You are no doubt aware that three NHL teams have objected to Brandon Sugden returning to pro hockey this season. Brandon had planned on attending camp with the Islanders.
It has not been revealed which teams blocked Brandon, but the denial means he can't sign a deal with an NHL component or play in the NHL until next season. Brandon needed to clear this odd technicality because after leaving the Crunch two seasons ago, he announced it as a "retirement.'' Because he "retired'' then came back to play pro hockey (in the LNAH) within one year, every other NHL organization had to give him a thumbs up to return. He could sign an AHL-only deal or return to the Quebec League, but that would push back the one-year sitting out period.
It is not fair to mess with a man's lively hood....his dream. Sign your name to this petition to voice your opinion that Brandon Sugden should be allowed to play professional hockey again THIS season.
Reaching this level of support has been a heavy, exhausting process, but seeing so many people agree that Brandon deserves a fair shot keeps me moving forward. I am drained by the silence from those blocking his career, yet your response proves we are not fighting this alone.
6 Comments
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Dave Mitchell
17 years ago
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The NHL is so petty sometimes. Brandon deserves a fair shot at his career, enough with the technicalities already.
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Jason Medina
17 years ago
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NHL teams are just scared lol. Typical power trip over nothing, let the guy do his job.
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Mike Das
17 years ago
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This is total garbage. Let the man work! He obviously wants to be out there and the fans want to see him play.
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Sarah Mitchell
17 years ago
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Ridiculous red tape. Let him play.
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Kevin Jensen
17 years ago
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Let Sugden play! He brings so much grit to the ice.
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Lisa Ortiz
17 years ago
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Such a shame that they are ruining his dream over some stupid rule. Really hope they reverse this decision soon.
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You are no doubt aware that three NHL teams have objected to Brandon Sugden returning to pro hockey this season. Brandon had planned on attending camp with the Islanders.
It has not been revealed which teams blocked Brandon, but the denial means he can't sign a deal with an NHL component or play in the NHL until next season. Brandon needed to clear this odd technicality because after leaving the Crunch two seasons ago, he announced it as a "retirement.'' Because he "retired'' then came back to play pro hockey (in the LNAH) within one year, every other NHL organization had to give him a thumbs up to return. He could sign an AHL-only deal or return to the Quebec League, but that would push back the one-year sitting out period.
It is not fair to mess with a man's lively hood....his dream. Sign your name to this petition to voice your opinion that Brandon Sugden should be allowed to play professional hockey again THIS season.
Reaching this level of support has been a heavy, exhausting process, but seeing so many people agree that Brandon deserves a fair shot keeps me moving forward. I am drained by the silence from those blocking his career, yet your response proves we are not fighting this alone.
6 Comments
D
Dave Mitchell
17 years ago
Featured
The NHL is so petty sometimes. Brandon deserves a fair shot at his career, enough with the technicalities already.
J
Jason Medina
17 years ago
Featured
NHL teams are just scared lol. Typical power trip over nothing, let the guy do his job.
M
Mike Das
17 years ago
Featured
This is total garbage. Let the man work! He obviously wants to be out there and the fans want to see him play.
S
Sarah Mitchell
17 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous red tape. Let him play.
K
Kevin Jensen
17 years ago
Featured
Let Sugden play! He brings so much grit to the ice.
L
Lisa Ortiz
17 years ago
Featured
Such a shame that they are ruining his dream over some stupid rule. Really hope they reverse this decision soon.
The NHL is so petty sometimes. Brandon deserves a fair shot at his career, enough with the technicalities already.