Bertuzzi decision

[Samw]

AJ, the reason why the league doesn't go away is probably because (as sad as this may seem) the demand for this product is high. These guys are paid tens of millions of dollars from the pockets of the fans. Comparing it with pro wrestling and roller derby is way off base if the point they are making is uncontrolled violence. In pro wrestling, the conflict and violence is staged and the combants don't try to intentionally hurt each other. What I mean to say is that wrestling is tame compared to hockey. Hockey is closer to Ultimate Fighting.

[AJ_77]

Hockey has undeniable appeal as a skill sport, and fans just happen to like boxing and wrestling as well. Our fault.

Bring back the Oilers-style hockey of the 80's and watch popularity skyrocket, and not just in our own little showcase.

Not being nostalgic for nostalgia's sake here, just acknowledging that the game has something to offer, something that Don Cherry seems to have difficulty connecting with.

It's a great game when its not goony, and clutchy, and chippy...

[Buccaneer]

So here is a solution ... do away with the center line and insert automatic icing and ban fighting ... this would be with the skill of these players a unbelievable sport to watch ... even bring back the glowing puck for the americans so they can follow the game

PS ... face guards should be mandatory

[mpishi]

would this whole stupid mess even be discussed if moore was not seriously hurt?

next time you watch a game, count the number of guys who get popped in the back of the head, or face washed from behind, speared, or ride a butt end down the boards

crosschecking is getting to be a legal way of clearing offensive players out of the slot

big as he is i think bertuzzi got in a lucky shot that knocked moore out leading to a face plant and pile on that just added to the injuries

if the league was serious about improving the game they wouldn't tease us every year about cracking down on stick work

imo the suter-kariya and hunter-turgeon were worse

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

So here is a solution ... do away with the center line

and how would this stop goons?

Steve

[LostMind]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

and how would this stop goons?

Steve

It wouldnt, it would just make the game faster paced and more exciting for the fan.

[LostMind]

AJ's post from the globe echoes what I have been saying.

Sure, bertuzzi is to blame for throwing the punch, but the game itself needs to be revamped because the people running the game have allowed the game to turn into what it is now.

Perhaps those professional writers put the thought into words more effectively then I did

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by LostMind

It wouldnt, it would just make the game faster paced and more exciting for the fan.

ya but it would lend its self to a lot of goal sucking.. I like the two line pass rule and I think to preserve it you need to keep the center line. if you look at the Oilers in the 80's they were a very fast paced game.

I do like the step there going next year by moving the net forward again and not letting the goalie play the puck. I think the golies playing the puck is being used way to much because they are untouchable and it realy slows down the game.

Steve

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

ya but it would lend its self to a lot of goal sucking..

Steve

Well the trap took care of that the high flying teams of the 80's did'nt it ? ... and wtf is goal sucking ? ... if it means a higher scoring and more exciting game where skill players are allowed to showcase their talents instead of resorting to being " goons " then I am all for it ... if Bertuzzi had to think twice as to the consequences of his actions he would not be in the situation he is in right now and the league would be the better for it

[LostMind]

Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

if Bertuzzi had to think twice as to the consequences of his actions he would not be in the situation he is in right now and the league would be the better for it

WHOO! You do agree with me!