Guest The Axe Report post Posted January 25, 2013 He was pulling the logo up on his jersey, proud to be doing that for the Wings.... How does Nail scoring more mean he gets to be more excessive? Wouldn't it be the other way around if Tatar isn't going to score as much? No. If you can walk the walk, then talk the talk if you wish. Tatar is a minor leaguer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Personally I don't like to see it, having growth up in a city where stars like Steve Yzerman, Barry Sanders, Lidstrom, etc. would score and go about their business. However, at the end of the day I don't think it's that big of a deal. I'm sort of in the "if you don't like it don't do it" camp. Also, I'd never teach kids to do this either. But good on him for getting excited and having a hell of a beginning to his career. Edit: Additionally, I have a feeling he'll pay for that one the next time he plays the Kings. I guess Stevie didnt celebrate on his doublt ot goal in St Louis?? Whether someone celebrates or is low key its all the same. The line is when your taunting your opponents and he didnt cross it. Its ok in the sport to punch people in the face but not celebrate a goal? I loved the reaction and personally would love to see it more in the league. As long as your not running around pointing your stick at opponents its great. It was quite the skillful goal as well. Edited January 25, 2013 by GoalieManPat 3 FireCaptain, Nightfall and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I thought it was great and want to see more of it with other players. I wish some of our guys would do that. He shows he has a passion and love for the game. 2 Rick D and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I have ZERO problem with it. It was an emotional game (having a game tying goal called back with 1 minute to go). He was excited. Its as simple as that. I think it was great I play hockey, and even though I am in goal, I get excited when my teammates can tie it up before regulation either that or score a game winner. Hockey is an emotional sport if you play it right. Yakupov is young and it was probably one of the biggest goals he has scored and the home crowd was going crazy. I have zero problem with a goal celebration like that. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I guess Stevie didnt celebrate on his doublt ot goal in St Louis?? Whether someone celebrates or is low key its all the same. The line is when your taunting your opponents and he didnt cross it. Its ok in the sport to punch people in the face but not celebrate a goal? I loved the reaction and personally would love to see it more in the league. As long as your not running around pointing your stick at opponents its great. It was quite the skillful goal as well. You got me there. Those two goals in those two situations were exactly the same. Yzerman was all the time sliding across the ice on his knees and blowing past his linemates. Good call. Yzerman = Showboat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 No. If you can walk the walk, then talk the talk if you wish. Tatar is a minor leaguer. You're not making any sense. You said Tatar acted like a moron his first goal and then justified that by saying it's okay for Yakupov to do that because he is going to score more goals......so what you are saying is only 'good' players are allowed to celebrate? You can bet your ass if I am 'not going to score that much', when I did score, I'd be pretty stoked. 3 Hockeymom1960, kipwinger and Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 You realize that is a picture of Theo Fleury, the first one to do that slide across the ice after scoring right? Preeeeetty sure he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I have no problem with it at all. I've gotten more excited when the Wings have scored this season. Mostly because we almost never have seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I don't really like yakupov because of his selfish play in the world juniors. If he proves himself to be unselfish in the NHL I may change my mind about him. This celebration I have no problem with though because it was a really exciting moment and the fans were all jacked up. Plus its only the second goal he's ever scored. Edited January 25, 2013 by wingsfan4795 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Cleary's stanley cup celebration was better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I've got no problem with Nail's goal celebration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Why are we even talking about this? Some of them good old unwritten rules in hockey are a bit, eh... like something that grandpa would say when his back is hurting again and he's bitter because he doesn't understand the world that's driven past him and left him behind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Crazy 201 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 It was a very exciting game. Did the rookie take his goal celebration a bit too far? Probably. But he is young and playing in the best league in the world that he has worked his ass off to get too. If it stops now then no biggie. if he does it again Smitty will set him straight. Edmonton is a very exciting team to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted January 25, 2013 You're not making any sense. You said Tatar acted like a moron his first goal and then justified that by saying it's okay for Yakupov to do that because he is going to score more goals......so what you are saying is only 'good' players are allowed to celebrate? You can bet your ass if I am 'not going to score that much', when I did score, I'd be pretty stoked. And you would be as useless as Tatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 And you would be as useless as Tatar. Thanks for the clarification. You're point is crystal. You deflect from the topic because you have no leg to stand on. We're talking about goal celebrations, not how useful someone would be. 1 Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pskov Wings Fan 71 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 Pretty much every goal in soccer is celebrated this way. Those guys also manage to slide surprisingly far on grass before bunch of teammates piles over the goalscorer. I do not have a problem with Yakupov's celebration. After all it was a game-tying goal in less than 5 seconds left. Oliers fans in the stands did not seem to have a problem with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 I really don't like it. I saw it live and thought for sure the Kings were going to go after him in OT. I understand that's a major goal but there's a code that you act by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted January 26, 2013 #firstworldproblems tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 I don't like his attitude and soon the over the top celebrations are going to piss of some people or his own teammates. Watched some other videos from him and it looks like he is doing this over the top stuff everytime he scores. If it just sometimes or after a big goal, I would be fine but I think he has to tune it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 Loved it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 It's Edmonton. They eat this crap up. No big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 Fleury-eque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 I'm fine with it. Europeans enjoy showing emotion, nothing wrong with that. You don't have to be a robot when you play. Now if he did this when his team was down by a lot, then yes, it would be over the top. 2 Hank Dats 'N Homer and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 957 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 It is certainly over the top, so was his first one though. I kinda dig it to be honest, one dude on your team that celebrates like he scored a touchdown....Though does anyone have the video of Sergie skating by Primeau after scoring once?? I felt bad for Keith, Feds just completely shunned him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
