edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 MCKENZIE: CROSBY'S OLYMPIC GEAR HAS GONE MISSING The answer is obvious. Bettman's not done "using" it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 This is hilarious...what does he dial directory assistance and ask for the "Nick Lidstrom residence somewhere in Michigan near Detroit probably" or does the NHL provide a player phonebook to everyone in the case that they miss a handshake so they can call and explain that is was not intentional... the intent to shake was there?! Considering that he has a direct line to Gary Bettman himself (and even admitted as much in an interview around the time of the All-Star Game last year), I don't think it would be that difficult for him to get in touch with Lidstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted March 3, 2010 Excellent point. In my mind, Crosby doesn't have to earn anyone's respect. Yes, he was a whiner and diver in the beginning of his career. Big deal. So was Gretzky and Lemieux. And so was Forsberg. He's far more mature now and he's only 22. Just look at how insanely immature many act on this message board. Now imagine giving some of us $20M and a Cup. I imagine the douchery that would take place would eclipse anything we saw on Jersey Shore. I mean, look at this ridiculous thread. Who's calling the kettle black? Yup. Fact: Crosby was busy and didn't get to shaking Lids' hand. That's all we know of the situation. Some on LGW have decided, for whatever reason, that Sid did not appologise to Lids. Anyone who is of that mindset has clearly already decided not to like Sid and to believe the worst about him, just as anyone who would say "I'm sure Sid called Lids right after the game!" clearly already had their mind made up to like sid and believe the best about him. Both positions are equally deserving of ridicule. Let's say Sid did call Lids and say he's sorry. Would the classy thing for him to have done next have been to alert the media and say "Look, I did the right thing!!!"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Considering that he has a direct line to Gary Bettman himself (and even admitted as much in an interview around the time of the All-Star Game last year), I don't think it would be that difficult for him to get in touch with Lidstrom. Again, who's to say he hasn't? Some of these athletes do insane amounts of charity work we never hear about (Crosby included). If Crosby came out and said "I called Lidstrom to apologize" people would say "Listen to Sid brag about how awesome he is". EDIT: Beat me too it Micah. The only person that deserved an apology for that is Lidstrom and for all we know Sid already made it. How come it's alright to assume in favor against Sid, but not the other way? Call out Crosby for whining and diving early in his career. He deserves it. But the reasons provided by the OP are beyond ridiculous. It's hilarious to me that someone calls him out for being immature by giving immature reasons. Edited March 3, 2010 by Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 The answer is obvious. Bettman's not done "using" it yet. You don't wanna know where that stick has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 The answer is obvious. Bettman's not done "using" it yet. You don't wanna know where that stick has been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 All the hatred that keeps popping up against Crosby on LGW makes me want to like the kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted March 3, 2010 Wow. That's creepy. A picture of Crosby sleeping. Does he have a stalker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMR71 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 Oh yes, look at this land whale: You misspelled "real woman." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMR71 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 Yup. Fact: Crosby was busy and didn't get to shaking Lids' hand. When you just won the Stanley Cup, you respect tradition and respect your opponent. There's no excuse for being "busy." He's the captain of his team. I don't care what the hell else is going on: You drop what you're doing and LEAD your team down the handshake line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted March 4, 2010 When you just won the Stanley Cup, you respect tradition and respect your opponent. There's no excuse for being "busy." He's the captain of his team. I don't care what the hell else is going on: You drop what you're doing and LEAD your team down the handshake line. He was what, 21? He screwed up. Having been 21 once, I can forgive that. Lids said it was nothing. You disagree. I'll side with Lids. He was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 4, 2010 When you just won the Stanley Cup, you respect tradition and respect your opponent. There's no excuse for being "busy." He's the captain of his team. I don't care what the hell else is going on: You drop what you're doing and LEAD your team down the handshake line. Crosby was in the middle of his interview when they lined up. You don't think there is a slight chance he wasn't even paying attention to that considering he was in the moment and trying to conduct an interview? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 Watching the game last night on an ESPN American feed was interesting because for commercial bumpers, they were actually making it a point to interview OTHER talents around the league. In fact, when interviewing Ryan Getzlaf, they made a point to mention beforehand that the league always focuses on Crosby, Malkin and Ovechkin, while largely ignoring other young talents such as Getz, Toews, Kane, Parise, etc. Who'da thunk it? ESPN gets one right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 I blame this post for this forum being hacked.... Some idiot googled 'Crosby' and 'Respect' and the rest is history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 Watching the game last night on an ESPN American feed was interesting because for commercial bumpers, they were actually making it a point to interview OTHER talents around the league. In fact, when interviewing Ryan Getzlaf, they made a point to mention beforehand that the league always focuses on Crosby, Malkin and Ovechkin, while largely ignoring other young talents such as Getz, Toews, Kane, Parise, etc. Who'da thunk it? ESPN gets one right. Wait ESPN actually gave the NHL some coverage. They interviewed people other than Crosby and they even went as far as to point out Crosby get to much attention?!!! I dont believe you. Hell must have froze over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 For all those who hate Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 ^^^^ that is hilarious. ^^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 6, 2010 For all those who hate Crosby. Notice he goes for the balls first! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 7, 2010 For all those who hate Crosby. This is absolutely hilarious. I guffawed, yes I did. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 7, 2010 For all those who hate Crosby. The facial expressions kill me. Who said chicks can't fight dirty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
