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[Quick]

It's interesting the hoops people are jumping through to believe that Crosby was just trying to get back up, and/or that Subban deserves it.

 

[Pikma]

Crosby is a piece of shit, I thought everyone knew that already

 

[dr.rocktopus]

For the record, offsetting minors is absolutely the right call, but bullshit like "he was just trying to get up" or "he was gently rubbing his visor" needs to be called out.

this puts to words what I was thinking but couldn't figure out how to say lol

 

[lamaroo]

It's interesting the hoops people are jumping through to believe that Crosby was just trying to get back up, and/or that Subban deserves it.

What if I told you Subban said some words to his opponents in previous games, doesn't that piss you off?

Okay now what if I told you he shot the puck into the opponents net during warmups(I can't confirm if anyone was in harm's way during the shot). Don't you think he got off a little easy considering he can still walk?

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

I still haven't heard a good answer or any answer to this. Why didn't subban let go? What was he trying to accomplish?

 

[Alucard]

It's interesting the hoops people are jumping through to believe that Crosby was just trying to get back up, and/or that Subban deserves it.

I don't think many people here are saying that Subban deserved it. Those types of comments are reserved for Facebook and YouTube comments sections. It's just not a bright argument.

Many Pens fans despise Subban, but I'm not one of them.

The "getting back up" argument is also weak.

It's just two guys beings dicks to each other in a hockey game with no malicious intent from either side.

 

[Cactus]

I still haven't heard a good answer or any answer to this. Why didn't subban let go? What was he trying to accomplish?

Maybe he derived pleasure from having his head smacked into the ice multiple times.

 

[lamaroo]

I still haven't heard a good answer or any answer to this. Why didn't subban let go? What was he trying to accomplish?

To make sure Crosby couldn't get away.

What answer were you hoping for?

Crosby was on top of him, and if he had gotten away cleanly, it could have resulted in an odd-man rush the other way(with Subban being a defenseman caught behind the net), and it would have taken him longer to get up considering he was on the bottom.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

Maybe he derived pleasure from having his head smacked into the ice multiple times.

Kind of avoiding the question there

Also it's not like Crosby ever lifted his head off the ice. It was constant downward pressure as he had no grip just a hand on the head

 

[lamaroo]

Kind of avoiding the question there

Also it's not like Crosby ever lifted his head off the ice. It was constant downward pressure as he had no grip just a hand on the head

"Constant downward pressure"

 

[Cymbal Head]

I mean if the guy's gonna hold you down on the ice with him the least you can do is get a couple shots in.

 

[commish]

"Constant downward pressure"

We can go in circles about this all night, but honestly, out of all the hits and violent moves that happen in hockey, I find it kind of funny that people get so bent out of shape about THIS.

 

[lamaroo]

We can go in circles about this all night, but honestly, out of all the hits and violent moves that happen in hockey, I find it kind of funny that people get so bent out of shape about THIS.

Bent out of shape?

I'm just having fun with the stupid ass explanations.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

"Constant downward pressure"

You just showed exactly what I said. What are you seeing to disagree with? And again my original question has been avoided.

 

[Alucard]

The more I look at it, the stupider this whole thing seems. If it was Bryan Rust giving Subban similar treatment, most people wouldn't care.

It just looks like really bad and weak MMA with Subban hanging on trying to avoid a proper mount.

 

[commish]

Bent out of shape?

I'm just having fun with the stupid ass explanations.

Didn't mean to single you out. I'm just saying in general. I consider the Maatta cross check or the Watson charging to be far more dangerous and violent plays.

 

[lamaroo]

You just showed exactly what I said. What are you seeing to disagree with? And again my original question has been avoided.

The parts where Crosby lifts his hand?

I answered your question a while ago, seems like your reading comprehension is about on par with your video analysis.

How is it so hard to just admit Crosby was punching him in the head?

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Didn't mean to single you out. I'm just saying in general. I consider the Maatta cross check or the Watson charging to be far more dangerous and violent plays.

Lol you must be new to NHLGAF. Guess you're just another refguin bandwagoner!

 

[commish]

Lol you must be new to NHLGAF. Guess you're just another refguin bandwagoner!

