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its a drug hes been taking for 7 years and also took during the last olympics. Its BS that they would inform him immediately before the game
first the drug was an anti allergy drug which is not performance enhancing
second the IIHF, the NHLPA and the NHL came out in support of Backstrom and questioned the timing of the suspension
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/nicklas-backstrom-fails-ioc-doping-test-misses-gold-medal-olympic-hockey-game/2014/02/23/fec67726-9cc0-11e3-8112-52fdf646027b_story.html
YOWZER - THN: Nicklas Backstrom (SWEDEN) (WASH) Missed The Olympic Final Because Of A Positive Drug Test. Feb 23, 21:54
its a drug hes been taking for 7 years and also took during the last olympics. Its BS that they would inform him immediately before the game Feb 24, 12:14
Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post Tweet: 'Wouldn't it be smart to stop taking medications during Olympics?' Feb 24, 13:41
it wasn't a case of too much. It was a part of his regular medication. He already lost his chance at gold medal. Feb 24, 15:13
Burnside of ESPN "It is absolutely mind-boggling that it came to this." Feb 24, 15:17
You don't know if he took too much or not. Let's wait for the B Sample & all other relevant facts. {nm} Feb 24, 15:34
Obviously would have liked to see Backstrom, Zetterberg & H. Sedin in the Final. Feb 24, 15:39
To be the BEST, you want to beat the Best Opposition. Then you can Claim to be the Best. {nm} Feb 24, 15:40
Thats the right attitude to have IMO. I agree Canada would still have likely won. {nm} Feb 24, 16:02
I myself would pay large sums of money to have a 7 game US Canada series {nm} Feb 24, 16:02
8 Game Series - 4 in Each - just like Canada-Russia 1972. Mens' & Womens'. With you on that one. {nm} Feb 24, 16:05
