vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Setting aside what I consider to be the lunacy (and irony) of getting an unsportsmanlike penalty for removing your helmet before a fight when I consider it the gentlemanly thing to do, NJ and New York have figured out a way around it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CONJgZjVOh8 4 Nev, Frozen-Man, Rebound and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 LMFAO. That's HILARIOUS! At first he was like I'll take off my helmet, then he was like, wait I can't do that....umm, would you mind? 3 Opie, hillbillywingsfan and Rebound reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) I know the NHL have done this because they think it will reduce headaches which is all they care about, but if players CHOOSE to take their helmet and visors off so they dont mess up their hands safe in the knowledge so few concussions happen in fights, what's the point in penalising them? I'd rather fight without a helmet and be able to use my hands afterwards. Edited September 20, 2013 by uk_redwing 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) I logged in just to comment on this. This is hilarious, cute, worrisome, and depressing all at once. Hilarious: Great way around the rule. How can you stop it? They are being gentlemanly about it and playing/fighting within the rules (as ridiculous as they are). Cute: How awkward they are. It's like two teenagers figuring out where to put their hands for their first dance. They are both obviously aware of their roles and both trying to stay on the big team. They both don't want to hurt each other (by letting the other remove the helmet) but immediately start to try to hurt each other. This is both cute and honorable and one of the reasons I love hockey fights, the pageantry of two enforcers knowing they have to meet at some point and being classy about it. Some people hate the "set up" fights, but I think that the fans of each of the teams want to see it and are somewhat disappointed if they don't. The other reason being the pure hatred that is built up over a game/season/career that is only curable through fists. Those fights are usually better (Mac/Lemieux). Worrisome: This isn't going to last long. I bet the first draft of the rule is already written. Probably 2 for delay of game, 5 for fighting, game-misconduct, and maybe a short suspension/small fine. Depressing: That it's come to this. So many recent, stupid rules (instigator, jersey tuck, glove tuck, goalie pads, puck over glass, trapezoid, spin-o-rama, stick curve, GOALIE INTERFERENCE OR NOT!?!?, and the dumbest: OTL). It's killed the game and made it so complicated that causal and new watchers are so confused that they won't attempt to watch it. If I were to talk to one of my co-workers who I know are into sports (NFL, NBA, MLB) and ask them what they know about hockey, 90% would mention "allowed to fight" in their answer. If I ask them why they don't watch it at least half would say "confusing/rules are weird." Edited September 20, 2013 by Wings_Dynasty 3 MCleveland89, Kindl Surprise and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslionstigers 12 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 That's great haha. I wonder if this trend picks up quickly and what the NHL is going to try and do about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 That's great haha. I wonder if this trend picks up quickly and what the NHL is going to try and do about it. That loophole is going to close as fast as the "Team A trades player to Team B, Team B does buyout, Team A resigns player at lower cap hit" loophole that the NHL warned teams not to do this past summer. I can already hear Bettman (or Daly) now... "Something, something, rule circumvention. Something something still a minor penalty." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) The whole rule to begin with is stupid but then again this is the NHL run by a bunch of baboons Edited September 20, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Beautiful! Screw Bettman and Co for trying to ruin the game. 2 Dominator2005 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Helmets (especially with visors) need to come off during fights. This is why the league should be run (and the rules set) by people who have actually played the game and not by lawyers. Yes, it is possible to hurt one's head during a fight (see: Lilja, Andreas) but not as likely as getting hurt by hitting a guy with a helmet. Kudos to these two for doing this and showing the league how dumb and out-of-touch with player needs rules like this are. Edited September 20, 2013 by 55fan 3 frankgrimes, Hockeymom1960 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 That loophole is going to close as fast as the "Team A trades player to Team B, Team B does buyout, Team A resigns player at lower cap hit" loophole that the NHL warned teams not to do this past summer. I can already hear Bettman (or Daly) now... "Something, something, rule circumvention. Something something still a minor penalty." Bettman to hold a press conference tomorrow at 10... *tomorrow at 10* It has come to our attention that certain players have tried to circumvent the new rules the NHL has put in place to protect the players. Those players will be dealt with accordingly, as they both have suspension hearings resulting in 20+ games possibly. The NHL BOG and the NHLPA worked hand in hand to create these new rules, and any attempt to circumvent them by any player will result in a suspension, and your balls cut off, and auctioned off to help pay the fine you will also be receiving, also sold with yellow melted ice, available at the NHL.com store. We feel it is in the players best interest to keep their jerseys untucked during a game, and there helmets on during a fight, if they break there hand so be it. If there helmet so much as falls off during the fight, accidentally or not, suspension, jersey gets pulled up and sits partially over the equipment, double minor. The NHL is doing everything they can to keep the game as exciting yet safe as possible. Any questions? - No I wasn't dropped on my head as a kid to the best of my knowledge - Yes I was always short - No we are not going to lower the cost of anything NHL related, in fact we just agreed to raise the prices %10 -Yes I am sure I wasn't dropped on my head *get's pissy and walks of step ladder and off the stage* 3 Nev, 55fan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Yes, it is possible to hurt one's head during a fight (see: Lilja, Andreas) but not as likely as getting hurt by hitting a guy with a helmet. This right there. I dont have any stats to back anything up but just going on memory Id think its fair to say there were more man games lost due to hand injuries punching visors and helmets than injuries from falling in a fight. