After all the calls for suspensions, fines, permanent bans, deportations, beheadings and the like, the Phoenix Coyotes revealed today that Michal Rozsival has…well, a bruise. A bruise to his thigh and knee, with no structural damage. Dustin Brown’s hit on Rozsival became the instant postgame flashpoint after Game 5, both because Brown was not penalized and because Dustin Penner scored the series-winning goal on the next shift. After the game, the Coyotes — particularly captain Shane Doan and stick-wielding goalie Mike Smith — were irate at the non-call, with Dr. Doan having diagnosed Rozsival as having a blown-out knee.
It is, without question, good news that Rozsival has no serious injury. During the handshake line, some of the Phoenix players took the opportunity to complain at, and threaten, Brown and teammates. Today, Penner was asked about the postgame scene.
PENNER: “I would chalk that up to (them) being emotional. After I scored that goal, I thought, `Yeah, that’s got to sting,’ because they were pretty fired up about that hit that Brownie laid on Rozsival. Then, on the next shift, to know that you could have potentially had a two- or four- or five-minute power play, and have a chance and that excitement of, `Our player is hurt, but we’re going to have a chance to win,’ but then there’s no call so you have that letdown. Then, on the next shift, we go out and score. It’s a recipe for what they saw.’’
Question: Were you surprised at some of the stuff that was done in the handshake line?
PENNER: “Yeah, I’ve never seen that before. I got chirped in line too, for my headlock I put on Vermette in Game 2. He wanted to rehash that. I was a little surprised.’’
Question: What did you say? Did you just keep going?
PENNER: “I was really surprised. `I don’t have time to talk, right now, about this. I’ve got a flight to catch.’’’
Question: He didn’t send you a BBM or anything?
PENNER: “We didn’t exchange PIN numbers.’’
Willie Mitchell shared similar sentiments about the emotions involved for the Coyotes…
MITCHELL: “I was in my own little moment there, enjoying the opportunity that we gave ourselves as individuals and as a team. I have a couple good friends on that team, so obviously when you shake hands with them, it’s a little different, that’s for sure. So I was kind of in my own little environment there, so I didn’t know until actually after the plane ride. I ended up finding out about the stuff that was going on. It’s different, but hey, I understand their side of it. We put so much into it, and they’re the same. They put so much into the preparation, the work, to get to that point. There’s a lot of emotion involved, and I’m sure they were emotional at the time, because their season ended. Sometimes stuff gets a little bit heated, and that’s why hockey is so great. The intensity level is at such a high level. So I was surprised by that, but also, I understand it.’’
total embellishment, especially after his nosedive on the Penner “slash.”
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@BluLiner,
“Dr. Doan having diagnosed Rozsival as having a blown-out knee…”
–Dr. Doan’s Pills?
–Doan is a pill?
Hmmmmm…
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PRMan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Well, he is a pain in the neck…
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370455VinSD Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, “Doan’s Pills, now in bitter flavor”
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
@370455VinSD, @PRMan,
Try this pic:
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/static/drugency/images/NCH0230Z.JPG
slapshot Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
@370455VinSD, Nice one 3701
Kings x Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Dr Doan and VP of player safety Smith. Ah, no. Sorry cryotes. Slasher and dr. evil can just make a horror film
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luc20rules Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Maybe he should finish his career as a duck, because Dr. Doan is definately a Quack!
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MM Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@BluLiner, Slash with quotes still seems a bit harsh a description… I’d say it was more of a love tap =).
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EmptyTank Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@MM,
I’d even say that love tap is overstating the force behind it. Maybe something like he “caressed his heel”
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DiggerRocket Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@BluLiner, Not sure if you guys saw this, but the CBS Boston wrote an awesome article about the “Yotes disgraceful behavior: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/05/23/smith-doan-embarrass-coyotes-after-overtime-loss-to-kings/?fb_ref=.T70mm_NiLZU.like&fb_source=home_multiline
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KingsFan79 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@DiggerRocket, Awesome read. Thanks for that!
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Zeley Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@DiggerRocket,
Classic examples of the pen being mightier than the sword:
Doan … drove the whambulance
and
Smith … in between bites on his whamburger and cries
I’d love to read more of this writer’s offerings.
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DiggerRocket Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@Zeley, he had me cracking up too. It feels great for a non-LA wrier to lower that boom. Man… I can’t stand Mike Smith.
crashin'da net Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
@DiggerRocket, I think Boston Hockey Sports writers know just a “wee” bit more than Phoenix Hockey Sports writers. Friggin idiots.
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BluLiner Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@DiggerRocket, I enjoyed reading that, thanks.
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ike Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
@DiggerRocket, Nice, thanks for posting that.
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#23 D-Brown Train Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@DiggerRocket, Great article, thanks for the link.
Funny, Yotes fans don’t seem to be chripping anymore, especially since I told them on USA Today, that they’ll eat their words when it comes back he had a charlie horse.
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Shuchuk Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
@DiggerRocket, GREAT ARTICLE! You know LA is 100% right when even Boston has our backs on a sports-related issue.
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Renbe Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@DiggerRocket, Awesome, please forward to Doan’s and Hanzal’s twitter!
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letswinthecup2012 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
@DiggerRocket, bravo mr hurley!!
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PedregosaJoe Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@DiggerRocket, that is a great article and needed to be written
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MassKings Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
@DiggerRocket, Thanks for that link..a cool-headed and neutral Boston sportswriter is sometimes hard to find! I’m glad someone called out the Yotes poor sportsmanship.
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USHA#17 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@BluLiner,
How about Rozsival milked the hit…so there! Five , no, ten games for him starting next season.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
@BluLiner, people who complain about embellishment are the ones who are doing the embellishment……
Yotes are afraid of the mirror!!!
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CPMC29 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@BluLiner, A bruised knee is a hell of a long way from the heart.
