Chris Pronger may be a jerk in our eyes, but he's still funny
by FrankD on Jun 3, 2010 5:59 PM EDT
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PrintWyshynski put together a pretty funny post over on Puck Daddy the other day that focused on Chris Pronger and some of his on-ice "antics," if you want to use that word. Mind you this isn't the sort of antics that get a player in trouble per se, but just the sort of thing that really confirms to those who didn't already know that yes, you really are that kind of jerk.
But damn, if it isn't funny.
Ex-Flyer Ben Eager(notes), who scored the game-winning goal for the Blackhawks in Game 2, engaged Pronger as they left the ice. What did Eager say to him? "Nothing, really. Just a little postgame chat," said Eager. "He's been picking the pucks up after the game, and I just told him he can keep it."
Picking pucks up you say?
To be completely honest, this is exactly the sort of douchey thing I'd envision myself doing if I were a professional hockey player.
I know we all chatted about Pronger a bit earlier this week and how he's easily one of the best players on the ice for the Flyers this series. I think this is just another example of his veteran presence, weird as it may sound. I mean, the guy's basically making a joke out of losing, and I'm sure in the face of defeat it at least gets a few chuckles from the guys in the locker room.
But for all the pucks Pronger takes after the game, if Chicago takes the Cup in the end then they sure get the last laugh.
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Last laugh, says Pronger
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“Not if I have anything to say about it.”
The Pens will be back.
by PensAreYourDaddy on Jun 3, 2010 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
I have to say, this series has been pretty exciting, especially with last night’s game, but Pronger has been holding my attention the entire time. I can’t wait to read about or watch his latest outrage or interview. Speaking of which, Puck Daddy has a new set of clips:
Have to say, the man is making these playoffs interesting/entertaining, even if he plays for the Flyers.
from the articles I've read
about Pronger, he does seem to be a pretty good guy and have a pretty decent sense of humor.. yea he may be dirty on the ice.. but who isn’t? He just does it better than most.
Chris Pronger
Let’s face it, what other defenseman can get such coverage. Pronger, like Crosby, is one of the faces of hockey and no player gives a more entertaining interview or presser. Is he a jerk, sure, if you are a fan of the opposing team. Folks, he dominates coverage because he is very funny and carries the normally boring interview to a new entertaining height. I only hope when he retires that a major hockey network hires him. Wouldn’t he be more entertaining than Eddie O or McGuire. He is a resource that the NHL needs to tap to gain a larger dedicated fan base. He s addictive
Sid Crosby v. Chris Pronger
@Katielynn906,
Sid: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Chris: HAHAHAHAHAHA
I appreciate all that Sid does, but he is a robotic interviewee with programmed answers; however, he is still young. Actually of the younger players, Letang and Orpik make the most meaningful comments, and Malkin is the most entertaining.
eh, i’ll still take tact over amusement. =)
STAAL FOR SELKE. SIDNEY FOR EVERY OTHER ONE OR JUST THE HART AND THE MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD. THAT IS ACCEPTABLE.
Yeah I have to agree. I mean, Sid definitely has a lot of work to do in the interview department. Not only does he seem completely disinterested in responding but his responses are often what you’d expect. Everything is your prototypical canned response.
Pronger on the other hand; and maybe this because he doesn’t have as much to potentially “lose” in the marketing department, just flies off the cuff Jeremy Roenick style. I’ve come to appreciate that more and more over the years.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com and twitter.
I can take a boring interview if it means Sid isn’t a douchebag like Pronger.
by SlayerGhaleon on Jun 3, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The puck issue
is pretty hilarious in its triviality. But I can see two positives coming out of it.
One: the team probably got a bit of a laugh out of Pronger’s antics, and if there’s one thing that’s been good about this team in the post-season it’s that they’ve remained positive. Even when 3-0 down against Boston their press conferences were positive. So it’s important to not let them dip into that negativity.
Two: the media and opposing fans got a bit distracted. Pronger doesn’t care about what people are saying about him. But there are younger players on the team who don’t have the experience that he does that might be affected by the burden of media scrutiny. Distractions like these basically enable them to just play their game.
by PursuitOfLappyness on Jun 3, 2010 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t even really understand why this is such a big deal for the media. So he picked up the puck. It’s not like they don’t go through a bunch of them in the course of playing the game anyway.
I don’t think it’s a big deal either but I’m happy people are talking about it. The Edmonton writer who cried out, “How childish can you be?” may have been a bit over the top, but I appreciate the people who can laugh about it, like Greg did over on Yahoo.
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com and twitter.
I don’t really care much about or for Pronger, but I found this thread interesting. Pronger’s behavior by taking the puck at the end of the game so he could deny the opposition a souvenir on their home ice is just plain bad sportmanship particularly for a “savvy” veteran. His team was down 2-0 and he was taking the puck and going home – boorish. I suspect if the roles were reversed this would not sit too well with the Philly faithful if done on their home ice. I suspect now that the series is tied 2-2 the pucker-factor will be high and these antics will stop. Bottom line, be a man and play the game the right way.
And, btw, who the hell cares if he give a good presser?!? I think only sports msm types and girls may care about such garbage.
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