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Its brilliant. It is sad that in a few years there will be a penalty for hitting too hard. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 If they took each others gloves off would there be no penalty? esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I just want to have heard the on-ice conversation that preceded the mutual de-helmeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 If they took each others gloves off would there be no penalty? esteef Only if they punch themselves 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Helmets (especially with visors) need to come off during fights. This is why the league should be run (and the rules set) by people who have actually played the game and not by lawyers. Yes, it is possible to hurt one's head during a fight (see: Lilja, Andreas) but not as likely as getting hurt by hitting a guy with a helmet. Kudos to these two for doing this and showing the league how dumb and out-of-touch with player needs rules like this are. Amen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 This right there. I dont have any stats to back anything up but just going on memory Id think its fair to say there were more man games lost due to hand injuries punching visors and helmets than injuries from falling in a fight. I don't even think you need stats (maybe for the man games lost.... and 'man games' also sounds like something really cool, like MAN GAMES 2014! and just being awesome). Do the league not see that they say "Helmets need to stay on. These are an essential piece of equipment, that is designed to protect the head from heavy blows when hitting the boards, the ice, or an errant puck. They must also be kept on during fights, because if they're solid enough to deflect vulcanised rubber or solid ice (which is effectively like concrete), think of what they're doing to peoples' hands... which you know... they kind of need to play this sport." It's ridiculous that they don't see the contradiction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) This league is tun by a bunch of overpaid idiots, who have no clue about the game, it's code integrity or honor. I applaud both these guys for showing the league who stupid their rules are. This stupid midget doesn't even know, that helmets are causing more injuries than punches between enforcers. So all the damn lawyers should take a backseat and let the enforcers do their job, I'd rather have the owners paying 8 million for a guy like Barch or Gallant instead of wasting it on an undersized midget. hope, all enforcers are going to do it so the league can f...itself Edited September 21, 2013 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Just had a brainwave... yes helmets cause more injuries in fights than the fists that inevitably get injured, however what would happen if the league came out and said "helmets are worse for fighting related injuries than punches"? Imagine if Easton heard that and went, "I'm sorry, what?" Kiss that chunk of advertising revenue goodbye. Just a thought though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Just had a brainwave... yes helmets cause more injuries in fights than the fists that inevitably get injured, however what would happen if the league came out and said "helmets are worse for fighting related injuries than punches"? Imagine if Easton heard that and went, "I'm sorry, what?" Kiss that chunk of advertising revenue goodbye. Just a thought though... It's not just wearing a helmet, though. ("If you put on our helmet, you may incur injury! mwahahah!") If we're talking about helmets in the context of fighting, hands are inextricably intertwined with the issue; it's not that helmets can lead to injury, it's that punching a helmet is almost guaranteed to screw up your hand(s). Ask Joey Kocur. 1 Wing Across The Pond reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Maybe they should ban the use of hands. Those things can get hurt. 2 Wing Across The Pond and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Maybe they should ban the use of hands. Those things can get hurt. Datsyuk wouldn't need hands 2 Wing Across The Pond and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 that is halarious and awkwardly intimate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Some may be surprised by the real reason behind the rule. The league isn't wanting to keep helmets on during fights do reduce injuries caused by getting punched in the head without a helmet on. The league is genuinely concerned about the potential for a player to "DIE" if they fall and hit their head on the ice. This is a real concern and they'd gladly take on the risk of hand injuries instead. That said, while the risk of death is real....what are the chances? There will surely be hand injuries..... Flip side to that is....it doesn't matter what the probability is, there is a risk and if it can't be avoided, do it. I really don't have much of an opinion on it myself. I'm not on the side arguing to keep fighting in the game nor am I on the other side, but my enjoyment of a fight wouldn't change from the players taking their helmets off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites