Post Game Thread | Calgary vs. Montreal | 10/17/06

barry33 · Guru

RE: Post Game Thread | Calgary vs. Montreal | 10/17/06

Ando · Guru

First off...the Downey hit was borderline, although VERY predatory...and And-o is convinced that many GOHABBERS watch a TOTALLY different game than he does!

How on Earth was Souray NOT the number one star???

In fact...did nobody else notice the last Habs penalty kill when Souray iced the puck (via a tee'ed up slapper) RIGHT AT PHANEUF'S HEAD....too funny!!! It was a deliberate act...and it sent a clear message!!!

...anyway, good effort...although Huet fought the puck ALL NIGHT!

...Bonk - well...And-o won't even start!

...Perezhogin is playing really well and getting zero notice!

...Kovalev is just a pile of talent.

Good hustle and heart won that game!

habgirl · Guru

I dunno, I have watched that hit over and over again, and still clearly see Downey with his head up right before getting laid out. Regher (sp?) was head-hunting, plain and simple. I, like everyone else, love a good hockey hit. That one, in my opinion, does not fall under that category.

And And-O, this morning I am all for Souray for PM! I love the way this guy sends a message. Hey Dion, heads up!

heet_150 · Guru

habgirl wrote:

I dunno, I have watched that hit over and over again, and still clearly see Downey with his head up right before getting laid out. Regher (sp?) was head-hunting, plain and simple. I, like everyone else, love a good hockey hit. That one, in my opinion, does not fall under that category.

And And-O, this morning I am all for Souray for PM! I love the way this guy sends a message. Hey Dion, heads up!

He admitted it somewhat in a post game interview. He said that he was trying to energize his team after falling behind on a shorthanded goal. He said he was looking to make a big hit. I count 2 1/2 strides before that jacka$$ laid Downey out. And Barry, I would not be heralding Downey as a hero. I don't care for cheating, Hab or not. I was as pi$$ed with Ribeiro with his flopping around as the Bruins were, and I was none too pleased when Ryder snapped his head back last season to draw a high sticking penalty when the other player's stick was at least a foot from him. I don't know how anyone could call that hit anything other than a cheap shot, especially when the hittee (Downey) was diagnosed with a severe concussion. That's career ending territory.

barry33 · Guru

heet_150 wrote:

habgirl wrote:

I dunno, I have watched that hit over and over again, and still clearly see Downey with his head up right before getting laid out. Regher (sp?) was head-hunting, plain and simple. I, like everyone else, love a good hockey hit. That one, in my opinion, does not fall under that category.

And And-O, this morning I am all for Souray for PM! I love the way this guy sends a message. Hey Dion, heads up!

He admitted it somewhat in a post game interview. He said that he was trying to energize his team after falling behind on a shorthanded goal. He said he was looking to make a big hit. I count 2 1/2 strides before that jacka$$ laid Downey out. And Barry, I would not be heralding Downey as a hero. I don't care for cheating, Hab or not. I was as pi$$ed with Ribeiro with his flopping around as the Bruins were, and I was none too pleased when Ryder snapped his head back last season to draw a high sticking penalty when the other player's stick was at least a foot from him. I don't know how anyone could call that hit anything other than a cheap shot, especially when the hittee (Downey) was diagnosed with a severe concussion. That's career ending territory.

Ok..here is something comparable then. What about the Kovalev hit on Tucker last year? As much as I hate that little puke, there are posters on this team that still show the video of the elbow he threw on Tucker and laugh. Can anyone explain the difference tio me between what Kovalev did and what happened to Downey last night?

heet_150 · Guru

barry33 wrote:

Ok..here is something comparable then. What about the Kovalev hit on Tucker last year? As much as I hate that little puke, there are posters on this team that still show the video of the elbow he threw on Tucker and laugh. Can anyone explain the difference tio me between what Kovalev did and what happened to Downey last night?

Downey hadn't just try to throw an elbow at Regher with the game lost and out of hand, as Tucker did to Kovalev.

barry33 · Guru

heet_150 wrote:

barry33 wrote:

Ok..here is something comparable then. What about the Kovalev hit on Tucker last year? As much as I hate that little puke, there are posters on this team that still show the video of the elbow he threw on Tucker and laugh. Can anyone explain the difference tio me between what Kovalev did and what happened to Downey last night?

Downey hadn't just try to throw an elbow at Regher with the game lost and out of hand, as Tucker did to Kovalev.

It is completely irrelevant heet and you know it. Two wrongs do not make a right.

macneil · Guru

barry33 wrote:

heet_150 wrote:

barry33 wrote:

Ok..here is something comparable then. What about the Kovalev hit on Tucker last year? As much as I hate that little puke, there are posters on this team that still show the video of the elbow he threw on Tucker and laugh. Can anyone explain the difference tio me between what Kovalev did and what happened to Downey last night?

Downey hadn't just try to throw an elbow at Regher with the game lost and out of hand, as Tucker did to Kovalev.

It is completely irrelevant heet and you know it. Two wrongs do not make a right.

barry , im not saying the regehr hit was cheap but a little late , and as far as the kovy hit on tucker , he got him with the elbow , but his elbow was against his body , not like it was an elbow lead , he tucked his arm into his body and that just happened to be the part that hit tucker . as far as two wrongs dont make a right but it made them even , eye for an eye as i see it .

Saku11 · Senior Member

Hit was not cheap at all. Players go by the 3 second rule after a player has released the puck. The hit was clean and on time. Downey got caught with head down and paid the price.