I think it's more like it was stupid to have Danny B out there following the crosscheck to Crosby. It was obvious retributions would have been given out.
- IronCity

I don't know ... each of these teams is loaded with talent in the top 6. It's kind of hard to NOT have a star out there. By your rationale only the 3rd and 4th lines should play the last few minutes of a game.

I think you are reading too much into this Bo. It wasn't the worst cross check I've ever seem, but he had no idea it was coming and it certainly was plenty hard enough to knock him over. Not everything Sid does is calculated to the extent that you guys make it out to be.
- Emperor Filonius

Problem is Sid exaggerates every time he is touched. Past history shows that.

Problem is Sid exaggerates every time he is touched. Past history shows that.
- stveshdy

Thanks for joining us Mr Hitchcock.

Does this rivalry (Flyers/Pens) surpass the Avs and Red Wings of the late 90's? I say yes.

I think you are reading too much into this Bo. It wasn't the worst cross check I've ever seem, but he had no idea it was coming and it certainly was plenty hard enough to knock him over. Not everything Sid does is calculated to the extent that you guys make it out to be.
- Emperor Filonius

So Laviolette should have known NOT to put Briere out there toward the end, but Crosby didn't know a little extra tap was coming from Schenn after he was whacking at Schenn a few moments earlier?

Got it.

I think you are reading too much into this Bo. It wasn't the worst cross check I've ever seem, but he had no idea it was coming and it certainly was plenty hard enough to knock him over. Not everything Sid does is calculated to the extent that you guys make it out to be.
- Emperor Filonius

Whistle blows, Sid goes jelly legs. Now we know.

He's really not that biased. If you think so you really need to start checking out some other game feeds. JJ is ok in my book.
- hereticpride

I agree. I have the center ice package and a lot of the other teams announcers are awful. Way worse.

I don't know ... each of these teams is loaded with talent in the top 6. It's kind of hard to NOT have a star out there. By your rationale only the 3rd and 4th lines should play the last few minutes of a game.
- FlyerGuy

And what is being over-looked is the fact that the Pens put their line out last.

Thanks for joining us Mr Hitchcock.
- Emperor Filonius

"Tell (C)Lindy he can go #$%^ himself."

Does this rivalry (Flyers/Pens) surpass the Avs and Red Wings of the late 90's? I say yes.
- hockeylover

not yet ... at least not until the Flyers win a cup.

So Laviolette should have known NOT to put Briere out there toward the end, but Crosby didn't know a little extra tap was coming from Schenn after he was whacking at Schenn a few moments earlier?

Got it.
- wolfhounds

Not everyone can see the future like you.

Stop looking down on us minions that have to react to what life throws at us.

Does this rivalry (Flyers/Pens) surpass the Avs and Red Wings of the late 90's? I say yes.
- hockeylover

Not yet, but it's close. It could be after 8 more games like this.

I don't know ... each of these teams is loaded with talent in the top 6. It's kind of hard to NOT have a star out there. By your rationale only the 3rd and 4th lines should play the last few minutes of a game.
- FlyerGuy

It's going to be a very high scoring series. Lots of offensive weapons on both sides and 2 struggling defenses.

Whistle blows, Sid goes jelly legs. Now we know.
- hereticpride

And knowing is half the battle!

So Laviolette should have known NOT to put Briere out there toward the end, but Crosby didn't know a little extra tap was coming from Schenn after he was whacking at Schenn a few moments earlier?

Got it.
- wolfhounds

I'm sure even you can understand the difference between being hit squarely from behind and going through center ice playing the puck with your head down (which is what Briere did). After all, as we've just learned, you can see the future!

I think you are reading too much into this Bo. It wasn't the worst cross check I've ever seen, but he had no idea it was coming and it certainly was plenty hard enough to knock him over. Not everything Sid does is calculated to the extent that you guys make it out to be.
- Emperor Filonius

I agree ... though I think he certainly over embellished this one. He might have been better served just to fall normally to his knees instead of flopping down. The refs probably saw that as well.

For the record I HATE it when Briere does his embellishing act every time he's brushed up against.

I agree. I have the center ice package and a lot of the other teams announcers are awful. Way worse.
- arbetten20

Yeah, every time I see people down on JJ I can't help but ask myself "have these guys ever seen a Bruins feed? NJ feed? Pitt feed?" And as someone just pointed out the team play by play guy is paid to call the game and how it relates to his team. If a ref blows a call that effects the Flyers he's going to mention that.

Not everyone can see the future like you.

Stop looking down on us minions that have to react to what life throws at us.
- canadianpenfan

Awww, are your feelings hurt?

Anyway, keep attacking that straw man.

And knowing is half the battle!


- BulliesPhan87

Does that make Hartnell Snow Job?

Problem is Sid exaggerates every time he is touched. Past history shows that.
- stveshdy

Past history as in 6 or 7 years ago?

Because I watch every game he plays and this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact I would be surprised if there is a player alive that can take more contact and still control the puck. If he went down every time he was touched as you state he would have 1/3 of the points he does.

Lol, I guess the re-written code says he should have stopped and offered his hand, and said..."good game sir, well played old boy!"
- Emperor Filonius

Well. Lets see what you say when someone lays Crosby out with a clean hit for the rest of his career in a 6-3 game with a minute left to play.... It's one thing if the game was still in doubt, or the check was earlier in the game... But come one... Those guys were out there to hurt someone.

Thanks for joining us Mr Hitchcock.
- Emperor Filonius

So I guess you dont intend to talk hockey? Okay got it.

Awww, are your feelings hurt?

Anyway, keep attacking that straw man.


- wolfhounds

I'm still trying to figure out waht your argument is. Just sounds like alot of this.

That's not even funny to joke about. Friends off.
- canadianpenfan

Hey you started it!

I think it's more like it was stupid to have Danny B out there following the crosscheck to Crosby. It was obvious retributions would have been given out.
- IronCity

fair enough