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NHL December 2013 |OT| I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas
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SuperSonic1305
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I'll wait for the superior uncensored streaming version. I heard it will be on City TV's site 2 days after.
Unhandled Exception
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Bordie just diving there, Wild didn't even touch him
Red Wings/Leafs is starting right now
Is that new though? I'm not sure if that was from a prior season or not.
Unhandled Exception
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Barrie is flying tonight. Made Sutter look silly earlier.
Red Wings/Leafs is starting right now
What are you talking about?
The Wild have to be the most disciplined team in the league. Upholding the honor of the NHL.Bordie just diving there, Wild didn't even touch him
Unhandled Exception
Member
Hejda you sexy motherfuck
It's not entirely a blame-the-victim situation. If Orpik choses to fight or just grab on, it's done, it's over. Maybe he's playing with a fat lip instead of out with concussion.
Nobody is defending Thornton. He did lose his shit and he's paying the price. Of course Orpik isn't responsible for Thornton losing his shit, but the serious injury could have been prevented if he followed the expectations of the game.
You don't take a head shot at a star without consequences. He was going to be confronted about it. Sure enough, some dummy takes it too far and does something stupid, but Orpik knows damn well he was going to be confronted and he wasn't going to get away with what he did by skating away.
No matter what you think about "the code" and agree or disagree, it exists. Orpik knows damn well it exists. If you're going to play the game, you have to play the unwritten rules of the game as well.
Nobody is defending Thornton. He did lose his shit and he's paying the price. Of course Orpik isn't responsible for Thornton losing his shit, but the serious injury could have been prevented if he followed the expectations of the game.
You don't take a head shot at a star without consequences. He was going to be confronted about it. Sure enough, some dummy takes it too far and does something stupid, but Orpik knows damn well he was going to be confronted and he wasn't going to get away with what he did by skating away.
No matter what you think about "the code" and agree or disagree, it exists. Orpik knows damn well it exists. If you're going to play the game, you have to play the unwritten rules of the game as well.
What are you talking about?
He is talking about the reality show thing.
What are you talking about?
The HBO special is airing right now
What are you talking about?
HBO is airing it now in the U.S.
It's not entirely a blame-the-victim situation. If Orpik choses to fight or just grab on, it's done, it's over. Maybe he's playing with a fat lip instead of out with concussion.
Nobody is defending Thornton. He'd lose his shit and he's paying the price. Of course Orpik isn't responsible for Thornton losing his shit, but the serious injury could have been prevented if he followed the expectations of the game.
You don't take a head shot at a star without consequences. He was going to be confronted about it. Sure enough, some dummy takes it too far and does something stupid, but Orpik knows damn well he was going to be confronted and he wasn't going to get away with what he did by skating away.
No matter what you think about "the code" and agree or disagree, it exists. Orpik knows damn well it exists. If you're going to play the game, you have to play the unwritten rules of the game as well.
You can take your fucking code and shove it up your ass
This whole code excuse thing is an embarrassment to the league. I'd there was an actual code of honor among players you wouldn't see dirty hits anyway.
I am shamed to be a hockey fan when I see shit like that, I can't explain it to friends or parents or anyone why that kind of behavior is being defended, its disgusting and makes it look fucking bush league.
No matter what you think about "the code" and agree or disagree, it exists. Orpik knows damn well it exists. If you're going to play the game, you have to play the unwritten rules of the game as well.
That is the lost concept that many are missing. Regardless if they want to agree with it, players will continue to police hits as long as fighting/hits are still a part of the professional game. That's a primary reason why I don't want to compare this to a real-world court system. As I said before, it's a tough subject to tackle from all angles in various scenarios. Hypocritical even at times.
You can take your fucking code and shove it up your ass
You've already made your point. Orpik, Thornton, Neal would all have lifetime bans in your version of hockey. You don't like this particular brand of the sport, so the argument is going to be altered.
BigJonsson
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So no 24/7 talk in here until tomorrow night when it airs in Toronto? Can't believe Sportsnet is showing it a day late =/
Coldnoodle
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Phaneuf swag.
