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Portland GM Kyle Wahlters Addresses Laing Dispute
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With us only having one game the next couple days, I'm happy to finally talk to the media regarding Reed Laing and her agent in regards to contract talks. I don't like hearing or reading things secondhand, so this is my attempt to give you the upfront facts of the scenario we find ourselves in.

Upon Laing's free agency signing, it was made extremely clear she needed money to settle an SHL infraction and we were happy to oblige with a long term plan in place. Little did we know, it would lead to this. From one person to the next, their word is the one thing no one can take from you. Reed going back on it not only casts her in an even darker light than what she already is, but also portrays her lack of loyalty to her teammates and fans.

It is true, we have told Laing it is in her hands. As the last 24 hours have come and gone, with Reed telling teams interested in her that she is interested but to wait til free agency; We feel it is beyond correctable and unfair to our committed team here in Portland. If a team is held to a means of not contacting players under contract, then a player under contract should not be allowed to tell teams when or if they won't be under contract to alleviate contractual disputes.

While we wait for HO to give us clarity, at this moment we will see out the season as is. While latest HO word has given us the ability to release Laing without penalty or the need to pay her a cent in S34, we still are keeping all additional viable options in mind; including Reed waiving a NTC or in a worst case scenario benching her for the entirety of the S34 season.

While the latter is an expensive option, Laing will not be wearing a Portland jersey under any circumstance in Season 34. These fans and her teammates deserve better.

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What lead you to decide on potentially benching Laing in S34 despite the greater cost to you?

To be honest, as our last result it is based on principle. Laing and her agent have a track record of sticking it to teams. Probably why there is very little interest, even though we have made it clear on the trade block that we will eat more than 60% of the contract. Portland has become another one of those teams, but if a penalty would be incurred by the team, then her career stats will be impacted as well.

Will take any questions...

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09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

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On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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Interview What lead you to decide on potentially benching Laing in S34 despite the greater cost to you?

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#4

Spinzone like you read about lol

You asked me if I wanted to sign an extension in the off-season and I said I'd rather wait...because there's no need to rush it considering I have another SEASON under contract. Then you essentially threatened me that if I didn't sign you were gonna release me lol

You're the good guy tho
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Quote:Originally posted by Wally@Feb 28 2017, 12:43 PM
Laing will not be wearing a Portland jersey under any circumstance in Season 34.&nbsp; These fans and her teammates deserve better.

Will take any questions...
What if she buys one from the team store?

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Quote:Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Feb 28 2017, 03:16 PM
Spinzone like you read about lol

You asked me if I wanted to sign an extension in the off-season and I said I'd rather wait...because there's no need to rush it considering I have another SEASON under contract. Then you essentially threatened me that if I didn't sign you were gonna release me lol

You're the good guy tho

Say it like you want... or screenshot your desire to go FA. In addition, screenshot your desire to sign a cap friendly extension after your 42 mil... and then touch on the fucking over of everyone else.

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Forever remembered Jaywhy:
09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

To say the least, I'm very disappointed to not even be the first goalie off the board. Here I thought people would want the proven guy who runs the sim.

On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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Quote:Originally posted by ToeDragon84@Feb 28 2017, 03:16 PM

What if she buys one from the team store?

Well she has plenty of that cash money...

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Forever remembered Jaywhy:
09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

To say the least, I'm very disappointed to not even be the first goalie off the board. Here I thought people would want the proven guy who runs the sim.

On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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#8

Hmmm, who to believe...

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Quote:Originally posted by ArGarBarGar@Feb 28 2017, 03:20 PM
Hmmm, who to believe...

I believe Allen.

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Forever remembered Jaywhy:
09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

To say the least, I'm very disappointed to not even be the first goalie off the board. Here I thought people would want the proven guy who runs the sim.

On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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Quote:Originally posted by Wally@Feb 28 2017, 04:18 PM


Say it like you want... or screenshot your desire to go FA.&nbsp; In addition, screenshot your desire to sign a cap friendly extension after your 42 mil... and then touch on the fucking over of everyone else.
You also told me that I wouldn't have to sign a cap friendly deal when it was over...so I guess we both "lied"
You're the one making a big deal out of a player telling you they plan on wait til FA in ONE AND A HALF seasons...can tell it's your first time being a GM tbh

I don't really care tho... do what ya gotta do
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#11

Quote:Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Feb 28 2017, 03:21 PM

You also told me that I wouldn't have to sign a cap friendly deal when it was over...so I guess we both "lied"
You're the one making a big deal out of a player telling you they plan on wait til FA in ONE AND A HALF seasons...can tell it's your first time being a GM tbh

I don't really care tho... do what ya gotta do

Can tell it's not your first time trying to fuck a GM over... Will do.

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Forever remembered Jaywhy:
09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

To say the least, I'm very disappointed to not even be the first goalie off the board. Here I thought people would want the proven guy who runs the sim.

On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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#12

Quote:Originally posted by Wally@Feb 28 2017, 04:23 PM


Can tell it's not your first time trying to fuck a GM over... Will do.
I'm fucking you over lol
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#13

Popcorn

Doubt is a dream killer
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#14

Quote:Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Feb 28 2017, 03:24 PM

I'm fucking you over lol

But are you...

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Forever remembered Jaywhy:
09-21-2016, 07:10 PM

To say the least, I'm very disappointed to not even be the first goalie off the board. Here I thought people would want the proven guy who runs the sim.

On the bright side...

I GET TO GO TO NEW YORK! FUCK PORTLAND!
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#15

Rebuilding team loses a shit player.

Happens I guess

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