Allan Walsh

NHL trying to stop Marc-Andre Fleury from wearing mask honoring wife for Native American Heritage Night

The NHL continues to take multiple steps backwards when it comes to inclusion.

The Athletic’s Michael Russo reports that Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury had a beautiful mask designed and painted in honor of his wife for the Wild’s Native American Heritage Night.

Fleury’s wife is native and the mask was designed by Cole Redhorse Taylor, a native artist. Given that special signifance, the future Hockey Hall of Famer was prepared to wear the mask despite the NHL likely fining him for doing so. The league is in the first year of a new policy that does not allow players to wear anything that promotes special initiatives on the ice.

MAF’s plan was fine until the league threatened the entire Wild organization with an even larger fine if he were to do so.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 days ago

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Max Pacioretty had 8 to 10 teams make him an offer in free agency: The Capitals ‘just made the most sense for him and his family’

The Washington Capitals made an unexpected signing in free agency this summer, inking forward Max Pacioretty to a one-year deal, worth $2 million plus a possible $2 million in performance bonuses. Pacioretty represents a somewhat unknown quantity: though he previously put up impressive numbers with the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights, he missed nearly all of last year with two Achilles tendon tears and will not be available to start the season with the Caps.

Apparently, the Capitals weren’t the only team willing to take a gamble on Pacioretty. In a recent episode of his podcast Agent Provocateur for the Steve Dangle Podcast Network, Pacioretty’s agent Allan Walsh revealed that at least a quarter of the league made an offer, with Washington coming out on top.

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By Katie Adler 5 months ago

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Marc-Andre Fleury’s agent shares, uh, well you just gotta see this

The second-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks does not begin until late Sunday night, but the drama begins right now. On Saturday afternoon, Marc-Andre Fleury‘s agent, Allan Walsh, shared on Twitter a photo of his client getting impaled by a sword.

The sword’s blade is inscribed with the name of Vegas coach Pete DeBoer, who had just announced that Robin Lehner would start in net for the Knights.

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By Peter Hassett 3 years ago

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Photo: Bruce Bennett

In a season that has been inordinately long and drama-filled, here comes MOAR drama! On Tuesday, Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates announced that Jaroslav Halak would not start against his old team because Halak reportedly said he didn’t feel “100% comfortable” playing. Halak then spent most of the afternoon getting criticized by local and national media for a lack of desire and toughness. We thought this conversation should have stayed private.

Halak’s agent, Allan Walsh, has issued a statement and apparently he agrees with us. I hope you’re ready for some venom, Oatesy.

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By Ian Oland 10 years ago

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Allan Walsh, Jason Chimera, and Androgenic Alopecia

Allan Walsh, Octagon Hockey’s sports agent supreme, represents a whole bunch of NHL players, including our own grinding forward/ice cheetah Jason Chimera. Walsh, who spent six years prosecuting gang bangers before making the jump to hockey, is a bit of a bulldog on social media. Even before the 2012 lockout, Walsh had built a reputation of provocation and antagonism towards management, the league, and the press. On Thursday, Walsh showed his softer side, inviting everyone to a friendly Q&A on the #walshachat hashtag.

We wanted to ask him something smart, but it’s August.

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By Ian Oland 10 years ago

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Despite Struggles, Tomas Vokoun Comes Out On Top Versus Bolts

Vokoun shuts the door in the shootout. (Photo credit: Mitchell Layton)

Ballgame. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume)

This certainly wasn’t what Tomas Vokoun had in mind for his first game as a Washington Capital. Five goals. Bronx cheers. And, surprisingly, a win.

“It just shows how strong this team is,” Vokoun told reporters after Monday’s 6-5 shootout victory. “They literally won today without goaltending. So what can I say? … It was just ugly, ugly, ugly game for me.”

“It’s the first game, obviously you want to leave a good impression for the fans and everything,” he continued. “Couldn’t tell you the last time I remember having as bad a game as I did tonight. But we won the game, certainly not thanks to me. The team play great. I think it shows a lot of character, guys battle, came back four times. I’m going to make a promise I’m going to get them back sometime when they’re going to need me.”

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By Chris Gordon 12 years ago

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