![]() ![]() Now, it’s payback time as Akim goes directly at Downie in the article - saying, “I went through hell at the hands of a racist sociopath.” Blood gushing down.”Īkim says he felt forced to drop his gloves and fight Downie in an effort to save face in front of his teammates. Because he wanted nothing with the hazing, Akim says Downie “shoved his fiberglass stick through my mouth.” He’d make fun of my clothes, the way I spoke.” “He was two years older than me and a rising star, and he wielded his power over me like I was nothing - like I was subhuman.”Īliu also says Downie and other teammates tried to strip him naked on the back of the team bus with other rookies as part of a hazing ritual … but Akim refused. “First couple of practices he put Tiger Balm in my jock,” Aliu says … “Then he took my gear outside and threw it on the roof.” “And then he began to belittle me in front of my teammates, the coaches, whoever would listen to him. In an interview with the Players’ Tribune, Aliu, who is a black hockey player, revealed how he was abused and mistreated by Downie, who played in the league for nine seasons.Īliu says before he got to the NHL, Downie terrorized him while both players were members of the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL. Safe to drop and can always be redrafted later.Former NHL player Akim Aliu, who was at the centre of a controversial situation with former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters, has revealed some shocking information on former teammate and NHL player Steve Downie. Downie can hopefully be a worse Sean Avery at best, gettin suspensions every year and going from team to team while contributing minimally offensively. I also see great potential in Sheppard, new system in mini as someone said. Making him a fantasticly dynamic cat-monster!!! dont wanna mess with one of those beast and playing on an offensive dynamo with a fantastic PP for years to come. Much bigger fan of Keith in Chi town, he`s a defensive monster, multi-cat. He`ll get traded with his 6 mill a year that is my guess but till then im not a fan. I personally use the age of 32 as the top of the hill, hes now 33, but Dmen also have much longer life than forwards so ya he could hit 45+ again? maybe? but whos he givin the puck to in Phoenix, Doan and ? Maybe but I dont see Jovo doing all that much, his 51 pts two years ago will be hard for him to repeat. Is this a balanced offer, or tipped one way or another? I like Sheppard\'s upside and future in Minny.Īny input would be greatly appreciated, thanks. The other guy\'s D is Keith, Corvo, Tyutin, Morris, Wisniewski, Seidenberg, certainly in need of a makeover (right?!? ) I was thinking of making this offer to him: My keeper D-men right now are Streit, Timonen, Jovo, Kronwall, Babchuk, Carle, all pretty good offensive d-men. The other is Duncan Keith, whom I have interest in trading for. With his AHL meltdown and suspension, will this guy ever get it together and be an impact player in the NHL? He really seems at a career crossroads right now - does he make the left turn to obscurity, or does he turn right onto the road back to respectability and future points/PIM fantasy stud? I can hold onto him in my minor leagues until his 246th career game, he\'s at 61 now. One is Steve Downie, who I acquired as a throw-in in a large deal at the trade deadline. Looking for feedback on the outlook for two players for next season and beyond. ![]()
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