Originally Posted by yourchoice (Post 798076)

Thanks for the link to the replay Tom. I watched a good chunk of the game last night on NHL Network, but missed it. That was a vicious hit.



It seemed pretty clear to me the hit was delivered as a response to Seabrook's hit 20 seconds earlier. Was Wisniewski's hit illegal? Yes. Intent to injure? Not sure...really hard to say. Uncalled for? IMHO, no. Seabrook was late delivering his check...which looked high and bounced the guy's head off of the boards. The hit he received clearly seemed retaliatory and, IMHO, definitely served a purpose. Just like fighting majors, some are uncalled for, but many serve a purpose in the game.

All IMHO.

:2

Originally Posted by jmsremax (Post 798209)

Illegal hits should never been called for. Settle it in the appropriate manner....take off the gloves and fight it out. Players seem to be retaliating in an unprofessional manner and it's causing some serious injuries.

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan (Post 798615)

Boston Garden is going to be rocking tonight.
It's payback time the B's got to man up, that have to? The team is honoring the last team to win the cup and the legends will be in attendance?

Originally Posted by taltos (Post 799494)

Tom, all the best wishes for your Hawks. After last night and the lack of showing any heart, it would be best for the Bruins to miss the playoffs and benefit from the draft. I will be cheering for you guys.:tu

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 799539)

I was sorry to see the B's lose yesterday, Paul, I was hoping that not only Cooke, but the whole team would get a beatdown.

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 799206)

Is the Ovie a heel curve or a toe curve, Mike?

Originally Posted by taltos (Post 799577)

Tom, I just wanted to see the team play with some heart for a change and my distant hope was to see Crosby taken out for as long as Savard is out. I am almost 60 and I remember the code that if your best player is taken out, they lose their best player. Also look for a pm from me that is several months overdue. Paul:tu

Originally Posted by Ahbroody (Post 799585)

heel guess its like an easton drury. Fun curve super easy to roof. Bauer kind of like Stall I guess
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/ccm-vect...-patterns.html

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook returned to the ice Friday, two days after a vicious hit knocked him out of a game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Seabrook, who missed Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, said he's feeling better and could play Saturday night against the Phoenix Coyotes. But coach Joel Quenneville said he'll decide on Saturday.

Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski was suspended eight games for the hit in the second period. Seabrook understands Wisniewski likely was retaliating for Seabrook's earlier hit on Ducks winger Corey Perry.

"I don't know why he couldn't have done it a different way," Seabrook said. "The hit I made on Perry warrants a fight or guys run me a little bit out there, but I think there's a better way to do it."

Seabrook said he watched "quite a few replays" of the hit, and doctors told him he likely blacked out.

The incident obviously strained a friendship. Wisniewski, a former Blackhawk, is getting married and verbally invited Seabrook to the wedding. When asked Friday if he'll attend, Seabrook first said, 'No,' but he added, "we'll see."

"He called me and left me a message," Seabrook said. "It was nice of him, but I'm just going to take some time and figure it out from there.

"I'm pretty [ticked] off right now," he added. "But time will tell. Time will heal, and we'll see down the line."

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 800019)

I have been partial to the Coffey curve for many years, on the old wood (Sherwood PMP) sticks I finally had to special order and buy a dozen at a time. They are still making it for the composite sticks that I use now, it must be popular since Coff has been retired for almost 10 years.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody (Post 800704)

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sharks are brutual right now. Tom your hawks need to bail out the sharks tonight and beat the yotes.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody (Post 801225)

Likely the longest fight of the season Janssen vs Leblond Solid fight by 2 very good fighters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyUPg...u8I&playnext=3

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 803478)

Wings are 8-2-1 since the Olympic break. Anyone who thinks they aren't the favorite to come out of the West (especially with the way Jimmy Howard is playing lately) hasn't been watching hockey. Hope they move far up enough in the seeding that the Hawks don't catch them in Round 1.

Originally Posted by E.J. (Post 803685)

The Blackhawks should just count on meeting the Avs in round 1.....

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 803478)

Wings are 8-2-1 since the Olympic break. Anyone who thinks they aren't the favorite to come out of the West (especially with the way Jimmy Howard is playing lately) hasn't been watching hockey. Hope they move far up enough in the seeding that the Hawks don't catch them in Round 1.

Originally Posted by Ahbroody (Post 805346)

One of my favorite barks from the bench.

Another "get off your knees ref your blowing the game."