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c4sraser Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 2:36 am
@CPMC29, all he has is a lil bruise? jeez he went down like he been shot
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Rockfx Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
@CPMC29,
Isn’t it funny how nobody (LAK) is complaining about Smiths
stick swinging incidents. The one on Brownie was certainly
done with intent to injure and he just barely missed Richards
after the series winning goal. If you ask me this guy should
have his stick removed from his equipment and be
suspended for 25 games next year. Shanahan and the NHL
should really watch the tapes on him. Good goalie but no respect
for the equipment he wears or any of the players, opposing or
teammates. THAT’S disgraceful!! Shame on you Mike Smith!!!
The Kings showed as much class as anybody could and they proved
that they are the most deserving team to be in the Finals…
Go Kings Go!!! Because it’s THE CUP!!!
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Penner is awesome.
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Dwreck Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
@Kevin, +1. His quotes always give me a good laugh.
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ziggyfan Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:32 am
@Dwreck, me too!!!
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Like Wall Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
@Kevin,
+2
Well-handled – and expertly explained – by Penner.
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Shakes Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
@Kevin, he’s kinda like the model player interview person… he provides quoteable quotes without really providing locker room material
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We have such understanding players….I think the UN is next for our guys!!..:-)
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Well all I can day again, is that we have LA Kings Players that have lots of
“CLASS”
LA Kings Rule!!
Go Kings Go!
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dcaps55 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@Gail Web, The Kings players are all class acts – I could not agree more – with the exception of Doughty (he nearly got himself kicked out of the game), but I feel that under Sutter’s leadership the young squire will become a knight….
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Kevin Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@dcaps55,
Doughty was very fortunate to not get a penalty the first time. He was VERY fortunate to not get a penalty the second time. Even though he had legit beef in both cases.
But we can agree on the fact that as a professional, Doughty has come a LONG way in the last two months.
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EmptyTank Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
@Kevin,
I agree. Up until his blowup there I was seeing a level of maturity in him like I hadn’t seen before. I will give him the benefit of the doubt though, he wore his emotions on his sleeve and understood the gravity of the situation (going shorthanded) and he just popped. Huge Kudos to the ref for giving him a long leash there and just turning away rather than trying to force the issue.
PRMan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
@dcaps55, He’s only 22. He’ll learn.
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Michael J. Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@PRMan,
He gets paid $7M a year to help his team, not to melt down. He needs to act like a big boy.
Kings For Chalice Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@Michael J, Doughty saved our butts in that game more than once, with the most brilliant being a heads up stop on a 2-1 breakaway that would have ended the game. He definitely needs to learn to argue without showing up the ref, but without him we were sunk. But, his passion and his gameplay all playoff long were definitely big boyish, even his justified loss of temper.
BluLiner Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@dcaps55, If it was a Kings home game, Doughty would have certainly gotten a penalty for inciting the home crowd.
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JKA Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@BluLiner, Refs give the players a lot more leeway on that kind of stuff in the playoffs; plus, I think they probably felt that given that kind of reaction, the call was already questionable….
But I agree that he would have drawn en extra penalty were it a regular season game, and he does need to chill a bit…..
Sore losers is all I got from reading this
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Old news, GO GET THE CUP KINGS!
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Sorry suppose to be say,
and since again I write
Penner Power!
Go Kings Go!
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what’s a BBM??? not like GBM right? whatever that is, too!
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3Bcrown Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
@Stuart, too many BBM’s might give you a GBM (BBM= BlackBerry Messages)
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
@3Bcrown, phew!! better then a BigBowelMovememnt!
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simonsez Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Stuart,
People still use Blackberries?
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Michael J. Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
@simonsez,
Yes, and Palm Pilots
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@simonsez, Duncanz still uses cassette tapes.
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), and beta cassettes, too…
Basically, Rozsival got a dead leg.
Will this stop their whining? dougtful.
Whiners will always have an excuse to whine
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Alex Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@ernest reyes, sad truth.
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Shakes Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@ernest reyes, which ironically is what Brownie sorta got too on his received slash.. (although Rosival probably had it worse)
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EmptyTank Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
@ernest reyes,
“dougtful”?? Do you mean Doty-ful?
(just playing the pun there, no ill feelings)
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mask0425x Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
@ernest reyes,
Rozie’s worst injury was separated ego!
I can’t believe nobody mentions how he rode Brown face down in the ice for at least 5-10 seconds just before Penner love-tapped him… And that was long after the puck was out of that corner. Guess he ain’t no Czech cowboy
Loves to dish out but can’t take any back!
Next year’s six games should be pretty awesome. GKG
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paige Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@mask0425x, +1. Next year’s games will be so killer. Am I delusional? Every day I wake up thinking Doan or somebody will make a public apology for their extreme rhetoric. It’s not going to happen, is it? Even Doughty apologized for his outbursts to the refs immediately after the game… Brown has been a great captain, and these hits to his reputation are making me mad.
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Zeley Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@paige,
On the other hand, it is Brown’s reaction to the hits on his reputation that ultimately will further define his reputation.
Did anyone else notice smith trying to slash Richards after Penner scored?
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Hutch Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@Jsauce23, That was gnarly!
Mike Smith is a kook.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@Hutch, Good word. Don’t hear it much anymore.
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King Cobra Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), You need to go surfing, plenty of them out in the water still
vplaza Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@Jsauce23,
Yep. And Smith was the one who wanted a lifetime ban on Brown because Raffi got 25 games.
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
@vplaza, but what about all those wonderful kids songs Raffi sings???
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vplaza Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
@Stuart,
He can continue to sing them while he’s not playing.
crashin'da net Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
@vplaza, Smith is the penultimate fool. Doesn’t deserve to be in this league.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
@crashin’da net,
He’s the “next to last” fool, huh? Is that like the “last but not least” fool? Or are you saying Keanu Doan is the ultimate fool? I’m good with that
JJREIGN Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
@Jsauce23, I did. He should be given a nerf stick the way he uses that thing!
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3Bcrown Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@JJREIGN, awesome
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Kings-Trojans Rule Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@Jsauce23, Yes! What a bitch Mike Smith is! Easy to act tough using a hockey stick as a weapon and hiding behind a mask.
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Carlsbad Kings Fan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
@Jsauce23, I think that is why Smith got a game misconduct at the end of the game, Lame Doan too.
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BallPointHammer Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@Jsauce23, Yes. Reminded me of a much younger Ron Hextall.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 9:25 am
@BallPointHammer, Hexy would have dropped the gloves and mask.
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BallPointHammer Reply:
May 26th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, Check out YouTube. Hextall was a total maniac at times – including hacking, wacking, fighting and occasionally crossing the line. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy and I hope he stays on with the Kings for at least a few more years.
Michael J. Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@Jsauce23, I’m not sure he’ll be back with that team next year – talk about a locker room cancer…
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Drew Doughty's Mustache Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@Jsauce23, If Smith would have connected with Richards, it could have caused some serious damage. That was near the stomach and hip, no? Things would have gotten really ugly if it did, especially with Kings players already coming off the bench to celebrate.
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370455VinSD Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@Jsauce23, Look at the picture in the upper right corner from the Arizona Republic:
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/articles/2012/05/22/20120522los-angeles-kings-edge-phoenix-coyotes-overtime-win-west.html
The caption reads “May 22, 2012 – Kings celebrate their overtime winning goal against the Coyotes during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.” but the pic itself clearly shows Smith taking a two handed swing at Richards while he celebrates. Classic.
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Bonvivant1 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@370455VinSD, Did you see Richards imploring Brown to move on as Hanzal was jawing at him in the line?
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HB Kings Fan #99 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
@Jsauce23,
Also notice on the replay that later after the goal MS put his stick high in the air going after the Referee, but caught himself and lowered it. He needs to put some major $’s in the Douche Jar.
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Kings For Chalice Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
@Jsauce23, I saw it and couldn’t believe it. this after the unnecessary axe chop to the back of Brownie’s leg… No penalty, no punishment. Oh well, have fun developing you hack on the golf course.
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Drew Doughty's Mustache Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
@Kings For Chalice, Don’t forget this is a league who was ok with Clowe coming off the bench with a stick to play. Nothing was even said.
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F them B’s (forget them bums!)… GAME OVER! Take a chill pill, relax and have some nice cheese to go with your whine…
It was a close call, no doubt, but both teams were guilty of close calls. That’s for the Refs to decipher, not the players. D.A. Keith Yandle insinuated that the Kings and the refs were wearing the same colors… waaa waa waa…
I would love to ask Coyote players what they thought about “Hatchet” Mike Smith’s antics (on Brown in game 2, and then on the OT GWG of Game 5 when, after letting in the OT goal to Penner, immediately reacted by trying to whack Mike Richards. Then there was Game 1, where Derek Morris had an obvious knee-on-knee hit on Scuderi that wasn’t even close. That was never called. What goes around comes around, Dawgs…
Let’s hear what Doan has to say now, that we have confirmed that Rozivals knee was not ‘blown out’ like he diagnosed…
Hit the road. Y’all are DONE~!
GO KINGS GO!
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Blurker Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@mash-ola, BTW, the Morris knee was called. 12:43 of the 2nd period, 2 minutes for kneeing.
I’ve seen several people on various blogs/boards saying the knee wasn’t called. Weird.
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
@Blurker,
There was one on Scuds in the third period of Game 2 that didn’t get called. The more obvious one.
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Blurker Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@FKA PakiFro, Well, if *I* didn’t see it, I can’t possibly blame the refs. I stand corrected.
Blurker Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@FKA PakiFro, Wait. You mean this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCT5CMhcGL8
mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@Blurker, It happened in the 3rd period dude. No, the one people are continually referring to is NOT the one you are referring to.
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Blurker Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@mrbrett7, I typeoed 2nd period when I actually meant 3rd period.
JS Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
@mash-ola, Don’t forget Yandle’s attempted punch to the back of Doughty’s head after he (Yandle) scored in Game 5. I thought that looked pretty bad on the replay.
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Marty4Ever Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@mash-ola Hey, any of you noticed that sign around PHX arena that said, “LUCK HAS A NEW HOME LONG BUTTE”?
Funny that shows up right when the Kings score & win the series. Maybe it’s a hint of more good to come…,
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Love Penner’s comment. “I’ve got a flight to catch.”. Fantastic.
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Amy, hopefully they can reminisce (?) the 6 times we meet next season! but for half the price!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
@Amy, Absolutely great work by Pancakes.
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Nothing to see here folks….moving on.
Brown and Doan 5:00 fighting majors at 0:01 of the first period somewhere around October 10th 2012.
Until then Coyotes…adieu.
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Shakes Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
@ZimPuck, They may win game #12 next season (or whenever we play them),and they’ll be super excited, but we won game 1,2,3 & 5
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Zmtnbik Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@ZimPuck, nah…won’t happen if my premonition comes true, Shana is going to sign with a winner, and will be wearing Silver and Black next season. It could happen, but would hate to see it. I do have a feeling he won’t be a Yote next year and this will be a non-issue.
Regarding Smith, if he wants any chance at a Vezina, he better clean up his game, because I can’t see how anybody would nominate him. His classless antics will far out weigh his stellar play.
Can’t wait until next Wednesday!!! GO Kings GO!
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Beheading of a King!! Haha, very clever Rich! Off with their heads… long live the Republic of Coyotes!!! On a golf course.
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what happened to being classy in defeat…?
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
@variable, that went out the window as soon as Penns smacked them in deface!!!
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Yeah, and Tippett was saying there’s too much embellishment in the league? He needs to start looking at his team first.
Oh well. Old news. Time to focus on the next series.
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Dr Doan and Michael Bruisivalof the Phoenix Cryotes.
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P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
@Hutch, hahaha, ‘Cry-otes’ I love it!
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Bruised feelings, haha well put Rich. I was very surprised to see what went on during the handshakes. I feel like some of it stems from their coaching staff. No matter how to refs call a game you need your players to focus on the next game, not the one that just ended. And for lumberjack smith to be whining about a missed call shows not only a complete disconnect from reality but also a severe lack of maturity. Maybe it’s the desert heat? Get your sh*t together Phx!
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BluLiner Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Deaderhead28, Absolutely right, coaches have been preaching “woe is me” to the Phoenix players all season. No one loves us, no one wants us to win, us against the world! What do you expect them to do when they lose, but to lash out and repeat what the coaches told them all year. It may appear that the players lack class, but this all came from the top and Tippett should bear the blame for how it ended in the handshake line.
