Message Returned to Sender: When Kevin Klein Beat Up Corey Perry
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
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PrintThe Anaheim Ducks aren't known as a team that particularly enjoys playing within the rules, and while this could partially be a tactic to draw penalties in order to get their elite power play on the ice, it's mainly a black mark on the sport.
When the horn sounded to end the second period last night, it was 3-0 Nashville, and the Ducks were clearly restless - Corey Perry skated over to Pekka Rinne, who had no skater on either team anywhere around him, and began to push, shove, and otherwise disturb Nashville's all-world netminder. Shea Weber immediately diffused the situation, but it was a harbinger of things to come.
Mike Fisher scored not a minute into the third, and the wheels came off Anaheim's bus. Various folks on Twitter speculated that the Ducks would begin trying to "send a message" in advance of Game 2, and that'd prove to be correct.
Corey Perry leads the NHL in goaltender interference penalties with 5, and in reality, he probably deserves many more than that. It was no surprise, then, that he was consistently trying (and failing) to throw Rinne off his game.
At 10:28 of the third, Kevin Klein reached the end of his rope after Perry took one or ten too many whacks at Rinne well after the play ended. Both Klein and Shane O`Brien went after Perry behind the net, but it was Klein who threw off the gloves and delivered several solid punches to one of the NHL's most skilled morons.
Klein received a double minor for roughing, and the truth is that the action wasn't what you'd call completely clean. The Predators, though, have been pushed around far too easily during their playoff history, and against a team who is far too insistent upon "sending a message" and taking liberties with relatively defenseless players like Sergei Kostitsyn and Pekka Rinne instead of O'Brien or Shea Weber, Klein's penalties were a sight for sore eyes.
It was only game one, but the fact that Nashville sent a message on both the scoreboard and in the physical fortitude department could speak volumes as the series develops. The Ducks tried to get in the Predators' heads, and they failed.
At 20:00 of the third, Sheldon Brookbank received a 10 minute misconduct and 2 minutes for roughing.
He was going after Kevin Klein.
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"one of the NHL's most skilled morons"
That is a line worthy of an award somewhere
by OddManRush on Apr 14, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
to be clear
that’s not my preferred word choice, but, uh, this is a family site.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
works for me. Needs a hashtag now.
Twitter @HMof2
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 14, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
No matter how skilled, I hope the Preds never have a roster spot for the likes of Perry, or Bertuzzi, or Cooke, or Burrows….
Ok, I apologize for this in advance, as I'm never one to troll.
I was just checking out the site, and saw this comment. I don’t know how you could fit Corey Perry into a sentence with Todd Bertuzzi – someone who ended another players career due to a malicious intent to injure – and Matt Cooke – someone who repeatedly disrespects the rules of the game by creating an unsafe environment for players. Perry may be a pest, but in no way does he do anything near the magnitude of these two players. He has never thrown a head shot, and while he has his fair share of goaltender interference penalties, he shouldn’t be thrown into a sentence like this. I thought some of you Preds fans were smarter than this.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
I wouldn't get so worked up
Saying “the likes of Perry, or Bertuzzi…” etc. doesn’t mean that those players are being called one and the same. If anything, to do so would be redundant. You may not want players like those listed for any number of different reasons.
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Klein
Gotta hand it to the guy for stepping up and taking care of business. Kudos Kevin…
I just hope the Preds don’t get sucked into the goonery that you know will be on display the minute the puck drops Friday. Play a controlled, stifling defensive game again, avoid the box and then let Klein use Perry as a punching bag in the final 2-3 minutes. Wash, rinse, repeat….bye bye Ducks.
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
He sticks up for his teammates
This was not the first time that KK has stepped up to defend one of his teammates. I know he gets a lot of criticism, but if I was one his team it would be great to know that he would have my back.
Agreed
He’s always one of the first into a scrum sticking up for his teammates. Gotta respect the guy for that…
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he’s stepped up for both Tootoo and Goc this year in fights, I think, against Engelland and Carcillo, who are some tough guys.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
We may not like each other
But I appreciate a good Duck stomping, and hope you kill them. Which I believe you will
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
You're talking out of your colon again, Semi.
Y’all are next :)
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
So me saying
You guys are going to win is sh*t? ;)
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Yes, it is $hit....
….cause in the next round you’re gonna predict the Nucks to take us out in 4. And that ain’t gonna happen, and is even more $hit than your prediction here.
Get it?
LOL! :)
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirty but not a moron.
A moron is someone who takes stupid penalties with no effective purpose behind them, Perry knows what he’s doing and that’s to get the other teams goalie off their game. It didn’t work last night, but I’ll be interested to see how the Ducks attempts to agitate us effects our game tomorrow.
by Grizzledbear on Apr 14, 2011 11:19 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dirty Moron Smartass award
Perhaps that would be a more accurate name for Perry and his kind of player Maybe the league needs to look at those kind of stats and send a message behind the scenes Don’t people get injured by things like this? Are is numbers indicative of great playing skill or getting away with dirty play? If the Ducks play like this and we do not respond in kind then Karma will get them quickly!
Amazing
One well aimed right cross from Kevin Klein blurred the indelible image of Pavel Datsyuk’s famous theft and goal. Corey Perry reeked and Mr. Klein caught the scent. Good on you, boyo.
by Hockey Hillbilly on Apr 14, 2011 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
So true...
Kevin Klein turns the puck over at inopportune times? No way. That can’t be true. Because all I remember him doing is attempting to make Cory Perry’s face even uglier than it already is (which is an unbelievably tough task) by pummeling it with his fists.
Besides some untimely penalties by O’Brien, I think our defense AS A WHOLE, not just the top superstar line, played a great game from start to finish.
I would llike to see the reverse angle of that whole scuffle. It might show that punch connecting.
Way to go, Klein!
So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.
~Steve Irwin
There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
~Joe Strummer
Klein wins +1 Internets
Also, mayhaps the reason he got 2+2 (compared to the interference and crosscheck on Tooter that only drew 2) could have been that the refs were trying to calm things down and avoid the “sending a message” bit?
Or maybe the refs suffer from insufficiently functioning ocular organs? It was just a wee punch. And Perry did start it.
Perry’s just lucky that was Klein and not Weber.
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Apr 14, 2011 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
In my opinion...
It’s probably because Klein’s fists of fury landed one good punch on the ref’s arm. After coming into contact with so much hate (and pain), the ref decided to punish him!
On behalf of Sharks fans the land over: thank you…thank you.
Seriously though, convincing victory – keep it up. The Preds are long overdue for a deep playoff run.
..:Fear The Fin:..
Twittaaaaaaahhh
by OtherKid on Apr 14, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Good read Burton
I don’t always agree with you, but I had to rec’d this one!!
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 14, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions
I want to know about
the suspension situation. With that game misconduct handed out after the end of the game to Brookbank, is he gonna miss some action? and what about Ruutu and Parros? the game was almost over when they got their misconducts also.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 1:12 PM EDT reply actions
As I remember,
Two game misconducts within a period of time = 1 game ’spension. (I seem to remember it being 41 games/half a season, but not sure).
Regular misconducts never result in automatic suspensions (that I know of), although I believe the League always reviews the incident, and can decide to suspend if they deem it necessary.
I’m not entirely sure about all of that, and couldn’t find proper documentation for it, but it’s a safe bet that no suspensions are forthcoming in this case.
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Apr 14, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
We are playing the Anaheim Goons
I fully expect this to continue. They are definitely goons, but they do have some intelligence to them. Guys like Klein, SOB, Ward, and Fisher are going to have to protect their partners and linemates. The Goons are going to continuously take runs at Erat, SK74, Blum, and Franson. To be completely honest Erat is the guy I am worried about because I don’t think Ward or Legs will do anything to try and protect him. The others all have partners that won’t tolerate it. I would like to see Geoff or Wilson bumped up with Legs and Erat some. I at least know that Willy and Blake won’t put up with the Goons garbage.
The more I watched the game last night, the more I realized how much I hate the Ducks and hope Getzlaf or Perry become the next Lindros.
You’re wishing someone injury? An injury – or, a series of injuries – that even impedes their everyday progress in post-hockey life? That’s sickening. As much as I dislike other teams, I never wish bad upon any other player, especially an injury as hanious as a concussion. It’s only a game.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
Predators Hockey
Nashville played physical and scuffled in a “you mess with me, I’ll mess with you” type of way, and backed up their edge on the scoreboard. Anaheim just played like a circus act.
"Wait, where am I? Whose chestnuts are in the fire?" - Terry Crisp...probably.
yep
what I liked about the physicality was they weren’t starting anything, but when Anaheim did, the Preds were sure as heck going to finish it.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Kudos to the Preds
The kudo list:
Kudo…..We did the one thing I wish we did more…Clean up the trash in front of our net.
Kudo: Klein delivers the message.
Kudo: Weber sets the tone early, good thing Selanne bailed.
Kudo: Trotz postgame comments were excellent. I believe he sent his message.
Kudo: That was not the same team we had in previous playoffs.
Kudo: We were poised. The ducks lost theirs.
It’s sad the ducks feel the need to use intimidation (aka dirty play) to gain advantage. The stickhandling by Perry behind our net was awe inspiring and great hockey, the spearing a goalie in the groin should have earned him an early shower. He is too good a player to resort to such actions, but to me, he understands the writing on the wall. If Pekka and our defense plays this way the entire series, bye bye, duck.
Ok Preds, keep focused and intense…..
Hey Jeff Miller – The Ducks just got the HEE HAA kicked out of them
Hey Grandpa, whats for dinner:
Were havin fried DUCK so crisp and hot,
With tatters and gravy make sure and take a lot.
There’s green beans and fatback and biscuits with butter,
And cold cold milk, straight from the udder.
And fer desert, get ya fine tasten apple pie,
There’s sweet tater, and your old style smackdown of Perry
YUMMMM YUMMMMM
by Predatorfan99 on Apr 14, 2011 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
I’m pretty sure we get to play them after we finish off the Ducks. That is to say, I believe the Wings will defeat Phoenix and the Sharks will do the same to the Kings
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
im for the hawks. not only would it mean we are guaranteed to not get the sharks in the 2nd round i could enjoy seeing my most hated team lose and would of course free us from the trolls. they dont troll when they lose.
by predswilrule on Apr 14, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow as a ducks fan....
I read a post on this blog yesterday and I have to say the Preds fans there were mostly cool true hockey fans… but this one is just saddening. You act like your team is saintly… lets not forget who threw the first “stone” in this game… Shea Webber. He took a HUGE run at Selanne on the FIRST SHIFT that disgusted me. As far as Klein is concerned…the refs got the call correct on the double minor although he was lucky not to get more because he DID drop his gloves. Shane O’Brien is a straight up goon… he was when he played for the ducks and clearly still is so good riddance. The “high Stick” to Blake’s face was actually Butt-Ending and he shouldv’e recieved a major for it but whatever. And if you pay attention about the whole Brrokbank thing…. i have a better stat for you… at 19:57 of the third Klein takes another run at Perry (who avoids it easily). The Ducks aren’t perfectly clean but neither are your Predators. Oh and tell Kostitsyn not to turn away from checks at the last second like all the other Eurotrash players in the NHL and his pretty face won’t get messed up.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Bitter much?
I haven’t seen this much whining in a while.
by predrock on Apr 14, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Disprove one fact that i stated.....
because i know you cant….its not whining when its true…. and if you read i said the Ducks weren’t clean either so how am i whining
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Weber never "Ran" Selanne
He finished a check while scrambling hard for a puck…oh yeah tell your boy Selanne not to turn his back on a check, that way he won’t get hurt. Sound familiar?
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you Ducks fan.. I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time… actually thats a lie, I laughed this hard yesterday when Ellis got pulled.. and also when Perry got popped by Klein.
by The Canadian on Apr 14, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with you. I think this Disney Princess fan is pretty funny!! Perry is a goon that got what he deserved. I hope somebody takes him out next game. This quack that wrote the comment on here will probably start to cry and say hockey isn’t fair
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh please.
Thugs are the Ducks core, it’s a history of this sort of thing. Pronger, Perry, Getzlaf, etc. The whole Cup run of ‘07 was because of the Ducks just beating teams up literally. Shea Weber usually makes a statement hit and he’s mostly done with that. The whole last 10 minutes of the game was stupid crap and it started with Perry sitting there with his stick trying to give Rinne blue balls.
It’s not like this was anything new for the Ducks. O’Brien is there to counter that behavior. Is he a goon? Only when he needs to be: against teams like yours.
As for the Predators? One of the least penalized teams in the league. Yes, even with O’Brien and Tootoo. Teams like yours bring out the worst in them, because they have to play down to the Ducks level.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
Lol thugs are the core?!?!
please…. Pronger was the ONLY player i could never stand on the Ducks because, yes, he was a goon and still is. We didn’t win the cup by beating teams up, thats an ignorant statement if ever I’ve heard one. We won because MUCH like your team now we had AMAZING defense and goalkeeping, but we also had offensive talent. And sorry dude but O’Brien has always been a goon no matter where he played. And a statement hit isn’t trying to rip a 40 year old First Ballot HoF’ers head off. I admit he stopped after that but if Selanne didn’t avoid that hit his career was over. Tootoo has a perfect name btw… cuz he looks like a ballerina whenever he gets touched. Watch the first period over btw without your homer goggles… Rinne (like most goalies in the league) LOVES to slash and punch the back of forwards legs whenever given a chance.. Emerey does it too so the whole “blue balls” statement is a joke.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
So, what’s the argument you’re trying to make? That the Preds don’t play clean? If you’re going by every little poke and prod a goalie makes when someone is in his face – then NO hockey team is clean by your standards and this argument is moot. The refs kicked gave 3 game misconducts out near the end of this game. Was that the Predators players’ fault that those 3 couldn’t control themselves? Oh, it was just the refs being unfair, right?
Also, I don’t feel like digging up footage of every fight or questionable hit the Ducks head from the ’07 Cup run – so if you want to count that a as “win”, go right ahead.
If the Predators have to play the Ducks’ game they will to the degree it takes to come out ahead. It’s reactive. Watch a few games between the Preds and other teams like the Red Wings that only have Bertuzzi. Not much fighting or other BS; even though they’re a division rival. Same with the ‘hawks. Why is that? Because they don’t need to respond at all, because there’s clean (or not as dirty, by your own standards) hockey being played.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
Dude you have selective reading...
the game misconducts were meaningless lmao… the refs probably didnt want to be reprimanded for letting the game get a little out of control… that was to save themselves. And you can’t didg up the footage because its all just from a hockey team that diminated in ever part of the game. And you can play physical without being cheap (i/e butt-ending someones face and/or punching someones face that isn’t punching back)…nuff said
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Game Miscon's meaningless?
You are joking right? The Ducks had 3 players tossed in the last minute of the game that they were going to lose anyways. Seems to me like they were trying to injure or get another player to drop the gloves so they would seem like they were trying to get energy into their team for the next one as well as on the off chance leave the other team battered and bruised for the next game.
In that case your team failed.
The refs called it right and how the NHL head brass dont take a look at it after their letter stating that teams “trying to send a message” will be punished is beyond me.
You sure have an interesting perspective on things that I doubt even your fellow Duck fans would agree with here. I really doubt the game misconducts were “to save themselves”. And if they are meaningless, then the game DID get out of control. Either way, those players deserved the penalties and probably more…nuff said.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
trust me they were....
See the footage from the last game the ducks played against the kings…. and why the ref in that game was barred from reffing the playoffs
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont disagree w/ klein getting 4 minutes. i didnt read anyone else against either, EXCEPT brookbank didnt get the smae treatment. why didnt perry get a spearing call? it was a chippy, physical game but in the end 1 team gooned it up and the other team won.
by predswilrule on Apr 14, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
brookbank...
didn’t get 4 because the ref felt like Tootoo embellished too much…. i was sitting in that corner and the ref said something to him after the play
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Bullshit
They showed that whole thing play out including the ref…at no time did he say anything to Tootoo, he told Brookbank to get the box (with a smirk on his face I will admit) and that’s it….shoulda been a double minor… get your homer troll glasses off.
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
really now....
because I saw the ref specifically mouth the words watch the embellishment to Tootoo… didn’t watch on TV so i wouldn’t know what you were showed but i know what i saw… and i saw it firsthand not from a fricken TV that shows only what the media wants to.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
Toots is a known embellisher.
Just because a guy whacks you (and deserves a penalty) doesn’t mean you need to resort to theatrics to draw a call.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1iecoJtB50
In the OTF unofficial nontraditional annual awards, Toots is a frontrunner for the diving award.
There was nothing unique about the end of last night’s game. A blowout game, with the losing team trying to intimidate, send a message. Happens all the time.
Not unique to the Ducks. Not unique to Corey Perry.
And the Ducks were more than just goons in 06 and 07. They had on top of their game Neidermayer, Pronger, and Giguere, none of which they have now.
The falloff to Broken Emery/Broken Hiller/Crappy Ellis was a steep one. They will not go far because of it.
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
omg thank you....
you really restored my faith in the Preds fanbase….. The preds have always been my second favorite team in the west…. now they still can be because of you good sir
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Old time hockey
This used to happen in REGULAR season blowouts.
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
really cause I specifically saw the ref mouth and heard him mouth “Perry is a little bitch”
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
btw...
I like how im pointing out specific instances and as legitamite arguments and none of you fans can do the same… just make generalized “goon” statements
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Did I ever say the Ducks won?
nope i didn’t so how about staying on topic and not trolling and being an ignorant jerk
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
staying on topic and not trolling and being an ignorant jerk
Says the troll…
Losing sucks don’t it?
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
losing does suck....
But you would know that as a Preds fan
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Owned. Every time.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent non use of the subject line.
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ouch! that ducks fan just got dominated!!
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
doesn't help making the playoffs....
if you never win a series….
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Making the playoffs 6 out of 7 is a nice feat
However, its not really becoming for Preds fans to pull the ‘scoreboard’ factor with regards to playoff success.
With anybody, well,
outside of CBJ and ATL fans!
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record
The Ducks have made it 6 out 8 years,
three trips to the Western Final,
two trips to the Stanley Cup,
and one NHL title,
amid a 49-29 playoff record and 10 series victories.
The Predators have also made it 6 out of those 8 years,
with a 9-20 record and working on our first series victory.
There many angles to take when engaging Ducks fans,
but ‘scoreboard’ (outside of what SOB did last night) with regards to the playoff success in the past few years, is NOT one of them.
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
When we have a player skate up to your goalie, talk smack in a squealy, whiny, pre puberty voice, get no response so he decides to hook him in the groin, we may have some comparisons. Until then, you are defending the indefenseable.
When a legit check to Selanne becomes a comparison to, not one, but two boardings by the same player, then we have something else to discuss.
Until then, you can hurl all the accusions at our players you want because using the excuse of (whine whine) “your players do it too” makes you one of the more childish trolls we ever had.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
quote me...
just even ONE comment that I defended someones actions….
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You have nothing to say about Perry hitting Rinne in the groin with his stick (obviously intentionally) after the 2nd period horn? nothing? How about “yes, that was out of line” how about “that was pretty goon-ey”. That’s about the worst misconduct I’ve ever seen.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't feel like i need to....
but yes i did read lower in the blog
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
goon statements
Dude. In the last seconds of the 2nd – your beloved
Corey Perry takes his stick and smacks Rinne
Between the legs. How is that not a “goon”
He should have been ejected. I would be
Embarrassed even to try to justify that.
by XVIII on Apr 14, 2011 3:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
watch about 10 to 15 seconds before that....
Renee slashes the shit out of the back of his kneecaps…NEVER did i say that Perry did the right thing or that it was classy, you just assumed that I did… all i said was that Rinee was wrong as well
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually I did watch it. A few times. I did not see
Rinne slash him. Sorry I can’t buy into the
Cory Perry was innocent argument ….
by XVIII on Apr 14, 2011 4:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
dude please read....
NEVER did i say that Perry did the right thing or that it was classy, you just assumed that I did
yea i said he was innocent
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Your saying the Ducks aren’t goons. I’m saying
Perry was. I can read. I know you did not
Specifically say Perry was innocent. I’m just pointing
Out that Perry is a goon and should have been
Ejected for that. You came here trying to say that
The Ducks aren’t goons. Your not convincing me
They play a clean game of hockey.
by XVIII on Apr 14, 2011 4:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is that a poem? Free verse?
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Your favorite member of the mainstream media
The Velvet Hammer
by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not that talented. Blame it on the
Mobile commenting format
by XVIII on Apr 14, 2011 4:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Goons....
are players with little to no hockey talent… such as players like Boogard, Avery, Ott, Murray, … you get the point.
Ducks are PHYSICAL and thats it…. and please there isn’t a single team that plays clean…. except for maybe to Oilers or Avalanche
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You left out Ruutu, Winchester, Parros……talk about no talent.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ok then....
Winchester does have talent…. Parros isn’t a goon… he is actually quite the gentleman … all he does is Fight…and he is damn good at it… Ruutu i’m still undecided on ….. he was picked up more so for the “Finnish” connection than his physical play
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLOLOL….Of course they have talent….In the lines of the players you named as goons.
Finnish connection. perry must have been searching for the finnish connection as he speared Rinne in the groin.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahah..
Is there anyway to subscribe to this guys posts?
by The Canadian on Apr 14, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
lolz
Murray,
assuming, coming from a ducks fan, he’s referring to douglas murray,
which, in all honesty, is bitterness that even the dirtiest ducks antics don’t affect him.
because he’s a tank.
Thank you predators, please continue to put the duckies in their place. Well played last night, i thoroughly enjoyed watching that.
by SjDoiWorkAllDay on Apr 14, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Team rankings in penalty minutes, last 5 seasons
Anaheim: 5th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, 1st.
Nashville: 29th, 30th, 26th, 23rd, 16th.
Thuggery – it’s a Ducks tradition.
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by Dirk Hoag on Apr 14, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Hooooooooooly crap.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Dirk, you know the Preds get away with more because the NHL has a compelling interest for them to win because of TV ratings.
Wait. What?
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
post the penalty rankings....
for when the Ducks weren’t a good team that could compete in the west (outside of the fluke in 2003)
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Beat me to the joke. Jerk. JK I <3 U!
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
of course you'd turn it into a joke....
look at it this way….. how has being ranked like that in the penalties taken stat worked out for you in the last 7 years?
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
oh ya thats nice...
how many series have you won? I can’t really remember….
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So taking more penalties would’ve won us a series?! Wow, better tell that to the Blackhawks and Wings fans. We’ll see how fast they laugh you off their boards.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
maybe so...
but right after they laugh you off for being a Preds fan….. Wings and Hawks fans are jokes
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hoooooooooooooooooooo! Touchy…touchy…touchy, aren’t we?
by Hockey Hillbilly on Apr 14, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
And they don’t laugh at you for being a Ducks fan? especially when you have a better team on the other side of town that you could root for? And another better team a couple of hundred of miles up the coast?
Every time my Wings fan cousins from Michigan hassle me abou the Preds, I just say February 28th, 2009. Then turn as red as their jerseys and shut up. But we still laugh every time we see Emilio Estevez (sp?)
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
lol at you bringing up the Disney era...
and Wings fans don’t laugh at the Ducks to be honest… all i say is playoffs and they shut up…. or “Hey remember 2003?”
nuff said
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that why?
The Ducks play so dirty? still trying to prove that they can be mean and outlive the shadow of Disnep?
Like a preacher’s kid trying to prove he’s a bad boy.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Shea Weber didn’t “take a run” at Selanne. Shea Weber hits, and he hits hard. He happened to miss that check. How is that taking a run?
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Please.... watch the tape....
he throws his forearm HARD into the area where Selanne’s head would have been…. Selanne has just been playing for 18 years and actually FELL ON PURPOSE to avoid it…
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So I guess
Weber is just supposed to continue to skate head first into the boards and not put his arms up to catch himself on the board? Really?
Troll, you’re reaching hard to make a point that no one but Duck fans that approve of the Duck’s goonery will ever appreciate.
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
ever heard of your shoulder?
I’ve played hockey for 15 years and you hit with your shoulder and should never bein in a position where you go face first into the boards….and keep saying troll and giving bad arguements… just showing your ignorance
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
As Chris said
Obvious Troll is Obvious. Have fun now, ya’ll come back now ya hear?
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Obvious Troll is Obvious. Have fun now, ya’ll come back now ya hear?
Yea you are obvious
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and btw - a message from Shane O'Brien
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
This.is.awesome
and will be rec’d every time I see it
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
a mesage to Shane O'Brien...
Enjoy being carried by your Defensive partners like you were in Anahiem
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahahaha
you’re a funny troll I’ll give ya that
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone’s a little unfamiliar with the defensive abilities of Cody Franson.
And obvious troll is obvious, so this is my last reply to him.
"Nothing." - Tuukka Rask, after being asked what he saw on Shea Weber's game winner in overtime.
by Chris Burton on Apr 14, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
notice how i said partners....
theres a reason why O’Brien doesnt see the ice too often… the other two pairings carry the team
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
someone's been smoking to much Crack!
SOB averaged 17:06 TOI through the regular season and played 17:28 last night. I’ll grant you that he doesn’t see as much TOI as Suter and Weber; I wonder why… DUUHHHHH. SOB also averaged 2:50 TOI on our 5th ranked PK in the regular season. There’s a reason that you don’t make much sense; you’re huffing too much smog out there, or paint maybe.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone’s a little unfamiliar with the defensive abilities of Cody Franson.
Um, yes, pretty much everyone who’s ever watched him play.
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL…Now this is humor…..bad mouthing Obriens defensive skills while supporting a team who is scored on more than corey perry can take penalties.
The facts are clear. You are a troll and not even a good one.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I am totally shameless, I linked that picture on Pith In The Wind today. In a post about Twitter. ’Tevs.
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I do love how even on the tv he is pointing to the score
and more specifically the Preds score in the little box
WeBeard's "run" at Salanne
dude its the playoffs and as the away team you want to come out and make a statement to try and take the crowd out of it. Clean hit aside from Salanne FALLING DOWN! How about your guys trying to hit Pekka after the play is stopped? Or the crosscheck to Tootoo right in front of the Ref who is already calling a penalty on the SAME GUY.
Back to the opening of the game. That was the perfect way to start the playoffs go out get a big hit in and get the rest of the team fired up for the game. Had the rolls been reversed you would be talking up the hit to no end right now.
Yeah, I like how he imagines he knows what the players are doing. Selanne fell to avoid an elbow. Right. I fall to avoid things all the time.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
watch the replay
and then tell me its not intentional
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
first off.... its Selanne...
and second he falls to AVOID the hit …. he’s played for 18 years and knows when he’s getting a run taken at him…
third… I haven’t argued once that the ducks were right in what they did…. notice that? I just said your Preds were just as bad
and lastly Tootoo embellished on the interference and the cross check not a full on dive but its why he only got ONE call
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This is where you argument fails
They Preds were in no way “Just as bad.” They were not out there trying to stir things up or trying to injure players. How can Tootoo "sort of " dive when he clearly gets crosschecked HARD in the lower back?
ive stated many reasons why they were...
as for sort of diving… its called embellishment… see Dustin Brown and half of the Red Wings team… they have mastered it…. and as a hockey player i can tell you cross checks to the lower back HURT LIKE HELL…. but they do not make you fall lmao
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Having played
yes they do make you fall when you get hit in your center of gravity.
The more you go on the less and less sense your points make.
Your m/o for the playoffs is the same as it was when you won the cup go out and use your few very skilled guys to get the goals then use the rest of the team to goon it up. plain and simple
you obviously havent played then....
because like i said they hurt…not affect my balance
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe you’re a better player than him
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
that shadow...
yea probably… than Tootoo…. probably not….. who knows I quit hockey after getting my knee effed up one year at National’s ….. by a dirty hit which is why i feel like i MIGHT know a little about what im talking about
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a second...you are correcting someone's spelling?
And I quote (from above):
Shea Webber
Brrokbank
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 14, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
no i wasn't actually
it was saying that Selanee isn’t a player who just falls down accidently…. which is why i said
first off…. its Selanne…
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I pretty much agree with most of the things you said....
….but y’all started it, and we just finished everything you did and when toe to toe with you.
Weber’s “hit” or whatever it was was legal. And the game was GREAT and HARD SKATED all the way up until Perry started to take whacks at the puck when Pekka was in control of it already.
Pekka is our heart and soul. If we lose him, then we have no chance to beat the #30 seed. Or an AHL team even. Perhaps an exaggeration, but get the poiint. Our boys ain’t gonna have it and you found it out the hard way. None of the goonery (by both teams) happened until you went after Pekka. And then you got what you deserved. And you wanted to send a message cause of how bad we stomped your asses. That’s why the Ducks started gooning it up. I get that, but I just don’t like it.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
May Corey Perry....
…. receive a Shea Weber slapshot to the groin instead of his fist.
There, Duck fans. I was nice.
as a sens fan
i am stoked at how well fisher played! when he gets streaky (which happens.. he’s very off and on) he is amazing. you can definitely count on him for some solid, physical play too. he won’t get pushed around and, in the right situation, he drops the gloves as well as anyone.
oh also, in favour of us getting that 2nd round pick as well, go preds go! all the way to the 3rd round :)
I was wondering when the first Sens fan would chime in. I mean, y’all have to be cheering for a deep Preds run, right?
I said “y’all” to a Canadian. And I love it.
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
Sens fans are rooting for Fisher.
I know I am.
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It makes Sens (terrible pun) on lots of levels. I feel like the whole of Ottawa is behind the Preds. Well, I don’t know about Toronto, but ya know. Maybe them too.
