riozzo can you tell more about these antics
- Z3Hawk

https://twitter.com/_Mega...tatus/1001307272226668544

Reaves and the entire Knights’ team are being allowed to do whatever they want. Sadly this is seriously affecting the outcome of games. Next Reaves will just crosscheck Holtby or pull Holtby out of the net.
- Z3Hawk

Expect the new Seattle franchise to follow the same blueprint. Or thinking logically, wouldn't you think they would want and expect the same? Bettman made this mess.

https://twitter.com/_MeganHarris/status/1001307272226668544
- riozzo

Nothing to see here.....

https://twitter.com/_MeganHarris/status/1001307272226668544
- riozzo

That probably seals his fate. Obviously a heckling fan had to be ignored, have security yank them out or talk to them since the game is over.

Obviously hockey is an emotional game and players get mad. This little girl over reacts screaming and she needs counseling. A little girl should not sit close to action. A little girl needs to understand what caused a player to slam stick on glass and that the player was no threat. It is asking a lot for a little girl to understand. Her father is at fault, too for letting her sit so close. You have to admit it was wrong for DiDo to do that. But this little girl, rightfully scared, is probably the type who screams a lot when in shopping in stores and she is a kid that just has this as part of her make up in growing up. Sometimes those kids need counseling. And I am not backing down from one word of this no matter what board thinks. Read everything carefully and do not hang on one point, look at everything I said.

https://twitter.com/_MeganHarris/status/1001307272226668544
- riozzo

Thanks riozzo. Yikes. Obviously angry - seems there are two sides to this story but bottom line a player can’t lose it like that.

Thanks riozzo. Yikes. Obviously angry - seems there are two sides to this story but bottom line a player can’t lose it like that.
- Z3Hawk

At least he didn't run into the stands.
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I bet the little girls dad was the heckler.

At least he didn't run into the stands.
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I bet the little girls dad was the heckler.
- powerenforcer

Luke showed some great leadership, he skated away instead of calming his teammate...

That probably sraps his fate. Obviously w hefkliny fan had to be ignored, have security ysnk them out or talk to them since they he game is over.

Obviously hockey is an emotional game and players get mad. This little girl over reacts screaming and she needs counseling a little girl should not sit close to action. A little girl needs to understand what caused a player to slam stick on Glass and that the player was no threat. It is asking a lot for a little girl to understand. Her father is at fault, too for letting her sit so close. You have to admit it was wrong for DiDo to do that. But this little girl, rightfully dvaref, is probably the type who screams a lot when in shopping stored and she is a kid that just had this ad part of her make up in growing up. Sometimes those kids need counseling. And I am not backing down from one word of this no matter what board thinks. Read everything carefully and do not hang on one point, look at everything I said.
- jhawk59

See, I was going to let this go, but this entire comment is absolutely ridiculous. Let's take a step back and try to blame who is really at fault here, the fans that were taunting the player and the player. She shouldn't have to understand someone's poor behavior, because at the end of the day, that's what it is.. the players poor behavior and his overreaction. You think players don't get taunted in the NHL? You don't think he is going to hear much worse and much louder in the NHL?

To try and justify that she shouldn't be sitting that close to the glass because she's overreacting and the "type of little kid who screams a lot when in shopping stores". Kids get scared, but at the end of the day, he shouldn't be smashing his stick against the glass.

See, I was going to let this go, but this entire comment is absolutely ridiculous. Let's take a step back and try to blame who is really at fault here, the fans that were taunting the player and the player. She shouldn't have to understand someone's poor behavior, because at the end of the day, that's what it is.. the players poor behavior and his overreaction. You think players don't get taunted in the NHL? You don't think he is going to hear much worse and much louder in the NHL?

To try and justify that she shouldn't be sitting that close to the glass because she's overreacting and the "type of little kid who screams a lot when in shopping stores". Kids get scared, but at the end of the day, he shouldn't be smashing his stick against the glass.
- Crawford

Then maybe he should have pulled a Milbury?

Thanks riozzo. Yikes. Obviously angry - seems there are two sides to this story but bottom line a player can’t lose it like that.
- Z3Hawk

I’d love to know the back story here. Yeah the girl is screaming, but wonder who the anger was actually directed at.

That probably seals his fate. Obviously a heckling fan had to be ignored, have security yank them out or talk to them since the game is over.

Obviously hockey is an emotional game and players get mad. This little girl over reacts screaming and she needs counseling. A little girl should not sit close to action. A little girl needs to understand what caused a player to slam stick on glass and that the player was no threat. It is asking a lot for a little girl to understand. Her father is at fault, too for letting her sit so close. You have to admit it was wrong for DiDo to do that. But this little girl, rightfully scared, is probably the type who screams a lot when in shopping in stores and she is a kid that just has this as part of her make up in growing up. Sometimes those kids need counseling. And I am not backing down from one word of this no matter what board thinks. Read everything carefully and do not hang on one point, look at everything I said.
- jhawk59

I don't think the screams in that video are coming from a little girl. It sounds like a groan woman, alternating between "woooo!" and "ahhhhhh!"

