AJgoal Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 http://www.sportstalkphilly.com/2018/09/report-jori-lehtera-a-suspect-in-finnish-cocaine-investigation.html The included google translate of the Finnish article is questionable in quality, but from what I can glean, some folks were arrested at his home in Finland, and he's been questioned in conjunction with the investigation. He is listed as one of 23 suspects, but charges have not been brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 So, I have a question: how slow would he be if he wasn't on coke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 23 minutes ago, ruxpin said: So, I have a question: how slow would he be if he wasn't on coke? Also, can an expert explain to us the possible link between coke and heaviness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Guilt or not of trafficking, this is exactly the kind of guy (who has coke at his house) that, as a GM, I wouldn't want anywhere near my players. Honestly, I don't know how the Flyers can *not* suspend him. You don't have 2kg of coke at your summer house without knowing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Makes the cutdown easier IMO Also, couldn't this be a violation of his contract, therefore no dead money on the cap for cutting him ? Edit: Maybe Jori's connections are why coach keeps him around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, ruxpin said: So, I have a question: how slow would he be if he wasn't on coke? you win the interwebs today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 it is sad that we need drugs and legal issues for management to actually realize the guy just can't play. with that said I fully expect Jori on the first PP unit opening night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 As much as I want him to be guilty just so he can be removed from the Flyers organization today, I can imagine a few scenarios where he wouldn't know what is happening at a summer house. There's that whole innocent until proven guilty thing. Just because he's accused of something doesn't mean he actually guilty. Also, TIL how close St. Petersburg is to Helsinki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, brelic said: Guilt or not of trafficking, this is exactly the kind of guy (who has coke at his house) that, as a GM, I wouldn't want anywhere near my players. Honestly, I don't know how the Flyers can *not* suspend try and trade him. You don't have 2kg of coke at your summer house without knowing about it. I fixed it for ya. Even if he's found not guilty, just the fact that we're having this conversation tells me they have to be thinking about ridding themselves of this guy. I wouldn't want the suspicion of that kind of stuff happening floating around the team locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Maybe even just flat out release Lehtera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 58 minutes ago, Digityman said: As much as I want him to be guilty just so he can be removed from the Flyers organization today, I can imagine a few scenarios where he wouldn't know what is happening at a summer house. There's that whole innocent until proven guilty thing. Just because he's accused of something doesn't mean he actually guilty. Also, TIL how close St. Petersburg is to Helsinki. Does he rent his summer house when he's not there ? My parents do...i'll bet people have done all kinds of unsavory **** there. I know even regular Joes have summer places in Scandinavia so...yeah, he could be innocent. It could be his ****-up cousin trying to bang some chicks... I would like to cut him regardless of the outcome of the investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sekkes85 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 So if this is real could the Flyers terminate his contract similar to how the Kings handled Richards' contract? Not that we are in need of the cap space this year but having that extra bit sure would be nice especially if someone wants to give us a pick to take on an expiring contract to make room for another player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Well as soon as i read this he must be selling because he sure ain't taking it.........to slow for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I would be willing to swear under oath that McDud was at his house too....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 hours ago, mojo1917 said: Makes the cutdown easier IMO Also, couldn't this be a violation of his contract, therefore no dead money on the cap for cutting him ? Edit: Maybe Jori's connections are why coach keeps him around... Let's hope. Would love to get his 4.7 mill back....that would give the 15 mill to spend this year..........that is insane!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 50 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: I would like to cut him regardless of the outcome of the investigation. Hey hey hey i know you don't like him but you don't have to hurt him!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hey look no Cocaine Cowboy today.....maybe our prayers have been answered... #fingerscrossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Ok fair enough, I may have jumped the gun in assuming he must have some knowledge of the situation if it was at his summer house. He could be completely clueless, which would make much more sense actually lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FD19372 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 5 hours ago, ruxpin said: So, I have a question: how slow would he be if he wasn't on coke? A still life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD19372 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm not 100% sure of this, so someone help me out. If he is found guilty of possessing and/or having used cocaine. I'm assuming the Flyers are not responsible for honoring the rest of his contract, including having to count it against their cap, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, FD19372 said: I'm not 100% sure of this, so someone help me out. If he is found guilty of possessing and/or having used cocaine. I'm assuming the Flyers are not responsible for honoring the rest of his contract, including having to count it against their cap, correct? At least in the case of a potential conviction, you would look no further than Voynov. Completely different situation, but the Kings were able to terminate his contract without penalty once he plead no contest. But let's let this play out. As has been mentioned, it's entirely possible that his only connection to this is that the people that were arrested were arrested at his summer home. As far as I can tell, the drugs weren't even there, they were distributed at restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I guess we have to wait and see what emerges. You can't judge him guilty without evidence, but his presence has to be unnerving to teammates. One thing that comes to mind here is visa/immigration stuff. I would imagine any kind of documented drug involvement overseas has to factor into his legal status here. Interesting case, and Hextall is correct to play his cards close to the vest until we know what's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheslot Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Let it play out and get all the facts.... No Mob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Is it too late to plant evidence? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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