Not saying that, made some points about the game and you attack me?
Power play gave up 3 break aways by my count, even the chief commented about it and my point was they should by bish dinner.

Don't think their handling Connelly for success but that is my opinion and that was my point and did not say anything about stevie, sorry again for making some observations on a power play that gave more scoring chances than they had and a player I have high hopes for in the future.

Will never apologize for my disdain for Malone.

Looked like the player for the ducks wasn't too worried about the instigator penalty while pounding on a defenseless gudas; nice team response.
- vinnybolt4life

attack you? Do you have self esteem problems I asked why all the hate it's a game that's all but if you think that's an attack please get over yourself. Thin skinned today are we?

Not saying that, made some points about the game and you attack me?
Power play gave up 3 break aways by my count, even the chief commented about it and my point was they should by bish dinner.

Don't think their handling Connelly for success but that is my opinion and that was my point and did not say anything about stevie, sorry again for making some observations on a power play that gave more scoring chances than they had and a player I have high hopes for in the future.

Will never apologize for my disdain for Malone.

Looked like the player for the ducks wasn't too worried about the instigator penalty while pounding on a defenseless gudas; nice team response.
- vinnybolt4life

That was for gudas play back for the hit on the 43 year old Ducks player last week ..

That was for gudas play back for the hit on the 43 year old Ducks player last week ..
- rubberduckies

maybe a vetern whose 43 years old should know to have his head up in a corner when radko gudas is flying at you

who cares about connolly/gudas? THERES NO CABS FROM CANADATO TAMPA,......THATS NOT RIGHT ..haha jkjk,

that was a bs fight just watched it!

maybe a vetern whose 43 years old should know to have his head up in a corner when radko gudas is flying at you

who cares about connolly/gudas? THERES NO CABS FROM CANADATO TAMPA,......THATS NOT RIGHT ..haha jkjk,

that was a bs fight just watched it!
- RileyB77

You're still loaded aren't you?

maybe a vetern whose 43 years old should know to have his head up in a corner when radko gudas is flying at you

who cares about connolly/gudas? THERES NO CABS FROM CANADATO TAMPA,......THATS NOT RIGHT ..haha jkjk,

that was a bs fight just watched it!
- RileyB77

Yea hardly a fight. Certainly nothing for fans of the same team to be fighting over I don't think Gudas feelings are hurt that he got punched in the face cause you know that's what you expect when you agree to fight someone lol

attack you? Do you have self esteem problems I asked why all the hate it's a game that's all but if you think that's an attack please get over yourself. Thin skinned today are we?
- tpd11

Maybe I'm old school, just thought there should of been a response for gudas. all this doesn't matter we need to come out flying Monday.

Just win. BIG week need some points!!!!

GO BOLTS!!!!!

This upcoming game against Philly, I know many will get nostalgic and all, but remember all the times as a perimeter player, or whining about playing time, or his brittleness, or signing a contract that NO team could sustain in a salary cap NHL ok? His in an opponent now and I for one hope Gudas breaks him

Yea hardly a fight. Certainly nothing for fans of the same team to be fighting over I don't think Gudas feelings are hurt that he got punched in the face cause you know that's what you expect when you agree to fight someone lol
- blizzzard

But he didn't agree to fight while being hogtied by the (frank)ing linesmen

Maybe I'm old school, just thought there should of been a response for gudas. all this doesn't matter we need to come out flying Monday.

Just win. BIG week need some points!!!!

GO BOLTS!!!!!
- vinnybolt4life

If Sbisa just came up a popped him while Gudas wasn't looking then absolutely, stump bust that guys ass, but the linesmen where at fault for holding Gudas and NOT stopping Sbisa from swinging.

But he didn't agree to fight while being hogtied by the (frank)ing linesmen
- Artyukhin76

They both dropped the gloves they both agreed to fight so he had to of expected to get punched. I am not saying he wasn't tied up and that he should of expected to be but I don't think Gudas cares. He wasn't hurt on the play sometimes fights get broken up before they start it happens. Gudas isn't gods gift to fighting in Hockey so who is to say he would of won anyways? I would of put my money on him between the two of them but there are plenty of guys who could and would most likely get the best of him in a completely clean fight.

You're still loaded aren't you?
- Artyukhin76

no, still mad!

Connolly struggling to find his place, Rundblad struggling to find his place...let's make it happen! Rundblad + 2nd for Connolly.
- AdamFrench

I would take that deal anyday. Maybe cause I'm a swede but I'm really impressed with rundblad.

