Namingway 146 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 During warm-ups before a Swedish playoff hockey game between Rogle BK and VIK Vasteras HK on Thursday, Rogle's Andre Deveaux viciously attacked VIK's Per Helmersson. After skating from the boards to the middle of the ice, Deveaux wound up and delivered a hard slash to Helmersson's leg before going for his head. Shockingly, it does not appear, via the box score, as though Deveaux was penalized for his actions. In fact, he recorded an assist in the game and was allowed to play Sunday, too. Good God, I'm surprised nobody seemed to have caught this, or cared enough to eject the guy after it happened. via Bleacher Report Edit: Oops, looks like the title was a bit too long. Could one of you fine mods please fix it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Jesus Christ! Apparently you shouldn't ever make this guy upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Never did I expect that even after some of the descriptions I read it's almost comic how unreal it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Wonder what happened to prompt that. Also funny how people will talk about how this guy is a horrible monster, yet praise D-Mac for the same type of blind sided attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smite 399 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 This comes to mind... although it not a blind side. Stick'um F'up old time hockey. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Wow. WTF? Sweden has some awesome stat tracking. NHL should talk to these guys if they're really serious about jumping on the fancy stat bandwagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsAlways 486 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Sign him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Sign him! In which capacity? Do you envision a Tonya Harding scenario, where he attacks jimmy in the hallway? If so there are a number of poster on here that would welcome that. 1 Hack & Whack Rule! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Sign him! If we play Boston in the first round, I'm all for this. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 In which capacity? Do you envision a Tonya Harding scenario, where he attacks jimmy in the hallway? If so there are a number of poster on here that would welcome that. No... ...yeah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) That was as coward as it gets, at least challenge him to a fight. Do that against the flames or Boston and Deveaux Is leaving the game on a stretcher. McGrattan would have punched him out of the arena. Edited March 31, 2015 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Update%253a%2BHelmersson%2Bto%2Bpress%2Bcharges%2Bon%2BAndre%2BDeveaux%2Bfor%2Bvicious%2Bpregame%2Battack&id=523103 Looks like the assistant coach told him to do it. Helmersson is laying charges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Our old boy Lilja is the Capt of Rogle Edited March 31, 2015 by Andy Pred 48 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smite 399 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Warrant issued for former Maple Leaf Deveaux A warrant for the arrest of former NHL player Andre Deveaux has been issued by Swedish authorities following his vicious on-ice attack of an opponent prior to playoff game, according to a Reuters report. Deveaux’s Rogle BK, based out of Angelholm, was set to face Vasteras IK in second-tier Swedish league action late last week. Deveaux attacked Vasteras IK captain Per Helmersson with his stick during warmups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Well deserved thugs like him are giving enforcers a bad and false reputation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Well deserved thugs like him are giving enforcers a bad and false reputation. You've regularly argued that goons like Orr and McLaren should attack other players whether they want to fight or not. For no other reason than to "entertain the fans". I'm not sure your condemnation is exactly credible. "If I'm Nonis I'd call up Orr, McLaren, Devane and Biggs tell them to do whatever it takes to give the fans some enjoyment for their money and if other teams won't accept the fight start it anyways, there are too many rats running around and fans want entertainment." - Frankgrimes Edited March 31, 2015 by kipwinger 2 jimmyemeryhunter and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) You've regularly argued that goons like Orr and McLaren should attack other players whether they want to fight or not. For no other reason than to "entertain the fans". I'm not sure your condemnation is exactly credible. "If I'm Nonis I'd call up Orr, McLaren, Devane and Biggs tell them to do whatever it takes to give the fans some enjoyment for their money and if other teams won't accept the fight start it anyways, there are too many rats running around and fans want entertainment." - Frankgrimes To be fair starting a fought during the game, and blatantly attacking someone from behind with a stick while coming from the bench, are two completely different things. Edited March 31, 2015 by wings87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Super ******* lame that helmersson is filing criminal charges. He didn't even get injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 You've regularly argued that goons like Orr and McLaren should attack other players whether they want to fight or not. For no other reason than to "entertain the fans". I'm not sure your condemnation is exactly credible. "If I'm Nonis I'd call up Orr, McLaren, Devane and Biggs tell them to do whatever it takes to give the fans some enjoyment for their money and if other teams won't accept the fight start it anyways, there are too many rats running around and fans want entertainment." - Frankgrimes On a level of 1 to 10, with 10 being "OMG, I'm really bothered by this", how upset would you be if we signed Deveaux and he did that to Chara during the playoffs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 To be fair starting a fought during the game, and blatantly attacking someone from behind with a stick while coming from the bench, are two completely different things. He wasn't JUST talking about fighting. He explicitly said "if other teams won't accept the fight start it anyways". Fighting someone when they don't want to fight is called "attacking" them. I don't think it's a stretch to suggest that attacking someone, with or without a stick, should probably not be allowed in any sport, at any time. It's a little hard to take Frank seriously when he opens calls for attacking players on the ice, and then tries to condemn something which is entirely the same in spirit. Don't attack people. It's a ******* sport. I can't believe I have to explain/defend that position. 2 number9 and BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) He wasn't JUST talking about fighting. He explicitly said "if other teams won't accept the fight start it anyways". Fighting someone when they don't want to fight is called "attacking" them. I don't think it's a stretch to suggest that attacking someone, with or without a stick, should probably not be allowed in any sport, at any time. It's a little hard to take Frank seriously when he opens calls for attacking players on the ice, and then tries to condemn something which is entirely the same in spirit. Don't attack people. It's af****** sport. I can't believe I have to explain/defend that position. Because it's OK to attack people who are bad. Duh. In this case, the poor Swedish chap didn't seem to deserve it, so it's a bad incident. If it's Chara, Lucic, Ott, Backes, then it's OK to do this. Free will kipwinger, free will. Edited March 31, 2015 by GMRwings1983 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 On a level of 1 to 10, with 10 being "OMG, I'm really bothered by this", how upset would you be if we signed Deveaux and he did that to Chara during the playoffs? What would it accomplish? He didn't even injure the other guy. In your scenario he would do that to Chara, Chara would keep playing, Boston would be galvanized, and the Red Wings wouldn't get the benefit of the doubt on a single penalty call for the remainder of the series. We'd be short handed every single game, and probably lose. And if he HAD injured the other guy? Then you'd have a Bertuzzi incident. Which is worse. I'd be pretty upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 What would it accomplish? He didn't even injure the other guy. In your scenario he would do that to Chara, Chara would keep playing, Boston would be galvanized, and the Red Wings wouldn't get the benefit of the doubt on a single penalty call for the remainder of the series. We'd be short handed every single game, and probably lose. And if he HAD injured the other guy? Then you'd have a Bertuzzi incident. Which is worse. I'd be pretty upset. I wouldn't mind it either way. Especially if the latter scenario happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 I wouldn't mind it either way. Especially if the latter scenario happened. I know you wouldn't lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Because it's OK to attack people who are bad. Duh. In this case, the poor Swedish chap didn't seem to deserve it, so it's a bad incident. If it's Chara, Lucic, Ott, Backes, then it's OK to do this. Free will kipwinger, free will. Can't we just beat them with hockey? And kisses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites