esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Right at the puck drop to start the game. Shouldn't someone be suspended here under the new "staged" fighting rule? (or does Getzlaf have Pronger privileges too?) esteef Edited April 28, 2009 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
06TJSport 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 dont think that rule is in place yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I thought it was jumbo Joe who started it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Looks to me like they both knew it was coming. I believe it was a carryover from the game before, when Thornton challenged Getzlaf and he declined. Wouldn't expect a suspension ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Choke Joe started it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzer82 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Looks like they all wanted to get into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 If the rule is in place (which I believe it is) then yes unfortunately that deserves a suspension technically. I hate the predetermined opening face off fight as much as anyone, but only because it messes with the game, I don't mind fisticuffs when appropriate. Now had they gone at it the game before when Joe challenged him, that would have been the perfect time for a fight. However regardless of my opinion of fighting there is no way in hell either guy should get suspended for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 If the rule is in place (which I believe it is) then yes unfortunately that deserves a suspension technically. However regardless of my opinion of fighting there is no way in hell either guy should get suspended for that. Agree. I don't like the new rule, but if it's in place, this is exactly the type of fight they would suspend someone for (even though the crowd LOVED it!) esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Agree. I don't like the new rule, but if it's in place, this is exactly the type of fight they would suspend someone for (even though the crowd LOVED it!) esteef Loved what? This was pathetic. I would never call this hugging a fight. They just forgot goodnight kiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Loved what? This was pathetic. I would never call this hugging a fight. They just forgot goodnight kiss. True, but listen to them roar when Joe finally brings Getzlaf down! Little did they know that would be all they'd have to cheer about the rest of the night! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heikks86 21 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 i love how the announcer said the 2 most dominant centers in the league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 i love how the announcer said the 2 most dominant centers in the league I caught that too! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 So does anyone know if the rule is actually officially in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamertime 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 i love how the announcer said the 2 most dominant centers in the league I know seriously, Thorton is nowhere near the category as Getlaf. Hazy rules though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 So does anyone know if the rule is actually officially in place? I don't think so. From: "Staged" fights. "The GMs and League personnel are proposing a stiffer penalty for so-called "staged" fights and a more aggressive approach to calling the instigator penalty. They also tabled the topic of how to make fighting safer until their June meeting at the Stanley Cup Final so more data could be accumulated." "Any rule change has to pass through the Competition Committee and the Board of Governors before it can be imposed." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslionstigers 12 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Loved what? This was pathetic. I would never call this hugging a fight. They just forgot goodnight kiss. Oh look another internet mr pro hockey the professional boxing body builder ufc legend behind a keyboard himself... Id like to see you throw down against either one of them on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY'sguy 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I know seriously, Thorton is nowhere near the category as Getlaf. Hazy rules though. Thornton and Getzlaf are actually very close to the same category, and Thornton has a Hart trophy. Thornton obviously chokes in the playoffs but on a strict skill/talent comparison I'd say they are very close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) True, but listen to them roar when Joe finally brings Getzlaf down! Little did they know that would be all they'd have to cheer about the rest of the night! esteef wasn't the game in anaheim. by the way, you're right Gary! All of us hockey fans hate fighting and you DO know what's best for the game... You DO know what hockey fans want! When we stand up and go crazy on fights such as that one, it is completely out of disapproval for the sore-losers on the ice going at it. Remove fighting, we sure hate it! It's no fun at all! Edited April 28, 2009 by pavyaz19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Right at the puck drop to start the game. Shouldn't someone be suspended here under the new "staged" fighting rule? (or does Getzlaf have Pronger privileges too?) esteef IT should never be a suspension. thats just good entertaining hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Clearly No Show Joe started it.. But who cares anyway.. the dude's been punished enough.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I thought "staged" fights were more along the lines of two players squaring off first? They just start going at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I thought "staged" fights were more along the lines of two players squaring off first? They just start going at it. Staged fights is just two HW's fighting off the faceoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M0DAN01999 6 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 no way that is suspension worthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Joe's golfing and Getzlaff has to face the Wings. That's punishment enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Everytime something happens now somebody wants a frickin' suspension. I have never seen so many suspensions in one playoffs. The NHL is on a power trip and they are ruining the game. Everybody is a little to sensitive these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
