"Often, when there is controversy and it can become delicate, it's the owners who make the final decision," coach Therrien added. "In Geoff Molson's case, he was honest; he didn't expect the consequences it caused. Many teams would have drafted him even earlier, but the young player asked not to be drafted. The teams accepted that... On the Flyers' side, Comcast, it was out of the question to take the chance of drafting a player who could have caused negativity for the company. That's what I was told."