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KC23 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
@Deaderhead28, I did lose some respect for Tippet. He led the crying towel parade and played no small part in their classless post game crying.
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They called for a life time ban? Really? Maybe if Smiths stick wasn’t assaulting our players, he could have stopped more goals.
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@Mikey, i hear he is designing a goalie stick that converts into a pointy spear…
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I think it’s funny how he was excorted by two other players off the ice as if he broke his leg….what is up with that?
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fsd1 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
@tellmeY, and then used the blown out knee one to step off the ice…..
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Stuart Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
@tellmeY, it reminded me of the Paul Pierce movida in the last championship the celtchicks won… wheeled off the court on a wheelchair only to make a miraculous recovery! PHO must have employed Mr Miyagi that night…
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The Dryer 5 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
@tellmeY,
A bruised thigh and knee does justify getting helped off the ice. I really see no embellishment in the scene. And Doan was talking out of his butt and just assumed it was knee on knee and that it blew out his knee. 5 minutes after emilination you’re not reviewing tape or consulting team doctors. You’re going off what you saw on the ice wrapped up in the emotion of elimination. Time to move on.
Though it will be interesting to see what happens next season when they play after Torres is back from suspension. He’s just the player to try to take Brown out, but with his history and the way the series ended, do you think he/his coaches would risk ending Torres’ career over revenge of a legal hit that cause an couple bruises? You know if Torres injures anyone on the Kings he would be looking at a 1yr or even more severe ban from the NHL.
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Rich, this is one of the most amusing things you’ve written in a while. “Dr. Doan.” Thanks for your GREAT playoff coverage.
And GO KINGS GO!
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Did we play the Coyotes? I hadnt noticed, I was too distracted with WINNING!!!!
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Cry on CRY-o-TEES (as in golf tees)
is it really possible to blame an entire series on the refs?
did the hawks threaten Cryotee players during their handshake for putting Hossa on a stretcher?
poor sports…what about the attempt at a 2nd leg hack Smith took at Richards after Penner scored the goal? poor sportsmanship. thats the only time you point up at the scoreboard and let that do the trash talking for you.
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wow..how pathetic they were in losing. I can understand the emotion, but once the game’s over, it’s over. Leave the rest of the BS behind.
Again, great job by Tippett for teaching his guys in such a short period of time the art of embellishment. Rosival is a quick learner!
A bruised thigh? I thought he was going to need a knee replacement surgery and possibly a prosthetic leg the way he was carried off the ice.
Great comeback by Penner. He wanted to rehash a headlock from game 2…3 games prior?
They have a nice, long summer to think about their unprofessional conduct during the handshake.
way to embarrass yourself guys!
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
@nykingfan, It would be so cool to finish by winning the cup to add to their seething envy…
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nykingfan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@Jack,
Even better would be winning the cup and having them open the season in LA when they raise the banner
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
@nykingfan,
that would be nice. i think its fair to say i dislike them the most of all the pac teams. tied with the ducks of course.
on a side note, seeing that you’re NYkingfan, are you going to any games? Either one of jersey/rangers would be a good option for you.
This just in…Michal Rozsival has no structual damage on his ankle either where he received a vicious slash from Dustin Penner
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It’s Dr. Moan … pretty amazing because Phoenix gave out alot more garbage than they took and they were throughly outplayed in the series. They sound like a pee wee hockey team moaning at McDonald’s after a game. Hard to choose the lamest act, Dr. Moan, Yandle or Smith …
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yeah, I wish the hockey pundits would dish out some words of displeasure regarding the Yote’s display…Understanding that they were emotional, so where other teams, who actually lost in game 7 in OT…then maybe they could cry a little.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
@Jack, I do as well. The reactions of the Coyotes team in general is an embarrassment to the game of hockey.
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I didn’t catch it, but I heard yesterday that Dinglebury Milbury changed his view on the DB hit on Rosival, siding with JR on it. Really?
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puckbob Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@vplaza, total 180. He probly looked at the replay with roenick or got a call from Toronto to shut his yap. There’s a couple of those ANALysts that clearly don’t like the Kings. Milbury is the worst
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puckbob Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
@puckbob, BUTTon is the other
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vplaza Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
@puckbob,
I really can’t stand that idiot. If he does praise the Kings, it seems to be given unwillingly or uncomfortably for some reason.
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LA_1968 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@vplaza, Exactly. Because every complement makes him eat his own words aka dung from earlier in the season.
LA_1968 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@vplaza, Seriously? His main point was that it was late (offsides) and saying “you’ve got to let up”. I read the hit was .25 seconds after whistle. Half a second is universally accepted. So why let up? To be nice? In the conference semis? Pfffffffffft. That show is way better with Roenick on there even though Milbury and Roenick had the debate. If it was Jones and Milbury it would have been 2x.
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Chirped about a Game 2 incident? Wow. Classless.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@slvrnblk, Sean Avery did have one thing right. French Canadian visor wearing hockey players are punks.
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I have never liked the Coyotes. I now officially despise them. What a bunch of hypocrites. I sure hope that Mike Smith takes hormone pills over the summer, because the guy seriously needs to grow up.
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Rich Hammond +55 for the cheeky commentary!!!! Loved it!!!
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I’m terribly sorry about all this. After all, he’s only a Wookiee.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@C3PO,
iyeeeaaaaHHHHHHHH!
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vplaza Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
@DesertKing,
Wait, isn’t that an Ewok yell?
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DesertKing Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@vplaza,
ipa doooooo (Ewok for “no”)
Did wittle bitty Rosy get an owie-booboo on his leggy-weggy? Maybe Mr. Moany Doany can give it a kiss and make it betta since he knows so much about boo-boos? Then, Mr. Flopper, no Rosy, not your stuffed bunny, Mr. Flopper is your friend Mike Smith, we need to talk to him about “time out” and what bad things you have to do to get it. It will be okay, you will see, now put some ice on that boo-boo, take your Bayer’s Children’s aspirin, its cherry flavored, sit back, drink your kool-aid, and watch some cartoony woonies. THEN GROW UP, STOP FAKING CRAP, GROW A PAIR, MAN UP, AND LEARN TO KEEP YOUR STUPID HEAD UP WHEN DUSTIN BROWN IS ON THE ICE! Feel better? Thats nice dear.
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
@DesertKing, +27
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Wow. Aren’t they a professional hockey club, not some group in Jr. High School? Hello Pots, the Kettle called. I would not be surprised in the slightest if this doesn’t a) Start a years-long heated rivalry and b) the Coyotes come back in the fall with cheap tricks to get their “revenge.” It would suit them seeing as how much of a class act they are now.
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
@Missy B, We will destroy them next year! Gagne will take care of PP scoring.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@Missy B, I would personally love to see that. That first game next season is going to be a bloodbath. Any all all who can fight had better be in the lineup.
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Can there be a petition started to remove Craig Button from the NHL network? His comments after the clincher about Brown (clean) hit are inexcusable and obviously biased. He has made his feelings clear about how he doesn’t like Dean Lombardi and the Kings before.
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Well, I don’t know if I’d call that total embellishment. Charley horses can be pretty painful. Luckily, he has all Summer to recuperate.
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New names for some Yotes:
Dr. Moan
Anal Candle
Slashing Susan
You all know who is who.
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@zulov, I forgot Hanzy Pansy.
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Simply amazing.. Ive read a lot of blogs from various posters even all the stuff from kerry Fraser…..
Hogwash…..
Browns hit could have been an interferance penalty at most….
What really irritates me the most is that bad sportsmanship from the three biggest jerks on Coyotes team added is also Yandle….But DOan SMith and Handzal were so guilty of flagrant terribl;e and dangerous potentaiLLY CAREER ENDING plays….and they made the most noise especially DOan ….
Smith couldm be accused on assault with a deadly weapon with his slash on Brown. Then he has the gaul to slash Richards and then shockingly he threw his stick in directions of the referrees.
So why didnt the NHl and guys like Kerry Fraser also discuss this as they critised Brown…Im just so incensed by all this….
Smith should go to prison, and Doan belongs with Torres…..Brown is aggressive and a terrific hitter but never dirty. I conced he can be guilty of a little embellishing, but that is not a crime….
To hear people dislike our kings because of Brown or Drew d’s tantrum is totally upsetting…
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puckbob Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@hip-check, Doan should be drug tested, did you see the dude’s eyes?! He kept licking his lips too… TWEAKER
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@puckbob, hahahaha…well, he does live in Phoenix, so…
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MARK Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@hip-check, NICEY PUT !
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BluLiner Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
@hip-check, I agree, Doan’s WWF pile driver to Doughty’s head was potentially career ending.
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Did Yandle get fined for his statements after the game? I would be surprised if he didn’t.
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@jp, I think the NHL wants to stay mum and hope we all forget what the NHL stepchildren did once the SCF begins. It used to be that the media is what kept organizations honest, but not anymore.
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
@Jack, I think now this makes for a good reality TV moment – so don’t expect the league to really get too upset over this kind of drama. It probably boosts their ratings…
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Duncanz Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@Jack,
“Uncle!”
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goes to eleven Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@jp, I think most they can do is $2,500 per the CBA. Big deal. Plus, I am sure the league wants to put this behind them.
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What a pass to Carter, and what a goal to win it!! You are redeemed!!!
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Hats off to JR for sticking for Brown and bringing some reason to the post game coverage the other night. I found it ironic that Milburry didn’t think Doan had time to hold up on Lewis, but Brown should have held up on his hit. It’s short sided, it’s narrow minded and let’s call out the elephant in the room here. Brown is American and Doan is Canadian. Sad to say it’s that simple. Those boys hate it when anybody that is not Canadian is having success. Especially at the expense of their boys.
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@HIT EM’, Actually listening to the audio, the whistle was almost instantaneous…no way in hell he can stop or change directions.
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Missy B Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@Jack, The Yotes keep referencing the hit Torres served on the Blackhawk’s Hossa as basis to call for Brown’s permanent ban. In that video you can clearly see that Torres aims for Hossa (or at least it looked that way to me) – Brown’s hit on Rozaival just looks to be ‘wrong place, wrong time.’ Sending a player to the hospital versus giving a player a bruise to nurse are two entirely different things, and the Yotes need to sort that out.
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Dustin Brown should be still be suspended forever because Rozsival could have had a blown knee. Just ask Doan and Smith.
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@ForumFan, And Smith could have had his hand severed when he lost that glove, and verbata could have scored if that dastardly Quick didn’t save everything, and Doan could have stayed in the game if only Lewis would care more about him then the puck, and if only Rozsival could have pretended to be dead could they have gotten the same late bogus call like they did on Doughty’s interference…
The list goes on.
PHX are a bunch of sucky goons. Got outplayed. Kings are the classiest team in the league, all due to great coaching, management and leadership by Brownie.
Just awesome.
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nykingfan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@ForumFan,
He could have lost his leg or worse…he could have lsot an eye ..I think that’s what his mother told him after the game.
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The first home game we have against them next year, people near enough to the ice should toss out some band-aids and speedos during their warm-ups!
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Jack Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@Kaiser Soze, thats funny…and some Kleenex.
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Kaiser Soze Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Jack, and perhaps some feminine hygiene products.
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BluLiner Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
@Kaiser Soze, sorry, Martinez is already using those in his nose after a Coyote cheapshot last game.
zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@Kaiser Soze, +1 heck yes.
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Missy B Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
@Kaiser Soze, I vote for packs of kleenex and ‘Big Boy Pants.’ LOL
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After every foul act they’d committed during the Playoffs, not just against my Kings but to each of their opponents before them, did I really expect the Coyotes to display grace and humility in defeat?
Actually, I did.
Even though I’d yelled at my TV multiple times over the past week as the Coyotes skated away from blatant penalties, even though I’d shaken my head at Smith as he made one final slash at Richard’s leg after the game-winning goal, I still found myself surprised at the way the Coyotes carried on during the post-game handshake, an event signifying good sportsmanship. Of course that was the problem, wasn’t it? The Coyotes can be accused of many things, but good sportsmanship is not one of them.
