Sergei Gonchar injured on Lightning's David Koci's hit, Eric Godard hunts him down

by FrankD on Sep 21, 2008 12:23 PM EDT in Fights

Here's the hit Sergei Gonchar took from the Lightning's David Koci. Was it his head, his shoulder? Either way Gonch left the ice and Eric Godard would soon hunt down Koci, pick a fight and stand up for his new teammate. Hard to say who won, but solid bout either way.

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And the winner is...

David Koci (Lightning)

5 votes

Eric Godard (Penguins)

34 votes

It's a draw

2 votes

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It was a nasty hit. It think he injured the same shoulder that he went ino the boards with in the final. If you ask me it was a late hit. I wasn’t even looking at Gonch when it happened because he already got rid of the puck.

by hockeyjenn on Sep 21, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

It looks it. I know these guys are fighting for roster spots and such, but sometimes I think they just screw themselves over a bit too. Koci spent the last two seasons in the AHL after spending two short up-and-down stints with the Blackhawks. I don’t think playing like a jerk is going to help his chances, especially under Melrose.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Sep 21, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

The hit wouldn't have been that bad

but it looked like he lead with his hands/stick to the head…

Not really what I expect in the pre-season.

I’d say edge Godard, neither really landed anything big but it appeared most of Koci’s punches hit shoulder pads.

Go 'Stros!

by Stros Bro on Sep 21, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

It seemed like a cheap shot for pre-season to me, but whatever. I respect playing 110% when you’re trying to get a roster spot, but you’ve gotta pick your spots.

IMO, Goddard appeared to land more of his big punches. He even got a few haymakers in there. But it’s pretty hard to tell with that “HD” footage.

by JDMaker1 on Sep 21, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

Brooks Orpik just came out and said he didn’t think the hit was dirty. Definitely late, but not dirty. Even if it were late, it should’ve at least been an interference call.

I agree though – a little overboard for preseason. Not cool in my book, and I’d be saying the same if it were – oh I don’t know, someone like Steve Downie destroying Dean McAmmond.

FrankD from Pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Sep 21, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions