Your Morning Coffee- Wednesday October 20
by Kent Basky on Oct 20, 2010 10:11 AM PDT
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PrintI would really rather talk about the piss-poor effort turned in by the Canucks last night. To a man, that was an unacceptable game against a team we should wipe the floor with. For whatever reason, they decided to just not show, and lose 2 valuable divisional points. But all we are going to hear about for the rest of the season is how Rick Rypien is a monster, the Canucks are a team of goons, etc. The hyperbole is flying so thick right now I need a damn shower. I do not condone what Rypien did in any way, shape or form, regardless of what was said, or done to him. Once again however, we have a preventable incident that shows the NHL is completely clueless at times. More after the jump...
My issues with the incident are all about how this was allowed to happen in the first place. Huge at the top of this list is game management by the officials. You let this fight between Rypien and Staubitz happen and that's the end of it. Instead you get a linesman who went above and beyond to keep this from happening, aggressively manhandling Rypien. Totally uncalled for. Second, as has brought up by many people: why was there nothing separating Rypien from the fans and vice versa? This is not the first time this type of incident has happened nor will it be the last, but this doesn't happen if there's glass there, like so many other arenas. And finally, security. Event security didn't bat an eye until after the incident. Fail on their part. If reports that this fan was actively vocal to the bench the entire game are true, then security should have recognized the potential for trouble. Having done concert security in the past I can tell you from experience, good security means spotting potential hazards and eliminating their chance to get to that point.
So what now? Well I guess in one way there's a good thing about all of this. We're used to the kind of OTT frenzy that is building up. There will be many trying to paint Rypien as Todd Bertuzzi version 2.0. And people I admire and respect will be out to convince you this is the worst thing that happened, EVER!!!1!! The fact is, the whole incident leaves me a little sad for Rypien. Here's the part where I stress: PLEASE READ WHAT I AM SAYING CAREFULLY BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE HAVE A TENDENCY TO MISINTERPRET THINGS THAT I SAY. Does Rick Rypien deserve the suspension? Absolutely. There is no defense for this incredibly stupid and selfish act. So what am I saying when I mention it makes me a little sad? I feel bad that a guy who has been through a lot of personal issues, ones that the team stood by him through, appears to have thrown away his career. Rypien is a skilled fighter, has decent hands and has always been one of the hardest working guys on the team. It sucks to think that one mistake is gonna see his days with the Canucks come to a close. That being said, some of you can take your vocal hysterionics and stuff 'em. Being a Canucks fan and even feeling bad that the guy let his temper get the best of him does NOT mean you support what he did.
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I would really rather talk about the piss-poor effort turned in by the Canucks last night.
Agreed. Especially considering our injuries and our opponent this evening.
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I expect to hear that damn song a lot tonight, in a beating that will make last night’s look tame by comparison. Could have been worse. O’Brien would have bit the guy.
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Luongo is going back in. Who’d think we’d have all these injuries plus a goaltending controversy less than two weeks in?
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 20, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Luuuuu......
is going to start again tonite? didn’t he not play well 2 games ago, and then get pulled last nite? not trying to start anything, but i’m pretty surprised to see him starting, i figured u would give him a game off to collect his head
fisting barry rozner with every goal!!!
by soupy's spin-o-rama on Oct 20, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we should just boycott October entirely. It is a month that has never been very kind to us.
Luongo looked slow and the team in front of him looked about the same. Only bright spots were first line and (could be wrong here) Parent looked like he stepped in and played alot better than expected. Funny he was the biggest thing I was worried about last night. Man, do I feel stupid.
Shove it in your addendum.
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If O'Brien bit him
Woody would have smelled meat and taken a big bite out of him too. Just bad PR all around.
by sunshine and lollipops on Oct 20, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The Canucks
They will be fine, the Northwest is theirs on a platter, as the Flames (my team of fandom) and the rest are all pretty flawed and rank somewhere between mediocre to awful. Nothing to worry about for you guys at all at this point.
The Northwest used to be considered one of the more difficult divisions in the league but with the regression of some teams that has changed.
I honestly could care less about winning another division title. To me, it’s nothing more than rubbing it in the Avs, Oilers, Wild & Flames faces that we’re better then you. Whatever. We’ve won enough to know that we are the cream of the crop in the NW. They just need to focus on whatever it takes to have all the players at their best come April, May and hopefully June.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch out for Chuckles
He doesn’t get to talk to girls much
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Shut up man
You’re making me look bad!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
I’ve been looking for a site for ages to talk about my Canucks and I’m surprised I only found this site now.
I was pretty happy when I found it too
Beware, it is strangely addictive and Section will berate you if you didn’t like the ending of LOST.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I never actually watched
The last season of Lost
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Its pretty good.
The first and last seasons were the best.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The ending of Lost sucked. I expected answers, I got purgatory.
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by Justin Azevedo on Oct 20, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanted answers too
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a bit worried
After the BSG ending.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
BSG
had a great ending.
All of this has happened before, and will happen again.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I was neutral on it. I would’ve liked more answers to some other questions left open
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I was extremely satisfied
I went into the finale only wanting to see an epic series ending battle. I was not disappointed.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It surprises me when people who watched the whole
series actually expected answers at the end. If there was anything I was sure of it was that at the end of Lost I was going to have to decide some things for myself. I also find the whole “purgatory” thing to be a bit simplistic.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
But in the last 15 or so episodes we got so many answers-Smokey, the two skeletons, Lepedius, etc. Maybe I was expecting too much, but that’s the show’s fault.
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by Justin Azevedo on Oct 20, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I NEED MOAR ANSWERS
MOAR!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but that left roughly
4,987 other questions. The finale would have had to have been 16 hours long and terribly boring to cover it all. I thought considering the impossible task of satisfying every hardcore fan they did a reasonable job of answering enough questions yet still maintaining some mystery. I loved the finale. Thought it was the best finale since Newhart. But a lot of people I know didn’t like it. I don’t think there was much of a chance that we would have all loved it.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
what is it?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
A TV show
A great TV show. Bob Newhart anyone?
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The short
strangely funny man?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Bob Newhart = Win
Didn’t he die in the finale? I have to look it up
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, nevermind. That was an awesome ending
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I never watched Lost at all. How can you be lost for that many years? You either get found or you die. Castaway was able to tell the whole story in 2 hour movie.
Not if the island
has secret magical powers and a mysterious unlimited supply of food. Duh!!
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
And a smoke monster
dont forget a smoke monster.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I should
Watch Season 6…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I have been warned haha. Addiction is good, I spend most of my internet time on CanucksHD and I never watched Lost anyway haha.
Try and stay away
Its 6 seasons of good but nonsensical television.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I don’t have the patience for a show like Lost. I like my endings clear and concise. I don’t know all the die-hard Lost fans handled 6 seasons of really good, but confusing tv.
Heavy doses
of LSD. At least thats how I did it.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Drugs are bad
Don’t do drugs kids.
Just look at how CC turned out!
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Drugs are baad...
mmmkaay?
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Hey!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Or don't put titles, or titties or something.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Or go to far to the right in any thread
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Go where?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Over here?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
No
over here.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys aren't there yet
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Are we there yet?
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"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Just a bit
To the right…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
When does it not?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
seriously
you guys?
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"I’ve become convinced this is a ploy by the NHLPA to stage an incident worthy of having Rypien called into a personal meeting with Bettman. Once in the meeting, the normally untouchable Bettman will be subjected to a crushing Rypien left hook. The NHL won’t know what hit them. It’s the perfect modern day Trojan Horse." kesrows
I'm bored
Game needs to start
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
GDT should be up soon. also, TSN will have their pregame show going in a half hour.
also, i need to make my dinner.
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"I’ve become convinced this is a ploy by the NHLPA to stage an incident worthy of having Rypien called into a personal meeting with Bettman. Once in the meeting, the normally untouchable Bettman will be subjected to a crushing Rypien left hook. The NHL won’t know what hit them. It’s the perfect modern day Trojan Horse." kesrows
Begging for a TWHS… then I realized the “we” made it awkward….
by Vancouverguy on Oct 20, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I would hate to be in your place right now Nucks fans
Having to hear shit about everyone about Rypien, which will unevitably stain the Nucks reputation as well, for the rest is the year will probably be insufferable for you.
Hell, it happened yesterday and I’m already tired of reading about it.
As a Wild fan, my hate towards the Nucks is pretty much mandatory, but I would never wish this kind of thing on a organization and it’s fans.
I hate the Nucks, but it’s still a respectful kind of hate, you know? Anyways, I feel for you guys, good luck, sincerely
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't go that far
The kid is going to get a big head.
