He pushes him straight in the numbers, right into the boards. It's about as textbook as it gets.

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- Michael_Stuart

You can see that he doesn't lose the edge until pressure has been applied to his back. Based on his positioning, he may have anyways... but that's just speculation.

Abdelkader was looking at his numbers the whole time, and went forward with contact to a player in a vulnerable position. No matter how you slice it, it's a bad hit.
- Michael_Stuart

Abdelkader hit on Garrison was good, Learn some hockey Tampy fans. I know theres more wings fans in TB then there are bolts fans u guys should talk to them, they prob. know far more about hockey

Also, why is tampa poopting themselves over Abdelkader cracks me up. talking about him like hes a unstoppable force like Cam Neely

Abdelkader hit on Garrison was good, Learn some hockey Tampy fans. I know theres more wings fans in TB then there are bolts fans u guys should talk to them, they prob. know far more about hockey

Also, why is tampa poopting themselves over Abdelkader cracks me up. talking about him like hes a unstoppable force like Cam Neely
- wingz4life

I've watched plenty of hockey to know there was nothing "good" about that hit. Hey, here's a thought. With less than a month to go in the season lets have one of your dman get boarded and still not playing in the playoffs and see how you feel about it? And if you had been paying attention, we've been saying the same thing about the Abdelkader hit since it happened. This didn't begin now nor with his return, meanwhile Garrison is still not playing.

But, since you are so knowledgeable and we are not, please enlighten us as to why that was a clean hit. Ready set go

Abdelkader hit on Garrison was good, Learn some hockey Tampy fans. I know theres more wings fans in TB then there are bolts fans u guys should talk to them, they prob. know far more about hockey

Also, why is tampa poopting themselves over Abdelkader cracks me up. talking about him like hes a unstoppable force like Cam Neely
- wingz4life

I know my hockey - initiated and schooled by a Canadian and a fan for almost 25 years. I was born and raised in St. Louis - so don't let the Tampa location fool you.

The hit on Garrison was dirty, no way around that. If I was a Detroit fan, I would just admit it. I'm not saying Abdelkader had a history of being a dirty player before this episode. But he clearly saw that Garrison was vulnerable and did not let off the gas pedal - worse, instead of just letting their momentum guide them into the boards, he gave Garrison an extra push right on the numbers. If somebody did that to Kronwall, Detroit fans would be singing a different tune.

When I said I want to see Abdelkader carried off on a stretcher, I was being dramatic and engaging in hyperbole. I would like to see him flattened with a solid clean hipcheck that results in him missing the rest of a period/game, but I do not want to see him seriously or permanently injured. Now, if he pulls something like this again, then all bets are off.

That hit was either dirty or reckless - no excuse for either. The crap about "losing the physical battle" is just typical froth spewed by the league office.

I know my hockey - initiated and schooled by a Canadian and a fan for almost 25 years. I was born and raised in St. Louis - so don't let the Tampa location fool you.

The hit on Garrison was dirty, no way around that. If I was a Detroit fan, I would just admit it. I'm not saying Abdelkader had a history of being a dirty player before this episode. But he clearly saw that Garrison was vulnerable and did not let off the gas pedal - worse, instead of just letting their momentum guide them into the boards, he gave Garrison an extra push right on the numbers. If somebody did that to Kronwall, Detroit fans would be singing a different tune.

When I said I want to see Abdelkader carried off on a stretcher, I was being dramatic and engaging in hyperbole. I would like to see him flattened with a solid clean hipcheck that results in him missing the rest of a period/game, but I do not want to see him seriously or permanently injured. Now, if he pulls something like this again, then all bets are off.

That hit was either dirty or reckless - no excuse for either. The crap about "losing the physical battle" is just typical froth spewed by the league office.
- GalacticStone

looks like Garrison needs to hit the gym and some Tampy fans in here need to hit the books.
its hockey theres hitting, u guys need to go watch figure skating if u dont like it.

looks like Garrison needs to hit the gym and some Tampy fans in here need to hit the books.
its hockey theres hitting, u guys need to go watch figure skating if u dont like it.
- wingz4life

is stamkos injured? whts the reason for his poor play? if someone injured him u need to find that player and burn him at the stake.

I've watched plenty of hockey to know there was nothing "good" about that hit. Hey, here's a thought. With less than a month to go in the season lets have one of your dman get boarded and still not playing in the playoffs and see how you feel about it? And if you had been paying attention, we've been saying the same thing about the Abdelkader hit since it happened. This didn't begin now nor with his return, meanwhile Garrison is still not playing.

But, since you are so knowledgeable and we are not, please enlighten us as to why that was a clean hit. Ready set go
- uf1910

Wingz4 is our resident pot stirrer.

I say just move on....we enjoy the conversation with the Bolts fans on here even though we may agree to disagree at times.

Wingz4 is our resident pot stirrer.

I say just move on....we enjoy the conversation with the Bolts fans on here even though we may agree to disagree at times.
- MedicineMan

This.

We know it was a dirty hit, just don't believe he's a dirty player or wanted to insure him. He's just trolling you obviously.

