Blair Betts Returned to Philadelphia Flyers

[VodkaFish]

NEW YORK - Forward Blair Betts, who was claimed on waivers by the Montreal Canadiens from the Philadelphia Flyers on October 5, has been returned to the Flyers, per NHL By-Law 11.8 (a), the National Hockey League announced today.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rendered the decision after reviewing submissions from both Clubs. By-Law 11.8 (a) states: "The Member Club acquiring a player by waiver claim shall take an assignment of the player's contract. Nevertheless, if the Commissioner determines that a player acquired by waiver claim is not physically fit at the time the claim is made, the Member Club making the claim may refuse to take an assignment of such player's contract and the request for waivers shall be cancelled."

In reaching his decision, Commissioner Bettman stated: "While it is clear that both clubs have acted in good faith in this unique situation (i.e. a waiver claim), I am not prepared to dispute the conclusion of the Montreal Club doctors that Mr. Betts was physically unfit to play at the time of the claim. Therefore, it is my decision that, per League By-Laws, the appropriate resolution to this matter is to restore the parties to the position they were in prior to the waiver claim on Oct. 5."

[HardHitt3n]

Originally Posted by VodkaFish

NEW YORK - Forward Blair Betts, who was claimed on waivers by the Montreal Canadiens from the Philadelphia Flyers on October 5, has been returned to the Flyers, per NHL By-Law 11.8 (a), the National Hockey League announced today.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rendered the decision after reviewing submissions from both Clubs. By-Law 11.8 (a) states: "The Member Club acquiring a player by waiver claim shall take an assignment of the player's contract. Nevertheless, if the Commissioner determines that a player acquired by waiver claim is not physically fit at the time the claim is made, the Member Club making the claim may refuse to take an assignment of such player's contract and the request for waivers shall be cancelled."

In reaching his decision, Commissioner Bettman stated: "While it is clear that both clubs have acted in good faith in this unique situation (i.e. a waiver claim), I am not prepared to dispute the conclusion of the Montreal Club doctors that Mr. Betts was physically unfit to play at the time of the claim. Therefore, it is my decision that, per League By-Laws, the appropriate resolution to this matter is to restore the parties to the position they were in prior to the waiver claim on Oct. 5."

if we cant get rid of betts ima be pissed, sean aka cooter has done a brilliant job defensively and killin penalties, so there is no need for us to keep betts

[youthattack]

So what are the Flyers options at this point?

Can they just keep him on IR until he's healthy and waive him again?

[HardHitt3n]

Originally Posted by youthattack

So what are the Flyers options at this point?

Can they just keep him on IR until he's healthy and waive him again?

im not even sure honestly

[mongoose]

Ths is just par for the focking course for the Habs focking MASH unit! Is it too much too ask for some focking size up front?? Fock!

[bengino]

Originally Posted by mongoose

Ths is just par for the focking course for the Habs focking MASH unit! Is it too much too ask for some focking size up front?? Fock!

nah... i think the plan is to lose 1 guy a game until the end of the year.

[McCunn8585]

This is the problem with the NHL, they catch Philly pulling a fast one and then do nothing. More BS from Bettman and he probably ripped into Gauthier for making the league look bad...

[HardHitt3n]

Originally Posted by McCunn8585

This is the problem with the NHL, they catch Philly pulling a fast one and then do nothing. More BS from Bettman and he probably ripped into Gauthier for making the league look bad...

philly didnt do nothing wrong. They placed an older often injured penalty killer on waivers, they cant help it that the habs picked him up.

[McCunn8585]

Its no secret that Philly has Salary Cap woes. You cannot waive an injured player. Get your facts straight.

[HardHitt3n]

Originally Posted by McCunn8585

Its no secret that Philly has Salary Cap woes. You cannot waive an injured player. Get your facts straight.

Depends whos drs you ask bwahahaha

[RetardedChimp]

This is the reason why Walker didn't play, btw. (Thanks Flyers967 for bringing it to attention)

Originally Posted by Article

Still wondering about the Blair Betts and Matt Walker situation and how the two were related?

According to a league source familiar with the Flyers' situation, the reason the club did not play Walker in Boston was that on the morning of the game Flyers officials were informed by the Montreal Canadiens that they “may” challenge the health status of Betts, who was claimed off waivers.

The Flyers needed clearance by the NHL to play Walker that night. Clearance did not occur until 5:30 p.m. By then, coach Peter Laviolette had already made his lineup and wasn’t going to change it.

Walker has not played a game, but then again, Laviolette is always reluctant to make lineup changes when the club is winning.

Walker said this week he was highly “entertained” at all the different media reports, listing potential reasons for him not playing against the Bruins.

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers...572&feedID=695


Those slimy Habs.