NHL STATEMENT
“The Washington Capitals have no knowledge of any aspect of this allegation. Capitals players were subjected to no-notice testing three times in each of the past two seasons pursuant to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and there was no indication of any improper conduct or wrongdoing.“Even though there are no specifics provided in the story and we have no reason, at this point, to believe the allegations are true, the National Hockey League takes all matters of this nature very seriously and will conduct a prompt investigation.”
– Bill Daly, NHL deputy commissioner
CAPITALS STATEMENT
“We have no reason to believe there is any merit to this story, but the National Hockey League and the Washington Capitals take all such allegations seriously. Capitals players have fully participated in the NHL’s random drug testing program, and at no point has a Capitals player tested positive. In addition our players have been tested at international events, such as World Championships and Olympics. We welcome and will fully cooperate with the NHL’s investigation.”
– Dick Patrick, Washington Capitals president
Tags: Hockey, Sports, Steroids, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
I have to say, this report made me sick. I hope and believe it’s not true.
I think that the Polk County Police acted irresponsibly when they threw out the Caps and Nationals names during the press conference. Unless they had hard evidence about the teams, nothing should have been said. It creates problems for both organizations.
I have all the faith in the world in you Ted, and the Caps organization.
It’s too bad when some idiot makes a statement which the press feeds on, without any documentation or credence.
This too shall pass!
LETS GO CAPS!
geez! too bad about all the negative drama. somehow if (and I mean if) our guys wanted to buy steroids or any other drugs for that matter, why would they need to go to florida????? i mean with all the drugs readily available right in DC. in fact, baltimore is right up the road, and is kind of a mecca for drugs. so why would they go to florida???? sounds like some morons wanted thier 15 minutes if you ask me.
Shame, shame on the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for its unprofessional conduct. Repeating unsubstantiated bragging by a defendant without a care to the truthfulness of the allegations and impact on others. Looks like publicity is more important than investigating the truthfulness of the allegations. There was no need for the sheriff to publicly repeat those allegations. I do not believe these allegations and I commend the Caps and the NHL on its response.
Thanks for your candor. I hope to God that stuff isn’t true.
I’d personally be looking at Chris Bourque and Keith Aucoin!
It’s very unfortunate that some keystone cop has to run to the media with this story to gain attention. It must be getting close to election time for this doucebag.
The Polk County Sheriff clearly has been grandstanding on this. It was totally irresponsible to mention the Caps and Nats without any proof. His senatational approach to this bust was also clear during the Toronto Leafs Lunch radio interview when he listed all of firearms found, but in all probability they were not illegal at all. How unfortunate that this has happened because the stigma will always be there even if the Caps are totally exonerated.
Teddy, As a retired NYC Detective, I find the statements by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department to be totally irresponsible and unprofessional. But quite frankly I am not surprised as I have had some dealings with them in the past myself. They were lazy, careless and arrogant. The fact is PERPS do lie!!!!!