Quoting: LeafsFanForSomeReason
Flames say they had no knowledge of the pending charges against Dube when they released the statement about his leave of absence being mental health related.
That makes them either liars or stupid/incompetent...
Quoting: NHLfan10506
They likely knew about investigation…but not the charges. And if a player asks for mental health leave, it should be granted.
I think the criticism of Flames on this is unwarranted.
If anything it should be on Dube and his agent.
Quoting: ricochetii
This.
It's dangerous to question a person's mental health and make assumptions that they are being dubious in their claims.
You have to accept it at face value and allow them to seek treatment.
He isn't necessarily misrepresenting himself.
You can have mental health issues and legal issues at the same time, likely related given the timing.
Agree with this, the player is responsible for "requesting the leave" and submitting his reasons; the team is bound by the CBA to either grant it or deny it and face possible legal ramifications as his employer.
If an employee at my company submits a leave request; they don't have to provide details (it's not our business) unless they are asking for specific assistance.
You can't allow for "Mental Health Leave" or any Leave and then say the answers should be publicly stated.
I'm sure the Flames had their suspicions and possibly even some knowledge of the investigation and were more than happy to grant his leave when it was requested; but they can't make up his reasons for him.
For all we know he was ready to harm himself if he wasn't granted the leave away from the team.
All of the vitriol for this infesting the NHL is on Hockey Canada for covering it up years ago and on the perpetrators.