

Randy Morin, who operates Talk-Sports, told this newspaper that the website was never intended to be a gossip website but that, over time, it became a place frequented by wives and partners and those fans who cared more about athlete relationships than championships. Facebook photo of Mike Hoffman and his girlfriend, Monika Caryk. The owner refused, according to the application. The application says she “steered clear” of the site but did post on it once in 2014 “when she felt it was necessary to respond to a negative comment about her.”Ĭaryk contacted the owner of the site and asked him to take down posts she thought she was being blamed for. “These posts were often negative, untrue and hurtful, and Ms.
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That website “was widely known among NHL players and their partners” and “allowed people to anonymously comment about professional athletes and their families in an open forum,” the factum says. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She also received an email from Kodette LaBarbera, the wife of former NHL goalie Jason LaBarbera, on March 21 accusing her of online bullying and an email from Hayley Thompson, girlfriend of Sens winger Mark Stone, suggesting that Caryk leave Karlsson alone.Īccording to the factum, Caryk tried to figure out why she was being accused and assumed that anonymous posts written on Talk-Sports, a sports gossip website, were being connected to her. Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photo / Getty ImagesĬaryk previously told this newspaper that she first heard about Melinda’s accusations on March 22 - when she received an email from Taylor Winnik, the wife of Minnesota Wild forward Daniel Winnik.īut according to the factum, Caryk received an email from Winnik on March 20, accusing her of harassing and bullying Karlsson on social media. Article content Ellie Campbell (L), girlfriend of Marc Methot (not shown), Liane Cote (M), E&J Gallo Winery and Monika Caryk (R), girlfriend of Mike Hoffman (not shown) hold placards in support of Hockey Fights Cancer night prior to the start of an NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Calgary Flames at Canadian Tire Centre on October 28, 2015. “You hate Melinda and I don’t understand why you would want to do anything for her! In time (sic) like this being a hypocrite is even worst (sic)! Stay out of this.”
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Pageau, sent Caryk a series of texts that evening saying she was “so upset” and “disturbed by all this.” Ryan relayed the message to the other wives in an email.Ĭamille Pageau, wife of Senator J.G. But on the 19th, those connected to the Senators’ organization were informed of what happened.Īs a gesture from all the wives and partners, Caryk wanted to send flowers, something she suggested to Danielle Ryan, wife of Sens winger Bobby Ryan, according to the factum.

Photo by Wayne Cuddington / PostmediaĮrik and Melinda Karlsson’s son was stillborn on March 19, a loss they publicly acknowledged days later. Article content Tributes poured in from Ottawa’s hockey community and beyond after it was announced Senators captain Erik Karlsson and his wife Melinda had lost their child.