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by JRTheByLineGrinder on Apr 14, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The 3rd round would be nice, but we want The Cup
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, if we can help out the Sens
because we make it to the 3rd round (or further!), I’ll consider it money well spent :D
by TitanPredBearFan on Apr 14, 2011 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Elgin
I am not sure if most Nashville fans get the meaning of the picture with Fisher and Elgin.
This child, tragically, passed away in 2007 during the Sens run to the Finals.
Sad story but a very worthwhile one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuRNJQuAY28
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=9f4cdd28-4c01-4b80-87c1-042c6d614fe4&k=20956
by DontfeedtheBelak on Apr 14, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that Elgin Baylor?
I thought he’s a black guy from the 70s Knicks?
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
What impresses me...
Is that we’ve finally found Anaheim’s fan!
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by Patten on Apr 14, 2011 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
what saddens me....
is that Nashville was my second favorite team before seeing all these fans attitudes…
too bad
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lord forbid
People on a Nashville Predators blog be biased towards the Nashville Predators.
Section303.com
no i expect that....
its the outright hostility that is upsetting
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Only because you started off with a troll/attack with no real argument other than to argue that hockey teams are dirty. Well, congratulations!
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
nope you started the attack...
By attacking correy perry and DEFENDING and ENCOURAGING what Klein did
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
not you can stick up for your goalie...
but you NEVER puch someone in the face that is being restrained by a ref…. thats hockey etiquette
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
not actually...
i rarely see players throw punches at other players that are restrained
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hockey etiquette!?!?
I’d say you should never spear another player in the groin……But I guess that is playing with an edge…LOLOLOL
Dude, you are embarrassing yourself.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yet again....
did i ever once say Perry was correct in what he did?
and what about butt-ending a players face?
none of the above is correct and any real hockey player knows it but emotions run high and S**T happens
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think hockey etiquette
would also say you never attack the goalie after the whistle or even more after the horn! that will get you a punch in the face. Perry’s lucky the ref was there and Kleiner didn’t really get to unload on Perry’s sleazy arse.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
So you come in here slandering the team and expect people to not blow up at you? You make false accusations and claim that our players take a run are your guys and that our guys dive and are goons. You also claim that your players being sent off have no meaning as well as making a point that a shot at the goalie’s groin area is ok so long as its your guy doing it. do i have that down right cause heaven forbid i get something wrong and you try to make a comparison to another team doing the same thing or another ref making a call that was not made in the last game.
where did i say a predator player was a "Goon"
and where did i say a ducks players actions were “OK”….
Quote it and I’ll shut up
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Shane O’Brien is a straight up goon… he was when he played for the ducks and clearly still is so good riddance.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
notice who i said he was a goon for?
oh yeah look there who are the… “ducks”
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
he is....
and by the knowledge of damn near EVERYONE on this blog… once you’re a duck you become a goon for life
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
by claiming that the 07 cup team....
The whole Cup run of ‘07 was because of the Ducks just beating teams up literally.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You have no idea what a “Cup run” is, do you? Because that’s the only part of that sentence that is a totalitive statement.
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I know what a cup run is....
after all as a ducks fan I’ve seen it firsthand…and this comment here (by one of you Preds fans) lopped the ENTIRE ducks team into being a team that just “beat teams up”
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
probably
unintentionally failing at it…. because the ignorance on this blog is making me look too good.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you also take a headshot when you had that knee injury? Because the argument you just made is not based in normal human logic.
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no....i just tore my MCL...
very classy to poke fun at someones hocey career being done in btw
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
sarcasm?
I’m assuming? Cuz it really is messed to laugh about someone’s injury
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m done with you, your arguments are lame and circular. It’s the definition of trolling.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
this blog...
Is the definition of trolling……
NOW THAT IS AN ACTUAL TROLL
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
and its really not....
just making a point
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it hockey etiquette to spear a player in the groin??? Or should this NEVER occur?!?!
You complaints are contradictions. You need to grow up. Your reasoning skills are flawed.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
really...
cuz i had already said this…..
yet again…. did i ever once say Perry was correct in what he did?
and what about butt-ending a players face?
none of the above is correct and any real hockey player knows it but emotions run high and S**T happens
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh…I see…Emotions can’t run high for, oh, Klein, but they can for Perry…
Man, how did I miss that?
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
lol dude come on.... stop slandering my words...
I said Klein, Perry, and O’Brien all showed poor etiquitte… just go read the post
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
my mistake...
this would be libel
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
No….You stated no one EVER throws a punch late……But apparantly emotions are allowed to run high because s##T happens.
Nice backpeddle.
BTW, I do not believe it was emotions running wild as perry skated up to Rinne and sticked him in the groin….unless perry has a thing for finnish players…..maybe someone should ask Selanne.
Your reasoning is weak.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
you are just ignorant....
it is like arguing with a child who can not comprehend a discussion… read the entire discussion…. i clearly stated they were all wrong…. as are you
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Then you should have thought before you made the assinine statement of S##T happens……Because when you make a stupid statement such as this, it implies everything goes, even spears to the groin. Your statement was intended as cover. Your statement was indeed childish and not well thought out.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
S**T happens doesn't imply it was right....
you must be out of your mind to assume that
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow Bankees.
Same here. I admired their structure, coaching, discipline and underdog status. In a division with two of the most storied teams in Chicago and Detroit, how can you not like this team? I love Weber, I really respect Rinne and some of their talent pool is just tremendous compared to other teams. When I see (some of) these fans, I lost a bit of interest. A lot of talking, that’s for sure.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
What a jerk comment to make.
I suppose you assume we have a shallow fan base because you saw empty seats in Game 1? Or maybe because you figure that Southern California can’t generate a stable fan base for the NHL? Maybe because Bankees is the first Ducks fan you’ve seen take a conversation on hockey seriously? Well, Bankees is only one of a long list of devoted Ducks fans, not only in SoCal, but around North America.
