djt813 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting parallel between games 1, 2, and 5. Detroit lead & Pittsburgh becomes a bunch of dirty punks throwing cheap shots and wicked slashes. What a bunch of classy guys. I can see why Bettman wants Crosby & Malkin to be the face of the league! Games 3 and 4, interestingly, have no cheap shots or bitter penalties just because we were getting beat. Thankfully the refs did a little more to step up and control the violence, keeping our players from getting hurt by a bunch of petulant children. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 They aren't the only team that does it. I hate when they try to injure Detroit players. Anaheim, Chicago, and Pit all did it. It drives me nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 They aren't the only team that does it. I hate when they try to injure Detroit players. Anaheim, Chicago, and Pit all did it. It drives me nuts. +1 to the blue jackets for taking it like MEN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GordieSid&Ted Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting parallel between games 1, 2, and 5. Detroit lead & Pittsburgh becomes a bunch of dirty punks throwing cheap shots and wicked slashes. What a bunch of classy guys. I can see why Bettman wants Crosby & Malkin to be the face of the league! Games 3 and 4, interestingly, have no cheap shots or bitter penalties just because we were getting beat. Thankfully the refs did a little more to step up and control the violence, keeping our players from getting hurt by a bunch of petulant children. I think the word "class" is the most over-used word on hockey forums. I don't know about most of you but for the 2+ decades of hockey I've played, class isn't really what i'm thinking about when I'm out there. If i'm pissed, i'm pissed and I may do something vicious. It's hockey. Not some ******* charm school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFan13 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting parallel between games 1, 2, and 5. Detroit lead & Pittsburgh becomes a bunch of dirty punks throwing cheap shots and wicked slashes. What a bunch of classy guys. I can see why Bettman wants Crosby & Malkin to be the face of the league! Games 3 and 4, interestingly, have no cheap shots or bitter penalties just because we were getting beat. Thankfully the refs did a little more to step up and control the violence, keeping our players from getting hurt by a bunch of petulant children. Meh i think i remember a cheap shot in game 4 that led to a power play that they scored a shortie on us..... then it wqas clean again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Mike 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 I think the word "class" is the most over-used word on hockey forums. I don't know about most of you but for the 2+ decades of hockey I've played, class isn't really what i'm thinking about when I'm out there. If i'm pissed, i'm pissed and I may do something vicious. It's hockey. Not some ******* charm school. Maybe you should go and try out for the Ducks then, tough guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djt813 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Maybe you should go and try out for the Ducks then, tough guy. I second that... especially if going after people in beer league when everyone has to work the next day... good grief! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djt813 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 They aren't the only team that does it. I hate when they try to injure Detroit players. Anaheim, Chicago, and Pit all did it. It drives me nuts. I think Calgary a couple years ago takes the prize - was it Billington that went in for 20 seconds just to two-hand Franzen across the chest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Why not goon it up? they were going to lose, it was inevitable. make detroit pay the price everytime they come on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 +1 to the blue jackets for taking it like MEN Eh they kinda took it like little boys from a catholic priest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truebladearmy 33 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 +1 to the blue jackets for taking it like MEN Good call. Jackets was the only genuinely classy team we've played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 They aren't the only team that does it. I hate when they try to injure Detroit players. Anaheim, Chicago, and Pit all did it. It drives me nuts. Drove you nuts? Ironically the chippy s*** drove a certain Maria Lumux to quit the NHL at one time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) did any one catch what the news said about mario last night,i heard he got escorted out at least thats what i thought i heard. and yea +10, 4 the jackets not playing like s***heads upon being beat up on. Edited June 7, 2009 by maltbymaniac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 I think Calgary a couple years ago takes the prize - was it Billington that went in for 20 seconds just to two-hand Franzen across the chest? It was Jamie McLennan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 The League really needs to step in and start suspending guys for losing their cool. The NHL should keep their players safe. Also if they are trying to gain new fans in the USA, how does it look when one team are a bunch of poor sports? All it shows Americans is that Canadians and Europeans are a bunch of babies when things don't go