Red Wings

[Malto Marko]

It looks like he was going for Hudler's head, but it's hard to determine intent from the video. Brown's elbows were down, and I think he connects with Hudler's shoulder first. Need to keep your head on a swivel against the Ducks. Interestingly, however, the Wings out hit the Ducks 36-24.

I did not understand what you said, Rocky, could you please repeat that post?

I don't there was any intent to injure. It was reckless, not malicious.

Brown had decided about five seconds before contact that he was going to hit Hudler come hell or high water. He had tunnel vision about getting that hit, to the point that he stopped looking for the puck, and had the carelessness to not really size up Hudler properly. That led his check to come in high and make contact with the head.

It was worth a five minute major, but I don't believe there should be a suspension. I just found Carlysle's whining about it funny. Reckless play defines his team, and to whine that you can't hit people in the head (intentional or not) is hilarious.

Bullshit! He made a check that was not only to the head but, he lead with his hands. Don't try to tell me it was a shoulder hit. Shoulders do not draw blood.

Head checks are being scrutinized at the youth level. If they are going to allow it at the top, then the only message here is that you can not do it while you are learning but if you are good enough to get to the next level, it is OK.

It was necessary for the Officials to make a statement for players that take liberties.

.....I still do not understand why Pronger is allowed to use his stick to check when others get called for crosschecking......my best guess (and I have not really looked into it) is that he points his blade downward which suggests he is protecting himself even though he is using is as an offensive move. I will watch closer......and it is a part of the rules that allows an otherwise illegal hit to be legal.

[Rocky Bleier]

Damn, Malto. I'm never going to be able to change that avatar. Hudler's head was bleeding on the opposite side that the hit came from, so I think it was the visor or helmet that cut him. I'll put it this way: Brown lined Hudler up and blindsided him. Whether he was aiming for the head or intended to injure doesn't really matter if I'm Hudler's teammate. The Wings should file it away, and perhaps Kronwall or Stuart can catch Brown with his head down before the series is over. If not, there's always next year.

[jaadam4]

We need Kronwall to start head hunting. He was lighting people up last year. Where the hell has that been?

[Malto Marko]

Damn, Malto. I'm never going to be able to change that avatar.

I am not sure I understand what you mean. Please explain.;)

Could you send me either the link or the full sized jpeg for that so I can use it as wallpaper?

[Rocky Bleier]

Done. Let me know if you received it.

[Malto Marko]

You are my hero!

[FVD]

We need Kronwall to start head hunting. He was lighting people up last year. Where the hell has that been?

He got a pretty good shot in early in game 1 around center ice.

[Drew]

1st goal to the RWs. Looks like it went off the skates of 3 different players.

[Malto Marko]

Totally lucky bounce of the puck.

No way they could call kicking motion. Redirect with the skate. Done all the time in the league.

Just plain luck.

[Drew]

Getslef gets it back for the ducks.

[Drew]

pp goal for ducks 2-1

[Malto Marko]

Bullshit on the Pronger goal!

Skate was in the crease by the Ducks.

[Drew]

Nice rush by the wings. It was a 4-2 at the end.

[Malto Marko]

Fiveholer with a backhand......Nice!

[jaadam4]

Ozzie's let in 2 goals but he's having a real solid game. He made a great save against Getz