What you probably don’t know about me is that I never miss a Ducks game. I pay for Centre Ice out of my own pocket. I have been an avid Ducks fan since I was six years old in the late 90’s. Oh and what you also probably don’t know is that I have been to the Pond twice in the past year, most recently to watch my Ducks (in my first live game ever) clinch a playoff spot against our hated rivals. I live 3,500 miles away from Anaheim, and you are basically insulting my dedication to my team. I hold off the slander and prejudice against the Predators fanbase because I know better than to assume.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
what we still don't know about you...
is why should we care?
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Because maybe you guys find yourselves in similar spots sometimes..
I mean, hasn’t a Hawks or Wings fan ever come up to you questioning your ‘fandom’? You guys are no better than us. We’re both small to mid market teams; have successfully made the playoffs consistently post-lockout; have good young players, and are severley underrated and underappreciated in the hockey landscape. In other words, we’re both overlooked. Can’t you somehow relate to this, instead of mindlessly bashing another Ducks fan? I thought you would pick up on this. You’re smart. After all, “weren’t you sent here by the chosen one”?
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
comparing us to you...
now that is a low blow.
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I don't know...
But, one game does not a series make.
But hey, if you’re ever in the area, come to the Pond and see the banner! It’s real nice!
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
well I don’t really wanna travel all that way to see a Disney on Ice banner. but thanks for the invite
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
?
When I started responding to your inane responses, I was hoping that your 1,200 or so comments on this site weren’t all hollow or narrow-minded. Clearly I was wrong.
And what Disney on Ice banner? I’m talking about our 06-07 Stanley Cup banner. I’ll go ahead and assume that you’ve never seen one.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
if you want to live in the past I would pick the Leafs over the Ducks. But I like living in the present… but I can understand why you don’t ;)
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess instead of checking selanne, Weber should just hook him in the groin.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Please drop us to your 3rd best loved team.
Here’s to Weber speering Selanne in the groin so he can be just as good a perry.
Now come on....
Let’s try to keep our comments clean. I am sure no one is really advocating Weber castrate Corey Perry, you may upset some sensitive Duck Fans……
Castration...
requires balls.
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by Patten on Apr 14, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Attention…attention…..requesting the Ducks to send a troll who has reasoning and comprehension skills.
Mr yankee hater seems to think S##T can happen to Preds players but not ducks.
The duck are so misunderstood……
you sir are a joke
lol dude come on…. stop slandering my words… I said Klein, Perry, and O’Brien all showed poor etiquitte… just go read the post
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL…..I am not “slandering” anything….LOL
So Perry has a thing for fins? and couldn’t control himself in the heat of the moment?
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
no he just retaliated....
plain and simple
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well thats an interesting thought…retaliation, just like Klein. Klein was a man, though, and used his fists…..perry? A stick to the groin? calling it retailation?
Just what kind of behavior is it? If it isn’t for love?
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
saying he has a thing for fins....
was uncalled for…. and he gave Rinne what Rinne gave him….. its an eye for an eye mentality… did perry punch Klein? no so why is he throwing punches at a player who cant defend himself… Perry was clearly wrong but at least Rinne defended himself….Klein just took liberties….you defend your goalie by shoving a player out of your crease like what happens in 99% of instances
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
I dont remember Rinne hitting Perry in the groin.. From what you said, if Rinne slashed Perry, shouldnt Perry just slash Rinne? Why does he have to one up him and spear his man parts? And how is Rinne supposed to “eye for an eye” that, when Perry clearly has none, doesnt seem fair to me.
by The Canadian on Apr 14, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
and i already corrected myself....
it’s libel
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Really now...
Looking things up in the dictionary and not understanding what you just looked at does not make something so.
Name one libelous statement about you that anyone here has made.
Section303.com
I said he must have been smoking crack or huffing smog or paint or something earlier.
This was in response to the clearly unreasearched and uninformed assertion he made about SOB not seeing much ice.
Maybe he meant that he thinks SOB is blind?
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I better be good or I’m LIBEL to get a perry stick to the groin….You know I’m part Finnish.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Patten…I believe what we have here is a perry man crush….and you know who is jealous.
by Predator Don on Apr 14, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
clearly you guys are....
or you wouldn’t be resorting to childish accusations
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
jeez..get this crybaby sack of dog crap troll outta here. i can’t believe after the game i witnessed last night, this guy is going to come on our blog and cry. boo hoo. cry some more. hey banky,,,i think shane o’brien wants to show you something.
game 2. friday night. CAN’T WAIT.
by robjustice on Apr 14, 2011 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It’s really simple…You are a homer. You can’t use the weak argument (actually non existant) that S##T happens in a game, defend a stick to the groin while calling out Klein as doing something that NEVER should happen.
It does not compute.
get a bigger and better brain then...
because my arguments were never once met with facts that disproved anything i said.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably because you technically haven’t made an argument.
Section303.com
by Patten on Apr 14, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Screw the NYBankees....
….reminds me of me.
Telling it like it is, with dogged determination! And ain’t gonna back down cause he thinks he’s right.
Keep up your treatisies friend. $hit ain’t fun without somebody to argue with. The way we whooped y’alls asses last night, the koombaya was getting boring.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 5:58 PM EDT reply actions
Also fits this definition:
pig·head·ed
adjective /ˈpigˌhedid/
Stupidly obstinate
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
what bothers me about this blog....
is that I have not once called anyone anything that was malicious ….. and yet I have been personally called/had said to/about me…..
The Troll , pig·head·ed, crybaby sack of dog crap troll, he must have been smoking crack or huffing smog or paint or something earlier,Did you also take a headshot when you had that knee injury?
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 14, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
hey SWFP… it must be hard for them. the Ducks want to be the best team in the NHL, yet they aren’t even the best team in California
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
there goes that super small violin playing again
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Silly Boy…..Let me give you a fact.
It is a fact there is no comparison to a stick to the groin while no play is occuring and a play which will get you a minor penalty…like an inadvertant stick play. There was nothing inadvertant to the perry play. That is not a play where one can claim "S##T happens.
It was intent to injure. It did not happen in the course of play. I’m sorry your feeble mind cannot grasp the concept while you make mindless and incoherant posts. I’m truely sorry you feel it necessary to defend it like it was some sort of hockey play or compare it to other penalties in the course OF FREAKIN PLAY.
