jaster
I am become woke, destroyer of ignorance.
- Jun 8, 2007
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I like that the discussion is split between throwing faster vs letting it happen for the guy to stop or realize it's not worth it.
I side with the waiting and see approach. It's at the end of the game, the smaller guy was frustrated. The first punch he just stared at him like "really?", not so much like he is small, but kind of like "that did nothing...seriously" then the guy tried again and that's when edvinsson took care of it. If he just went off the ice after and did nothing then I'd probably be perplexed a little and think maybe one of those punches landed well, but he was trying to fire up the crowd when leaving.
It's all about picking your battles and that just wasn't the time for it until it was pushed over to far. Exactly what I tell my son, if another kid hits you on the playground, you tell them to stop or don't do that. If they do it again, I'll defend you to anyone who questions your actions (principle, teacher, etc.) because it's fair game now. You got the warning, now it's on you. He's 4 btw. Gotta teach them young
I can see arguments for both sides. But if we know that's how the organization goes, and its the end of a game, I would just wait until they play again and finish it then if it really is that big of a deal. Preference? I prefer that ed just stays on the ice after puck drop in this exact scenario and just runs him over if they are on the ice together again. If not? Then take a number (i used to be good at that) and when the next game comes up, use it as a google alert or something and remember oh yeah, I need to end him tonight, got it. lol.While I agree with your, "don't be a bully and start a fight but if you have to, don't afraid to finish it," mentality (that's basically what my dad told me as a kid) in hockey I agree with Newfy.
That guy was swinging wildly at Edvinsson. His teammates were reaching for Ed after he downed the guy. That senators team is about as punkish as the real senators team so swing fast, swing hard, and put them down. Don't even give them the opportunity to surprise you because they aren't kids on a playground. If they catch you buy surprise they can hurt you.
That the attitude it seems like he had, and its absolutely not true. All it takes is a little jersey tug, or for him to step on a skate in a scrum like that and he slips a bit, and boom hes wearing that right on his chin.
Talking about how its on ice, and then saying provided he maintains his balance is kind of an oxymoron. Thats not a guarantee, sp protect yourself. Exact same height difference below
That the attitude it seems like he had, and its absolutely not true. All it takes is a little jersey tug, or for him to step on a skate in a scrum like that and he slips a bit, and boom hes wearing that right on his chin.
Talking about how its on ice, and then saying provided he maintains his balance is kind of an oxymoron. Thats not a guarantee, sp protect yourself. Exact same height difference below
Yeah but you have to admit the two bigger players are nothing alike. Edvinsson is the far better skater, much better balance, longer reach, had more gear on. When Crookshank had his couple wild swings there was a very very little chance of connecting. Once Ed realized he was actually wanting to tilt it was over at that point. He locked him up, gained leverage, and easily took him down. His background was apparent.
In the video the major difference is the smaller fighter was able to quickly close the range and get into striking range for him. About midway through the taller player was able to push him out of range and the smaller player had to go defensive and wait to get back into range. Once he got under him and into range he was able to tune him up more. However the big thing that video shows me at least is that both players were actually proficient at fighting which wasn't the case in the Edvinsson fight. It's not that big of a deal and I'm just enjoying our back and forth on this topic so no worries just enjoying the conversation.
I think that pair alone would be sick. Our top 4 D are going to be amazing!I know teams are moving away from 2 d-men on the power play, but a PP unit with Edvinsson and Sandin-Pelikka would be totally badass.
Especially when you consider that this would probably be the 2nd pairing behind Seider and whoever he's paired with.I think that pair alone would be sick. Our top 4 D are going to be amazing!
Seider is #1 Edvinsson is #2, ASP is our #3 defansman. You put #2 and #3 together, but we still don't have pair for Seider.I think that pair alone would be sick. Our top 4 D are going to be amazing!
We've got so many LD that are coming down the pipe. One has to be not terrible, right? Johansson, Wallinder, Buium...Seider is #1 Edvinsson is #2, ASP is our #3 defansman. You put #2 and #3 together, but we still don't have pair for Seider.
So ether you put Seider and Edvinsson on the first unit and give good stay home defansman to ASP or you need to trade for Actually good defansman , to play with Seider.
You think one of those 3 could be on the first pair? I just don't see it.We've got so many LD that are coming down the pipe. One has to be not terrible, right? Johansson, Wallinder, Buium...
Why not?You think one of those 3 could be on the first pair? I just don't see it.
Yzerman was trying to get Trouba for that role, I am glad it didn't work out, but someone similar and smart not Dirty.Why not?
We've had worse D on our top pair before...
Trouba isn't a LD and wouldn't be playing next to Mo.Yzerman was trying to get Trouba for that role, I am glad it didn't work out, but someone similar and smart not Dirty.
You never know maybe we already have someone, but he didn't show up yet .
Trouba/Chiarot would've been a nice pairing...Maybe a few lapses here and there, but they'd make up for it in the violence dept.Trouba isn't a LD and wouldn't be playing next to Mo.
For the opposition. Out of position or handing out PPs like Halloween candy...Trouba/Chiarot would've been a nice pairing...Maybe a few lapses here and there, but they'd make up for it in the violence dept.
I know teams are moving away from 2 d-men on the power play, but a PP unit with Edvinsson and Sandin-Pelikka would be totally badass.
Why can't Ed and ASP be on PP2?Why would Ed be ahead of Seider on the PP? Seider has had 3 straight NHL seasons of 40-50 pts and this year he was only on the 2nd PP unit for more than half the season. Ed had 27 and 30 pts in the AHL with I am assuming PP1 ice time, again in the AHL.