HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 ill make a reel of vladdy one of these days Can't wait to see it. There needs to be one for sure. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 ill make a reel of vladdy one of these days and rusdrw listen to neale at about 57:sec of that konstantinov video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 I would even go as far to say we have a mini-Stevens in Stuie. Lays the body in a ver similar way just not as damaging. Fisch could have been that guy and would love to see Big E elevate his level to something close to that. (wishful thinking there ) 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 ill make a reel of vladdy one of these days He could still be playing right now if it werent for you know what He was an NHL legend in the making as well. I wonder how much his rookie card is worth.. I've got one of his rookie cards so i guess i'll have to look into it. But anyways, Stevens and Konstantinov were 2 of the hardest hitting guys of their era. Too bad Vladdy's career was cut short 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 stop this s*** already. All his "punishing" hits came from the right arm would you like me to hit you in the head? It is not hockey. It is something different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 stop this s*** already. All his "punishing" hits came from the right arm would you like me to hit you in the head? It is not hockey. It is something different. How is that not kockey? If you don't like getting hit and possibly take a couple shots in the head, dont play. Guys still get hit in the head today without any penalties being called on the hit. It's always been a part of the game and it always will be, no matter how hard the NHL tries to crack down on the issue, there's always going to be players that head-hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Stevens was one of the best players in the game, he is a first year ballot hall of famer, he had plenty of skill, I just can't see how you can't enjoy and respect him, he is obviously not as good as lids but he is easily in contention with zubov and btw there was a red wings who played exactly like stevens don't forget It does not matter to me who is going to be inducted to HOF after Bob Gainey. Scott Stevens did have some skill, some of his hits were indeed made according to rules. PS Who is that Red Wing? Mark How? )) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 PS Who is that Red Wing? Mark How? )) You did just spell the greatest hockey last name in all of the world wrong on accident right? 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 How is that not kockey? If you don't like getting hit and possibly take a couple shots in the head, dont play. Guys still get hit in the head today without any penalties being called on the hit. It's always been a part of the game and it always will be, no matter how hard the NHL tries to crack down on the issue, there's always going to be players that head-hunt. are you blind or what? Would you like Boogard headhunting Zetterberg? Boll headhunting Filppula? I'm glad NHL removed this s*** from the best game in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kronthewall55 14 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 for being easily one of the most skilled and hardest hitting checkers to play the game, he was very clean. all be it some a tad late he kept his shoulder in front with just about all of those. I crafted my hitting game on the blue line just like his and It is the best feeling in the world to destroy some cocky dangler with his head down. That being said i've been caught plenty of times on the other end of these and they were my own fault for having my head down or looking the wrong way. God do i miss scott stevens. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 You did just spell the greatest hockey last name in all of the world wrong on accident right? No. Similarly to those in NA saying FedErov, NabAkov, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 No. Similarly to those in NA saying FedErov, NabAkov, etc. Comparing Fedorov and Nabokov to Howe is just damn asinine. But hey, Kontinental Hockey League right? 