Abdelkader hit on Garrison was good, Learn some hockey Tampy fans. I know theres more wings fans in TB then there are bolts fans u guys should talk to them, they prob. know far more about hockey

Also, why is tampa poopting themselves over Abdelkader cracks me up. talking about him like hes a unstoppable force like Cam Neely
- wingz4life

Please let go of the hit already, yes we have a lot of Wings fans living in Tampa so what no one goes to Detroit to live they leave in droves a broke decaying sewer pit that was once a decent city, if you're proud of that good for you. Hang in there I'm sure they'll bulldoze the hundreds of thousand derelict homes and make a nice park for you where you can retire to watch sunrises over the beautiful Detroit River.

This.

We know it was a dirty hit, just don't believe he's a dirty player or wanted to insure him. He's just trolling you obviously.
- digitalbath

The hit was questionable at best. I do not believe Abdelkader is a dirty player as there does not appear to be any malice or intent to injure. Unfortunately it result in an injury. Hopefully Garrison is able to come back during this series.

looks like Garrison needs to hit the gym and some Tampy fans in here need to hit the books.
its hockey theres hitting, u guys need to go watch figure skating if u dont like it.
- wingz4life

There is a difference between hitting and boarding. Maybe you should open up that book of yours again

How about some (fantastic) lightning news ey?

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Wingz4 is our resident pot stirrer.

I say just move on....we enjoy the conversation with the Bolts fans on here even though we may agree to disagree at times.
- MedicineMan

Well I guess at stirring the pot he is succeeding. At making any logical argument not so much.

Problem for us Bolts fans is we are reminded of this hit every game Garrison doesn't play. If Abdelkader had been fined or suspended it would be easier to deal with. Instead we get some bullpoop answer from the NHL Player "Safety" Dep't and Garrison sits against the team and the player that injured him.

How about some (fantastic) lightning news ey?

Bryan Burns @BBurnsNHL
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Jonathan Drouin skating in place of Namestnikov on the Filppula-Paquette line during rushes. #TBLightning
- Cloud

A much needed change IMO. Namestnikov has been invisible and that line has been a mess. No offensive zone time and quite often get pinned in our zone.

Well I guess at stirring the pot he is succeeding. At making any logical argument not so much.

Problem for us Bolts fans is we are reminded of this hit every game Garrison doesn't play. If Abdelkader had been fined or suspended it would be easier to deal with. Instead we get some bullpoop answer from the NHL Player "Safety" Dep't and Garrison sits against the team and the player that injured him.
- uf1910

The hit was questionable at best. I do not believe Abdelkader is a dirty player as there does not appear to be any malice or intent to injure. Unfortunately it result in an injury. Hopefully Garrison is able to come back during this series.
- Let.It.Roll

I actually wanted the Wings to sign Garrison when he was a FA. They were in that crazy bidding war for Suter and he signed with you guys before all was said and done with Suter going to the Wild.

Suter was always leaning towards the Wild IMO. Garrison would have fit in nicely here.

I actually wanted the Wings to sign Garrison when he was a FA. They were in that crazy bidding war for Suter and he signed with you guys before all was said and done with Suter going to the Wild.

Suter was always leaning towards the Wild IMO. Garrison would have fit in nicely here.
- MedicineMan

Garrison was traded to the Bolts for a pick.

I actually wanted the Wings to sign Garrison when he was a FA. They were in that crazy bidding war for Suter and he signed with you guys before all was said and done with Suter going to the Wild.

Suter was always leaning towards the Wild IMO. Garrison would have fit in nicely here.
- MedicineMan

Ummm, we traded the Canucks for him....

Garrison was traded to the Bolts for a pick.
- TBolts4

Yeah. He signed with Vancouver that summer I believe.

Was a FA...started out with the Panthers.

Yeah. He signed with Vancouver that summer I believe.

Was a FA...started out with the Panthers.
- MedicineMan

He started out with the Panthers and signed with the Vancouver Canucks as a UFA. You are correct, sir.

Yeah. He signed with Vancouver that summer ..that's right....I stand corrected.

Was a FA...started out with the Panthers.
- MedicineMan

I just remember being disappointed the organization being sucked in the Suter sweepstakes and losing out on other serviceable D-men like him.

Yeah. He signed with Vancouver that summer I believe.

Was a FA...started out with the Panthers.
- MedicineMan

Yup was going to post this. He signed with Nucks after a career year with the Turds (15-20 goals if I remember correctly).

I just remember being disappointed the organization being sucked in the Suter sweepstakes and losing out on other serviceable D-men like him.
- MedicineMan

I'm in full agreement Suter was going to Minny from the beginning. It would have taken a massive overpayment to get him to go elsewhere and he got a lifetime type of contract as it was. That chase and last season's Stralman/Niskanen chase really left you guys in a bind.

I just remember being disappointed the organization being sucked in the Suter sweepstakes and losing out on other serviceable D-men like him.
- MedicineMan

The Minnesota Wild paid out the tailpipe for him and Zach Parise.