agree with your ridiculous proposal.

 

[lovelatinas]

No Pacioretty should sue his employers (The Montreal Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL) for not providing a safe work place, he is the one who got injured. However, he excepted the risk of being injured the minute he puts on the uniform, much like a police officer or US marine, it's part of their job. The only difference is that Max makes 10-20 times the amount a police offer or a US marine makes.

 

[Ironhead]

Not sure if you're serious or not, but the scary thing is that some people would agree with your ridiculous proposal.

I am absolutely serious.

If he finds himself as a defendant in court because of this matter he should do exactly as I stated. I believe he would have a strong case.




To LL, yes Pacioretty does assume some risk when stepping onto the ice to play a game, but the Canadiens and the Bell Centre, essentially Molsons, must do everything in its power to provide a safe work environment. You would think they would want to protect their investment better.
They did not as many NHL players have claimed. The Bell Centre is, I have heard, the worst arena in the league for play along the boards/glass.

 

[shack]

I am absolutely serious.

Ludicrous.

BTW, you left out the local, provincial and federal governments as well, as they all in their own way permit these unsafe activities to take place.

Ludicrous.

 

[smuddan]

No Pacioretty should sue his employers (The Montreal Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL) for not providing a safe work place, he is the one who got injured. However, he excepted the risk of being injured the minute he puts on the uniform, much like a police officer or US marine, it's part of their job. The only difference is that Max makes 10-20 times the amount a police offer or a US marine makes.

Some questions to ponder :

- was the hazard inherent to this particular type of work ?

- Did the club owner know, or ought to have known, that the condition could lead to serious injury ?

- Could the hazard been remedied within reasons ?

- Was there any negligence on the part of the player that contributed to the injury ?

- NHL Players are independent contractor, do club owners owe the same duty of care as a rugular employer ?

 

[hockeyguy651]

Every Rink in the world has the Padded Stanchions at the ends of the players benches,It's unfortunate that Pacioretty was at that area of the ice,anywhere else he would have had the wind knocked out of him and back the next period, I guess to prevent it from happening they will have to complete the glass past the players benchs to eliminate the opening, Then we will give the players ladders so they can jump over the boards,Oh yea and don't forget they will all have to where fall arrest harnesses now because of climbing over 10 ft..............................

 

[plyrs99]

If he ends up as a defendant in the court of law he should counter-sue the Bell Centre, Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL.



The Bell Centre because it is the scene of the incident. It is obviously an unsafe place to work. Owned by Molsons.

Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club for not providing a safe working environment. They should have had the area better protected. Owned by Molsons.

Molsons because they are the owners of both the Montreal team and the arena and I believe they are liable as the owners for not providing a safe work environment.

The NHL for approving the arena fit for NHL games.

is there something wrong with you meathead? seriously!

why do you defend chara so vigorously? are you related to chara in some fashion?

read henrik sedin's comments on the incident, he is bang on about it.

intent or not, chara knew where the post was, and clearly raised his hand to pacioretty's head to push it into it. every player knows exactly where every spot on the ice is, knows the boards and any quirks it may have, and knows the glass and all the posts. he easily could have put pacioretty into the board moments before, but he chose to do it where he could cause the most damage.

in my humble opinion, the law has no place getting involved in NHL business, but, and this is a big condition, if the league chooses not to police itself, then all bets are off. if i am the league commisioner, chara is out for as long as pacioretty is, as simple as that. it sends a loud and clear message to all players.

not to beat a dead horse, but what will it take for the league to step up and do something about these cheap shots?

Plyrs99

PS - maybe we should sue your parents meathead, for producing an idiot.

 

[Brill]

The door opens to let the players back to the bench, why can't they use it to go on the ice?
Climbing over the boards could cause injury if they aren't careful, put plexiglas in.

 

[Ironhead]

is there something wrong with you meathead? seriously!

why do you defend chara so vigorously? are you related to chara in some fashion?

read henrik sedin's comments on the incident, he is bang on about it.

intent or not, chara knew where the post was, and clearly raised his hand to pacioretty's head to push it into it. every player knows exactly where every spot on the ice is, knows the boards and any quirks it may have, and knows the glass and all the posts. he easily could have put pacioretty into the board moments before, but he chose to do it where he could cause the most damage.

in my humble opinion, the law has no place getting involved in NHL business, but, and this is a big condition, if the league chooses not to police itself, then all bets are off. if i am the league commisioner, chara is out for as long as pacioretty is, as simple as that. it sends a loud and clear message to all players.

not to beat a dead horse, but what will it take for the league to step up and do something about these cheap shots?

Plyrs99

PS - maybe we should sue your parents meathead, for producing an idiot.

Ah, you knew eventually a Rhodes Scholar would make an appearence.
Thank you for your contribution sir.
I guess I can mark you down on the 'just shoot him now' side. No need for a fair and impartial look at this.




So every player knows exactly where they are at ever second ...

including Pacioretty ?

 

[maurice93]

If he ends up as a defendant in the court of law he should counter-sue the Bell Centre, Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL.



The Bell Centre because it is the scene of the incident. It is obviously an unsafe place to work. Owned by Molsons.

Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club for not providing a safe working environment. They should have had the area better protected. Owned by Molsons.

Molsons because they are the owners of both the Montreal team and the arena and I believe they are liable as the owners for not providing a safe work environment.

The NHL for approving the arena fit for NHL games.

This pretty much proves what we already sisepcted. None of your opinions are logic based but basded around who you hate. I hate the Leafs and I am biased to a degree, but I am still able to make a logical opinion on them. The above post proves you can't do the same in the face of hatred.

Might as well sue Pacioretty for negligence as well

 

[Ironhead]

This pretty much proves what we already sisepcted. None of your posts are based on logic but basing opinions around who you hate.
Might as wel counter-sue Pacioretty for negligence as well.

I assume you meant suspected ?


As opposed to you who would be just as quick to string up a Montreal player who had just hurt an opposing player ?


Your entire statement clearly shows you do not know anything about me, about my likes/dislikes in hockey.
Apparently you are thinking I like a Euro over an NA player. When have I ever stated I like a Euro born player ?

 

[iam0234]

If he ends up as a defendant in the court of law he should counter-sue the Bell Centre, Canadiens, Molsons and the NHL.



The Bell Centre because it is the scene of the incident. It is obviously an unsafe place to work. Owned by Molsons.

Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club for not providing a safe working environment. They should have had the area better protected. Owned by Molsons.

Molsons because they are the owners of both the Montreal team and the arena and I believe they are liable as the owners for not providing a safe work environment.

The NHL for approving the arena fit for NHL games.

I agree with you 100%. While much of the debates have resided on whether Chara should be suspended, and if so, for how long. The biggest problem was with that pole that caused the most damage to Pacioretty. Had the hit been administered at other spots, the damage should have been much less, if not minimal. If Pacioretty ended up with career-ening damage, he should sue the following parties - in the following orders:
The Bell Center - for unsafe environment

Chara

 

[The Bandit]

is there something wrong with you meathead? seriously!

why do you defend chara so vigorously? are you related to chara in some fashion?

PS - maybe we should sue your parents meathead, for producing an idiot.

You have your opinions and he has his...no reason to resort to those type of comments.

 

[iam0234]

Sorry, I forgot to put the NHL ahead of Chara. The NHL should have enforced safety designs for the arenas where the games are played on.
It doesn't surprise me that Bettman, being a lawyer, decided not to penalize Chara in fear of being implied as an admission of guilt if otherwise.

 

[big.guy_13]

You're a fucking retard.