I never understood how Doan got dragged through the mud on this one.  He’s one of the classiest guys in the league, was talking to his goalie at the time of the accusation, and the linesman even named a different Coyotes player. 

“At the end of the second period, I spoke to Mr. [Rick] Tocchet [the assistant coach] to tell him I would not tolerate any more racial commentaries like ‘YOU F—-ING FRENCH’ from the number 17 Ladislav Nagy(notes) or from any other player,”  - Michel Cormier

http://www.macleans.ca/canada/national/article.jsp?content=20070403_091517_5600

Posted by Bosephus from Behind enemy lines, Denver, CO on 08/27/10 at 04:01 PM ET

Reports are that the settlement will allegedly be paid out entirely in Poutine.

Posted by Hippy Dave from Portland by way of Detroit on 08/27/10 at 06:35 PM ET

Unfortunately this is how it works today.  If someone disagrees with you or does not like you for some reason, they accuse you of bigotry.  it’s almost as bad as calling someone a child molestor.  There are some very vicious people in positions of authority who don’t care who they hurt or even destroy with baseless accusations.  I’m glad Doan went after this guy.

Posted by 13 user names on 08/28/10 at 02:50 AM ET