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Buns · 02-08-2006

So...what are your thoughts on the latest allegations against Gretzky and his crew?

(I'm in Phoenix, so this is a VERY big deal on the morning news today)

PlayadelSoul · 02-08-2006

I'll bet $50 that his wife gets immunity.

B Kromm · 02-08-2006

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Originally Posted by PlayadelSoul

I'll bet $50 that his wife gets immunity.

Hold on a minute there..... The allegations are against Tocchet and an unnamed entertainer. I'm not so sure Janet even qualifies there.

Buns · 02-08-2006

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Originally Posted by B Kromm

Hold on a minute there..... The allegations are against Tocchet and an unnamed entertainer. I'm not so sure Janet even qualifies there.

Here is a little exerpt from our local news station:

Police would not comment on the scope of the ring, but the Associated Press reported that the ring included bets from Janet Jones, the actress who is the wife of Coyotes coach and minority owner Wayne Gretzky. TSN of Canada said 12 National Hockey League players or people closely associated with NHL clubs, including a team owner, also placed bets. New Jersey officials declined to disclose the names of those who gambled, and a spokesman for the state's Division of Criminal Justice said those who placed bets "have not necessarily broken New Jersey" laws. Profiting from gambling, however, is illegal in New Jersey.

So, she is at least "involved".

**james** · 02-08-2006

mmmmmmm..... I'd say she's guilty of something!

jtm1631 · 02-08-2006

Alan Thicke tells a funny story about his kids walking in on a nude Janet Gretzky in the hot tub. Apparently Janet stayed with the Thicke's early in her career.

I guess there are some benefits to being Alan Thicke's kid.

btodd · 02-08-2006

It's huge news in Canada too. I love hockey and all that goes with it........including seventeen days in a row watching my 7 year old OUTSIDE..........but I can't belive how greedy and STUPID some people can become.

A couple of my friends saw Gretzky on TV last night and while he defended Tocchet and said he was innocent until proven guilty, a good guy and on and on; all he commented on in connection to his wife was.........."You'll have to ask my wife".................mmm, a little touble in paradise perhaps??!!

Scaramouche · 02-08-2006

any time you have highly paid, highly competitive men with lots of money hanging around--you have trouble! I heard that the NHL collecive bargaining agreement allows legal betting (Las Vegas), but not the illegal type, which it looks like Rick Tocchet financed. Hope The Great One and Mrs. Great One don't tarnish his considerable legacy.

PlayadelSoul · 02-08-2006

Pete Rose, anyone?

btodd · 02-08-2006

Pete Rose was my first thought when the storey broke........

Buns · 02-08-2006

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Originally Posted by btodd

Pete Rose was my first thought when the storey broke........

Yes, but as of today, these guys are not betting for/against their own team, not even betting on the same sport, for that matter.

**james** · 02-08-2006

as long as Wayne doesn't defame Mohammed he should be OK.

Huskers · 02-08-2006

james - Be careful we don't want to attract the protesters to Playa!

hockeyman99 · 03-09-2006

Is there another sport out there that has as much trade activity as the NHL does on trade deadline day?

At last count, there were 32 players that were traded today, and that doesn't include draft picks. My "Refresh" button is wearing out the TSN.CA website looking for the latest trades.

(I figured I'd just keep hockey talk on this thread rather than opening a new one.)

Scaramouche · 03-09-2006

isn't it something--4 weeks ago we were talking scandal about Wayne Gretzky; now it's almost forgotten, and it's Barry Bonds'
turn.

Who will it be 4 weeks from now?

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Buns beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 479	Hockey! So...what are your thoughts on the latest allegations against Gretzky and his crew? (I'm in Phoenix, so this is a VERY big deal on the morning news today)

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,615	mmmmmmm..... I'd say she's guilty of something! __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,615	as long as Wayne doesn't defame Mohammed he should be OK. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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02-08-2006	#2 (permalink)
PlayadelSoul Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,965	I'll bet $50 that his wife gets immunity.

02-08-2006	#6 (permalink)
jtm1631 añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,360	Alan Thicke tells a funny story about his kids walking in on a nude Janet Gretzky in the hot tub. Apparently Janet stayed with the Thicke's early in her career. I guess there are some benefits to being Alan Thicke's kid.

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btodd reposado Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 1,309	It's huge news in Canada too. I love hockey and all that goes with it........including seventeen days in a row watching my 7 year old OUTSIDE..........but I can't belive how greedy and STUPID some people can become. A couple of my friends saw Gretzky on TV last night and while he defended Tocchet and said he was innocent until proven guilty, a good guy and on and on; all he commented on in connection to his wife was.........."You'll have to ask my wife".................mmm, a little touble in paradise perhaps??!!

02-08-2006	#8 (permalink)
Scaramouche beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NY Posts: 328	any time you have highly paid, highly competitive men with lots of money hanging around--you have trouble! I heard that the NHL collecive bargaining agreement allows legal betting (Las Vegas), but not the illegal type, which it looks like Rick Tocchet financed. Hope The Great One and Mrs. Great One don't tarnish his considerable legacy.

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PlayadelSoul Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,965	Pete Rose, anyone?

02-08-2006	#10 (permalink)
btodd reposado Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 1,309	Pete Rose was my first thought when the storey broke........

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Huskers lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 13	james - Be careful we don't want to attract the protesters to Playa!

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hockeyman99 way into it Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 160	Is there another sport out there that has as much trade activity as the NHL does on trade deadline day? At last count, there were 32 players that were traded today, and that doesn't include draft picks. My "Refresh" button is wearing out the TSN.CA website looking for the latest trades. (I figured I'd just keep hockey talk on this thread rather than opening a new one.)

03-09-2006	#15 (permalink)
Scaramouche beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NY Posts: 328	isn't it something--4 weeks ago we were talking scandal about Wayne Gretzky; now it's almost forgotten, and it's Barry Bonds' turn. Who will it be 4 weeks from now?

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