the Cunning Linguist wrote:
Fogghorn wrote:
Not sure I understand the reference to Rypien, seems to me the team worked really hard to help him and did put his needs first.
Rypien was employed by the Jets, was he not? Not certain if they realized his mental state at that time or if they just ignored it...
Ahh, that's what you were referencing, thought you meant the Nucks. He had just signed as a free agent with the Jets. I'm not sure the Jets were even aware, it doesn't seem like something they'd be legally allowed to ask. Although I suppose his agent would have had to disclose the reason behind his personal leave the season before anyone would have risked signing him. That's a pretty hard thing to place on the Jets though as they'd only just signed him.
I mean no offense here tCL but don't you think an individual with mental health issues is perhaps a very, very different case then one such as Manny who perhaps is in emotional denial but also perhaps actually understands his condition and limits better than Gillis and anyone else.
I would say that personal self responsibility should be assumed unless there is some verifiable record that would indicate they are not capable, mental illness, drugs, alcohol etc. In the Manny case there is a difference of opinion. The individual with the most accurate information available on Manny's condition is Manny. We have two choices, assume he is not emotionally capable of accurately assessing his ability which is possible or assume since he has the best information he's making the best decision for himself. These things are always tough but I gave up a long time ago believing I knew what is best for others. At the root of it it's arrogant, I make my suggestions and then step back and let friends and family pursue the course they perceive to be best. It's what I'd want for them to do for me, so how can I deny it to others.
I wonder if Mattias Ohlund had his injury today would he have had a career?