Suspend Thornton!

[pavyaz19 1]

If you have a DVR, go to the faceoff after Grier's penalty and before Holmstrom's PP goal. Aside from EXTREMELY CHEAP... that IS intent to injure. F*** him and his goonery. Is he playing for Calgary. Alert Colin.

(if you don't have a DVR... Thornton was taking the draw against Zetterberg and instead of attempting to win the faceoff, Thornton straight up, two-hand slashed Hank and he went down... then Thornton gave an extra cross check while Hank was down for good measure... The crosscheck is the least of my worries).

Edited May 6, 2007 by pavyaz19

[WhiteLightning91 105]

Oh please...We are winning the game and got a lucky call to score that last goal...stop whinning.

[HenrikRules40 14]

That's not the first time he's done that. He did that in the last game too. In fact, they showed Ron Wilson at practice teaching Thornton how to do that. CHEAP!

[MacAttack25 44]

I don't think a suspension is called for, but it's pretty cheap.

[pavyaz19 1]

well, he just did it again at 2:52... chopped zetterberg in the leg again at the blueline from the blind side. He's a F***ing goon, i dont care what u say.

Oh please...We are winning the game and got a lucky call to score that last goal...stop whinning.

if its not obvious enough, Zetterberg's already hurt. Yeah I'm whining, he's one of our best, Thornton's a *****. Remember when Larionov broke that Av's leg with a slash back in the day? how would you like that to happen to Z? WL, you're an idiot.

[gowingsgo 3]

1 more game and Thornton should be playing golf for the next few months. f*** him

[Yzermania19 1]

Winning is the best revenge. The most effective thing the Wings can do is keep their cool, stay composed and go out and win Game 6. The Sharks will be golfing by mid-week.

[esteef 2,679]

I saw it and it should've been called. I don't care what the damn score is, if a player is hacked like that, CALL IT!

esteef

[SoupGuru 0]

Youtube? I'd love to see it.

[pavyaz19 1]

Winning is the best revenge. The most effective thing the Wings can do is keep their cool, stay composed and go out and win Game 6. The Sharks will be golfing by mid-week.

true, here's to hoping the Sharks don't turn into goons and Schneider is the last injury this round.

[sixer 37]

Very Cheap, Thorton should be suspended for a game, no place for this stuff!

[uncle ovipositor 6]

That's not the first time he's done that. He did that in the last game too. In fact, they showed Ron Wilson at practice teaching Thornton how to do that. CHEAP!

They? Who is this "they"? I'd love to see that, in the same way I'd love to see a unicorn. That you believe that Wilson would "teach" Joe how to do that assumes that he couldn't figure it out for himself. That you think he'd willfully play as a goon proves you don't watch much hockey.

I don't think Joe's dirty, but he is aggressive. I watched this and I don't see it. Sorry. I see him scrambling for the puck, but not taking Zetterberg down off of the face-off.

Besides, if you suspend Joe, you're going to also have to suspend Lilja for that late hit on Greir. Or Chelios for knocking the net off when the Sharks had a chance down low. Or Holmstrom for bumping Nabokov on the first Wings goal. And look at all the extra curriculars - certainly those should lead to suspensions. Holmstrom wasn't even part of the orignial fight at the end of the second, so he should be suspended according to the rules.

I don't think Lilja should be suspended, I think he made a badly timed aggressive play. I think Chelios was falling over and decided to reach a bit. etc.

It's hockey. There's slop. If it gets called too tightly it will be a worse game (watch the was soccer's called now if you don't believe me - whistles every few seconds).

If you honestly believe that the other team is cheating in this series... you're an idiot. No matter who you're rooting for.

[Yzerfan1999 81]

Meh, I would have given him a penatly, but calling for a suspension is a bit much.

