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I just did a quick search and found this quote attributed to the great Gilbert Perreault:
“The three important elements in hockey are: the forecheck, the backcheck and the paycheck.”
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“The three important elements in hockey are: the forecheck, the backcheck and the paycheck.”
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Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
We’re on the verge of being really spoiled with the amount of power-forwards this team has acquired and developed. After a dearth of that type of player since the end of the Quinn days it’s nice to have three heavy and skilled forwards in Knies, McMann, and Grebenkin.
Did you plant that in my head, I can totally hear one of those guys saying that.
Edit: I see it was Perreault!
There is another recent quote:
Jimmy Firecracker
Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
In his written 32 Thoughts Friedman says that the Leafs figured Grebenkin didn’t need much time to get acclimated and they knew he’d be back with the big club this season.
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32 Thoughts: Why the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery and what's next
After the Bruins failed to show consistent "pushback" it was time to make a change behind the bench. Plus, where the salary cap could go next, thoughts on the trade market, and more in this week's notes.
Jimmy Firecracker
Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
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He looks a little bit crazy, but in hockey that's a good thing.
From what I've seen he's a player that makes sure he has an impact in every game he plays, and if that means running someone over, getting up in a goalie's face or diving desperately trying to stop a 2-on-1 pass he'll do it. Energy guy all around.
From what I've seen he's a player that makes sure he has an impact in every game he plays, and if that means running someone over, getting up in a goalie's face or diving desperately trying to stop a 2-on-1 pass he'll do it. Energy guy all around.
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Grabobski’s eccentricity, Kulemin’s strength and Komarov’s annoyingness.
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That’s just pre-requisite in today’s NHL. But you build a team like that the upshot is it gives the skilled, more finesse guys support and room to breathe.
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In the words of the great Gilbert Perreault …
By Mick Colageo | Published: January 17, 2010 | Leave a commentThere are three elements to hockey: forecheck, backcheck, paycheck.
As for Gilbert Perreault, No. 11 in your program but No. 2 on the list of most exciting puck carriers ever (after you know who), at least in the 70’s and 80’s you didn’t get the paycheck without the forecheck or the backcheck. Kevin Dupont’s interview with ex-Bruins GM Mike O’Connell in Sunday’s Boston Globe seems like an appropriate occasion to revisit some of our own viewpoints on rule changes and lines on the ice.
That Interview and more importantly his Play, has made me and I’m sure many others in Leaf Nation a big Fan!
Get that Pay Cheque Grebby!
Get that Pay Cheque Grebby!
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How about a forward version of Danill Markov?
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That's what I thought. He does seem like a bit of a wild card.
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Yeah I could see that, although Markov was old, old school like you could almost see the cigarette cloud around him as he moved up and down the ice…
Honestly in one game he and Minten have made more of an impact than Robertson or Holmberg. I hope the Leafs dont send them down.
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Robertson is being showcased to show the world how good he is
Dubas would be all over it...he drafted Robertson and he loves undersized players At this point I would take a 3rd or 4th rounder for him. Robertson just doesnt fit withbthis current tean...square peg and round hole.
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I feel bad for him, but he is really not making it difficult in the management
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So was he shopped in the summer and there were no offers?
How about Christian Kyrou?
Give Berube another Kyrou to work with?
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Wasn't it Jordan that said he hated Berube? can't remember who it was but thought it was him?
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He put up some really good numbers as a 20 year old playing in a grown man's league in Russia for championship winning Magnitogorsk.In his written 32 Thoughts Friedman says that the Leafs figured Grebenkin didn’t need much time to get acclimated and they knew he’d be back with the big club this season.
32 Thoughts: Why the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery and what's next
After the Bruins failed to show consistent "pushback" it was time to make a change behind the bench. Plus, where the salary cap could go next, thoughts on the trade market, and more in this week's notes.
They've been keen on him getting a chance. Hope he embraces and takes it now - in 1 night of watching him for 11 minutes, he brought more energy than Reaves did in 18 games so far this season
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It didn't go over well in St. Louis for Jordan.
Tearful Kyrou sorry for Berube remarks after boos
Blues star Jordan Kyrou was overcome with emotion after Thursday night's 4-2 win over Ottawa, saying it was tough to be booed by fans following comments he made about former coach Craig Berube.
