Travis 576 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 A few days ago, the Columbus Post-Dispatch reported that Mike Commodore - tired of riding the pine - asked to be traded out of Columbus. Today the Post-Dispatch published the following article, where he's fairly critical of head coach Scott Arniel. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - The Blue Jackets placed defenseman Mike Commodore on waivers yesterday, less than a week after he approached general manager Scott Howson and requested a trade.If Commodore's time in Columbus is finished, he went out swinging, specifically at Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel. "I've enjoyed my time in Columbus. I liked being there," Commodore said. "I like the guys. I like the front office. I love the fans and the city. I love being there. "But I've been scratched in seven of the last eight games. We've got guys going down with food poisoning or the flu, and I still can't get into the lineup. "I've sat quiet and I've worked my (butt) off all year. I haven't said anything, while Arniel has gone to the media and said, basically, that I can't play. It gets to the point where I have to have some personal pride and I have to stand up for myself." ... "I still feel like I can play," Commodore said. "Sitting the press box, I'm not helping anybody. This is a lose-lose situation. "You have your highest-paid defenseman sitting in the press box and you refuse to put him in. "It was frustrating at first. I'm not letting it frustrate me anymore. I just don't know what it is. (Arniel) wants me out of here." Full Article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 I think Arniel refused to put him in the lineup because he's slow, gets out of position too often, and takes stupid penalties. If you're the highest paid defenseman, you had better play like it. I seem to remember that they used him on the powerplay quite a bit, which continued to baffle me. This guy has a poor attitude and I hope his days in the NHL are over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Let the bidding begin! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 I've just noticed....look at the gut in that picture! Nornally when you lay on your back it spreads and flattens. Dude looks pregnant there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 his tongue is touching that money. come on, mikey. don't you know where prisoners hide their money? Let the bidding begin! esteef i'm willing to drop $20 for him to stay away from detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 unless he takes the league minimum and only on the condition that he change his number to 64. 2 Casey and MCleveland89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 his tongue is touching that money. come on, mikey. don't you know where prisoners hide their money? In their Mike Commodore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selkie 10 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 unless he takes the league minimum and only on the condition that he change his number to 64. Or 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 In their Mike Commodore? in their Back Commodoor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 The Commodore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Didn't he have problems with Babcock as well? Edited January 7, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 unless he takes the league minimum and only on the condition that he change his number to 64. +1. This should have been done ages ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Didn't he have problems with Babcock as well? I think it was more Babcock having problems with him being fat and lazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 The AHL is starting to look a lot like the NHL of 4 years ago. Well at least there's a lot of familiar names there. The could probably ice a pretty good allstar team of salary cap casualties. I think it was more Babcock having problems with him being fat and lazy. Had problems with Hitch, also. I'm sure none of that has to do with Mike though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Broadcasting is calling; he has a face meant to be seen on the radio. Either that or making balloon animals at Chuck E. Cheese. 1 sputman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Could care less about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Broadcasting is calling; he has a face meant to be seen on the radio. Either that or making balloon animals at Chuck E. Cheese. Sorry... all radio station positions have just been filled by a homeless man. Edited January 7, 2011 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Broadcasting is calling; he has a face meant to be seen on the radio. Either that or making balloon animals at Chuck E. Cheese. Or I thought of him more as Bozo the Clown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 I still remember him with that awful shift against the Wings in the playoffs, where he was trying to run everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Or I thought of him more as Bozo the Clown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 This guy was making a lot of $ for being a pylon. Oh wait: Something about gingers and gross mastadon-sized overpayments I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Or I thought of him more as Bozo the Clown Showing your age with a reference like that! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Showing your age with a reference like that! esteef Hey now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Didn't he have problems with Babcock as well? He has serious issues with coaches trying to make him work. I don't quite understand it but he appears to be allergic to actually doing the bare minimum. Edited January 8, 2011 by VM1138 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 From TSN: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent unhappy defenceman Mike Commodore to their top minor-league team Sunday while trying to unload him and his big salary.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