Yeah I don't hang out in GAF sports threads any more. People get too ridiculous.

 

[lamaroo]

Didn't mean to single you out. I'm just saying in general. I consider the Maatta cross check or the Watson charging to be far more dangerous and violent plays.

Gotcha.

I personally have no problem with them wrestling around like that, part of the game, and it's hilarious.

So is trash talking by the way, but Subban seems to generate far more hate for that than somebody committing a dangerous non-hockey play like a stick infraction.

 

[Alucard]

The parts where Crosby lifts his hand?

I answered your question a while ago, seems like your reading comprehension is about on par with your video analysis.

How is it so hard to just admit Crosby was punching him in the head?

Subban looks pretty snug and cosy, though. Yes, Crosby punched him in the head, but it's not like he Bruce Lee one-inch-punched the guy. The force is what I'm thinking about. People using words like "bash" are overreacting. I'd probably only go so far as to say he jabbed him in the side of the head a couple of times and then rubbed his visor on the ice. *shrugs

 

[Pikma]

Poor shitty Penguins fans, if only NHLGAF wouldn't discriminate them

 

[lamaroo]

Subban looks pretty snug and cosy, though. Yes, Crosby punched him in the head, but it's not like he Bruce Lee one-inch-punched the guy. The force is what I'm thinking about. People using words like "bash" are overreacting. I'd probably only go so far as to say he jabbed him in the side of the head a couple of times and then rubbed his visor on the ice. *shrugs

The key part is that Crosby gave at least as much, and I'd say he gave more, than he got in that exchange.

There's no point in trying to qualify his jabs in a way that absolves him of all guilt in that situation. Lemon seems to be an expert at this.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

The parts where Crosby lifts his hand?

I answered your question a while ago, seems like your reading comprehension is about on par with your video analysis.

How is it so hard to just admit Crosby was punching him in the head?

He's putting it all downward. Constant, no lifting. Like I'm not sure what you're seeing that says "punch" and why did subban not take his hands off? Because even he was being punched in the head does that give Crosby psychic control of subbans hands?

 

[Alucard]

The key part is that Crosby gave at least as much, and I'd say he gave more, than he got in that exchange.

There's no point in trying to qualify his jabs in a way that absolves him of all guilt in that situation. Lemon seems to be an expert at this.

Not absolving him of guilt. He was guilty and the right penalty call was made. Like I said, it's just two guys being dicks to each other in a hockey game with no real malice behind their actions...just acting like pests.

 

[lamaroo]

He's putting it all downward. Constant, no lifting. Like I'm not sure what you're seeing that says "punch" and why did subban not take his hands off? Because even he was being punched in the head does that give Crosby psychic control of subbans hands?

🤔

 

[Alucard]

He's putting it all downward. Constant, no lifting. Like I'm not sure what you're seeing that says "punch" and why did subban not take his hands off? Because even he was being punched in the head does that give Crosby psychic control of subbans hands?

Stop, man. You're making us look worse than this board already thinks we are. :-( Let's just shut up and wait for game six on Sunday.

 

[Cake Boss]

Lol you must be new to NHLGAF. Guess you're just another refguin bandwagoner!

Yeah I don't hang out in GAF sports threads any more. People get too ridiculous.

 

[lamaroo]

Not absolving him of guilt. He was guilty and the right penalty call was made. Like I said, it's just two guys being dicks to each other in a hockey game with no real malice behind their actions...just acting like pests.

That part wasn't directed at you.

I've only been keeping this conversation up because I was curious to see how many different ways lemon could spin it, but it's run its course, and he's just trolling at King Broly levels now.

 

[commish]

Ah, thanks for the reminder. I forgot to add "clever" after "ridiculous".

 

[Cake Boss]

Ah, thanks for the reminder. I forgot to add "clever" after "ridiculous".

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

That part wasn't directed at you.

I've only been keeping this conversation up because I was curious to see how many different ways lemon could spin it, but it's run its course, and he's just trolling at King Broly levels now.

Well agree to disagree I guess. I honestly just asked questions which were never answered by anybody trashing Crosby. Not sure how I'm trolling I'm keeping it about the players and the play not calling what you say spin or really any insults towards you. Because I have nothing to say about you but positives 👍

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

Oh well I just hope Pittsburgh clinches this on Sunday so I'm not worrying about game 7 when trying to enjoy the Sony conference in theaters

 

[Line_HTX]

Why would you go to a theater for that?

 

[lamaroo]

Well agree to disagree I guess. I honestly just asked questions which were never answered by anybody trashing Crosby. Not sure how I'm trolling I'm keeping it about the players and the play not calling what you say spin or really any insults towards you. Because I have nothing to say about you but positives 👍

I answered your question though, right after you asked it.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

Why would you go to a theater for that?

Sony e3 experience. I find it fun. Went in 2015 and the big 3 announcements of last guardian, shenmue, and ff7 remake were ridiculous to experience in a crowd. The hype was palpabable

 

[imBask]

this thread is 🔥 my dudes

 

[Smiley90]

Subban has been a complete cunt this entire series, including tossing a puck into the Penguins' net after warm ups were done tonight.

Sid fucking whacking his shitty fucking head off the ice repeatedly was a beautiful thing.

Fuck Subban.

Not gonna deny Crosby should get the extra two minutes there. Subban got two because when he got up he cross-checked Crosby.

But no fucking doubt Crosby was banging that prick's head off the ice for being a disrespectful asshat throughout this series. Subban has been running his mouth and pulling some shit, and that was payback.

If this is what you guys mean when you say the refs are on our side I feel perfectly fine denying that. What was preventing subban from letting go? Please inform me? What purpose did he have for having BOTH hands clenched around Crosbys leg? Also punching is quite the exaggeration. He was clearly trying to prop himself up on subban as he would have fallen face first into the ice himself if he hadn't put his hands down. But no let's say he's "punching him"

I don't think many people here are saying that Subban deserved it. Those types of comments are reserved for Facebook and YouTube comments sections. It's just not a bright argument.

Many Pens fans despise Subban, but I'm not one of them.

The "getting back up" argument is also weak.

It's just two guys beings dicks to each other in a hockey game with no malicious intent from either side.

mhmm

 

[Line_HTX]

It's better to read those in Marvin the Martian's voice.

 

[Quick]

mhmm

Smellcreges.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

I answered your question though, right after you asked it.

Oh so you did. Sorry lost that in the shuffle as I was responding to the post before yours when you did. Then we got on the pressure argument and I never bothered going back my bad.

I agree with both penalties on the ice in part because of what you said I agree with

It's unfortunate that one of my favorite teams best games of the season (probably the best considering the opponent) is being talked about everywhere but here

I'd give the pens a 60% chance to win the series and the preds a 75% chance in game 6

 

[PillarEN]

I think we successfully kicked someone out of the thread?

And we were doing so well up to this point

EDIT: In case it wasn't posted Scissons is playing game 6.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

I think we successfully kicked someone out of the thread?

And we were doing so well up to this point

EDIT: In case it wasn't posted Scissons is playing game 6.

Anyone know anything about Ellis yet?

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

I mean winning the SEC East isn't really all that much of an accomplishment these days.

Oh yeah? Well...

!!!!!!!!!

Yeah.

 

[Alucard]

mhmm

Two people does not constitute "many," friend Smiley.

 

[Smiley90]

Two people does not constitute "many," friend Smiley.

in terms of Pens-fans on gaf, that's what, 50%? I'd consider that "many"

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

in terms of Pens-fans on gaf, that's what, 50%? I'd consider that "many"

We all represent dozens of lurkers, DOZENS!

 

[Foggy]

It simply begs the question, why didn't Subban let go? Until that is addressed there is just simply nothing to discuss.

 

[Roronoa Zoro]

It simply begs the question, why didn't Subban let go? Until that is addressed there is just simply nothing to discuss.

I think we've discussed it plenty. All facets.

 

[Foggy]

in terms of Pens-fans on gaf, that's what, 50%? I'd consider that "many"

It's just ShadowSoldier and that's it really. The rest will vanish like thieves in the night. I'm optimistic that Fate will stick around though, Soc's sanity be damned.