MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 As much as I despise Ott, I can't see him trying to end someones career on purpose. I can't think of anyone that would do that....even Pronger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocu 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Giguere ******* owns hard. Ott is lucky Moen got to him first before Pronger's elbows did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Gouging out someone's eye, or at least attempting to, is best left to cat fights......not hockey fights. If they have some kind of proof he did what he's been alleged to have done, then yeah.....he should be suspended for the rest of the year. This is the NHL, in case you've forgotten and while it is a physical sport and s*** does happen......this is completely unnecessary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted March 1, 2009 I love seeing Ott get tooled, but I doubt he intended to injure anyone. The crosschecks were not what I would call cheapshots, and if he gouged Moen's eye I would guess that it was his way of getting back at him for beating him, but I doubt very much that he actually attemptedto injure Moen - likely he just intended to hurt him, which is not the same thing. Nonetheless, and eyegouge that isn't absolutely on accident deserves a suspension. Props to Moen for doing the right thing here - he risked an instigating-in-the-last-5-minutes penalty, and he risked losing a fight, as Ott is not exactly inexpirienced at scrapping, but he fought him anyway because it was the right thing to do - that's what being a teammate is about. Good on ya, Moen. Sign him, Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Travis Moen is the man. Ott, good ridance moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 It's true that it's a rare player that is really intending to injure another. But certain players are certainly more reckless and careless than others, so it's no coincidence that they're much more frequently involved in situations in which someone is injured or almost injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 There was this now retired player the other day on the nhl home ice show 'the war room' on xm. He actually brought up Travis Moen, and that they had played together. I can't remember who this guy was talking, but he talked about Moen just being as strong as a mule. And that he would put him up against anyone in the league. I am glad Ott was on the receiving end of his anger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 I can't think of any other occasion when I've been on the Ducks' side. It was nice to see how Giguere defended Niedermayer who's not a fighter at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 More great news for the Stars this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 This video gave me much more respect for Giguere, Moen, Niedermayer, and yes even Pronger (there I said it). I like the way they all responded. A Travis Moen fan I now am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Moen.... But it for looks, buy it for life... Edited March 2, 2009 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Ott is a little punk A$$ B!tc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 This may be why Dallas waived Avery; they didn't want two Otts. But, any team with two General Managers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucker4fischer 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 You can see the alleged eye gouging at the end of the fight when Ott was on top of Moen; At the bottom of the pile, Moen's legs started to squirm back and forth---then one of the Refs said "HEY!" grabbed and pulled away Otts unbroken hand that was near Moen's face. This video gave me much more respect for Giguere, Moen, Niedermayer, and yes even Pronger (there I said it). I like the way they all responded. A Travis Moen fan I now am. I'm not really sure how you can say that. They don't deserve any respect. I hate Ott and I hate the Ducks...cheapshot artist meets cheapshot team. The Ducks don't like it when the tables are turned. LOL @ Giguiere trying to make pea nut butter out of Ott (although I hate it when padded up goalies go after players in general, its lame) Ott deserved what he got. Moen? Man, you beat the cheese out of a one handed, nut-less Ott...how did he manage to get at your eyes?! All in all, I say go beat the hell out of each other--both deserve it. Suspend OTT forever. Ducks play just as dirty as Ott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Ott is a jerk - but it just figures he'll get suspended right before the Stars are set to play the Sharks next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Dallas is obviously too classy to have someone like Avery on their team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Moen.... But it for looks, buy it for life... You've been caught. Time to share the booze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 At first I thought Giguere was over-reacting, then I saw the replay of Ott hacking the crap our of Niedermeyer. Moen took advantage of Ott's injury but at that point a beat-down was well deserved. This is one reason to avoid getting someone who can bring "snarl" to a team. Drake was an old dude when he came here but while in St. Louis he received his share of suspensions. If Neil were to come here, he might also bring that unintended consequence with him. I have a feeling the officiating will be decidedly against us in the playoffs this year. Anaheim took a lot of penalties against Dallas which they had gotten away with the year before. It's good to have a disciplined team, even if they might be boring. Fortunately neither applies to Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pasha13 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I was watching this game out of pure boredom, but I've always hated players like Ott...he's always taking cheapshots, so when the fight broke out, before I knew what I was doing, I was getting excited for the Ducks (eww)...but the guy's a punk, and he fights like a puff (likely why he doesn't do much of it). The last time I saw him fight was a similar situation...he was taking liberties with the Sharks, and Thornton had enough and didn't give him a choice. Sure enough, Ott got beaten senseless and acted shocked that he was attacked. As far as the eye gouging goes...coulndn't see it, but thats pretty d**kless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Beat me to posting the video. He was cross checking the s*** out of Niedermeyer (I think this is why he received the intent to injure match penalty) then Giggy went after him and Moen pounded him into submission. The announcers were making a big deal about how he couldn't fight because of his broken hand. What a moron go after someone when you have a broken hand. Keep in mind this was right at the end of the game I believe. Ott is a goon. I never thought I'd defend Ott in my lifetime, but the guy cross checked Nieds three times. On the third time Jiggy attacks him. Should he have gottena penalty? Obviously. Intent to injure? Um...no? Nieds didn't even budge so I'm sure it didn't hurt that bad. It's amazing to see Pronger get away with s*** 10x this and get a 3 game suspension, but Ott is out "indefinately" for this? What a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa7.4 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 he called Moen's ex-girlfriend "sloppy seconds" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I always knew Ott would end up doing something really stupid. The guy plays way too crazy. Its one thing to come out strong, another thing to come out stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I love how Pronger drops his gloves after Ott and Moen start going at it, like he's willing to actually fight him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I never thought I'd defend Ott in my lifetime, but the guy cross checked Nieds three times. On the third time Jiggy attacks him. Should he have gottena penalty? Obviously. Intent to injure? Um...no? Nieds didn't even budge so I'm sure it didn't hurt that bad. It's amazing to see Pronger get away with s*** 10x this and get a 3 game suspension, but Ott is out "indefinately" for this? What a joke. THE INTENT TO INJURE was on moen when he was eye gauging him when he was on top of him not on nieds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 steve ott is a dirty piece of s***...i wish that someone would knock him out every time he steps on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