In addition, once you lost the debate, you resorted to calling the thread ’libel" and “slanderous”. What a joke. What next…I bet you will start bragging how you beat us up…..Loser.
The Troll
OK…..Someone else can play with the troll. It has become boring. Once he resorted to the libel and slander claims, he knew he was defeated. I knew it to.
A troll is never defeated
so long as its existence is acknowledged.
That said,
I didn’t see any troll around here…
The best defense is a good defense.
by Smashvillain on Apr 14, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That being said, SBNation really needs an ignore option.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
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by Aditya T (smashville) on Apr 14, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ummm you guys … hope you don’t think that person is really a Ducks fan … least none that hangs out at Anaheim Calling or BoC … cause those peeps are cool … and sorry for your troubles
:)
GO SHARKS!
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Well done preds
First off:
Well done kicking their @$$ on the scoreboard.
Secondly:
Well done not taking their crap
Thirdly:
Way to destroy the troll
Take it in 4 fellas!
-San Jose Sharks Fans Everywhere
by SjDoiWorkAllDay on Apr 14, 2011 6:40 PM EDT reply actions
thanks, good luck with the other team from L.A.
by Only Fan In J.C. ? on Apr 14, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
When I saw how many posts were on this topic, I knew it would be an eye bleeder.
I’m not a fan of the tactics the Ducks sometimes use, but if anyone didn’t expect this from them, then they haven’t watched the Ducks much, especially when they’re in the playoffs. Quite frankly, I think it could very well backfire on them against us like it did last night. They would be better off using their skill, which they have a lot of, IMO.
by Grizzledbear on Apr 14, 2011 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Attention, Screw_the NYBankees and everybody else!
I have found irrefutable video evidence that will settle this entire Ducks/Preds goon debate. Please follow the link, so we can finally put it to rest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liq_wYFkMoU
"Get to the Choppa!"
lol
WAR…. i remember them hahahaha
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
If nothing else, I’m impressed by the persistance of the Ducks fan.
I only hope the Ducks continue to be just as desperate as he is…
I live in the OC.
The one in OH.
Replay of the game
Anyone know where to find a full replay of the game?
…and I have been looking for a post from Jeff at OCR but I guess he didnt have much to say today. Trying to not jinx the Preds by talking too much stuff so I will leave it at that.
by Hadtomovesouthtofallinlovewithhockey on Apr 14, 2011 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
My, oh my...
What a conversation! I honestly couldn’t follow anything that guy was talking about. Hopefully they’re all this scared and desperately looking for a sliver of confidence.
I just saw Screw the NYBankees mouth these words
wah wah wah wah
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
HEY HOCKEY STAR BANKEES....
Could you post your stats as a player. Some of us may have your hockey card(s). We are honored to have such a great player join us. Now ; your stats, please.
by HoptownPred on Apr 15, 2011 12:55 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I stopped playing in my 2nd year of Midgets....
so there arent any hockey cards…. but i played with this guy….
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions
After watching the Kings/Sharks game tonight....
I’ve decided NEITHER of our teams are goons compared to this garbage….
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 3:27 AM EDT reply actions
and furthermore....
I apologize for upsetting anyone…. after cooling off all night and watching the Kings lose i have calmed down and realized i need to stay off the internet when pissed off lol…… no hard feelings i hope and I’m looking forward to a good, hard fought game tomorrow with no real dirty play like the hit above.
by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 3:32 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
everytime I see this guy has written something, I hear a noise…. the I realized what it was. it was the sound of the world’s smallest violin playing
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
good link. I also have a great goon like of a complete garbage play by a classless opponent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ckOcyQh1s
I'm sent here by the chosen one
by Creeping Death on Apr 15, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
You Preds fans are brutal!
And it’s awesome. I’m from Toronto and this is the only series I actually care about. I love the Ducks and the Preds. I’m completely bored at work and these posts were absolutely hilarious. Thanks for killing an hour. (This was linked from Puck Daddy on Yahoo!) Go lone Ducks fan! Just accept it, everyone else is going to call Perry and the rest goons. It’s the way the Ducks play. Ducks fans love it, everyone else hates it.
I’ve been a ducks fans ever since Kariya. Getzlaf is the man now. And loved the Preds since Vokoun. But Radulov killed me. Sorry to bring him up. AND WHAT THE HELL IS GROWING ON WEBER’S FACE??? (Best defenseman in today’s game with my apologies to Mr. Lidstrom.)
Don’t count the Ducks out. Whoever wins this series I want to go to the Finals. Against the Caps would be nice. :D
Ducks fan in Toronto?
I’m in the same boat! GO DUCKS!
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
Let me guess...you're in the minority?
You got a relative in the organization or something?
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, nope.
Just was a big fan of the movies and that subsequently translated into love for their NHL team. Nothing more than that, and I’ve hung onto that one tie through the past 13 or so years.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
Btw, I wish you'd stop trolling Anaheim Calling!
I love your username, but I think I’ve seen the name Shea Weber enough in between games on FanPosts and FanShots. I hear it enough during the games haha.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
Dude, I post there, and believe it or not, I'm quite tame over there.
I feel compelled to post because NOBODY POSTS OVER THERE! I feel like I’m doing y’all a favor by lengthening the comment section. Or by getting Duck fans stirred up.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It's surprisingly tame.
And I hope that it’s not (although I believe it is) a reflection of our fanbase. I’m not regularly posting over there, but I like the set up of SB Nation, so I try and chime in my two cents. I usually follow AllDucks.com, but I like to read a large variety of opinions and commentaries.
Haha, yes, you indeed are generating buzz/reaction in the sections.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
Fear the Webeard.
"My, my, here's one for the (no) neck. Don't relax, 'cause you're next for the check!"
Real funny.
I was born in Toronto dipstick. As much as I love the Ducks, I would never live in the pithole that is… wait for it…. Ana-slime. East coast kicks Midwest and Western ass. No doubt.
"That might've been a little push, but that was a major flop. That would make Vlade Divac very proud." - Jerry Reynolds
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