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I'm a big supporter of guys not having to fight when they throw a clean hit.

As someone who's been in a few scraps and know how bad they suck, it just seems wrong that a guy has to go through that after playing within the rules of the game. Like, he's being punished for doing something RIGHT. We've had plenty of arguments in here about that in the past though. "It's part of the game" and all that.

I appreciate Voracek's fire though, and Scuderi's certainly not one to back down. I wouldn't be surprised if he was like, "Wait, he wants to fight after that?--" <thought ends as Voracek wraps him up>

I love when our little thread gets like this. So fun.

the bolded was the exact point i was trying to make

and, IMO, when shit like that happens its bad for the league, no matter who is involved

great, Voracek showed some "fire" and did what he thought his teammates and fans wanted him to do. that doesn't change my opinion on the matter

its an inconsistent garage league and is stuck in the 20th century which is why they'll always be a 2nd tier sport

fonzz41

01-21-2015 03:41 PM

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Another one from my childhood bites the dust as Ray Whitney retires today. 42 years young. Interesting that he did it mid-season.

Alazais

01-21-2015 04:11 PM

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As a Canadian, My word is law when it comes to all things hockey and I say it's fine. No punches were thrown until the guy dropped his gloves. Hockey is a fight, not a tea party. This isn't baseball

In saying all of that, I fucking hate the Flyers. They're the worst, scummiest team in the entire sport. Rinaldo's actions and post game response to his disgusting behaviour absolutely validate that position. However, if you're in a game, and you do something that is even near the line, expect someone to respond accordingly.

lockman21

01-21-2015 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 15778757)

Another one from my childhood bites the dust as Ray Whitney retires today. 42 years young. Interesting that he did it mid-season.

God damnit, I read that fast and thought he freakin died.

bradshaw06

01-21-2015 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~ (Post 15777706)

yes the Flyers are goons but the Penguins lead the league in majors penalties with 29, including 9 game misconducts. But yeah, the Flyers are total dirtbags with their one game misconduct. Got it, bud.

Its actually 25, Flyers have 22 this season.

14-15: Pit 25, Phi 22
13-14: Pit 28, Phi 46
12-13: Pit 23, Phi 35
11-12: Pit 32, Phi 58
10-11: Pit 74, Phi 39

Past 5 years total = Pit 182, Phi 200

bradshaw06

01-21-2015 07:28 PM

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Big 'rivalry' game tonight. Pens may be missing Malkin and Letang. Should be fun.

bradshaw06

01-21-2015 10:46 PM

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Damn good game.

dmbetc

01-21-2015 11:54 PM

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He is still a dick wad, but I throughly enjoyed this article by Sean Avery:

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/the-new-avery-rule/

pathetic

01-22-2015 12:33 AM

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Can't believe this game is going to OT

bartender_man

01-22-2015 02:15 AM

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Sharks!!!!

fonzz41

01-22-2015 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pathetic (Post 15780114)

Can't believe this game is going to OT

I enjoyed it. ;)

Fun to see Landy pop Dougie's fighting cherry.

unccrombie

01-22-2015 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 15780064)

He is still a dick wad, but I throughly enjoyed this article by Sean Avery:

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/the-new-avery-rule/

odd article because that's the exact opposite of how per diem works for business expenses :lol

salrx95

01-22-2015 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hailtopitt (Post 15778084)

i don't know, maybe i'm in the minority, but games like last night are why i think hockey will always be a 2nd tier sport

there was no sportsmanship whatsoever and whenever one team can turn a game into a circus you have a sport that will never gain new viewers

it was an embarrassment to the game. and when my friends who aren't huge hockey fans ask me "why is that Rinaldo guy in the NHL?"--and i don't have a reasonable answer, i can't blame them for not liking the sport

Switch Downie with Ronaldo. Same thing. I concede Downie has nhl skill but continues to do meathead stuff and cost his team, too like last Islanders' game.

Nice backread guys. Now that I'm back to work full time, I'm not around as often.

TMoore4075

01-22-2015 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 15780199)

I enjoyed it. ;)

Fun to see Landy pop Dougie's fighting cherry.

Thank you for that win good sir. Might not have been 2-0 in terms of points, but no win for the B's helps my boys out.

Also lolleafs. That team is so bad.

hailtopitt

01-22-2015 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Alazais (Post 15778831)

Hockey is a fight, not a tea party. This isn't baseball.

i hate that this is a thing...

TMoore4075

01-22-2015 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 15780199)

I enjoyed it. ;)

Fun to see Landy pop Dougie's fighting cherry.

And one more thing for ya:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index....ngs_to_pl.html

pathetic

01-22-2015 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 15780199)

I enjoyed it. ;)

Fun to see Landy pop Dougie's fighting cherry.

bruins had no legs in the third. I don't even think they got a shot off in OT :lol

shootouts are the worst, although the bruins needed it after that showing in OT

Alazais

01-22-2015 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hailtopitt (Post 15780324)

i hate that this is a thing...

I hate that there is a minority that hates this is a thing.

hailtopitt

01-22-2015 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Alazais (Post 15780597)

I hate that there is a minority that hates this is a thing.

what? :confused

fonzz41

01-22-2015 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pathetic (Post 15780420)

bruins had no legs in the third. I don't even think they got a shot off in OT :lol

shootouts are the worst, although the bruins needed it after that showing in OT

It was their second game in as many nights, correct?

The Avs have taken some steps backwards this year, but if anything, they will make you skate.

I was starting to get worried about Varlamov. He only faced like 24 shots last night. That's like HALF what he usually faces, and he's admitted that facing a higher frequency of shots helps him stay focused. I thought for sure he was going to let in a garbage goal.

Tuukka looked sharp though. I like seeing him do well, and not just because he's on my fantasy team.

MacKinnon's shootout goal was nasty though.

dmbetc

01-22-2015 11:10 AM

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Kings are awful.

pathetic

01-22-2015 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 15780627)

Tuukka's looked very good this month. the first goal was a bit soft. I believe it was tipped, but he'd admit he should've stopped it.

yes, they flew around with the stars Tuesday night and just looked dead last night in the third period

bradshaw06

01-22-2015 08:05 PM

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Crosby skipping the asg. good.

Rebecca De Mornay

01-22-2015 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bradshaw06 (Post 15782033)

Crosby skipping the asg. good.

bad for the game though, he's only played in one NHL all star game. there's no way he's too hurt to go skate a couple of shifts.
i think it's a dick move.

bradshaw06

01-22-2015 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay (Post 15782039)

bad for the game though, he's only played in one NHL all star game. there's no way he's too hurt to go skate a couple of shifts.
i think it's a dick move.

If Gary Bettman wants the league’s stars to promote the sport, maybe the league should do more to protect those stars in the games that matter.

Rebecca De Mornay

01-22-2015 08:13 PM

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what does that mean?

dmbetc

01-22-2015 08:18 PM

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Put Crosby in a bubble suit.

bradshaw06

01-22-2015 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay (Post 15782052)

what does that mean?

See the playoffs last year and M. Staals crosschecks to the neck without any consequence.

the truth though, it is just a dumb exhibition game that no one cares about.

lockman21

01-22-2015 08:40 PM

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Crosby just mad that he isn't a captain.

Rebecca De Mornay

01-22-2015 08:44 PM

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a lot of people here are excited for the event, it's a shame not to have one of the marquee players in the sport playing because he's being a bitch.

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