Comments on: Bruins seeking payback could be nightmare for NHL

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:30:48 +0000

I am deeply disappointed in the lack of leadership by the NHL, and Colin Campbell – the hit on Savard was malicious. I have lost interest in the game for constantly promoting goon behavior. Retribution on the ice only takes the game lower. It’s turning into a dumb game, with fighting and cheap shots shifting focus from the simple beauty of the real game.

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:23:27 +0000

NHL leadership have lost their way, and should be replaced by those who can and will maintain the integrity of the game. I am convinced cheap hits and fighting like goons are detracting from the essence of the game: finesse, speed, discipline. Pro hockey has lost me as a fan. The Savard hit was malicious act, and Colin Campbell’s suggestion that retribution will equalize things is just nonsense and demonstrates he is unsuited as a spokesperson in his leadership role.

By: demon

demon — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:37:31 +0000

Hey Selby,
Any goon could injure Ovechkin with a blatantly illegal hit or slash, but if you stick to the rules, he’s not so easy to “take out just for the hell of it”. In case you haven’t noticed, he’s one of the strongest players in the NHL, he sees the ice, keeps his head up and usually gives considerably more than he gets. Ask Jagr about that. But keep dreaming…

By: Fecteau

Fecteau — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:13:52 +0000

I agree with a few people here. I think anyone who watches hockey for the violence aspect isn’t truly a fan. I can admit that now and again its cool to see a fight; Talk about having your cake and eat it too! But at the same time, there’s so much more to hockey than fighting; goals, saves, different hits and checks, turnovers,penalties and penalty shots, all this stuff is so great that they could take fighting out completely (if at all possible) and the integrity of the sport would be improved while you won’t lose the die hard fans.
Also, in response to Rob Selby, I am completely against going after anyone, as much as I dislike the Penguins, they deserve a chance and people need to learn to play fair, as cream always rises to the top. I wouldn’t go after Crosby, that is of course unless he put me in a position taht I had to knock him down a peg.
That being said, Go ahead and have one of your many goons on the Penguins take out Ovechkin! In the 9 games Ovi’s missed due to suspension or injury this year, the Caps have scored 7 goals in each of 3 of those 9 games, and are averaging like 5 goals per game. Even their goaltending is better without Ovi in the lineup… Go ahead, you’ll just make the team that much more dangerous!
Oh, and northernwolf, I disagree that Selby’s a Canadian’s fan. He would most likely be speaking in French and I would probably smell him from all the way in Richmond, VA. If I’m wrong, I’m giving 1-1 odds that he’s a terrible tipper! Tab-al-naque!!!

By: northernwolf

northernwolf — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:44:44 +0000

Totally agree with Aquaman. Selby must be a Canadians fan, only they would be so ignorant in their comments about the NHL. What a jackass.

By: Aquaman

Aquaman — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:10:23 +0000

It’s idiots like you who make reading comments in this blog so painful.

By: Rob Selby

Rob Selby — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:27:37 +0000

Of course, I know what team OV plays for. I say, if the Pens lose Crosby because of some payback he had nothing to do with, the Pens should take out Ovechin just for the Hell of it. He’s a dirty player anyway and it will completely destroy the NHL if the 2 best players in the league are eliminated. The NHL will deserve it.
If you don’t like it, tough luck.

By: walt

walt — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:13:59 +0000

Rob, what does Bruins/Crosby have to do with Ovechkin? You do realize he plays for the Caps, don’t you?

By: Rob Selby

Rob Selby — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:05:35 +0000

Boston is full of scumbags. But, the Bruins suck anyway. With or without Savard.
If the Bruins take out Crosby. The Pens should take out Ovechkin, if they meet again.

By: FT

FT — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:13:01 +0000

Since hits to the head such as the one on Savard are not illegal, and NHL will stay consistent, the Bruins need to hit Crosby in the same fashion.
Cooke didn’t get suspended, so the Bruins player won’t be either. They took out your best player, you take out their’s. Its only fair.
Simply fighting Cooke or winning the game isn’t equal to what happened to Savard. The Bruins have lost a lot of respect already, time to get it back.