their own way. Hockey is probably the only occupation when you're loosing you can start beating up your opponent. Imagine if that was allowed in society? If you lose a client to someone, it's ok to beat them up. It isn't civil. I'm starting to wonder if the courts need to step in. Hockey isn't a good example to kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAWing 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 A team with hopes of winning the Cup doesn't act so idiotic on the big stage. I just hope it carries over to Tuesday and the Wings can celebrate in Pittsburgh again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Hockey is probably the only occupation when you're loosing you can start beating up your opponent. Imagine if that was allowed in society? If you lose a client to someone, it's ok to beat them up. It isn't civil. I'm starting to wonder if the courts need to step in. Hockey isn't a good example to kids. Take Rugby for example - I'm sure most people will agree it is a sport with just as much (if not more) physicality and violence as Hockey, and while tempers occasionally boil over and the odd punch or cheap shot is thrown, at the end of the game win or lose you shake the opponent by the hand and walk off. All this "sending a message" BS is just that, BS. The only message it sends is "I'm not as good as you and the only way I can respond to that is with violence". Its the mindset of the child, the immature and the bully. And just look what an effective tactic it is! The last 2 years Nashville, Colorado, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Chicago and Pittsburgh again have all tried "sending a message" to Detroit. Yep, Detroit got that message loud and clear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 did any one catch what the news said about mario last night,i heard he got escorted out at least thats what i thought i heard. I did hear that Talbot fell and hit his head in the dressing room and was taken to hospital for precautionary tests. The results: the CT Scan of his head showed nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Take Rugby for example - I'm sure most people will agree it is a sport with just as much (if not more) physicality and violence as Hockey, and while tempers occasionally boil over and the odd punch or cheap shot is thrown, at the end of the game win or lose you shake the opponent by the hand and walk off. All this "sending a message" BS is just that, BS. The only message it sends is "I'm not as good as you and the only way I can respond to that is with violence". Its the mindset of the child, the immature and the bully. And just look what an effective tactic it is! The last 2 years Nashville, Colorado, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Anaheim, Chicago and Pittsburgh again have all tried "sending a message" to Detroit. Yep, Detroit got that message loud and clear I completely agree. I played rugby for four years and at the end of every game the home team always took the visitors out for dinner or at least provided food to them before they went home. It's tradition for that sport, and I think this kind of sportsmanship needs to happen in more sports. Not skipping out on the media when you lose, skipping handshakes, or cheap shotting. These men are professionals who make millions to play their sport. It's time they start acting like professionals. Especially the players wearing the "C" or "A" (Crosby, Malkin, Pronger, Iginla, Niedermayer, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting parallel between games 1, 2, and 5. Detroit lead & Pittsburgh becomes a bunch of dirty punks throwing cheap shots and wicked slashes. What a bunch of classy guys. I can see why Bettman wants Crosby & Malkin to be the face of the league! Games 3 and 4, interestingly, have no cheap shots or bitter penalties just because we were getting beat. Thankfully the refs did a little more to step up and control the violence, keeping our players from getting hurt by a bunch of petulant children. A lot of teams do this when they are losing a game. Not just Pittsburgh. It's a part of the game for better or worse. Sometimes it costs you, sometimes it doesn't. Last night, it cost Pittsburgh dearly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymz99 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 I think the word "class" is the most over-used word on hockey forums. I don't know about most of you but for the 2+ decades of hockey I've played, class isn't really what i'm thinking about when I'm out there. If i'm pissed, i'm pissed and I may do something vicious. It's hockey. Not some ******* charm school. And that is what seperates the men from the boys. Keep it classy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 I think the word "class" is the most over-used word on hockey forums. I don't know about most of you but for the 2+ decades of hockey I've played, class isn't really what i'm thinking about when I'm out there. If i'm pissed, i'm pissed and I may do something vicious. It's hockey. Not some ******* charm school. This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 I think the word "class" is the most over-used word on hockey forums. I don't know about most of you but for the 2+ decades of hockey I've played, class isn't really what i'm thinking about when I'm out there. If i'm pissed, i'm pissed and I may do something vicious. It's hockey. Not some ******* charm school. This is the difference. They are professionals. You are not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
