Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 If I played for Edmonton, I'd get hammered too. 2 Detroit \# 1 Fan and Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 I wonder if he paid for the booze this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 So what's this... Basketball and Football we have gun charges, Baseball we have illegal steroid scandals, and the NHL is known for DUI's and public intoxication? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Between Donte Stallworth and Miguel Cabrera I'd say most sports have to deal with alcohol related troubles, not just hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 New Developments: Oilers won't comment after Khabibulin charge elevated EDMONTON -- Nikolai Khabibulin has been handed an additional charge for a driving under the influence incident in Arizona. The Edmonton Oilers goaltender is now charged with extreme DUI, with is automatic if a person's blood alcohol level is higher than .15. The elevated charge by law enforcement officials in Arizona was reported by CTV Edmonton on Monday. J.J. Hebert, a spokesman for the Oilers, said the hockey club won't be commenting on the case, which is now before the courts. He also refused to answer any questions about whether this latest development will affect the goalie's hockey career with Edmonton. Khabibulin, 37, was arrested after a black Ferrari was seen speeding down a street in Scottsdale Feb. 8. Police allege the vehicle was travelling at an estimated 60 miles per hour (96 kilometres per hour), when the speed limit along that stretch of road is 45 (72 km/h). Khabibulin has also been charged with excessive speed. He joined the Oilers in the off-season after stints with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes and the Winnipeg Jets, as well as a run with the Tampa Bay Lightning that included a Stanley Cup win in 2004. The Oilers had high hopes for the Russian and signed him to a US$15-million, four-year deal. But he has missed most of the season with back problems and had season-ending surgery for a herniated disc in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Extreme DUI? Did he do a 560 twist in the air on a snowboard while drunk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Extreme DUI? Did he do a 560 twist in the air on a snowboard while drunk? ...with no helmet! Extreme! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Maybe he was wearing an Oilers shirt. Someone wearing an Oilers shirt obviously got smashed, because no sane person would do otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Extreme DUI? Did he do a 560 twist in the air on a snowboard while drunk? like i said, they dont f*** around with DUI's in arizona. ive seen people from other states get stranded here because of the huge bills and court appearances. no tolerance is what they call it people that live here usually get breathalyzers installed in their cars that wont turn on unless completely sober. 1 Shaman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 From TSN : Edmonton Oilers' goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was convicted Friday of three charges related to drunk driving and speeding in Arizona earlier this year.The four-time all-star could face up to six months in jail when he is sentenced Tuesday. Khabibulin was also found guilty of excessive speeding. His lawyer, Mark Dubeil, said in an email that one charge of impaired to the slight degree was dismissed. Police said when Khabibulin was pulled over on Feb. 8, his blood alcohol content was .164, over twice the state limit. Court documents indicated he was clocked going 110 kilometres per hour in a 70 km/h zone in his Ferrari. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 I doubt we will get much. Pro athletes or people with fame in America get off Scott free on things like this. NFL player Stallworth only got 30 days in jail after killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. Its a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 If this could have happened to any Russian NHL player, I would have preferred that it was Malkin. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donfishmaster 62 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Maybe he should claim to be an "UNDOCUMENTED LABORER." Then he can commit whatever variety of heinous offenses he feels are appropriate (assault, rape, murder, drug-running, kidnapping, weapons violations, trespassing, etc.) and the oh-so-sensitives in L.A., New York, and Washington D.C. will come flocking to his aid, pointing out that his DUI was simply the results of the mean-spiritedness of those bad Arizona citizens! 2 55fan and seeinred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 should we just have this topic pinned, so we don't have to keep bumping it with news? What a shame, Khabi could have been a contender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) ...with no helmet! Extreme! esteef Drop the Gloves talk about Nikoli a little bit here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZxrzuTvPwU Edited August 28, 2010 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 Does this mean his name will be taken off the Stanley Cup? 1 Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 In soviet russia DUI commits you! Had to do it... In all seriousness, I agree with the sentiment... hes going to get a slap on the wrist for something that any of us normal jackoffs would get jail time/suspension of privileges/fines/fees/tickets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) Does this mean his name will be taken off the Stanley Cup? Why would the NHL do that when the Cup is simply the ultimate reward for what you accomplished on the ice? Besides, if you're going to judge Khabibulin, you have to judge everyone else with a character flaw, alcohol/drug problem, etc. whose name is on the Cup (and there are a number of those guys who were good or even great players). The NHL has only removed a name from the Cup once, and it had nothing to do with character flaws (heck, he wasn't even a player or a significant part of the front office). I really doubt they would ever deny a player his on-ice accomplishments due to an ex-post facto incident. Edited August 28, 2010 by F2B&G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted August 29, 2010 Why would the NHL do that when the Cup is simply the ultimate reward for what you accomplished on the ice? Besides, if you're going to judge Khabibulin, you have to judge everyone else with a character flaw, alcohol/drug problem, etc. whose name is on the Cup (and there are a number of those guys who were good or even great players). The NHL has only removed a name from the Cup once, and it had nothing to do with character flaws (heck, he wasn't even a player or a significant part of the front office). I really doubt they would ever deny a player his on-ice accomplishments due to an ex-post facto incident. pretty sure he was kidding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 29, 2010 If part of the sentencing involves "community service", he should be made to pick up all the people who attend a Coyotes' game. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 29, 2010 If part of the sentencing involves "community service", he should be made to pick up all the people who attend a Coyotes' game. 15 minutes of community service seems a pretty light punishment doesn't it? 5 mjlegend, MulesWillFly93, Hockeymom1960 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No.9 4 Report post Posted August 29, 2010 Tough break Khabi, maybe you should save the vodka for the house, and you reflexes for driving the Ferrari. P.S. I'd probably be gettin hammered if I were in his situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 From TSN : Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin was sentenced to 30 days in prison in a Scottsdale, Arizona courtroom on Tuesday.The 30-day stay in jail was the minimum sentence Khabibulin could have received under Arizona law. The maximum sentence would have been a six-month jail term. Khabibulin was found guilty on Friday of three out of four charges against him. ... ...Khabibulin has appealed the decision, which starts a process that could take several months to complete. ... What Baretta said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RinkRat82 3 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 the poor guy got the worst punishment....3 more years with the Oilers! thats crule! 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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