Tales of the Tape: vs. Boston Bruins 10/20/08

by JDunman on Oct 20, 2008 10:35 PM EDT Comment 13 comments

I've been slacking lately, so I thought I'd get on the ball with the new edition of Eric Godard Fights Everyone in Hockey.

Eric Godard vs. Shawn Thornton; 1st period, 15:56

If you were wondering whatr Eric Godard's role on the team is, here he is once again dropping the gloves, this time against the Bruins' Shawn Thornton. Unfortunately, there wasn't much to this one, as Godard gets Thornton's helmet off and dodges a few shots before Thornton slips on the ice and the linesmen break the two up. No fight means a draw, but that's just my opinion. What do you think?

Poll

Who won the fight?

Eric Godard

9 votes

Shawn Thornton

2 votes

Draw

11 votes

22 votes | Poll has closed

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What a pathetic “fight.” Come on God – hurt em.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Oct 21, 2008 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Probably would have been more had Thornton not fallen. Bah.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Oct 21, 2008 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fighting between the elites

Our discussion last week centered around the fact that you were reading a book about fighting in hockey, and retaliation. With that said, do you think there should be retaliation, and by whom on the team, if the bad blood between Geno and AO continues?? It’s my sincere hope that whatever kind of punishment AO feels comfortable in dishing out, he should have no problem accepting some in return. And the fact that he makes huge bucks, and is the elite player on the team, makes it even more interesting—a forward who wants to act like an enforcer. And a very well paid one at that.

Clearly it is evident to everyone under the sun that AO wants blood from Geno, and is going out of his way to get it. When that happens, rather than if, do you then put a target on AO?? If you are asking me, I say yes. It makes no difference to me who he is or how much he makes; AO is obviously going in hard, high, and with fire in the eyes everytime he’s on the ice with Geno. Your thoughts??

by batmanok on Oct 21, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s funny, I was actually thinking about that the other day. In most cases the enforcer’s job is to protect the scorer. In Pittsburgh’s case that is Geno and in Washington’s case, Ovechkin. So then what do you do when two scorers go after one another. Or, in this particular incident, one is the aggressor and the other is the finesse player. I think if anything was to come of it then Ovie and Geno would have to throw down and no one else should get involved. Malkin already rocked Ovechkin out last season against the boards, but apparently Ovechkin is hungry for more. If all else fails, Malkin can keep Ovechkin off his game and leave the ice open for Sid and co.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Oct 21, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would think the both teams would strongly advise both players against actions against one another. I would like to see Geno and Ovechkin drop gloves (how exciting was it when Crosby did it last season?) but I can’t see either team risking an injury like that.

But to answer batmanok’s question, if AO targets and nails Malkin, I think it is fair retribution to go after him like any other player. If he doesn’t want to get targeted, he shouldn’t put himself in that position. It’s a part of hockey. Of course, it’s also a way to see how the rest of the team can defend him.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Oct 21, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I kinda also think that if AO and Malkin did fight, then the rest of the the guys on the ice would start unloading on each other too. After all, if Godard can’t stand up for his own finesse player, he’ll need to beat the hell out of SOMEONE. Don’t forget Brashear is in the lineup as well, although he didn’t play the other night. Something tells me we’ll see a Brashear/Godard matchup next Caps/Pens game.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Oct 21, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately, I think the next time the Caps/ Pens play; I mean I’m not a farmer or anything, but I’d bet one if I had one, that there will be several throw-downs. Brashear/ Godard will be one, and I’m sure Biz-nasty will want to get in some action as he did the last match up. As for JDunmans assertion that the teams will advise against it, don’t bet on it. From what I saw in the third period last week, again, clearly AO came in hard and heavy but Geno ducked at the last minute to avoid the collision. I read reports that open mics picked up on the Caps bench saying that Geno was a pansy for ducking. I guess that makes me a pansy too.

by batmanok on Oct 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The bench reporter said Ovechkin was just a wild man that game on and off the bench. They said he came back to the bench with a wild-eyed grin on his face after going after Malkin. It’s all fun and games for him out there. I think it’s a prime example of old-time hockey to be honest with ya, with a touch of national pride.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Oct 21, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Frank, if he’s grinning I think it would be perfectly fine for someone to knock a couple of his other teeth out for him.

by JDMaker1 on Oct 23, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m all for that. No complaints here.

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by FrankD on Oct 23, 2008 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The thought of someone not welcoming a hard hit being a pansy simply boggles the mind. I would expect a thought like that coming out of Philadelphia or Detroit, sure.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hossa, but I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore. Why? Because I hate you.

by JDunman on Oct 22, 2008 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs