evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Video if it hasn't already been linked excuse my french....HOLY s***. the league is blind if pronger doesn't get suspended for this. oh and thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 I disagree. Niedermayer did hit Holmstrom from behind as much as Pronger did, but Niedermayer at least made an attempt to play the body, while on the replay you can see Pronger has his hands up with the sole purpose of driving Holmstrom's head into the glass. If he doesn't do that, I don't think Tomas gets hurt all that badly. And I disagree with that -- Niedermayer was locked in on Holmstrom across the zone, and if he did lay that hit himself it was still from behind and still when Holmstrom was in an unprotected and vulnerable position. Pronger compounded things by going high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 I liked how the announcer on Versus was trying to kinda excuse the hit by saying the reason why he hit high was because Pronger is a big guy. Freakin Holmstrom is no midget himself, that was totally intentional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arpawocky 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) OK So the announcer on VS just said that they are going after him because he is annoying. So you take a run at a guy and try to end his season with a dirty hit, yeah Mike Emeric that makes a ton of sense. Why are people defending those two. If it was Bertuzzi and Quincey would they still be talking about it this way. Works for me. I find the VS guys annoying and am pleased to know I have thier blessing to bash their skulls. Edited May 16, 2007 by arpawocky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StoleYourYsebaert 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Be nice to Pronger. He gets enough flak for being p*ssy-whipped by the wifey. And yes, he should be suspended for Game 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 I don't know if anyone posted this on this hit, I just got back from the bar I was watching the game at but: After the hit on Homer I was PISSED! I wanted someone to kill Pronger and Nytermeyer, someone like Bert. But I must say the way that Babcock held off and didn't get an unnessessary penalty it showed that we have more class than to go out a bruse them up as would the Preds. Either way I was glad to see us bring it on to Gigurre early on, and I was pleased when Homer got back on the ice. I thought it was a bit nuts when he did, but it is the playoffs and it was a great morale booster, go you Homer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Homer is the man for actually PLAYING after a hit like that. Go Homer Go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoninJai 5 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 The problem with calling intent to injure is that it's an automatic match penalty, which means that Pronger would be automatically suspended until a hearing is arranged. That's a tough call for a ref to make when he doesn't have the luxury of a replay. Better just to let the league handle it. Agree completely...though my faith in the NHL making the right decision in ANY matter has been severely tested as of late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 And I disagree with that -- Niedermayer was locked in on Holmstrom across the zone, and if he did lay that hit himself it was still from behind and still when Holmstrom was in an unprotected and vulnerable position. Pronger compounded things by going high. They should both be gone for the next game, and Pronger for Game 4 also. TSN on the ball, no commentary. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=207856&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Pronger and Niedermeyer should be out for the series, next series if applicable, and possibly the start of next season too. Edited May 16, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsFan 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 There should be some rule where If you have so many majors, you are disqualified from the playoffs... I agree! Anyone can be a thug...it takes a real man to be a Stanley Cup Champion. From what I have seen and heard, not one player in a Duck uniform is worthy of that honor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Pronger and Niedermeyer should be out for the series, next series if applicable, and possibly the start of next season too. Umm, yes it was a suspend worthy hit, but one game is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 There should be some rule where If you have so many majors, you are disqualified from the playoffs... Most of those were fighting majors. And actually according to hockeyfights.com, they had 71 fighting majors, so they either had more than 70, or fewer than 71 fights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_in_KC 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Way to go Malts poking that f*cker Getzlaf in the eye with the "accidental high stick." OOPS! They mighta drawn first blood with Holmer but Malts evened it up. HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 By the way, where are all the ducks fans? I assumed they would have been here to defend Chris "*****-whipped" Pronger was it so bad that they don't even attempt it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_in_KC 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Once again no Skunks "fans" in here after a thorough ass whipping. Yeah, those Wings sure can't play 5 on 5. Nope, they suck. Hopefully there will be no more of that ridiculous line of posting. 5-0 punking on home ice. PHUCK YOU DUCKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 I am still so furious over this hit, im just glad homer is ok! what a trooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Pronger better be suspended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 This is not a new practice for Pronger..pretty typical. hopefully he sits game 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Pronger better get suspended! Something is wrong if he doesn't!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Way to go Malts poking that f*cker Getzlaf in the eye with the "accidental high stick." OOPS! They mighta drawn first blood with Holmer but Malts evened it up. HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA! I agree that we need to get a little revenge for it, but that high stick seemed to be really accidental not "accidental" like you suggested. But furthermore I would hope we wouldn't do it on pourpose, kicking a guys ass in a fight is one thing, but potentally blinding him is something completely different Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justheducks 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Pronger better get suspended! Something is wrong if he doesn't!!! im sorry but you guys are being little bitchy about this hit. if holmstrom had gotten up from that hit noone would be saying it was a cheap hit. the hit was not a cheap illegal hit. Holmstrom got laid out and hit his eye on the glass and thats why he bleed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Be nice to Pronger. He gets enough flak for being p*ssy-whipped by the wifey. And yes, he should be suspended for Game 4. BTW, if the thing about the reporter is true, does anyone else think it's funny that he got moved to Los Angeles, home of about 9 bagillion reporters? Wouldn't that be like trading Randy Moss to Colombia or something? -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 This is not a new practice for Pronger..pretty typical. hopefully he sits game 4. Agreed. Just reminds me of when he tried to take out Yzerman's knee in '02. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 im sorry but you guys are being little bitchy about this hit. if holmstrom had gotten up from that hit noone would be saying it was a cheap hit. the hit was not a cheap illegal hit. Holmstrom got laid out and hit his eye on the glass and thats why he bleed. idiot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