I could be wrong, but yeah guy went crazy a bit haha

I don't think the screams in that video are coming from a little girl. It sounds like a groan woman, alternating between "woooo!" and "ahhhhhh!"

I could be wrong, but yeah guy went crazy a bit haha
- BlazinMike

I don't think Rocky will want that behavior in the organization, just my $0.02

That probably seals his fate. Obviously a heckling fan had to be ignored, have security yank them out or talk to them since the game is over.

Obviously hockey is an emotional game and players get mad. This little girl over reacts screaming and she needs counseling. A little girl should not sit close to action. A little girl needs to understand what caused a player to slam stick on glass and that the player was no threat. It is asking a lot for a little girl to understand. Her father is at fault, too for letting her sit so close. You have to admit it was wrong for DiDo to do that. But this little girl, rightfully scared, is probably the type who screams a lot when in shopping in stores and she is a kid that just has this as part of her make up in growing up. Sometimes those kids need counseling. And I am not backing down from one word of this no matter what board thinks. Read everything carefully and do not hang on one point, look at everything I said.
- jhawk59

Are you serious?

DiDo is going crazy, smashing his stick on the glass behind his bench several times, even without someone on the Hogs bench trying to control him.

And you blame the little girl - she needs counseling?

I don't care what the provocation was - a player needs to be in control enough so that he doesn't go off - little girls or whoever should be able to sit anywhere in the stadium without being subjected to violence like that. The glass can break - we see it often....

This is absurd.

Who really cares about an AHL tweener at age 29? Yes, he had a big playoffs but that doesn't always translate to NHL success, especially when he's never had NHL success before.

I care way more about the young guys on that team.

I don't think Rocky will want that behavior in the organization, just my $0.02
- riozzo

Wouldn't expect him to. Doesn't change my mind that its not a little girl screaming though.

See, I was going to let this go, but this entire comment is absolutely ridiculous. Let's take a step back and try to blame who is really at fault here, the fans that were taunting the player and the player. She shouldn't have to understand someone's poor behavior, because at the end of the day, that's what it is.. the players poor behavior and his overreaction. You think players don't get taunted in the NHL? You don't think he is going to hear much worse and much louder in the NHL?

To try and justify that she shouldn't be sitting that close to the glass because she's overreacting and the "type of little kid who screams a lot when in shopping stores". Kids get scared, but at the end of the day, he shouldn't be smashing his stick against the glass.
- Crawford

I agree with your points and the player is absolutely at fault. Which I said originally. i also believe what else about the the little girl and her father is true

Who really cares about an AHL tweener at age 29? Yes, he had a big playoffs but that doesn't always translate to NHL success, especially when he's never had NHL success before.

I care way more about the young guys on that team.
- ObeseOprah

Fired up and emotional after the loss. Would like to see some Hawks vets show that kind of fire. Yes was not professional I will give you that.

Are you serious?

DiDo is going crazy, smashing his stick on the glass behind his bench several times, even without someone on the Hogs bench trying to control him.

And you blame the little girl - she needs counseling?

I don't care what the provocation was - a player needs to be in control enough so that he doesn't go off - little girls or whoever should be able to sit anywhere in the stadium without being subjected to violence like that. The glass can break - we see it often....

This is absurd.
- StLBravesFan

Go back and carefully read. I never blamed the little girl. Her screaming came as a result of the stick hitting glass. And DiDo most likely before this was heckled. Which is wrong but is accepted as allowable in sports venues. It is an unfortunate problem when heckling gets out of control and a player just lost an emotional and physically draining game.

Continual stick hitting glass is wrong too. Most likely the father has his hands full explaining how he was immature and out of control. He had to be loud and probably was drunk. Yet he drove the little girl home. He is at fault here, although action is less grievious. Anyone think he should have been checked for DUI. Ok repeat player was wrong his action the worse part if this. Father also guilty. And little girl may have some issues in her likely outgrowing her screaming Kids do that in shopping stores; some need therapy or medication.

Are you serious?

DiDo is going crazy, smashing his stick on the glass behind his bench several times, even without someone on the Hogs bench trying to control him.

And you blame the little girl - she needs counseling?

I don't care what the provocation was - a player needs to be in control enough so that he doesn't go off - little girls or whoever should be able to sit anywhere in the stadium without being subjected to violence like that. The glass can break - we see it often....

This is absurd.
- StLBravesFan

Sounds like security let this situation fester and get out of control:

@puckinHostile

According to source:
"were taunting him and been doing so the entire game to several players. They also did it during games 1 and 2. The girl’s family that brought her was pounding on the glass, calling him a “f%$#@g pu$$y”, threatening to meet him at the bus."