Unhandled Exception
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This whole code excuse thing is an embarrassment to the league. I'd there was an actual code of honor among players you wouldn't see dirty hits anyway.
I have to agree with this. I think people are confusing 'code' with 'accepted shitheadedness'.
Unhandled Exception
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This is going to come down to a single dirty goal given up with like 7 minutes left in the 3rd isn't it :|
The way harding is playing I could see a 24 round shootout.
Vancouver needs a 24/7. We got Torts now. It'll be fun.So no 24/7 talk in here until tomorrow night when it airs in Toronto? Can't believe Sportsnet is showing it a day late =/
Unhandled Exception
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FUCK YEAH SARICH/WHOEVER THE FUCK
Kessy and Iggy throwing it down? Wow. And Kessy managed to actually hurt him? Double wow.
I think he might just be getting patched up? He stormed the fuck off.
It's not just TV.what the hell is HBO
Coldnoodle
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Tuuka looking good.
WAIT WHAT DID KES AND IGGY ACTUALLY GO FISDACUFFS ON EACH OTHER? IM NOT AT A TV AND I NEED TO KNOW
It didn't last long. They both threw there fucking gloves down, ready for a epic battle surpassing all of the Matrix films.
Kesler got in a couple good shots, but the refs cockblocked the whole affair. Iginla looked pissed that it was called off and went beyond the bench.
Fucking refs. They stop the best shit.It didn't last long. They both threw there fucking gloves down, ready for a epic battle surpassing all of the Matrix films.
Kesler got in a couple good shots, but the refs cockblocked the whole affair. Iginla looked pissed that it was called off and went beyond the bench.
Nobody answered my snack dilemma!? I'm too conflicted now.
Yup. Another reason you'll never find me wanting to remove hits/fighting from the game.
Both players were high energy and looked excited to go.
Fucking refs. They stop the best shit.
Yup. Another reason you'll never find me wanting to remove hits/fighting from the game.
Both players were high energy and looked excited to go.
It didn't last long. They both threw there fucking gloves down, ready for a epic battle surpassing all of the Matrix films.
Kesler got in a couple good shots, but the refs cockblocked the whole affair. Iginla looked pissed that it was called off and went beyond the bench.
More like iginla injured himself and went to the dressing room
More like iginla injured himself and went to the dressing room
Don't spoil it.
More like iginla injured himself and went to the dressing room
I already said he is likely getting patched up. He wasn't moving like he was seriously injured, but who knows.
On camera, he looked more pissed than anything.
I already said he is likely getting patched up. He wasn't moving like he was seriously injured, but who knows.
Pulled his groin while pulling his groin.
Coldnoodle
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Should I have the Cheetos Mix-Up Cheezy Salsa Mix or the 40% more Pizza-Licious* Pringles?
Pringles.
It's not entirely a blame-the-victim situation. If Orpik choses to fight or just grab on, it's done, it's over. Maybe he's playing with a fat lip instead of out with concussion.
Nobody is defending Thornton. He did lose his shit and he's paying the price. Of course Orpik isn't responsible for Thornton losing his shit, but the serious injury could have been prevented if he followed the expectations of the game.
You don't take a head shot at a star without consequences. He was going to be confronted about it. Sure enough, some dummy takes it too far and does something stupid, but Orpik knows damn well he was going to be confronted and he wasn't going to get away with what he did by skating away.
No matter what you think about "the code" and agree or disagree, it exists. Orpik knows damn well it exists. If you're going to play the game, you have to play the unwritten rules of the game as well.
Then surely Orpik knows sucker punching is against the code, and figured the honourable Thorton would "make him pay" within the rules of the game?
Coldnoodle
Member
LOLKESSEL
Then surely Orpik knows sucker punching is against the code, and figured the honourable Thorton would "make him pay" within the rules of the game?
I don't buy into "the code" nonsense. I just know players police hits and it's pointless to pretend it's not there. Semantics I guess, but I don't prefer a player explaining in detail how they go about things. Either way, Thorton's career is almost over and likely doesn't have one if this brand of sport was any other. He is an enforcer largely there for that sole purpose.
Still stupid judgement anyway.