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Garrett and Shorthouse
Displaying some serious Homerism during the incident. I like how Deadspin, an American entity not known for its hockey coverage has made more fun of how biased Garrett is than the incident itself. Classic!
http://deadspin.com/5668835/the-funniest-part-about-rick-rypien-going-after-a-fan
by Rod Blogojevich on Oct 20, 2010 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
Oh!
How hilarious!
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Thanks for sharing this useful piece of information
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On the separation or lack thereof
10 years in that building with that setup = no incidents. The blame is on the player.
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Yeah, and we haven’t had protective netting behind goal areas in NHL arenas until 2002 when there was an incident in Columbus. Blame was on the spectator, right?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you really just compare an accident to what Rypien did? Did he trip and grab onto the fan?
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I’m actually trying to make the point that this guy should try to make a valid argument. I don’t see how the structure of the building automatically puts the blame on the player. It’s like if you’re leaning against a railing of an old balcony and the railing breaks. Who’s at fault, the railing or the person who purposely leaned against an old railing?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
No
What I’m saying is that you can’t blame the facility because they should’ve glassed off the tunnel when it has never been an issue. It took one idiot player to lose control and attack a fan. The player jumped up to grab the fan, the fan didn’t break the plan of the railing. Rypien entered the space of the stands, not the other way around.
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I don’t think anyone is blaming the facility, by the way.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh they are
And it’s not just Melrose (though he’s the loudest). Across these crazy internets people are saying that it’s the fault of the facility for not having glass there.
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Well, as much as it seems like I’d be someone blaming the facility, in my mind it was a non-factor that I wouldn’t have even brought up. However, I would like to see it changed now that this has happened.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I asked the Wild
“Fan safety is of the utmost importance when attending an event at Xcel Energy Center. We believe our security team acted swiftly and appropriately during last night’s Wild-Vancouver game.”
No change coming.
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That’s unfortunate. Some other arenas have tents covering the walkways because they believe an incident could occur, not because an incident has happened. Although they fail to mention “player safety” in that statement, but let’s not get into that debate okay?
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They have a temp
It comes out at the beginning and end of each period.
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Ah okay, better than nothing.
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
btw
i was just on the Wild.com homepage to see what they were saying, and they linked to this…..
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I’m not sure who writes this blog but I’d like to point out he said it was the fan and his friend, not the fan and his dad.
And also, doesn’t he know it’s standard practice to wait for the league review before making any statements? I’m pretty sure the NHL head office would rather Mike Gillis stay quiet until after it had been dealt with internally, than for him to mouth off in either direction (For or against Rypien).
So don't get violent and don't get caught with your head down, the night she stole the moon.
by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
“My brother who was grabbed is about 6-5, 220. … I thought it could have been something from ‘Slap Shot’ all over again.”
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by thelastjohnny on Oct 20, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Great
Just pile on everyone on the team now! I hate that things like this are used as excuses to springboard into bashing peripheral targets just because.
Like I said before, Manny has to say those things. You don’t throw your team mate under the bus in public.
And what the hell? Gillis isn’t going to say anything right after the game!
What a bullshit article
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
it was the very first link on the Wild homepage headline thingy.
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It's the Wild's official blog
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seems a little over-the-top for an official blog post though, isn’t it?
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A bit, yeah
But they are definitely writing for an insular audience.
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true
i did also make the mistake of reading the 2 comments on that post…. geesh…..
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I managed to stop myself before I lost my soul forever
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Same. NEVER read the comments. Yankee can school you in this.
Shove it in your addendum.
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by Justin Azevedo on Oct 20, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Tea Partiers are full of lulz.
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But for all the wrong reasons. I mean, Obama’s never shown his birth certificate!
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by Justin Azevedo on Oct 20, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Hawaii
Doesn’t count as a real state obviously!
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He a Moslam
terraist!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Reminds you of the 02-03 playoff days?
Back when the sites had message boards and the vitriol was flowing. Man, those were the days.
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dude, i turned 13 years old during the 2003 playoffs, i barely noticed them.
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I’ve outlived Jesus. Crap.
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Yeah
She does that to ya, doesn’t she?
Shove it in your addendum.
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yes, i’m a younging. 20 years old now.
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You make me feel old. And I’m not that old.
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Missy
is younger than me. Even I feel old.
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My god
Someone give me a walker.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I have it when you die?
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Sure man
Just don’t take the plastic off the couch.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Couch?