[skacore 2]

Thornton acts like hes tough but hes a *****, I wish Kronner was in the series just to lay him out with another open ice hit like he did during the reg season

heres Lindros TKOing Thornton just for fun:

[SoupGuru 0]

I don't think Lilja should be suspended, I think he made a badly timed aggressive play. I think Chelios was falling over and decided to reach a bit. etc.

The fact that you even think that was a penalty at all makes me think you've got the blinders on. It wasn't late at all. It was completely legal. The only remarkable thing about it was that it was a couple of ticks away from the clock running out. Players usually let up as a courtesy but Lilja didn't. He was trying to stir things up and it was completely legal.

[HenrikRules40 14]

They? Who is this "they"? I'd love to see that, in the same way I'd love to see a unicorn. That you believe that Wilson would "teach" Joe how to do that assumes that he couldn't figure it out for himself. That you think he'd willfully play as a goon proves you don't watch much hockey.

I don't think Joe's dirty, but he is aggressive. I watched this and I don't see it. Sorry. I see him scrambling for the puck, but not taking Zetterberg down off of the face-off.

Besides, if you suspend Joe, you're going to also have to suspend Lilja for that late hit on Greir. Or Chelios for knocking the net off when the Sharks had a chance down low. Or Holmstrom for bumping Nabokov on the first Wings goal. And look at all the extra curriculars - certainly those should lead to suspensions. Holmstrom wasn't even part of the orignial fight at the end of the second, so he should be suspended according to the rules.

I don't think Lilja should be suspended, I think he made a badly timed aggressive play. I think Chelios was falling over and decided to reach a bit. etc.

It's hockey. There's slop. If it gets called too tightly it will be a worse game (watch the was soccer's called now if you don't believe me - whistles every few seconds).

If you honestly believe that the other team is cheating in this series... you're an idiot. No matter who you're rooting for.

Keep your shirt on stud.

A few notes:

-"They" refers to the Versus crew. I don't remember who it was exactly but whoever decided to show clips in between plays...that's who "they" is. If you didn't see that clip, that's not my problem. Maybe you watch even less hockey than me. If you do catch that clip however, there's a tiny unicorn dancing in the top right corner.

-I didn't call Joe dirty. If you read my post (and I assume you can read) you won't be able to find where I said such alleged statement.

-Again (assuming you can read) I didn't call for the suspension of Joe. He's a very talented player and I have much respect for him. You, however, I have much less respect for.

-Finally, I never said the other team is cheating. Please refrain from calling me an idiot regardless of if it's true or not.

By the way, welcome to the boards.

Edited May 6, 2007 by HenrikRules40

[WhiteLightning91 105]

well, he just did it again at 2:52... chopped zetterberg in the leg again at the blueline from the blind side. He's a F***ing goon, i dont care what u say.

if its not obvious enough, Zetterberg's already hurt. Yeah I'm whining, he's one of our best, Thornton's a *****. Remember when Larionov broke that Av's leg with a slash back in the day? how would you like that to happen to Z? WL, you're an idiot.

Yup...OK...Joe Thornton, because he got really intense and frustrated in today's game and chopped at Zetterberg, has to be a goon...I'm sorry but when you call people an "idiot", you pretty much lose any credibility you ever had on the boards...but good job of sounding like a spoiled homer...We got away with a couple of penalties today as well, be happy.

[al48 1]

Why does everyone assume all hockey players go out and immediately golf after their season is over with

[Zion 93]

Oh please...We are winning the game and got a lucky call to score that last goal...stop whinning.

Whining, in my opinion.

[CdnWingsFanEh 2]

They? Who is this "they"? I'd love to see that, in the same way I'd love to see a unicorn. That you believe that Wilson would "teach" Joe how to do that assumes that he couldn't figure it out for himself. That you think he'd willfully play as a goon proves you don't watch much hockey.

I don't think Joe's dirty, but he is aggressive. I watched this and I don't see it. Sorry. I see him scrambling for the puck, but not taking Zetterberg down off of the face-off.