2 Jamessss and hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) are you blind or what? Would you like Boogard headhunting Zetterberg? Boll headhunting Filppula? I'm glad NHL removed this s*** from the best game in the world. Well in the case that headhunting does happen to some star players, team carry guy(s) that are commonly known as an "enforcer", or a guy that serves as a deterrent for that kind of play, such as head-hunting. Do you see a whole lot of head hunting?no. Does it still happen in the NHL? Absolutely. Comparing Fedorov and Nabokov to Howe is just damn asinine. But hey, Kontinental Hockey League right? Combine Nabokov and Fedorov's raw talent and you only have a mere spec of what Gordie Howe brought to the table. That is a bare fact. Edited July 29, 2010 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Comparing Fedorov and Nabokov to Howe is just damn asinine. But hey, Kontinental Hockey League right? I didn't compare. Take it easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 29, 2010 This guy was my idol growing up. What a monster he was. If I could get a guy with Lidstrom's skill and Steven's tenacity and ability to read a hit you would have an all out Norris trophy winning, forward dominating, clutch machine. Exactly. It's also funny to think of, but this guy had some great offensive talent too. 78 points in 83 games in 93-94. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) Well in the case that headhunting does happen to some star players, team carry guy(s) that are commonly known as an "enforcer", or a guy that serves as a deterrent for that kind of play, such as head-hunting. Do you see a whole lot of head hunting?no. Does it still happen in the NHL? Absolutely. Combine Nabokov and Fedorov's raw talent and you only have a mere spec of what Gordie Howe brought to the table. That is a bare fact. I'm getting tired with How. Let it be HOWE. It does not change a bit for me. Head hunting? In the new NHL? No, it does not happen. That is only one aspect I love about it. And there are only few teams that carry enforcers. Most of those are sore losers. See Edmonton, Minnesota (Am I right with spelling? Please, check it, 'cause I'm too nervous:), Atlanta, etc. Edited July 29, 2010 by RusDRW 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 (Am I right with spelling? Please, check it, 'cause I'm too nervous:), Atlanta, etc. Oh stop Chicken Little. Nearly thinking if you have watched any Wings hockey you would know how to spell Mr. Hockey's last name. Why can't we be friends? sheesh lol 2 hillbillywingsfan and Jamessss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) I'm getting tired with How. Let it be HOWE. It does not change a bit for me. Head hunting? In the new NHL? No, it does not happen. That is only one aspect I love about it. And there are only few teams that carry enforcers. Most of those are sore losers. See Edmonton, Minnesota (Am I right with spelling? Please, check it, 'cause I'm too nervous:), Atlanta, etc. :rotflmao: So the Cooke hit on Savard wasn't head-hunting,eh? The Richards hit on Booth wasn't head-hunting? Like i said, it doesn't happen a lot, but head-hunting in the NHL will always exist. Only a few teams carry enforcers?? *New York Rangers: Derek Boogaard, Brandon Prust *New York Islanders: Zenon Konopka, Trevor Gillies *Philadelphia Flyers: Jody Shelley (Some people wouldnt consider Carcillo and Walker as enforcers, but they cause hell as well,so look at it as you will) *Pittsburgh Penguins-Mike Rupp, Eric Godard New Jersey Devils-Pierre Luc Letourneau-Leblond *Buffalo Sabres-Cody McCormick *Ottawa Senators-Matt Carkner, Chris Neil *Montreal Canadiens- Well since Laraque was bought out, i'm sure they'll pick someone else up before the start of the sesason. *Boston Bruins- Shawn Thornton (Gregory Campbell will cause hell, but i wouldn't consider him an enforcer) *Toronto Maple Leafs-Colton Orr,Mike Brown,Jay Rosehill looks like he'll get more playing time. *Washington-Newly acquired D.J. King *Carolina-Looks like Kostopoulos is gonna be doing most of their dirty work, minor leaguers could be brought up *Florida-Mike Duco(Played mostly in the AHL last year) *Tampa Bay-Mitch Fritz (Nate Thompson,Steve Downie,and Mathieu Roy will cause hell, but i wouldn't consider any of them enforcers) *Atlanta Thrashers-Eric Boulton, Chris Thorburn, Ben Eager, Boris Valabik *Nashville Predators-Wade Belak (Jordin Tootoo) *St. Louis Blues-Cam Janssen, B.J. Crombeen, Brad Winchester *Detroit Red Wings- Kenny tends to pick someone up right before the beginning of the season *Columbus Blue Jackets-Jared Boll, Derek Dorsett *Chicago Blackhawks-John Scott *Vancouver Canucks-Rick Rypien, Tanner Glass, Darcy Hordichuk *Edmonton Oilers-Zack Stortini, Steve MacIntyre, Jim Vandermeer (Colin Fraser, Jason Strudwick, and Theo Peckham will mix it up as well) *Minnesota Wild-Brad Staubitz (Eric Nystrom isnt gonna shy away either) *Colorado Avalanche-David Koci, Cody McLeod *Calgary Flames-Tim Jackman, Raitis Ivanans (Ryan Stone as well) *Dallas Stars- Krys Barch, Adam Burish, Brian