I thought you called it “the love lounger”
Shove it in your addendum.
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Goes great
with my “sexytime bachelor pad”.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No food
on the shag carpet!
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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Don't forget
the dim lighting!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget
the dim lighting!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
good for you
i’m 1990.
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Respectfully nathan…..when there is very few rinks that do not have an open window to the opposing bench, it is for a reason.
Of course Rypien was wrong. No one is defending what he did.
But the cold hard undeniable facts are that the incident would not have happened with a two foot piece of plexiglass there. It would not take away from your experience of watching the game one bit.
What does Barry know right? Only stood behind benches back before they were better insulated and put up with what happens there for years. I would take the opinion of an ex coach here with some weight, actually. He was there…for years.
In a legal sense IT IS the fault of the facility. If it ever got to that ridiculous height of having a lawsuit, you can bet a lawyer would bring that up as a mitigating factor.
The tunnel is just not good enough. Sorry. In that one aspect of this sad little tale, the Excel Energy Centre has to own up.
One little piece of glass. Not too much to ask…and certainly not anything that is going to ruin the in game experience.
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I think it's time for a survey of all NHL rinks to determine which ones have a barrier and which don't
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That would help. I am just going on what I remember from watching on TV…mostly.
I know the debate of how much access a fan should have was long ago decided in places like Philly, NY,Wash, and most others.
They just protect themselves from potential idiocy…because they have seen their fans go nuts.
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Shit
If it were Philly, I’d put Kevlar and Lexan all over the bench to ensure no players are killed by batteries tossed from the upper decks.
I mean, these people boo Santa.
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That argument
only holds water if it was the fan that initiated the contact, nothing he did could not have been done with plexiglass there, only Rypien’s actions would have been prevented.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
Nothing wrong with
protecting idiots from themselves though.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats the gist of it…yes.
"If I'd written the truth I knew for the past ten years, about 600 people—including me—would be rotting in prison cells from Rio to Seattle today. Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism."
—Rolling Stone, February 15, 1973 Hunter S Thompson
And if
Rypien decided to jamb his stick in between the glass or throw it or something instead?
Higher plexi? little plexi cubes for all fans to “enjoy” the game from?
Sorry at some point there is no prevention for idiocy.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
maybe
lodged in their throat…
I guess we’d better plan for that possibility…
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
oh they have one
it’s called Let the Healthcare Companies get Richer.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
And a fine plan
it is!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
So that's how you keep logging onto this site
Sorry. I honestly didn’t mean that but it was just a joke that was right there and I couldn’t resist. I feel bad about it genuinely. I just had to.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
And then next thing
you will do is post about how I go around attacking you.
You are the joke.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
Seriously dude
it was just a joke. Honestly. It was a softball floating out there and I had to hit it. I don’t think you are an idiot. I thought you could take an innocent joke though.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I know
I’m not an idiot.
But you certainly are if you expect me to take that sort of “joke” from you.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
Ok look
it was just a turn of phrase that I thought would be funny. If you are actually upset I sincerely apologize. I am sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I thought it was something you would see the funny side of. I would have made that same joke if anyone else had written that set up line I honestly would have. It really was just a joke. Again I am sorry.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
oh look
fuck you.
oh sorry I didn’t mean it I thought you’d like it.
Really I am.
Oh and go fuck yourself.
j/k really
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
Man
If I had thought there was even a 10% chance you would take it that way I wouldn’t have said it. Sincerely. I am sorry if I offended you.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
P*ssy alert?
Just kidding man. You aaaight.
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It doesn't make someone
a pussy to apologize for making a mistake. It makes them a good decent person. I am sincerely upset that my attempt at a joke offended yoata. I wish I could go back and make the decision not to post it.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know. I just think you’re wasting your time trying to apologize to him, as I have yet to read an argument that he’s had with people that’s even remotely reasonable. Save your kindness for the Minny fans (trolls?) who will be frequenting NM in the coming weeks.
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Sean Z, regarding Andrew Alberts: "And of course credit goes to Alain Vigneault for sticking with this guy. When most of us wanted his nuts stapled to the bench."
This
coming from the guy who congratulated Section on his “humility”…
Only if you appreciate the false variety, which seems to be Section’s favorite variety of just about anything…
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
So why don’t you just accept the apology like a normal human being and prove me wrong?
I’m not getting involved in a needless exchange, but I think you should try to lighten up some.
