That means we get to compare Bruins' thread CBB with Habs' thread CBB,
- hscesq

I will try to be at the top of my game.

And the guy he fought twice both times went to the ground trying to drag Prust with him.

Gay conspiracy!
- l3ig_l2ecl

Can't believe that Player #15 clearly instigated the second fight with Prust, got 2 shots in before Prust dropped his gloves, and didn't get an extra 2 for instigating.

Question for you ( please please please ...I know it's not question period)

Should a goalie be "fair play" when he comes out of his crease ?
- WaterBoy

yes! as long as it's not Price.

Not my point.

My point, is, for some unexplainable reason, it seems that no matter what Eller does, it always ends up blowing up in his face.
- Pecafan Fan

Had a girlfriend like that.

Had a girlfriend like that.
- yemrots

Can't believe that Player #15 clearly instigated the second fight with Prust, got 2 shots in before Prust dropped his gloves, and didn't get an extra 2 for instigating.
- 3M

If the ref lets them fight then it's over and done with.

It's part of the game, like it or not.

Not sure. Clean hit somebody and you get jumped. Take a shot at a goalie and nobody does (frank) all.
- Cape Breton Bruins

"This message is brought to you by the 2011-2012 Buffalo Sabres."

Can't believe that Player #15 clearly instigated the second fight with Prust, got 2 shots in before Prust dropped his gloves, and didn't get an extra 2 for instigating.
- 3M

Its the "Habs effect"; every questionable decision from the refs comes with a polite screw you.

NYR look scary right now; curious if Lundqvist comes back and they lose that hot streak though.
- nords21

I can't imagine that having an impact on how they play. Rask would have to be outstanding to pull it off but I don't think its neccessarily a slam dunk for the Rangers however.

Yeah Smith-Pelly's late to everything on the ice, however I feel that playing with Eller would starve anyone of offensive opportunities.
- jaymster790

hammy where have you been

Had a girlfriend like that.
- yemrots

Its the "Habs effect"; every questionable decision from the refs comes with a polite screw you.
- nords21

Damn refs.

Executive Director of CBC Sports Jeffrey Orridge is named new CFL Commissioner.

Bos vs Tampa 1st round?
- Symba007

That would be sweet. We'd get Boston in the 2nd round?

Tampa always beats Montreal. Boston always beats Tampa. Montreal always beats Boston.

This is the perfect storm.

In all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional
or deliberate contact with a goalkeeper, whether or not the goalkeeper
is inside or outside the goal crease, and whether or not a goal is
scored, the attacking player will receive a penalty (minor or major, as
the Referee deems appropriate).

That's in the rule book. So, the right call was made.
- Pecafan Fan

However, there also should have been 2 for boarding. Clearly hit the numbers from behind with plenty of time to avoid contacting a vulnerable player

Dan Ellis tonight.





I smell a shutout!

Aren't we alll over-analysing way too much hockey replays nowadays? All I see is an NHL goalie making a quick decision on a quick sport play, an opponent making another quick decision resulting in a deserved penalty. End of story.

Bishop is stupid
Prust is a dirty SOB
Habs fans all whine
Karma FTW
LOL u habs fans typical
- Not_Yan

hush now everything'll be okay

Damn refs.
- hscesq

It may be better off, they are better 5v5 then on the PP anyhow...

Its the "Habs effect"; every questionable decision from the refs comes with a polite screw you.
- nords21

Oh please.

However, there also should have been 2 for boarding. Clearly hit the numbers from behind with plenty of time to avoid contacting a vulnerable player
- uf1910

Not if that player is really, really annoying though.

That means we get to compare Bruins' thread CBB with Habs' thread CBB,
- hscesq

i look forward to that

Oh please.
- yemrots

hammy where have you been
- -davies-

Trying to get my poop together. It's been slow.

Question for you ( please please please ...I know it's not question period)

Should a goalie be "fair play" when he comes out of his crease ?
- WaterBoy

Not in my opinion. Yes they are huge and have huge protection, but being on the receiving end of a good, clean hockey check is still dangerous for a goalie in my opinion. It's not all about equipment, more about technique. It's harder to stay on your feet with goalie gear vs. forward/defenseman

in my opinion

Question for you ( please please please ...I know it's not question period)

Should a goalie be "fair play" when he comes out of his crease ?
- WaterBoy

I am of two minds on this:

1. If you hit a goalie who is in the process of trying to return to his crease, that should be a penalty.

2. If you hit a goalie simultaneously to the puck arriving, that should be seen as attempting to make a play, and not a penalty (obviously, so long as you aren't boarding him, or something similar in a clear attempt to knock him over instead of coming away with the puck). What Prust did last night would still be a penalty in this type of situation.