The broadcasters. Tsn (I don't know who in the States) in Canada. It was a clip during the game of Wilson showing Thornton how to slash the other player during faceoff, and not get caught. A cheap play, if you ask me. If you can't win the faceoff, just slash the other player.

Edit: spelling

Edited May 6, 2007 by CdnWingsFanEh

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

Why does everyone assume all hockey players go out and immediately golf after their season is over with

Because they do! lol

[uncle ovipositor 6]

"They" refers to the Versus crew. I don't remember who it was exactly but whoever decided to show clips in between plays...that's who "they" is. If you didn't see that clip, that's not my problem. Maybe you watch even less hockey than me. If you do catch that clip however, there's a tiny unicorn dancing in the top right corner.

I didn't see this. Not during this game, because it was on NBC, not Versus. So was it a previous game? FSN locked out the last Versus broadcast here because they aired it locally, so that might explain it.

Still, I'm having a hard time buying this - it's not as though one really needs to be shown how to cheat like that. If you want to do it, it's pretty obvious how to. It's also not the sort of thing one does when there are cameras around - they aren't stupid. Thorton often tries to push through a face-off, and I can see him practicing that, but practicing how to cheat... in front of a camera... I'll look for the clip, and the accompanying unicorn.

-I didn't call Joe dirty. If you read my post (and I assume you can read) you won't be able to find where I said such alleged statement.

You're right - you didn't. I replied below your quote about the cheating clip, but not to you. Others in this thread have called him dirty and, if you read the subject and the first post (I'm assuming you can read as well), several people have called him dirty and said he should be suspended.

-Again (assuming you can read) I didn't call for the suspension of Joe. He's a very talented player and I have much respect for him. You, however, I have much less respect for.

See above. Your lack of respect for me means if we ever meet face-to-face I will not buy the first round.

-Finally, I never said the other team is cheating. Please refrain from calling me an idiot regardless of if it's true or not.

Again, I replied below your quote but not to you directly. Since you didn't say that either team was cheating I would've hoped that would be obvious. Saying Thorton should be suspended is silly. As I pointed out, anyone who thinks EITHER team in this series is playing cheap is an idiot. I stand by that. Same goes for the Shark's boards - I have no respect for anyone who ******* about this series being slimy, even if your team is losing. This has been a great series, especially after the 2 that these teams came out of. I'd like it even more if I didn't think the Sharks were done for, but even with that in mind there have been some great moments of hockey in this series.

[teal zebra 0]

Waaaaaah.

Please, I know you Red Wings fans are used to getting some calls, but this is getting ridiculous.

[Viperar 16]

Waaaaaah.

Please, I know you Red Wings fans are used to getting some calls, but this is getting ridiculous.

wait sorry, did you say we're getting away with the calls this series

[pavyaz19 1]

Yup...OK...Joe Thornton, because he got really intense and frustrated in today's game and chopped at Zetterberg, has to be a goon...I'm sorry but when you call people an "idiot", you pretty much lose any credibility you ever had on the boards...but good job of sounding like a spoiled homer...We got away with a couple of penalties today as well, be happy.

haha, whatever, I still think you're an idiot... i think you lose all credibility for calling me a whiner... big deal. the point is this... the slash was just as hard (maybe harder) than the slash put on by McLennan... did you not agree with his suspension as well??? Just because it was his leg and not his gut should have zero relevance. Z was in a defensless position while Thornton gave up the faceoff to slash him, hard. That kind of stickwork is what the NHL should do away with, it has no place in the game. Hence, suspension. If they start letting that kind of stuff go, it's just going to get worse and worse. Which is my point that anyone is an idiot if they don't think Thornton should face punishment for his actions. If I lose credibility, I could care less, i dont want to see anyone get hurt from goonery.

One final statement... and this is for big bad joe... "try that cheap shot when Bertuzzi is on the ice... Dare Ya!"

Edited May 6, 2007 by pavyaz19