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Don't worry about it
nucklord. I made an ill advised comment. An attempted joke that wasn’t funny and I accept responsibility for making that comment. I have apologized to yoata sincerely. He doesn’t have to accept that apology. That’s his right.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
for the advice from the cheapseats.
Remember it when it’s you that gets personally insulted out of the blue by someone you’re disagreeing with that you’ve also already had run-ins with.
It’s all well and good to say whatever you want to someone if you follow it up with an apology.
Except actually it isn’t.
How do you tell when blue cheese has gone bad?
We hadn't been disagreeing
yet today when I wrote that. At least I didn’t know we were. And I really did think it was a harmless little joke. And I am genuinely sorry it offended you. But there is obviously no way I can prove to you that I am sincere and apologetic so I am going to stop commenting on this now so as not to inflame the situation anymore. Again, I am sorry.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and I was using sarcasm to create a joke in that case. Which is generally what most people use sarcasm for.
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Sean Z, regarding Andrew Alberts: "And of course credit goes to Alain Vigneault for sticking with this guy. When most of us wanted his nuts stapled to the bench."
what is this? The Young and The Restless? Chill out, yoata.
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ
WHY SO SERIOUS?!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck with that one
Not the fault of the Xcel Energy Center that Rypien is mentally unstable.
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Mentally unstable?
Seriously? That’s where you’re going to go with this one?
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by skeeter_dan on Oct 20, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry
Did that look like someone in control of their emotional faculties to you?
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Not in control emotionally != mentally unstable.
I know you guys are upset, but don’t go slandering our players
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I'm not upset
The guy is an idiot. He snapped. He clearly is not in control.
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something that should be made clear, though, is that Rypien has never done anything like this before.
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unlikely
possibly all the circumstances involving last night suddenly made him snap. no reason for saying he’s mentally unstable.
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As someone
under a doctor’s care for depression, I don’t find this funny at all.
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getting offline for a bit
before I say something I regret
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so I tried going offline for a bit
and that didn’t help…
that was extremely douchy… not as douchy as someone trying to cash in on this “assault”, but douchy.
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come on, man...
you’re better than this, Nathan.
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Obviously not
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Usually, yes.
But in a situation where someone puts their hands on another individual, they’re open to be ripped. No matter whom.
Kinda like Junior Seau, who probably should try a higher cliff next time.
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Fuck me you must
be the most perfect individual ever. I mean obviously you have never made a mistake in your life. Or are you being a tad hypocritical? Hmm. Let’s go with perfect.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Very good post balancing being a fan and what happened. I really feel bad for Rypien as well… not because of what he did, but like you said… one moment that will tarnish his career and might lead to his exit out from Vancouver. From an outsiders perspective, I’ve always liked what Rypien brought to the rink… but its just something that an athlete cant do. Ever.
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WEEEEE
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Solid post WAACH
An even, measured take. I don’t agree that Rypien has thrown away his career, though. It’s one unfortunate incident; it can be overcome.
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New word alert
“Hysterionics”
Sarah Palin applauds you, good sir.
I was making up new words
When that bitch was taking drugs in college…
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It’s not her fault, she was too busy gazing at Russia out her window
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Agreed with what you said
Like you said, one bad mistake can ruin a life’s worth of hard work. Rypien in my opinion is done in the NHL. You just don’t touch a fan, EVER. Mistakes were made on both sides but Rypien should have never lost his cool like that.
But it’s time to move on from that and focus on the bigger picture. As a Canuck fan, October is the most frustrating month. We have a good team, and we should 5-0 right now or something. On paper, we are better than every opponent we have played thus far. But October for some reason we tend to be slow out of the gate and play as if we just awoke from a 5 year coma or something. I hope that the return of Burrows coming up (it’s 5 games in, they said he’d be back in 10 hopefully) will help the situation.
I know what you mean
This “We are bad in October” thing is very annoying. Every year it’s the same, and people just write if off as “oh well, it’s always been this way so whatever”. I know things normally end up good by the end of the season, but why do we always have to throw away points at the beginning when we could be better?
What bugs me is that there never seems to be anything done about it. Is it because the system they play is complex and needs time to get going? Why not play more pre-season games together as a full roster then? I don’t know, I don’t want to hang AV completely out here, but as the coach he’s the one that should be trying to change something at the start of the season to get them going faster.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I know eh. Just because the situation usually rectifies itself come November onwards, doesn’t make me feel any better. And that may not always be the case too. I’m not saying they are going to be too far behind come November that they will be out of it, that’s just panicking hard but they always have to make life so more difficult on themselves. It’s frustrating really.