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No blown-out knees?
Just a handful of blown-out egos after a blown-out series, perhaps?
The answers, my friends, are blown in the wind, way out in the Sonoran Desert, somewhere.
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vplaza Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@Duncanz,
Or basically, a team that just blows.
I need a better avatar to represent these whiny cryotes now. Thinking of a lumberjack in honor of Smith and his antics with his stick.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
@vplaza,
Love this one, though!
All he needs is wheeltracks across his belly from a royal carriage.
Do royal carriages go, “Beep! Beep!” ?
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Who cares even if he was hurt? Don’t wish that to any player but it was a good clean hit microseconds after the whistle blow. To bad we will have to put up with a sad sack team trying to get even next year. Let’s see if Smith is a one year pony, doesn’t appear to have the strong mental fortitude to continue to be an elite goalie at this level of hockey. Our team has clearly shown how to score on this clown and hopefully the rest of the league will pick this up.
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@krash324, Actually he would be a really good clown – he already has the crazy hair and the long face. Put a giant red nose on him and he is ready to go.
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luckyluc13 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@zulov, +100
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I don’t care what any of these guys say to try and get the Phoenix players off the hook, there is no excuse for their poor behavior. It shows very poor character.
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Why does Vermette want any part of Penner?
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zulov Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@Sam, I think Vermette likes him – ya know?
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Shakes Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@Sam, it’s like dude, you just lost the series because a runaway grizzly bear scored on you… get in line, touch his paws, and be thankful you were not his steak
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Let’s not forget that Hanzel was suspended for a game for boarding Brown. How quickly that’s forgotten. Or the slash from Smith on Brown. Crazy Coyotes. Remember, with the one finger you point at us there are four more pointing back at you. Have a great early summer because the Kings are moving on!
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I call for a movement to rename that team to the Phoenix CRYotes.
Listen, I realize and understand the pain of losing in such a tough manner but man, enough is enough. The crying and outlandish statements made postgame are comical and unsportsmanlike. It’s just sad and now with the report on Rozsival’s knee, these guys look even worse.
I had some respect for the CRYotes going into this series. Now, all gone. Especially for Doan, Smith and Yandl.
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Doan’s reaction doesn’t bother me much — Smith’s conduct during and after the game does. Doan spoke from emotion (although I do hope he retracts somewhat now) — Smith is both a flopper and a hack — his reaction (punching) to any King being pushed into his crease — and his overhanded swing towards Richards/Penner on the game winning goal coupled with his premeditated chop to Browns unprotected leg push him beyond the chippy range into the Sean Avery territory. I can’t say I wish him any further success going forward and I can see why it has taken him so long to find his game, he’s one of those guys who think that everything bad that happens is someone else’s fault.
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I mentioned to Stu yesterday that I thought the major injury was a non issue and that I thought it was a thigh injury. The classy thing for the scrotes to do would be to apologize for vtheir grade school reactions, but that will happen when the ski team from hell sweeps the winter olympics.
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I’ve seen many references to Mike Smith’s antics with the stick (hatchet job on Brown’s leg, slash attempt at Richards after Penner’s goal) but I’m surprised I haven’t heard more on him throwing his stick at the refs after the game. I’m only surprised, because I would think the league would take that behavior very seriously. Interesting.
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“…and stick-wielding goalie Mike Smith…” Now there’s an understatement. The slash he took at Brownie and the punches he took at guys in the crease after whistles were bad enough. then to have him literally take a huge whack at Richards after the Penner goal was scored and then throwing the stick towards the refs. That dude should have been fined or suspended for that. Good goalie but just brutalized his already fragile reputation.
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Thank God the series is over..Done with those Coyotes loving kiss butts announcers.All they ever do is talk about the Coyotes….Blaming Brown hit for their lost when they know all through out the OT period Kings crush them every single minutes of that period into the Kings finally score a goal,which they deserve to win and did…
Doan is and always going to be a little cry baby thinks he soo prefect that all his penalties wasnt a good call.He also sucks at fighting too.
Yandle is a moron..
Hanzal needs to shut up because he got suspended already showing that he sure not an angel..
Smith needs to be band for life on Hockey because slashing and throwing sticks at the referees.He had the nerves to say Brown to be banned for Hockey..He the one that need to take anger management class and get banned for life because he slashes players legs and I dont like him,which doesnt really matter but still i hate him…
Coyotes should be now be named CryBabies…They cry worse than Canucks did…I hate to say this but Canucks man up and congratulation to the Kings,then cry and whine like the Coyotes did…Canucks had class,Coyotes is a joke and always going to be a joke..
I hope the Kings can finish the job for it can really sting them good.
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Ive been crazy busy all day at work and i just read Rich’s first paragraph….I was laughing too hard to read the second one right away. Great job, Rich. I’m glad Rozsival isn’t hurt badly. The Yotes have the whole offseason to consider their actions, and perhaps to learn a lesson.
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Funny how Smith, got all crazy with the refs and the Kings after the series was over. He must have a short term memory. Brown’s hit was a pure hockey play, but Smith tring to remove his kneecap from the backside is NOT a hockey play. Brown had no intent to injury, but Smith knew exactly what he was doing. Sounds a little like the pot calling the kettle black
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I like Fraser’s look during DB’s hit…is he taking it all in, while the others recoil.
http://cmsimg.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CB&Date=20120423&Category=SPORTS&ArtNo=204230377&Ref=AR&MaxW=640&Border=0&Dustin-Brown-s-Kings-savor-playoff-breakthrough
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krash324 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@Jack, Priceless
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Sometimes this gets lost in this discussion so I will repeat it:
SHAME ON DOAN AND THE YOTES WHO FOLLOWED HIM IN BEING SUCH SORE LOSERS AND CASTING A DARK CLOUD OVER THE KING DOMINATING SERIES, CONFERENCE WIN.
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Beep Beep
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SteveTheKingsFan Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@Maury, +10. No slashes with ACME hockey sticks can stop our roadrunners from going to the SCF!!!