Who really cares about an AHL tweener at age 29? Yes, he had a big playoffs but that doesn't always translate to NHL success, especially when he's never had NHL success before.

I care way more about the young guys on that team.
- ObeseOprah

Exactly. He might get a shot somewhere, but I don't think it will be with the Blackhawks, even if he lead the Hogs offense (especially considering he played with Kämpf and Bouma, who could not buy a point). Anyway, the best option for him is to go back to Switzerland, or maybe the KHL or Finland.

He should be a pro and stay calm, but I don't doubt the fans got what they asked for. DiDo has a reputation and it is funny that guys who dish out the most, they often don't have a thick skin of their own. Live by the sword, die by the sword – applies for everybody involved.

Sounds like security let this situation fester and get out of control:

@puckinHostile

According to source:
"were taunting him and been doing so the entire game to several players. They also did it during games 1 and 2. The girl’s family that brought her was pounding on the glass, calling him a “f%$#@g pu$$y”, threatening to meet him at the bus."
- walleyeb1

I'm sure the girl has seen just as bad behavior in her house. Grow up people, we live in a society where bad things happen. That will never stop.

I'm sure the girl has seen just as bad behavior in her house. Grow up people, we live in a society where bad things happen. That will never stop.
- powerenforcer

I think arenas need to have officials at/near the team benches. Then they can recognize idiots like that and eject them from the game.

Did you mean Dahlström? Svedberg is UFA and 27, I don't expect him to be back.
- stonefire

Forgot about Dahlstrom but did mean to include Svedberg on that list. Svedberg may not be high on the list of Blackhawks property to re-sign and you could very well be right that he may no longer be with the organization by this summer. If he is retained and he is developing much better under Colliton than Dent, then he could be in the mix for a 3rd pair stay-at-home defender who has some snarl to his game.

I like the signing too, but I am curious, where does he rank vs. Delia now? Are they going to share the Hogs net evenly or is one of them going to the ECHL to make room for Bérubé/Forsberg/Glass/another more experienced goalie?
- stonefire

Yeah, I've thought about this too but having competition for backup goalie could be a good thing. Right now Forsberg is the front runner while Delia is proving that he is worth patience and a long look at as potentially the Hogs starter next season and possibly challenging Forsberg for backup duty in a year or so.

I expect one of Glass or Berube to be gone so the one who stays backs up Delia unless Lankinen supplants him (Glass or Berube) as well.

IIRC, it's either Lankinen or Kahun's contract that allows him to go back to Europe if he doesn't make the team. It's probably Kahun. IMHO, Lankinen is either the starter in Indy or backup to Delia in Rockford.

Players and their families make huge commitment of time and expense so that when their kids might happen to play professionally the families are so proud to see a career wiped out by a charging blind side hit?

What, no litigation. So when the injured player returns, logicly he can deduce the penalty for retaliation is not severe.

Mike Milbury, Jeremy Roenick, and Barry Melrose will then heep praise upon the player who retaliates by taking a baseball like hockey stick swing to Wilson's head. An eye for an eye, all is fair in war.....er, um....cough, I mean hockey. Great lesson for our kids. They can go to school and instead of shooting there is attempted beheading and concussions.

Gary Bettman....you bet buddy boy supports this, eh. Maybe this needs to go before Congress and bettman is threatened with jail time. Let us send crimminals to jail. Highly paid to play a game of sport which is the national sport in Canada and popular enough to be a collegiate sport in America, players being paid to be thugs out on the ice....it is a great thing ....RIGHT.

This is not what is meant by good clean physical hockey. Oh is it what sells, Mr Bettman?
- jhawk59

you dont know hockey just a terrible rant.

Players and their families make huge commitment of time and expense so that when their kids might happen to play professionally the families are so proud to see a career wiped out by a charging blind side hit?

What, no litigation. So when the injured player returns, logicly he can deduce the penalty for retaliation is not severe.

Mike Milbury, Jeremy Roenick, and Barry Melrose will then heep praise upon the player who retaliates by taking a baseball like hockey stick swing to Wilson's head. An eye for an eye, all is fair in war.....er, um....cough, I mean hockey. Great lesson for our kids. They can go to school and instead of shooting there is attempted beheading and concussions.

Gary Bettman....you bet buddy boy supports this, eh. Maybe this needs to go before Congress and bettman is threatened with jail time. Let us send crimminals to jail. Highly paid to play a game of sport which is the national sport in Canada and popular enough to be a collegiate sport in America, players being paid to be thugs out on the ice....it is a great thing ....RIGHT.

This is not what is meant by good clean physical hockey. Oh is it what sells, Mr Bettman?
- jhawk59

Dont lump Melrose in with the other two. You praise a guy who drops the gloves for a tm. Not a stick swinger. Hockey needs to get rid of the instigator