I think the part you’re missing is that if a star athletes goes down then millions suffer... people pay good money on tv packages, memorabilia, etc... children look up to these guys as heroes, and on and on.

Their job reaches far further than just playing hockey... and that is the primary difference between a regular job and theirs. When they can’t do their job it’s felt on a far wider scale. It’s not all about stats and wins.
- Dozzer

I’d rather watch skilled players and don’t think you lose anything by calling penalties that are already on the books. The league would have been better with more Mario

I flagged the last 100 posts, that should keep Dozzer busy for a bit.

Never worked a blue collar job eh
- TheMussel

idk have you?

and are you siding with the Nation Bubblewrap Hockey League folks?

I’d rather watch skilled players and don’t think you lose anything by calling penalties that are already on the books. The league would have been better with more Mario
- Canada Cup

Fu k him, he scored at will. The sooner he was the gone the better the pools got.

Very incorrect, its been a topic for a long time.

Its being brought up because of the Matthews incident, but very insensitive for you to say that.
- Santo_44

Just curious only...

Did you defend every other superstar on other teams over the years getting abused?
FYI not trolling but I don’t pick my spots & stick up for any player getting abused.

Examples:
Kariya cross checked by Suter
Sedin mugged by Keith
Bertuzzi mugging
McSorley stick swinging

I play no favourites

Weird idea, but how about enforcing the rule that already exists? Seeing how “cross-checking” is a penalty...

idk have you?

and are you siding with the Nation Bubblewrap Hockey League folks?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I had a couple.

I'm not siding with anyone. I'm just trying to figure out that if we don't want it too be safer, and we don't want it to be more dangerous, then it's exactly as dangerous as it needs to be right now?

I mean, having this debate right now, and the game being exactly as dangerous as it should be right now is quite the coincidence isn't it?

I think he was referring to the hockey fans who always complain about how its too dangerous.

He said he doesn't agree with violent cross-checking.. I really think theres no "there there"
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Players should just take care of themselves and not look to the refs

Weird idea, but how about enforcing the rule that already exists? Seeing how “cross-checking” is a penalty...
- Steven_Seagull

Ballerina girly bird

Oh dont start with that poop.

If you want to use that line well guess what? Players that are actually playing the game in the NHL are unhappy with it.

So you want to tell me im wrong because I haven't played the game? Why is Matthews wrong? Because he is too good?
- Santo_44

When was the last time you heard the NHLPA stand up for its players? I don’t hear or see them posting ads & self governing themselves.

Again your words. Never said AM was wrong.

I had a couple.

I'm not siding with anyone. I'm just trying to figure out that if we don't want it too be safer, and we don't want it to be more dangerous, then it's exactly as dangerous as it needs to be right now?

I mean, having this debate right now, and the game being exactly as dangerous as it should be right now is quite the coincidence isn't it?
- TheMussel

I think the game is fine as is.

Im not outraged by the non-calls last game. Chiarots cross-checks, or Matthews knee.

Every town in Canada needs an ODR. It's not just for kids to play hockey, but for people to get out and skate, enjoy each other company, and bring the community together.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

In this book https://www.goodreads.com...-the-never-ending-present
there is a fantastic chapter all about Downie, the Hip, and hockey. Some great passages about Downie playing at the odr in his neighborhood when he moved to T.O. in the early 90's. He would show up with his equipment and mask on (he was a goalie) and join in totally incognito.

There were definitely odrs in my hometown. Just classic memories.

Stay in school 👍
- Nighthawk

This charming little statement is starting to annoy me.

Listen Nighthawk, you want to come over here and express your opinions I’m all for that.... however if you just resort to insulting people who don’t share your point of view I’ll be forced to remove you.

Ballerina girly bird
- Canada Cup

Players should just take care of themselves and not look to the refs
- Canada Cup

In a way thats right..

Dont look to the refs every time theres an infraction. You'll probably get more respect form the refs that way, and get more calls.

- Steven_Seagull

For the record, there’s nothing wrong with any of those things.

Except bird

Yeah sorry man but I don't judge people on happiness for how much money they have.

Wether they have 3$ or 100000$ in their bank account their health matters the same to me.
- Santo_44

Health matters to me for everyone also. Where I don’t agree is players know the risk they take to be the elite few that can make millions in a short time where normal ppl have an entire life to work for whatever they get.

In a way thats right..

Dont look to the refs every time theres an infraction. You'll probably get more respect form the refs that way, and get more calls.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I accidentally flagged this. I meant to flag the comment below.

Matthews threw a knee last night.

Why aren't you outraged about that?



- Arctic_AARDVARK

Blind & dumb is why 😂

For the record, there’s nothing wrong with any of those things.

Except bird
- Canada Cup

I have a view out to the backyard from the office, and saw a flock of cardinals hanging out. Must have been a dozen total males and females. Pretty cool, never really seen that around these parts.

I always just see them hang out in couples.

In this book https://www.goodreads.com...-the-never-ending-present
there is a fantastic chapter all about Downie, the Hip, and hockey. Some great passages about Downie playing at the odr in his neighborhood when he moved to T.O. in the early 90's. He would show up with his equipment and mask on (he was a goalie) and join in totally incognito.

There were definitely odrs in my hometown. Just classic memories.
- fifty__missions

Thats pretty cool

If i make it to my 60's and have a retirement, im going to read all these type of books, lakeside with a caesar in one hand.

This charming little statement is starting to annoy me.

Listen Nighthawk, you want to come over here and express your opinions I’m all for that.... however if you just resort to insulting people who don’t share your point of view I’ll be forced to remove you.
- Dozzer

*flags*

Every year they go through phases where they tend to let some things go and then get called tighter. You don’t need rule changes. They have a rule. Matthews agent and others have made some noise that should get some discussion going inside the League.

This happens every year in a whole bunch of rules. Somehow Nightsweat is unhappy that an agent would speak on behalf of his player.
- Canada Cup

I’ll digress when he puts an ad out apologizing for AM’s knee if he’s his mouth piece. 😂

In a way thats right..

Dont look to the refs every time theres an infraction. You'll probably get more respect form the refs that way, and get more calls.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I’m going to cook dinner but I’m not talking about respect or just Auston Matthews. The game will be better if star players don’t leave early because of herniated discs or lose big chunks of the season because non skill players are allowed to hack the poop out of them.

Personally, I’d rather see skilled defencemen box guys out. Shocking concepts.

Blind & dumb is why 😂
- Nighthawk

Oh you know you are gone for this one

Oh Dozzerrrr