That’s the thing. What if something goes wrong later in the season (ie untimely injuries or whatnot), or the team doesn’t come together in November? You would be missing those points you gave up in October for sure.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Like you said, one bad mistake can ruin a life’s worth of hard work. Rypien in my opinion is done in the NHL. You just don’t touch a fan, EVER.
Stuff like this has happened before. Were those players ejected from the NHL?
I just don’t see him bouncing back from this. I love the guy, think he’s a hard worker and definitely has had his moments of potential. But in terms of my comment, I can see Canucks management just choosing to part ways with him, so it’s in that sense is what I mean by being done in the NHL. That’s neither here nor there, the hearing is Friday so this is all speculation. If that turns out to be the case then who knows, another NHL team can approach him, it’s not out of the realm of possibility. But I think he’s going to have a long road back to get back into management’s good graces if they choose to keep him.
I agree that he made a mistake and the management will be stern with him. I’m not so sure they will get hit of him unless they have a similar replacement and I just don’t see one at this point. We do have another 4th line centre and a big goon. But those are two players and it’s not the same thing.
I just personally do not think he is done in the NHL although I think the media will be pestering him about this for a long time.
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Here from the SCH site – in my mind this clearly is an incident above the good-natured (and sometimes not so good-natured) jabs that go on between our teams. I was watching this game on Centre Ice and was pretty shocked to see what had happened. Rypien is a pretty intense player, and I have read that he has had some emotional issues in the past. What he did was indefensible. But I have to wonder what was going on in his head when he did this. The incident was unprovoked by the fan.
At any rate, I know that this is a tough situation for the Canucks organization and their fans. I know how difficult it would be if one of our players was involved in something like this. Let’s not blow this out of proportion – the Ron Artest analogy just cracks me up as being beyond stupid – and hope that this was just “one of those things”. A frustrating night for the ’Nucks last night just got even more so.
Looking forward to seeing you guys put up an inspired effort against my Hawks tonight.
by The Fearless Freep on Oct 20, 2010 11:44 AM PDT reply actions
thanks for the sympathy.
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Yeah
Comparing this to Artest is simply ridiculous. It’s bad, but not Artest bad.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Seriously...
I am not sure of the hysteria here. He grabbed at a fan…big deal.
This will blow over…anyone all worked up about this is just a drama queen looking for attention. Man up everyone.
If this ruins Ryps career it is more a comment on the fearful, weak society we live in. Cryers, screamers, ambulance chasing, “Save the Children” types.
nothing happened here…move on.
I don’t think you can say “nothing happened here, move on”. Grabbing a fan IS crossing a line – a line the NHL has repeatedly warned players about.
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
So suspend him a handful
of games and let’s move on. I think the point is about how worked up some people seem to be getting and the :witch hunt" nature of our society.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Not even in the same effin ballpark as Artest. Rypien almost looks as if he has that “what the fuck did I do?” moments after his initial grab at the fan. I’m sure the guy feels like a total idiot right now. We’ve all had a our moments. It’s unfortunate his had to happen like this.
Let’s get back to puck.
by The Fearless Freep on Oct 20, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes indeed
I am looking forward to the game tonight. I would like to see Schneids start, but I guess we have this guy making $10 mil or something who needs some work
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Some good point about the comparison
First, semantics. compare != equate.
Second: Artest was attacked first and retaliated. Rypien was worse.
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No
Simply no. I disagree completely that Rypien was worse.
In Artest’s case, a fan threw something in general direction of all the players and happened to hit him. He then proceeded to go multiple rows back into the stands to go after the guy.
How is what Rypien did in ANY way comparable to that?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I'm just going on the lack of provocation
Artest’s issue I understand much more easily. He wasn’t doing anything then gets showered by crap.
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In Detroit?
No, but the video is pretty damning on the crowd in that one.
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I hope
he’s not.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he was
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
oh god
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 21, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Good post.
Random funny gif!
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
Did he just
Eat the ticket??
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I think it was a bag of cocaine
or the ticket. Not sure.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
How short is Vigneault's leash now?
If the season keeps going like this it looks like the makings for a coach firing. I’m not saying I agree or it’s his fault but a team with high expectations coming slow out of the gate…
We were 0-3 last year and ended up div champions and were outed from the playoffs by the Stanley Cup Champions. No need to jump the gun on big decisions.
Of course not yet, but how long does he have? Would a losing record going into Dec do it? He’s been here a long time and they don’t look good so far, that’s usually a recipe for a firing
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I say AV
has the playoffs to prove his worth or he gets the can.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed. If we don’t make the playoffs, this year is a bust. But even if we are seeded low, making the playoffs gives us a chance for a run at the cup.
If we don’t make it out of the second round again, this year is a bust
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Depends
On how the regular season goes. If it’s pretty bad in December, I think he might be gone too.
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I guess if it’s utterly terrible. Just one game ago, everyone was exciting about how awesome the Canucks are and after one loss, we’re talking about canning the coach. Personally I’m not going to even think of the possibility unless seven game losing streak rears its head.
Ive been saying that "if we're eliminated in the second round
AV goes" for a long time. Since before the season started.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Who was saying they were awesome?
They’ve won two games including one against an average team that had just gotten back from europe. I think we can all agree this is a bad start, no?
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
and a seven game losing streak for a stanley cup favorite can’t happen. A 4 game losing streak would be inexcusable. This start and falling apart last night so early in the season reflects poorly on the coach
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the leash is shorter then that. There was rumblings about him losing his job after the playoffs last year. I’ll would bet if they have a losing record mid December he’s gone. Again, I don’t think it’s his fault but sometimes a change shakes a team up. Look at Pitt a few years ago.
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
look at Chicago 2 years ago
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
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THE CAPTAIN AND HIS ROLE IN THE PACK
Watch the video of Rypien and the fan. Rypien shoves H.Sedin on his way to the tunnel then grabs the fan. Then 2 very important things happen…
1. H.Sedin turns away, leaves then bench and skates away from his team’s altercation.
2. Kesler comes from the far end of the bench to investigate and be part of the action.
In the world of wolves, and pack mentality, the pack leader always goes to the most dangerous and interesting places first. Always. It is bred into them. In this case it clearly illustrates a problem that will be facing the Canucks for the foreseeable future. The appointed leader is NOT the pack leader.
I cannot prove this, but, I would imagine that if before the season started and the players had voted for a new captain it most certainly would not have been H.Sedin. It was great to see the coach be one of the first to get involved, showing his leadership, and Kesler coming in to the fray from a distance. However watching H.Sedin skates away from the most dangerous and interesting place in the building is more than troubling. This is, and will, create an unstable relationship for the entire pack.
by Jeff of Vancity on Oct 20, 2010 12:40 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah I don't know what Hank was doing
maybe his brother was getting beat up by a Wild player, went to go help him out.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting catch
In my mind Kesler would have been a much better choice as captain.
This goes back to my ealier post. The repercussions of this incident might go WELL beyond just a minor altercation with a fan.
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by The Fearless Freep on Oct 20, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
welcome to SBNation
as it turns out, i saw this exact comment on youtube last night, and here’s what i replied:
Alain Vigneault, the other coaches, and 2 of the assistant captains were already right there when it happened, and they intervened. there was no need for Henrik to try and cram in there as well. also, as captain, he’s the one who has to go talk to the officials about what exactly the penalties will be.
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Bingo, bango, bongo, his name is Roberto Luongo.
remember, the original brawl happened by the Wild bench, not the Canucks bench, and there were still a couple Canucks over there.
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another point
i just double-checked the video. that point you claimed about Rypper pushing Henrik? that was just Henrik moving out of the way to let Rypper go through to the dressing room.
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I agree with you on all points, missy. People speculate a lot when they see things on TV from a distance.
counter point
The captain was the closest to the altercation and turned his back on the situation. Whatever the reason may be, [insert argument here], my point is that alpha pack leader always[!] want to investigate the dangerous and interesting places first.
As for Rypien giving Sedin a shove, whatever, the man was hot in the head. He gets pass on that one.
by Jeff of Vancity on Oct 20, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
my point is that alpha pack leader always[!] want to investigate the dangerous and interesting places first.
That’s why I’m here.
Shove it in your addendum.
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Jeff put that one over the place
Kesrows hits that one out of the park.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I respect Jeff’s opinion. Rypien did push Hank the second before he grabbed the fan. Watch closer. And then Hank muttered something to a teammate and skated away.
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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 20, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
plate*
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Whats the deal with the wolf pack?