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Understandable behavior is not acceptable behavior.
Their complaints about the refs might have some meaning if they had won at least one game at home. The officiating had little to do with 210 Kings’ shots to 140 Coyotes’ shots. The refs weren’t dominating the Coyotes in Game 1, or shutting the Coyotes out in their own building in Game 2, or giving up a breakaway to Anze Kopitar in Game 3. In fact, the refs gave a sweet little 5-on-3 in tied elimination game in the 3rd period. It wasn’t the refs who failed to score. It was the refs who doubled up the Coyotes shot totals in OT. Did the refs block Whitney’s go-ahead goal in Game 5? Did the refs hold Vrbara scoreless in the series? Was it the refs fault, that, in addition to be being outshot, the Kings had a better shooting percentage.
By the way, talking about dirty plays, how many Phoenix players were kicked from a game? 4 (Doan twice). How many Kings? 1. How many Coyotes had been suspended in the playoffs? 3. How many Kings? 0. How many times did Smith slash someone with his stick with the puck nowhere nearby? 2. Quick? 0.
How many Coyotes complained to the media about officiating? At least 5 (including the coach). Kings? 0.
Which team’s owner pays the refs? Coyotes.
Most importantly, which team won the series? Kings.
Coyotes, you got wiped out by a better team. You showed up for one game, and you were done.
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Cheap shot artists convention at Jobs arena. Smith and Hanzal are the worst, along with Doan.Why isn’t Smith fined for going towards the ref with his tomahawk? Why isnt Yandle fined for his “Same colors” comment….Why wasn’t anybody in the stands arrested for throwing FULL water bottles at the Western Conference Champions? Glad to hear Rosivol wasn’t hurt but………
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Clerk – “yes sir, can I help you?
Rosy – “yes, can you please fill this prescription?”
Clerk – “Don’t be silly sir, we don’t fill prescriptions, just recommendations. Lets see yours?”
Rosy – “Here it is”
Clerk – “Oh yes, a recommendation from a Dr. Doan, hey doesn’t he sell backache pills?, that Mr. Roszival, receive an amount of medicianl marijuana required to relieve his pain. Yep, we can help you.”
Rosy – “Cool! er, uh, thank you”
Clerk – “And what type of pain are you expereincing so we know what type to give you?”
Rosy – “I suffer from an extreme case of Brownitis. It is so painful!”
Clerk – “Ah yes, Brownitis, we know that one well here. We call that “Fake Pain Due To Slight Bruising of the Knee and Thigh From A Legal Hit.” Thats okay, we accept all fake illnesses here. Lets see, ah, here we go, Super Wacko Tobacco Peyote. Kind of rhymes with “coyote.” Speaking of coyotes, did you hear about that loser hockey team in Phoenix? What a bunch of whiners and little brats. Paper or plastic sir?”
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
@DesertKing,
The pain he’s feeling from Brown is in the arse.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
@Dominick (defrim65),
And you ain’t blowing smoke!
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Only picture I found of Kopitar doing an ALL BLACKS tackle…
http://www.montrealgazette.com/6576636.bin
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Shakes Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@Jack, it may be amongst the most severe hits Brownie has received
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KC23 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Jack, I honestly think that is the hardest hit Brown has taken in this year’s playoffs.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@Jack,
Awesome! Kopi as a Kiwi!
Big afficionado of the All Blacks of course, those that know me will tell you.
And there are many images, I know, but for me this is one of the very most iconic of the Stanley Cup campaign so far!
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OK! I was wrong. Were in for a couple of years of heated competition with these guys. There’s a time and a place for everything, but doing it in a handshake line is just sour grapes. I look forward to seeing the Kings smash them to the ice next season. Phoenix has just become enemy #3. Right behind Montreal, and Vancouver.
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KC23 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), I understand the Montreal. Our record against them is unbelievably bad lifetime wise.
For me though San Jose and Vancouver.
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The Coyotes are the biggest bunch of sore losers I’ve ever seen on any level of sports.Hopefully they will never make the playoffs again.
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LOL…Look at darryl Sutter…I love this.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r202/LA_Kings_Fan/Kings%20Hockey/AVENGERS.jpg
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@Jack, Ahhhhh! I miss Heidi. Awesome!
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DesertKing Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
@Dominick (defrim65),
She was at the game last Sunday. She even said hi.
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Haven’t seen this posted yet, but good compilation of the Kings’ journey to the SCF through the playoffs:
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=179108
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I wonder if any of the players got a chewing from coach or management in Phx…
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
@Jack,
Any team who makes it too the Western Conference finals should be proud of their teams accomplishments. Of course, being a bunch of whinny babies is a separate issue.
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I love Penners reaction to the line complaints “I don’t have time to talk, right now, about this. I’ve got a flight to catch.”
CLASSIC!
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Osaka Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), I have to agree, that was a GREAT line! I can see Penner doing color for games when his career is over.
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Coyotes are crybabies. If Shane Doan has any manhood left in him, he’d contact the Kings and apologize. What a complete loser!!!!
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I’m not surprised at all that’s its just a bruise. If you watch the replay, you’ll notice that Roszival lifts his head, showing no pain or slowness, he looks at Brownie, and the ref, and then drops his head down in “agonizing pain”.
Another dive by a bunch of dive artists. I had no hatred for the Yotes before this year, but now they are up there with the other masters of the high dive, Cansucks.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@QUICKsilver,
Brownie did the same after the Hanzal hit in Game 2, milking it I mean.
The Kings are great, but they’re no angels either.
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I can’t say I’ve ever seen such a traumatized opponent in any sport (oh wait, there was that boxer who died in the ring). You almost never get such complete capitulation. This was more than just an elimination, it was thorough devastation.
… that reminds me, I should smoke another cigar.
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Great article Rich, always enjoy reading Penner and Mitchell comments.
Mitchell sums it up “Sometimes stuff gets a little bit heated, and that’s why hockey is so great.”
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QUICKsilver Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@Osaka, Mitch truly is the junkie…LOVE HIM!
