Seriously, what the fuck is this? NHL is embarrassing itself with incidents like this, he should have gotten 15+ games. When are they going to realize that 5 games suspensions aren't deterrents?
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NHL December 2013 |OT| I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas
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When somebody breaks their spine.
Wait, that already happened multiple times?
When someone's career ends.
Also already happened? Ffs...
When somebody dies.
I think it's actually in the CBA. Not that it's not stupid, but everyone (that matters) agreed to it.
It will take a death or something close before this is revamped. Thorton shouldn't see the ice again this season, but will probably only get 10-15 games.
This is part of the problem, the NHLPA doesn't help protect it's own players.
Repeat offender is the only thing that regularly seems to stick, so the notion that there is a cut-off mark is pretty absurd.
Comparing to other incidents, the victim's injury, are both a couple things which regularly become hypocritical when discussing these problems. So, that's why it will always become a joke.
Also, the NHLPA will never play ball with anything significant. e.g. a steroid based suspension program towards hits.
Comparing to other incidents, the victim's injury, are both a couple things which regularly become hypocritical when discussing these problems. So, that's why it will always become a joke.
Also, the NHLPA will never play ball with anything significant. e.g. a steroid based suspension program towards hits.
Kessel is likely to be suspended at least a game for his blindside hit. I was looking for this since it happened.
He's looking in that direction the whole time... You see that a lot with people who all full of themselves.
I'M TOO GOOD TO MOVE
scissorfight
Banned
it is. why?
human garbage like Neal can have free reign just so the PA can make sure players don't lose out on their paycheck for an extended period of time?
way to have your priorities straight, guys.
I don't get that at all. I just see a socially awkward Kessel who is attempting to communicate to Phaneuf, then going OOPS at the last moment.
"Hey, dude. Do you think that girl who reached for the doughnut at the same time real...OOOOOOF"
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
If anything, it kinda looks like ol Dion there gives him a bit of a check...
HE KNEW HE WAS THERE!! DRAMA IN LEAFS LOCKER ROOM! 24/7!
Unhandled Exception
Member
He was communicating with someone on the bench I think, shaking his head. Too good to look both ways.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I recall he played for Team Canada at the Jrs...was it on international ice surface and how did he do? Not sure if he was at any Worlds.
The roster as TSN has it:
Goalies:
1. Carey Price
2. Roberto Luongo
3. Mike Smith
Defense:
1st Pair: Duncan Keith/Drew Doughty
2nd Pair: Jay Bouwmeester/Shea Weber
3rd Pair: Marc-Edouard Vlasic/Alex Pietrangelo
4th Pair: Dan Boyle/P.K. Subban
Forwards:
1st Line: Logan Couture/Sidney Crosby/Steven Stamkos
2nd Line: Jamie Benn/Jonathan Toews/Claude Giroux
3rd Line: Patrick Marleau/John Tavares/Rick Nash
4th Line: Eric Staal/Ryan Getzlaf/Corey Perry
Extras: Matt Duchene/Jeff Carter
Potentials:
Left Wing: Chris Kunitz/Patrick Sharp/Milan Lucic/James Neal
Right Wing: Martin St. Louis
Center: Patrice Bergeron
Left Defense: Mark Giordano/Marc Staal/Dan Hamhuis
Right Defense: Brent Seabrook/Kris Letang
I dunno about a LOT of this.
1. I don't see Stamkos playing.
2. I think Tavares is slotted too low.
3. I can't see Bergeron being cut.
4. I can't see Jeff Carter making it.
Etc.
Goalies:
1. Carey Price
2. Roberto Luongo
3. Mike Smith
Defense:
1st Pair: Duncan Keith/Drew Doughty
2nd Pair: Jay Bouwmeester/Shea Weber
3rd Pair: Marc-Edouard Vlasic/Alex Pietrangelo
4th Pair: Dan Boyle/P.K. Subban
Forwards:
1st Line: Logan Couture/Sidney Crosby/Steven Stamkos
2nd Line: Jamie Benn/Jonathan Toews/Claude Giroux
3rd Line: Patrick Marleau/John Tavares/Rick Nash
4th Line: Eric Staal/Ryan Getzlaf/Corey Perry
Extras: Matt Duchene/Jeff Carter
Potentials:
Left Wing: Chris Kunitz/Patrick Sharp/Milan Lucic/James Neal
Right Wing: Martin St. Louis
Center: Patrice Bergeron
Left Defense: Mark Giordano/Marc Staal/Dan Hamhuis
Right Defense: Brent Seabrook/Kris Letang
I dunno about a LOT of this.
