hossa8181 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know if how many of you guys got to see the fight between Laperriere and Tardif but please comment on your thoughts. As they were squaring up to fight and the refs backed off Laperriere threw off his right elbow pad for his arm to be free. Does anyone thing else think this is an ******* move especially against a young kid coming up and trying to prove himself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I didn't see the fight and I dislike Lappy, but if all he did was shed an elbow pad that's not much of a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Its not really something that you generally do before a fight to be honest. The only way Id deem it a cheap move however if Lappy didnt give Jamie any time to take his off ofter taking off his own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted September 17, 2009 How'd you watch the fight to begin with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik327 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I was there and saw it. I thought it was a fair move, Tardif should've followed suit and got his off too, as there was time once he saw what was going on. Nonetheless, kudos to Tardif for going up against a proven toughguy like Lappy, and it was a nice takedown too, even though Tardif didn't get many shots (if any) in. I miss Downey. What i'd give to see him in a winged wheel whaling on a retreating Laperriere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Laperriere being a ***** suprises you? thought that was standard procedure for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I was there and saw it. I thought it was a fair move, Tardif should've followed suit and got his off too, as there was time once he saw what was going on. Nonetheless, kudos to Tardif for going up against a proven toughguy like Lappy, and it was a nice takedown too, even though Tardif didn't get many shots (if any) in. Agreed. Tardiff handled himself well, and he did have a chance to remove his elbow pads too. And though he didn't get any shots in, he did taken Lappy down, and the crowd loved every second of it. Besides, Tardiff got the last laugh by scoring the game winning goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Ah, the rules of hockey fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) I was there and saw it. I thought it was a fair move, Tardif should've followed suit and got his off too, as there was time once he saw what was going on. Nonetheless, kudos to Tardif for going up against a proven toughguy like Lappy, and it was a nice takedown too, even though Tardif didn't get many shots (if any) in. I miss Downey. What i'd give to see him in a winged wheel whaling on a retreating Laperriere. He only went after Laperriere because he injured Lidstrom, I hope any guy who claims to be an enforcer would do the same. Edited September 17, 2009 by jollymania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sureWhyNot 19 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know if how many of you guys got to see the fight between Laperriere and Tardif but please comment on your thoughts. As they were squaring up to fight and the refs backed off Laperriere threw off his right elbow pad for his arm to be free. Does anyone thing else think this is an ******* move especially against a young kid coming up and trying to prove himself? No. Not at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know if how many of you guys got to see the fight between Laperriere and Tardif but please comment on your thoughts. As they were squaring up to fight and the refs backed off Laperriere threw off his right elbow pad for his arm to be free. Does anyone thing else think this is an ******* move especially against a young kid coming up and trying to prove himself? Not really a big deal IMO. Probably just giving him a warm welcome to the NHL atmosphere, granted it's only camp, but Tardif has put in some work since his junior days trying to get into the bigs, things like this are just another step.... If I had to guess (I couldn't find a good feed to see the game, nor did I read anything in detail about the fight... so this is mere speculation) I would guess Lappy was talking crap to the greenhorn and heard something back he didn't like. Either way, the elbow pad isn't that big of a deal to me... It's alot more irritating to see guys like Perry start something and leave their visored-up helmet on than seeing a guy ditch an elbow pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hossa8181 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) Not really a big deal IMO. Probably just giving him a warm welcome to the NHL atmosphere, granted it's only camp, but Tardif has put in some work since his junior days trying to get into the bigs, things like this are just another step.... If I had to guess (I couldn't find a good feed to see the game, nor did I read anything in detail about the fight... so this is mere speculation) I would guess Lappy was talking crap to the greenhorn and heard something back he didn't like. Either way, the elbow pad isn't that big of a deal to me... It's alot more irritating to see guys like Perry start something and leave their visored-up helmet on than seeing a guy ditch an elbow pad. I agree with you and the visor issue. I guess everyone here needed to see the fight to make the judgement call. He threw it off right before they went in to tie up. Anyone who has been in a fight knows its a lot easier to keep a loose hand/arm without an elbow pad. Typically guy's don't have a yard sale before they're about to fight. Edited September 17, 2009 by hossa8181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 As long as we're actually fighting, I couldn't care less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 As long as we're actually fighting, I couldn't care less. We are going to have more fights in preseason than season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Thats one unhappy ref! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Bob Probert was a huge ***** - not tieing down his sweater (until rules forced him to, and even then only when he felt like it) so it would come off easily, often shaking off his elbow pads mid-fight. Lappy is far from a toughguy, but he is game and he backs up his mouth, so he is A-OK in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Does anyone thing else think this is an ******* move especially against a young kid coming up and trying to prove himself? This totally contradicts your sentiment. Lapperriere is a veteran fighter, he has nothing left to prove- he gave the kid a shot to, as you say, prove himself. Nothing wrong with that. My only issue is now that Ken Holland was disturbed by a violent protest, aka a fight, then we all know officially Tardiff will land in Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Thats one unhappy ref! lol he is NOT amused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) My only issue is now that Ken Holland was disturbed by a violent protest, aka a fight, then we all know officially Tardiff will land in Grand Rapids. Do you enjoy constantly making things up? OP: There is nothing wrong with what he did. If Tardif wanted to he could have done the same thing. Edited September 17, 2009 by Doc Holiday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know if how many of you guys got to see the fight between Laperriere and Tardif but please comment on your thoughts. As they were squaring up to fight and the refs backed off Laperriere threw off his right elbow pad for his arm to be free. Does anyone thing else think this is an ******* move especially against a young kid coming up and trying to prove himself? It's the exact opposite to me. From the perspective of lappy this is just some prick newcomer to the NHL who is trying to prove himself. I'm going to do whatever I can to protect my already-playing-in-the-NHL-ass. That said, I hate lappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 This totally contradicts your sentiment. Lapperriere is a veteran fighter, he has nothing left to prove- he gave the kid a shot to, as you say, prove himself. Nothing wrong with that. My only issue is now that Ken Holland was disturbed by a violent protest, aka a fight, then we all know officially Tardiff will land in Grand Rapids. Come on, that is a complete exaggeration. Tardif was never going to make the Red Wings regardless. Your fabrications are laughable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hossa8181 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 This totally contradicts your sentiment. Lapperriere is a veteran fighter, he has nothing left to prove- he gave the kid a shot to, as you say, prove himself. Nothing wrong with that. My only issue is now that Ken Holland was disturbed by a violent protest, aka a fight, then we all know officially Tardiff will land in Grand Rapids. So if Probert was going to fight a rookie, he would shed gear to win the fight. Nope. If you say yes, you are lying to yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 So if Probert was going to fight a rookie, he would shed gear to win the fight. Nope. If you say yes, you are lying to yourself. Probert did anything to win. Not a good example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted September 17, 2009 So if Probert was going to fight a rookie, he would shed gear to win the fight. Nope. If you say yes, you are lying to yourself. Horrible example, everyone shed their gear then. Sometimes even the underwear t-shirt. Remember one thing, and it'll help you understand fights. There's no such thing as a fair fight. That being said, removing an elbow pad has never been considered against 'the code'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 17, 2009 So if Probert was going to fight a rookie, he would shed gear to win the fight. Nope. If you say yes, you are lying to yourself. LOL. Yeah, Lappy "shed gear to win the fight". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
