rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Sure, by running away from Ryan Kesler. But it just doesn't look good for him and makes the team look bad. Kronwall shouldn't be afraid of Kesler. Kronner didn't run anywhere. Ref had him from the beginning, he just simply chose not to drop them....and why should he have to? Too bad Mick wasn't commentating or he'd have been asking why people are taking exception to good hits. It happens all the time. I do agree it may make him look 'bad' because he wouldn't oblige Kesler, but as I said, he shouldn't have to, so it's really a moot point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace76 28 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Kronner tried everything possible to make that a clean hit by todays rules, he could have used his shoulder and completely crushed that loser. years ago, Stevens would have ended keslers career . When you hit someone you step or pop into them to brace for the hit and kesler isn't a small guy. It's just unfortunate that Kronner left his feet. If Shanny looks at that he has to look at the knee on knee with Zetterberg. As for loserboy bieksa saying it was a dirty sneaky hit just look at him hitting Filpula while Filpula already was fighting for the puck with his head down against another canuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace76 28 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Where is Darren Mcarty when you need him ? 2 esteef and hockeygirl8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 im reading that there will be no suspension or fine for the hit. as there should not be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 im reading that there will be no suspension or fine for the hit. as there should not be. Detroit Sports Nation and MLive report Kronner will not receive a fine nor suspension for the legal hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Why should he have to answer the bell for clean hard hits? Sure he left his feet last night, but he didn't target the head. Wah wah wah Kesler....wah wah wah 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Bieksa's response to the hit was even worse. At least Kesler thought it was a good hit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 kronner shoulda fought him, egg him on so kesler takes an instigator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 "...hey bud.You can annoy anyone from the Wings,but in case of #55 just keep your mouth shut. Sincerely Ryan Clowe..." 5 LidsFan, Jenny, ami and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freshy 181 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 I just caught that hit on youtube. HOLY HELL! Kesler got absolutely destroyed by that thing of beauty That plastering looked even harder than the beating Havlat took, if that's even possible. I think the funniest part was Raymond getting bulldozed by Franzen after he knocked off Nick's helmet and then Kesler falling over his teammate onto his face trying to get after Kronner. What a friggen clown. As far as Kronner answering the bell, when exactly was that going to happen? Kesler looked like a ****** charging at him when the refs had them both basically tied up. What, is Kronner suppose to shake off the ref, drop his gloves, and fight Kesler because of a perfectly awesome, clean hit? Nick's expression of WTF guy? said it all. Keep your head up next time and go sit the F down!!!!! 4 Hockeymom1960, rrasco, kylee and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Why must players try to fight after a clean hit? Honestly just take the hit, take the number and try to retaliate and catch him clean. Just cause youre embarrassed that he got you with your head down doesnt mean you need to try to gain your pride back and fight. 1 GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 I didn't see the hit or the game (yet), but I honestly believe that Nik is not the type who is going to drop the gloves after a hit - or anytime. It's not in his nature to do that. And why should he have to fight to justify a legal hit anyway? I saw something a bit ago that says Vancouver is the most hated team in the NHL. After the complaining about last night, I think I can see why. Although I honestly thought it might be either s***sburgh or maybe Philly. Shows you what I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,959 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Here is why he is how he is... Despite growing up in Michigan, he was a Minnesota North Stars fan.[11] As a young hockey player, Kesler looked up to North Stars center and fellow Livonia native Mike Modano as a role model. He has also listed Joe Sakic of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche as a favorite player and team during his childhood. - Wikipedia ..ok, it's fine to admire you hometown hero, and hell, even root for him. But to grow up in the Detroit hockey market and claim to be an Avalanche fan...no there is where the problem is. After two seasons with the USNTDP, Kesler accepted a scholarship to play college hockey at Ohio State University for the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). -wikipedia ...buckeye, need I say more? He also was tutored while earning his high school diploma while playing with the US National Team Development Program...can you say pampered *****? So there are a few reason's why he feels that he should not get hit like that...pansy. Edited December 23, 2011 by LeftWinger 2 redwings4life and hockeygirl8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Kesler is a whiny baby. No wonder so many players dont like him. It doesnt matter to me if were both from Livonia, hes a punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Leaving his feet was only part of the reason he got suspended. The main reason was because the principle point of contact was the head. In the Kronwall hit the principle point is not the head. Big difference I honestly have always disliked Kesler because he whines, cries and is cheap. I can honestly tell you that although I'd probably cheer for him if he were a Wing I would do so begrudgingly. It's no different than how a lot of people felt when Bertuzzi was signed. Some Wings' fans hated him but were torn because part of them would want him to do well simply because he's a Wing. Despite how good he is or can be I would still really prefer he never became a Wing. Also, all this crap about Kronwall not fighting Kesler is being way overblown. Kronwall laid a big hit and it's not like he then turtled or ran away. He made his hit, got up and moved on. The refs were in between Kesler and Kronwall almost right away. Plus, at that stage Kronwall has nothing to gain by fighting. All it would do is take him off the ice for 5 mins. no, as explained in the video the ONLY thing he was suspended for was leaving his feet. You can go back and watch it a million times and you will hear the same thing over and over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Bert either doesn't enforce, or enforces and gets a little carried away. You have a good point ! I was thinking of a Nashville game when Bert dropped Shane OBrien twice, maybe I had my hopes up ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Anyone still caught up in Kesler euphoria from the 2010 Olympics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Whoa guys, Kesler just called out one of our Detroit Red Wings......should we riot? 2 Jenny and Red Wings Addict reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Whoa guys, Kesler just called out one of our Detroit Red Wings......should we riot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Hahaha brilliant 1 Red Wings Addict reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I'm actually surprised after all these years of big hits that no one has just grabbed Kronner and started drilling him in the face, penalty be damned. Especially since Detroit really doesn't have anyone to stop it. esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I'm actually surprised after all these years of big hits that no one has just grabbed Kronner and started drilling him in the face, penalty be damned. Especially since Detroit really doesn't have anyone to stop it. esteef I've thought the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Jimmy might stop it 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Sample 31 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Whoa guys, Kesler just called out one of our Detroit Red Wings......should we riot? I think it has more to do with Kesler being one of the biggest idiots in the league. Kesler knew that Kronwall would never fight him that is why he went after him. If Weber had nailed him he would have been rolling around on the ice screaming headshot. He is a piece of s*** and he fits in well in Vancouver. 3 Hockeymom1960, Red Wings Addict and HOCKEY MATTERS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites