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# Ron Wilson Has Him Swim Trunks
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-december-5-2011/
- Published: 2011-12-05T12:02:32.000Z
- Updated: 2011-12-05T12:02:32.000Z
- Author: Colin Odneal
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

[The Flip-Flops of Maple Leafs' Coach Ron Wilson - James Mirtle at the Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/the-flip-flops-of-maple-leafs-coach-ron-wilson/article2259738/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2259738)

We all know the history behind Wilson saying he told Gustavsson would be starting, but then started Reimer, so I'm not going to quote that bit of James' piece. The part I want to highlight is this:

> Beyond the why, however, presenting misinformation on purpose enters all sorts of other grey areas.
> 
> Are there ethical implications involved? Or even ones of poor sportsmanship?
> 
> In the NFL, for example, teams are fined for inaccurately reporting injuries, part of a policy instituted in 1947 that, in many ways, is related to gambling on games.
> 
> One prominent recent example of its use was the $125,000 (U.S.) the New York [Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) paid for hiding the fact quarterback Brett Favre had a torn biceps tendon in 2008.
> 
> While the NHL doesn’t have a specific set of guidelines when it comes to truth telling, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Sunday that being outright dishonest is frowned upon.
> 
> "I’m not sure there is a policy, per se," Daly said. "But certainly we tell clubs that they are not entitled to ‘lie’ to the media."

Particularly with the sports betting part, James has a great point. I'd bet the over with Gustavsson in net, but not Reimer (especially with either Rask or Thomas in the other net) as would most others. I particularly don't care whether or not journalist like Damien Cox get butthurt over Wilson being dishonest with them, but I do care about possible accusations of bet fixing. For that reason, I can see the NHL instituting the policy Bill Daly says they currently lack. Your thoughts?

More links after the jump.

**Leafs Links**

[2 Months Deep: How NHL Teams are Using Their AHL Affiliates](http://sjicecaps.com/2011/12/04/2-months-deep-how-nhl-teams-are-using-their-ahl-affiliates/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Despite all the injuries, Leafs are only 7th for call-ups.

[Hey Mikhail Grabovski, it's OK to Have an Off Year](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2011/12/hey-mikhail-grabovski-its-ok-to-have.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader)

For the Leafs in a contract year it is.

[The Bruins Have the Leafs' Number](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/the-bruins-have-the-leafs-number/article2259684/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2259684)

They left a message to call back and when we did, we got put on hold.

[The Maple Leafs and the Missing Link](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/12/maple-leafs-and-missing-link.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Surprisingly, Mike from VLM isn't talking about [Nathan Horton](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55518/nathan-horton?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Early Season Maple Leafs Awards](http://thehockeywriters.com/early-season-maple-leafs-awards/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Lady Byng to Komisarek? What?

[Behind the Scenes in 1974-75](http://vintageleafs.blogspot.com/2011/12/behind-scenes-in-1974-75.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Vintage Leafs with old school photo goodness.

[What to do With Nikolai Kulemin?](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/12/4/what-to-do-with-nikolai-kulemin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Play him with Grabbo on the thirst line. Duh.

[TML Legends: Hank Goldup](http://mapleleafslegends.blogspot.com/2011/12/hank-goldup.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The man who went the other way for HHOF Babe Pratt.

**Other Links**

[Want Sympathy? Break Your Jaw](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2011/11/30/the-quiet-room-want-sympathy-break-your-jaw/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Jo Innes breaks down snapping your jaw in hockey. Been there, done that. It blows.