Tales of the Tape: Philadelphia Flyers 10/8/09, Craig Adams vs. Ian Laperriere
When the Penguins and the Flyers meet up, it's not a matter of if a fight will break out, it's a matter of when. It wasn't one of the usual suspects, though...at least not on the Penguins side. Rather than Eric Godard, it was Craig Adams going at it with Philadelphia's resident goon (or at least one of them) Ian Laperriere.
This one broke just over a minute into the game right out of a faceoff. Lappy connected several times with Adams' helmet, but Adams came back with a punch that didn't exactly connect, but helped get Lapperriere's helmet off. That's as far as it got, though, because as Lapperriere shifted his weight, Adams pushed him down to the ice. Very quick, and not much to look at.
This won't be the last time you see a Penguin fight a Flyer this season, and chances are Lapperriere will be involved again. Adams isn't known for his fighting (he only had two fights last season, both before he came to the Penguins), but you'll definitely see one of the Penguins pound on a Flyer again.
As for this one? Since neither player really got any kind of an advantage and it ended so quickly, I'm calling it a draw. Hopefully we'll see something better when the Penguins meet the Maple Leafs tomorrow. After all, we get to see our old buddy Colton Orr again, and we all know what happens when he's involved.
Thanks to hockeyfights.com for the video!
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I was kinda surprised to see Adams throw down. Don’t think there was a definitive winner in this one, so I gotta go with draw.
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by FrankD on Oct 9, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get the Craig F'n Adams picture from the Carolina series last year?
You know the one of the kid with the dragon ball z hairdo looking absolutely stunned.
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by carolinaeasy on Oct 9, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adams has been noticeably more chippy and physical this regular season. He seems like he’s playing pissed off.
He’s always been a good depth player but I like the edge and emotion in his game right now.
Fight’s a draw though, maybe leaned towards Laperriere since he threw more.
Shame of this game was Cote getting benched, so no Godard fight.
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by Hooks Orpik on Oct 9, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As an Avs fan, Laperriere was a fan favorite for his tireless work ethic, willingness to drop the gloves in defense of a teammate, leadership, and from what I understand, he was also great in the Denver community.
As a Pens fan, I was sad to see Lappy sign with the Flyers.
by c0nquistad0rian on Oct 9, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked Lappy on the Avs as well. It tears me up that he’s a Flyer now.
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by JDunman on Oct 9, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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