DON Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just too funny, Leafs fans are all upset over Scott taking on Kessel and breaking the goon-code thing. If i remember correctly, wasnt it that sniper Orr who tried to take out Plekanec's knee last year and had all Leaf fans cheering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If you were in Kessel's position, what would you do? Goon says he's going to jump you, he's much larger, and will probably beat you to a pulp. Just sit there and take it? Drop the gloves and hope not to die? Here's the issue as I see it: the NHL allows this crap to happen, and they aren't consistent penalizing players for doing crap like this. Will the goon who attacked Kessel get 10 games? I mean, attacking someone who doesn't drop the gloves in the NHL means an extra 2 minutes for roughing and sometimes a little more depending on how bad the beating was. In other words, what's Kessel to do? I can't blame him at all for his reaction. Not one bit. If the league isn't going to defend him, then he has to do it himself as he sees fit. And until the league decides to grow out of this bush-league fighting garbage, then you're always going to have guys using their sticks to defend themselves. As for Clarkson. Dope. Everyone was taken care of on the ice, and he added nothing, nor helped his teammates in any way. Now he just hurts them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If you were in Kessel's position, what would you do? Goon says he's going to jump you, he's much larger, and will probably beat you to a pulp. Just sit there and take it? Drop the gloves and hope not to die? Here's the issue as I see it: the NHL allows this crap to happen, and they aren't consistent penalizing players for doing crap like this. Will the goon who attacked Kessel get 10 games? I mean, attacking someone who doesn't drop the gloves in the NHL means an extra 2 minutes for roughing and sometimes a little more depending on how bad the beating was. In other words, what's Kessel to do? I can't blame him at all for his reaction. Not one bit. If the league isn't going to defend him, then he has to do it himself as he sees fit. And until the league decides to grow out of this bush-league fighting garbage, then you're always going to have guys using their sticks to defend themselves. As for Clarkson. Dope. Everyone was taken care of on the ice, and he added nothing, nor helped his teammates in any way. Now he just hurts them. First swing: totally understandable. Second swing while Scott is getting smothered in Leafs bodies and is no longer a threat: cowardly and unnecessary. The final spear attempt after the fights are over: pure chicken shit. Plus, earlier in the week he'd already shown he was comfortable solving his problems by hacking at them with a stick. He's getting way too used to using a weapon against his opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://cdn.25stanley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kessel-lightsaber1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 What should Kessel have done? I got an idea. Don't skate up to Scott and put your hand towards him. To any goon, that's provocation. Kessel does just that. There's zero justification for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 What should Kessel have done? I got an idea. Don't skate up to Scott and put your hand towards him. To any goon, that's provocation. Kessel does just that. There's zero justification for it. Are goons rabid dogs or something? I didn't see Kessel do anything that warranted getting jumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Clarkson got 10 but it looks as if he and/or the PA are considering appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 http://cdn.25stanley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kessel-lightsaber1.gif Shouldn't the light saber be red? I mean, dark side and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Shouldn't the light saber be red? I mean, dark side and all. I don't .gif a ######. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Kessel gets the rest of the preseason but will play against the Habs on Tuesday. Buffalo's coach got fined for sending out Scott (despite not having last change). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Funny stuff on here It's that third gratuitous slash from Kessel that really leaves me scratching my head. Whatever, he misses some preseason games and has learned absolutely no "lesson" from this meaningless punishment. Typical NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Funny stuff on here It's that third gratuitous slash from Kessel that really leaves me scratching my head. Whatever, he misses some preseason games and has learned absolutely no "lesson" from this meaningless punishment. Typical NHL. If he gets suspended again, this one will qualify him as a repeat offender... So at least there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If he gets suspended again, this one will qualify him as a repeat offender... So at least there's that. He will proclaim himself a repeat defender and get another slap on the wrist. Superstars don't get hard suspensions unless they are Chris Pronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was wearing a vintage knit sweater at work today. I guy says to me you know that shirt has a toilet seat on it. haha. I said, sure I know that but answer me this. If you are out in the woods, have a dump and have no toilet paper, what can you wipe your butt with. Just as his mouth formed the work leafs he realized what just happened and his jaw hit the floor. I walked away smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was wearing a vintage knit sweater at work today. I guy says to me you know that shirt has a toilet seat on it. haha. I said, sure I know that but answer me this. If you are out in the woods, have a dump and have no toilet paper, what can you wipe your butt with. Just as his mouth formed the work leafs he realized what just happened and his jaw hit the floor. I walked away smiling. Nice! I'm gonna use that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee_4492 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 As much as i rather dislike the Leafs , i have a lot of respect for what they do for the military. Lupe's Heros recognized my cousin tonight at the game ... Great way to give back to the troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'd hope they do some stuff. That's their namesake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 MLSE is honouring Bon Jovi and raising a banner to the rafters for the band in the ACC. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 They wrote the Leaf theme song. "Blaze of Glory" I'm going down in a blaze of glory Take me now but know the truth I'm going down in a blaze of glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neech Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Living on a prayer also works nicely: Oh, we're halfway there Oh oh, living on a prayer It describes the third period of game seven last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 As much as i rather dislike the Leafs , i have a lot of respect for what they do for the military. Lupe's Heros recognized my cousin tonight at the game ... Great way to give back to the troops. Is your cousin a leafs fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Tyler Bozak is back for Toronto tonight, this is what David Clarkson said about it: "Any time you get one of the top players in the league back it definitely boosts your lineup" In what world is Tyler Bozak among the top players in the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Tyler Bozak is back for Toronto tonight, this is what David Clarkson said about it: In what world is Tyler Bozak among the top players in the league? Boosted the lineup to the point hey are down 5-0 to Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Boosted the lineup to the point hey are down 5-0 to Columbus It ended 6-0 even though the Leafs only allowed 22 shots. Ouch. Reimer's GAA went up 44 points (2.10 to 2.54) while his SV% dropped a whopping 13 points (.947 to .934). That balances out the 49 save game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.