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@Osaka, I understand what the yotes went through. I remember the Muni series with EDM, when Craig Muni took out both Sandstrom and Kudelski with open ice leg on leg hits. (I’m not comparing the hits, just the impact on the “victims”). The Kings were deflated and distracted by those losses and the lack of penalty calls.
I think this team knows what that team did not – hockey is not about justice. Hockey is a metaphor for life. True justice is rare and serendipitous. How you deal with life / hockey usually has a lot to do with (1) what you make of the situation when injustice is in your favor and (2) how well you overcome the many injustices that will befall you.
The old Kings were killed by such things. The new Kings fight on. Long live the Kings!
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Osaka Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Kenny44, Great post, agree with everything you said. I too understand how the Yotes felt but this wasn’t game 7, it was game 5. A lot went wrong for them in 4 games, not just the last 30 seconds of game 5. Still it is hard to go out like that.
Muni, now there was a tool, a guy who would look to injure players knees. They say the players now lack respect, sort memories we have.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@Osaka,
Or, as Penner astutely put it, “Oh, that’s got to sting!”
Looking back on Muni, I remember opening night the next season was Kings v. Oilers, and the Forum crowd went bezerk when John McIntyre put a beating on Muni. Small measure of revenge – the kind the dogs will be looking forward to next year.
I’ve been coldcocked in the handshake line after playing hockey so none of this is any surprise to me at all.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@Osaka, That’s messed up. I’ve been jumped by a guy after a game walking to the locker room (not so easy grappling with skates when you’re off the ice).
But that does not happen in the NHL, in either case. There’s hockey, and then there’s the League.
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Osaka Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
@Kenny44, I never even knew I pissed the guy off, I had my hand out and he slugged me hahaha. Good old days! Dude I agree 100% it should not happen in the NHL. I see teams who act like that and teams that don’t, I think the team is a reflection of the coach.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Osaka, I knew I that I had pissed my guy off, but good. I Tik’d him into some really nasty behavior that got him thrown out of the game (he was their top scorer, of course). I thought he was gone and never expected him to literally leap on me from around a corner while I was walking back to the locker room, with two sticks in my right hand and a puck bag in my left. That whole thing took a while to untangle
Re NHL teams, it’s also a reflection of the captain (you know I had to do it).
Now that’s all behind us, bring me the East Coast Meat!
I’m getting an idea for a point/counterpoint internet show with Penner and Sutter…
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Aside from that, I’m glad to hear that Rosie will be back to resume his acting career.
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Reading this, I couldn’t help thinking of those two buffoons on the NHL Network, Craig Button and Kelly Chase, who carried on as if they’d been hit by Oswald’s bullet following G5. Idiots.
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bob w Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@Capt Jam, I was very disappointed by Craig Button who I usually have a lot of respect for. They both jumped to a conclusion that the facts didn’t ultimately support. Hopefully they will learn a lesson from this. Thanks for pointing this out.
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“Dr. Doan” was HILARIOUS, great job Rich!
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I hope that Mr. Doan and Mr. Smith are going bhy to bring Michal food and help around the house while he’s laid up and recovering fromhis blown-out knee. Oh, what’s that? A boo-boo? Okay, whatever.
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This should be a lesson for the Kings if they ever get shocked by a missed call…don’t loose your composure and keep going …. keep going. Who cares, keep going!!!
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Are we sure Rozie didn’t get his bruise from Penner’s vicious one handed slash that apparently made both his legs go numb??
Maybe he and Brown should compare bruises to see who’s is bigger??
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Rich’s sarcasm gets better everyday.
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Park and ride boys, Park and ride….
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Everyone needs to read Willie’s comments – he is a class act and sums it up beautifully. We need to follow his example – you never know who may get injured in the finals and I don’t think we would appreciate the sarcasm about one of our guys. That means you, too Rich.
” It’s different, but hey, I understand their side of it. We put so much into it, and they’re the same. They put so much into the preparation, the work, to get to that point. There’s a lot of emotion involved, and I’m sure they were emotional at the time, because their season ended. Sometimes stuff gets a little bit heated, and that’s why hockey is so great. The intensity level is at such a high level. So I was surprised by that, but also, I understand it.’’
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CosmicQueso Reply:
May 24th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@Maureen N., That’s far too much maturity and decency for this board.
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Just in from ESPN app: Doan and other Coyotes under investigation by NHL forklift-game 5 conduct.
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I could tell by the way Rozsival shifted his weight from right leg to left that it was a bunch of BS! All one has to do is watch Rozsival leaving the ice to see that! And Tippett says the Kings are actors!
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Seriously was gonna ask if anybody saw Rozsival walking around after the game…he probably would have returned if the game went on longer.
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I hope Smith will continue his community college acting classes over the summer.
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I totally agree with the Kings. They are handling it like adults. Grown-up Kings fans should follow their lead and handle it like adults as well. Let the kids do the crying…
For anyone who thinks Rozsival was faking it: you try taking that kind of hit and see how YOU feel. I’ve been hit like that and I thought my instantly that knee was blown out. I was glad to find out later it was the worst charlie horse I’ve ever had. It took a long time to heal.
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True to form, the Coyotes, like their namesake animal, ended up as roadkill on the way the try to win a championship for the city of Phoenix. I’m glad a big, ugly silver and black truck ran over the Coyotes, especially for the following reason: who wants a bunch of unsportmanlike shmucks like Shane Doan, Mike Smith and their whiny coach Tippett representing hockey on its biggest stage? I probably would have a different opnion of those guys if they had manned-up and accepted defeat graciously, as anyone with a sound, respectful upbringing in sports would. The chance to lose is always there when you compete; you give it your best shot, and if you lose in the end, you have the satisfaction that you tried your best to win. Kudos to your opponent; you will get them next time, because you are a competitor. To blame anyone other than yourself for losing is childish and immature. Sorry that the fans and supporters in the great city of Phoenix have such a poor legacy from a group of unprofessional athletes; the real roadkill here is in that shameful image of players barking at the Kings in the handshake line. That image cannot be scraped up and buried, and will not be forgotten, unfortunately.
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