Sutherby *Phoenix Coyotes- Paul Bissonnette *Los Angeles Kings-Richard Clune *San Jose Sharks-Frazer McLaren (Jay Leach and Kent Huskins will mix it up as well) *Anaheim Ducks-George Parros, Kyle Chipchura, Sheldon Brookbank, Aaron Voros "Only a few teams" carry enforcers..That's a great one Edited July 29, 2010 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 3 Hockeymom1960, ManLuv4Clears and ChelisChick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 :rotflmao: So the Cooke hit on Savard wasn't head-hunting,eh? The Richards hit on Booth wasn't head-hunting? Like i said, it doesn't happen a lot, but head-hunting in the NHL will always exist. Only a few teams carry enforcers?? *New York Rangers: Derek Boogaard, Brandon Prust *New York Islanders: Zenon Konopka, Trevor Gillies *Philadelphia Flyers: Jody Shelley (Some people wouldnt consider Carcillo and Walker as enforcers, but they cause hell as well,so look at it as you will) *Pittsburgh Penguins-Mike Rupp, Eric Godard New Jersey Devils-Pierre Luc Letourneau-Leblond *Buffalo Sabres-Cody McCormick *Ottawa Senators-Matt Carkner, Chris Neil *Montreal Canadiens- Well since Laraque was bought out, i'm sure they'll pick someone else up before the start of the sesason. *Boston Bruins- Shawn Thornton (Gregory Campbell will cause hell, but i wouldn't consider him an enforcer) *Toronto Maple Leafs-Colton Orr,Mike Brown,Jay Rosehill looks like he'll get more playing time. *Washington-Newly acquired D.J. King *Carolina-Looks like Kostopoulos is gonna be doing most of their dirty work, minor leaguers could be brought up *Florida-Mike Duco(Played mostly in the AHL last year) *Tampa Bay-Mitch Fritz (Nate Thompson,Steve Downie,and Mathieu Roy will cause hell, but i wouldn't consider any of them enforcers) *Atlanta Thrashers-Eric Boulton, Chris Thorburn, Ben Eager, Boris Valabik *Nashville Predators-Wade Belak (Jordin Tootoo) *St. Louis Blues-Cam Janssen, B.J. Crombeen, Brad Winchester *Detroit Red Wings- Kenny tends to pick someone up right before the beginning of the season *Columbus Blue Jackets-Jared Boll, Derek Dorsett *Chicago Blackhawks-John Scott *Vancouver Canucks-Rick Rypien, Tanner Glass, Darcy Hordichuk *Edmonton Oilers-Zack Stortini, Steve MacIntyre, Jim Vandermeer (Colin Fraser, Jason Strudwick, and Theo Peckham will mix it up as well) *Minnesota Wild-Brad Staubitz (Eric Nystrom isnt gonna shy away either) *Colorado Avalanche-David Koci, Cody McLeod *Calgary Flames-Tim Jackman, Raitis Ivanans (Ryan Stone as well) *Dallas Stars- Krys Barch, Adam Burish, Brian Sutherby *Phoenix Coyotes- Paul Bissonnette *Los Angeles Kings-Richard Clune *San Jose Sharks-Frazer McLaren (Jay Leach and Kent Huskins will mix it up as well) *Anaheim Ducks-George Parros, Kyle Chipchura, Sheldon Brookbank, Aaron Voros "Only a few teams" carry enforcers..That's a great one Wow!!! Could you give all your thanks to Gary expanding the league to what it now is. I'm not even arguing about Chipchuras, Huskins' and GaryNasty or NastyGary... Those do not belong to the NHL. My fault. Never imagined so many trash is carried out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Oh stop Chicken Little. Nearly thinking if you have watched any Wings hockey you would know how to spell Mr. Hockey's last name. Why can't we be friends? sheesh lol Chicken little? What is that? NA joke? I don't get it anyway. Hope you sounds funny, at least. Otherwise.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 You heard a North American joke.Now give us a joke,oh nevermind,you already gave us Kovalchuk. Did I make it clear that far more than " a few teams" carry enforcers,especially since you totally ignored my list,other than taking shots at Chipchura and Huskins. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Chicken little? What is that? NA joke? I don't get it anyway. Hope you sounds funny, at least. Otherwise.... Ya know, the sky isn't falling. No worries chap, I will take it easier on ya from now on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 I would even go as far to say we have a mini-Stevens in Stuie. Lays the body in a ver similar way just not as damaging. Fisch could have been that guy and would love to see Big E elevate his level to something close to that. (wishful thinking there ) That's a major stretch. Just sayin'. Stevens was a freak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 That's a major stretch. Just sayin'. Stevens was a freak. Did my best lol. I tried by avoiding getting nailed by saying mini but realize that no one and I mean no one really comes close to Stevens. Its an insult so I retract Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