1. I don't see Stamkos playing.
2. I think Tavares is slotted too low.
3. I can't see Bergeron being cut.
4. I can't see Jeff Carter making it.
Etc.
He won back to back golds at the Juniors, and went to the Worlds last year but only played 2 games I think. He played on Olympic sized ice during his time in Bellville though.
Edit: Matt Duchene won't be an extra :lol :lol and Giroux isn't a guarantee with how he's played although he's picked it up as of late
apocalidiot
Banned
I hope Mike Smith is Canada's goalie so I can hate them even more
equippedwithtowel
Member
Will the sens break their inexplicable inability to beat the Flyers as of late?
Probably not, but I'm bored with studying so let's do this.
Probably not, but I'm bored with studying so let's do this.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Goalies:
1. Carey Price
2. Roberto Luongo
3. Mike Smith
I got no beef with this...maybe Smith out and Harding in?
Defense:
1st Pair: Duncan Keith/Drew Doughty
2nd Pair: Jay Bouwmeester/Shea Weber
3rd Pair: Marc-Edouard Vlasic/Alex Pietrangelo
4th Pair: Dan Boyle/P.K. Subban
That's pretty solid. I wish they could fit Seabrook in there somehow.
Forwards:
1st Line: Logan Couture/Sidney Crosby/Steven Stamkos
2nd Line: Jamie Benn/Jonathan Toews/Claude Giroux
3rd Line: Patrick Marleau/John Tavares/Rick Nash
4th Line: Eric Staal/Ryan Getzlaf/Corey Perry
Extras: Matt Duchene/Jeff Carter
This I got massive problems with.
Couture on the first line...? Stamkos might not be ready
Giroux isn't exactly having a career year. Benn is ok
Third line seems thrown together there. Do these guys have any chemistry or play styles that can mes?
I wouldn't put Staal on that 4th.
Potentials:
Left Wing: Chris Kunitz/Patrick Sharp/Milan Lucic/James Neal
Right Wing: Martin St. Louis
Center: Patrice Bergeron
Left Defense: Mark Giordano/Marc Staal/Dan Hamhuis
Right Defense: Brent Seabrook/Kris Letang
Kunitz cause he has chemistry with Crosby, but Neal would be better. Sharp definitely could work, and Lucic I'd say yes.
St. Louis shouldn't be a question. He should be on it.
Bergeron, needs to be on this this. Dude is super legit. Boston sucks, but even when this guys scores against us, I can't hate. Plus he has chemistry with Crosby.
Giordano took a big injury, not sure he'd be ready. I'm hesitant on Staal. I wouldn't consider Hamhuis. Seabrook and Letang are good.
apocalidiot
Banned
You're a grown man?
bonesmccoy
Banned
How the eff is Mike Smith even in contention for a spot? He's posting average numbers across the board.
Seguin should be on the team.
edit: wow, was not expecting Cake Boss to be a Manics alt.
Seguin should be on the team.
edit: wow, was not expecting Cake Boss to be a Manics alt.
Unhandled Exception
Member
Surely our cockboss wouldn't be sober enough to stand if he were at a sens game
Coldnoodle
Member
Babcock knows best, just ask Crazed.
equippedwithtowel
Member
A new tag is in order methinks.
I am, why?
Philly is 2-10-1 when scoring first? :lol how does that happen
I tied you for first in the league last night, I was just wondering who it was.
Hang the finger out of your zipper and take a picture. Please and thank you.
Such beauty!
Coldnoodle
Member
First NHL goal too!
Oh shit, you did. :\
I foolishly dropped a bunch of players because I was going to be WAY Over the game limit... should've waited for the season to be closer to over.
Philly has taken a lot of 2nd and 3rd periods off this season.
I seriously think he is the franchises best UFA signing. We havent had good luck with those.
MacArthur isn't Babby
Coldnoodle
Member
Can't believe Carlyle ran out MacArthur and Grabovski to bring in Clarkson.
Can't wait to get Kulemin next year and have him flourish along side his old pal
Can't wait to get Kulemin next year and have him flourish along side his old pal
bonesmccoy
Banned
Can't believe Carlyle ran out MacArthur and Grabovski to bring in Clarkson.
Can't wait to get Kulemin next year and have him flourish along side his old pal
He also tried to run Gardiner and Liles out as well. I get that Liles has some defensive issues, but ffs, he's far, far better than Ranger or Fraser.
Sigh.
edit: 71m cap next year?
Run out Gardiner by giving him the most even-strength minutes of any defenseman, plus 3rd most ice-time out of any defensemen.
Bad guy carlyle at work.