Reports of poaching Vancouver Canucks talent place Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet in hot water
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It all started when Patrick Allvin and Jim Rutherford announced they were open to trading away the veterans of the Vancouver Canucks, Rick Tocchet and the Philadelphia Flyers all of a sudden got interested, and now it might seem unethical for them to go after their players.
In the business world, it's seen as dealing in bad faith, Tocchet has the inside scoop on the players of his former team, making it easier to negotiate.
"NHL Trade Alert posted on X the interest in a centerman for the Flyers. However, there is no specification of which center, and since the Canucks are short on centers, it's a little confusing as to who Tocchet is referring to, even fans are scratching their heads at this one."-Stinson
Rick Tocchet dealing in bad faith with the Vancouver Canucks.
Nestor Quixtan of Broad Street Buzz reported on the potential malpractice of Tocchet and the Flyers. While yes it is strategic to go after some of the former players you coached, it's not seen as moral or ethical in the business world.
"In the business world, when a manager leaves one company for another, it is frowned upon to begin plucking employees from the previous company or the new one. Depending on how blatant the pinching is, companies can get into trouble for such practices."-Quixtan
It doesn't necessarily mean the NHL will crack down on the Flyers, but GM's of other teams will definitely take notice, and that could harm future deals for the Flyers down the road. If the Flyers do go too far however, that could be considered as tampering, and then the league would have to intervene.
"But then again, Tocchet has insider knowledge regarding which players could be useful for his current lineup. And that's something that hits a grey area. The league has been adamant about avoiding anything that could be construed as tampering. So, the Flyers will need to tread carefully if they are to target Vancouver players."-Quixtan
The Canucks are hurting right now, and Tocchet and the Flyers know it. They are going to try and take advantage of their desperation to get a return. And with the Canucks refusing to undergo a rebuild, it doesn't seem like their best judgement is present.
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DECEMBRE 4 | 1339 ANSWERS Reports of poaching Vancouver Canucks talent place Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet in hot water Will the Philadelphia Flyers end up acquiring Vancouver Canucks players, through Rick Tocchet's guidance? | ||
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