I thought we were talking about a hockey team. There really ins’t any dangerous places to comare during a hockey game. But if you must compare, do you think if one of the wolves jumped off a cliff the alpha male would jump after him because it’s a dangerous place?
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
This made me laugh. Well done Canuckelhead.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
well said
green’d
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Maybe he recognized how incredibly stupid Rypien was being and that they didn’t need another body in there making a crowded situation worse. Non story.
by Canuckelhead on Oct 20, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly
Vigneault and the other coaches got in there pretty damn quick.
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Cesar Milian
he’s pretty short.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I sure hate seeing the boys lose to Minnesota. Not to mention Ripper getting suspended over a worthless fan. Canucks have to put that game behind them and beat the Hawks tonight, alls good
Hopefully this is just a glitch
in the grand scheme of things. And the incident will light a fire under their asses to wake them from their slumber. I would hate for this incident and Cup aspirations lost as a way to remember their 40th anniversary.
Hey…is this where I put my score prediction for tonight’s game?
(j/k guys…I know its been a full busy day here in Canuck Land )
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Yeah I don’t know where the pregame is. Worse comes to worst, put them in the gamethread which will be up at 5:00 PM PT.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 20, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I’ll put my prediction here just in case.
4-2 Hawks, Hossa GWG.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Extra point available for the correct GWG goal scorer as well gal…
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Oh yes
if you predict the game winning goal scorer you get an extra point, CG.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the heads up!
Hmm…since they’re the only ones who have bothered to show up thus far I will say H. Sedin with the GWG.
Turncoat. (~)…I will put it here and there to be safe.
5-2 Canucks. Big bounce back game against a rival.
Saaaayyyy…Hansen with his first GWG of the season.
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This is the first time I am predicting that the Canucks lose. I sorely hope that my reverse jinx does the trick.
5-2 Hawks, Sharp FTW
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Sean Z, regarding Andrew Alberts: "And of course credit goes to Alain Vigneault for sticking with this guy. When most of us wanted his nuts stapled to the bench."
Game Prediction: 3-1 for the good guys (that's the Canucks, if any Minny trolls are lurking)
With the 2nd and GWG scored by Mr. Ryan Kesler.
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.
Michael Russo’s last 3 tweets:
1. Fan: “It’s been a long day. … If my brother wasn’t grabbing me, he probably would have dragged me over the edge. It’s not right.” 5 minutes ago via TweetDeck
2. He spoke with NHL Security today, whom he had to call. The league has yet to call him, or apologize, he says 8 minutes ago via TweetDeck
3. Just had long talk with 28-year-old fan that Rypien grabbed: He is seeking a lawyer: “Bottom line, I was assaulted.”
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And the shitstorm
begins.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
"Bottom line, I was assaulted."
Can someone get this on a T-shirt please?
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 20, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
and there we have it...
this year’s hockey catch phrase that is to be used for ever single overreaction…
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Oct 20, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Grabbing a guy and shking him
is assault now? I am going to have to think of a new way to try and get some sense into yoata.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Beantown's
Gonna be busy this year…
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I know
it’s a sad world we live in.
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by Section 312 on Oct 20, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going
To sue you for slandering me with “everybody” there
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
With this picture
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Typical.
Like I said, Ryp…have your lawyer make sure he puts the Excel Energy Centre in the suit too.
"If I'd written the truth I knew for the past ten years, about 600 people—including me—would be rotting in prison cells from Rio to Seattle today. Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism."
—Rolling Stone, February 15, 1973 Hunter S Thompson
In the US, aren’t you meant to sue everyone even a little bit related to the situation? so:
1. Ryp cause… well yeah
2. Coach V cause he put Ryp in the lineup
3. Xcel Centre for not ensuring fan safety
4. The Wild for winning by so much and contributing to Rypien’s instability at that point
and so on…
I want to know what those fans were saying throughout the game… I read that they had been heckling pretty badly, and I don’t buy that a slow sarcastic clap was enough to set Rypien after the fan (and just to cover my own ass, no I don’t think that anything they said could justify what happened, it would just give more of the story)
I actually read a smart comment on Hockeybuzz ( I KNOW!)…he might have been pissed going all the way back to the 1st fight with Staubitz…when you watch it, there are clearly 2-3 pretty blatant MMA style elbows to his head …
That is not “Code” to a guy like Ryp…
( of course no justification and all…just throwing it out there)
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