Finally, a story for Wednesday. KK pointed me to ESPN, where I see a very thorough story, with quotes, about Ray Emery and what really happened to him.
I didn't get the interview I'd been hoping for from OTR on TSN, but that might've been the cost of having any on-air interview. It was a big step forward from avoiding the media constantly during the season, but the subject matter stayed pretty shallow.
This time around, Emery does own up to the fact that he's no angel. He's had issues dealing with anger, off-ice hobbies, some less-than-stellar associates, and the ease and speed with which he's been given so many responsibilities (and so many rewards, financial and otherwise).
The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem, and slowly but surely, it seems as though Emery's starting to come to terms with his choices. If the good words of progress from this story are true, I don't think Emery will be waiting long at the end of his KHL season before getting a contract in the NHL, even if it's not for the biggest dollars or to be a guaranteed starter.
He is starting to talk the talk, and if he can follow up by walking the walk, I'd gladly welcome him back into the League. We've seen our fair share of troublemakers in this city, and it's high time one of them came back and proved their doubters wrong.
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