They both dropped the gloves they both agreed to fight so he had to of expected to get punched. I am not saying he wasn't tied up and that he should of expected to be but I don't think Gudas cares. He wasn't hurt on the play sometimes fights get broken up before they start it happens. Gudas isn't gods gift to fighting in Hockey so who is to say he would of won anyways? I would of put my money on him between the two of them but there are plenty of guys who could and would most likely get the best of him in a completely clean fight.
- blizzzard

So you should expect a linesman to hold your arms in a fight while the other player can just whale away and thats ok? I know Gudas is nowhere near a top fighter, he's much more to us then that. I'm saying, as a huge fan of his that it was bullpoop, A. For the fight in the first place (no reason to fight over a clean hit), B. for the linesmen to tie him up the way he did.
I'm don't have MUCH issue with Sbisa. Should he have thrown that last punch with his opponent being held? Probably not, but that's not my issue. The (frank)ING. Zebras are!

no, still mad!
- RileyB77

Over what? Leaving my favorite pants at you girlfriends place?

So you should expect a linesman to hold your arms in a fight while the other player can just whale away and thats ok? I know Gudas is nowhere near a top fighter, he's much more to us then that. I'm saying, as a huge fan of his that it was bullpoop, A. For the fight in the first place (no reason to fight over a clean hit), B. for the linesmen to tie him up the way he did.
I'm don't have MUCH issue with Sbisa. Should he have thrown that last punch with his opponent being held? Probably not, but that's not my issue. The (frank)ING. Zebras are!
- Artyukhin76

Fair enough and I didn't say I thought he should expect to have his arms pulled back. I will add though that I have noticed this year they seem to be trying to break those fights up a lot quicker then previous years. It almost turning into minor hockey where you need to basically have the bucket off the guy before the refs come by or it's getting broken up.

Fair enough and I didn't say I thought he should expect to have his arms pulled back. I will add though that I have noticed this year they seem to be trying to break those fights up a lot quicker then previous years. It almost turning into minor hockey where you need to basically have the bucket off the guy before the refs come by or it's getting broken up.
- blizzzard

If they tied them both up or let them go is fine, but to put one at the angry mercy of another is asking for injury.

Yeah I bet u would

Jensen and 4th/5th for Connolly
- Bieksa#3

That's a comical offer. Sorry.

Michael would you trade Connolly for Merril ? It's hard to make trade with you guys because you are loaded with youth in every position
- blizzzard

I think the play would be to trade for someone a little more established, but that's just my opinion. Like you said, TB has a lot of youth in the system. The key now is building around the youth with the right pieces. I'm of the belief that any deal which Yzerman makes will have to center around a defender with at least 100+ games at the NHL level. Just my take, though.

Fair enough and I didn't say I thought he should expect to have his arms pulled back. I will add though that I have noticed this year they seem to be trying to break those fights up a lot quicker then previous years. It almost turning into minor hockey where you need to basically have the bucket off the guy before the refs come by or it's getting broken up.
- blizzzard

The thing that irks me is that guys are being forced to fight after making clean hits. In that instance, I'm a firm believer that the referees need to use the instigator penalty. If the hit was dirty, no instigator. I'm not against the 'policing' aspect of fighting, as I do believe that we need to get bad hits out of the game. But when a guy is forced to drop the gloves after making a solid hit (this has happened to Gudas a number of times), something's not right in the game.

The thing that irks me is that guys are being forced to fight after making clean hits. In that instance, I'm a firm believer that the referees need to use the instigator penalty. If the hit was dirty, no instigator. I'm not against the 'policing' aspect of fighting, as I do believe that we need to get bad hits out of the game. But when a guy is forced to drop the gloves after making a solid hit (this has happened to Gudas a number of times), something's not right in the game.
- Michael_Stuart

This

At this pace, by the end of this season, Radko Gudas will surpass Hedman and Carle to become our most complete defenseman.

At this pace, by the end of this season, Radko Gudas will surpass Hedman and Carle to become our most complete defenseman.
- Artyukhin76

I would trade a number 1 pick for # 77

I would trade a number 1 pick for # 77
- rubberduckies

Don't get me wrong, he's a great offensive style guy, but I believe that Gudas plays all over ice.

I would trade a number 1 pick for # 77
- rubberduckies

I wouldn't be trading 77.

Don't get me wrong, he's a great offensive style guy, but I believe that Gudas plays all over ice.
- Artyukhin76

I think you're undervaluing 77 in a big way.