Lappy nominated for Masterson; Wild fans outraged.
by c0nquistad0rian on Apr 26, 2011 3:40 PM MDT
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PrintLaperriere still has nerve damage to his eye suffered as a result of the shot block and hasn't played for Philadelphia this season, but he remains a constant presence around the team's training facility, running drills for injured and extra players. Laperriere has also helped the Flyers in the areas of television, community relations, scouting and player development.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=561031
Ian Laperriere - Really? I mean... REALLY? This is an absolute joke, and the PHWA should be ashamed of itself for accepting the nomination, let alone allowing him to be a finalist. If Laperriere wins, the family of Bill Masterton should petition to have Masterton's name removed from the award.
This is an absolute travesty. Sure, he was injured. Lots of guys are injured. Sure, it may have ended his career. Again, happens to a lot of guys. I don't see anything special in nominating a guy who hasn't fought through it to return to the game, or at least contributed something major to the game off the ice during the process.
I see no perseverance here. I see no dedication to hockey here. I most certainly do not see sportsmanship here. The guy has spent nearly a day and a half of his life in the penalty box. A grand total of 1956 PIMs in 15 years. If this guy embodies sportsmanship, then Zenon Knopka better win the Lady Byng next year.
Ray Emery and Daymond Langkow are the other finalists.
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While it’s somewhat understandable that people don’t like the choice because he didn’t play this season (although I see it more as a nomination for last year’s playoffs, not this regular season), it’s despicable to ignore that Lappy is one of only a few players in professional sports that not only talk about ‘giving 110%’ but actually do it.
But what else could we expect from that guy…
Because....fuck the Red Wings!
I nominate BRey for next years Masterson for his heart warming comeback from havaginaitis.
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by Paul X on Apr 26, 2011 4:20 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow that’s a lot of hate for an award no one will remember who won in less than a 1/2 year. Let it go, this isn’t Leia holding a grudge against Darth Vader for vaporizing her planet (or killing her mom).
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Apr 26, 2011 4:33 PM MDT reply actions
My thoughts summed up quite nicely. That was some vicious writing about a guy with whom they’ve had zero interaction. But hey, I’m sure a random Adjective heffalump knows more about the qualities that make Lappy a legitimate candidate than the Philly sports writer who originally nominated him and the rest of the officials who narrowed down the list.
What the hell do they know about hockey?! I LIVE IN MINNESOTA!
I myself would rather have Lappy win the award this year than any of our guys—which is more of a “root for Lappy” mindset than a “our guys don’t deserve it”.
Seriously though, BReynolds:
They say the Avs look like smurfs when they wear these jerseys... I just don't see it.
by Guitarpick8120 on Apr 26, 2011 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions
But wait, don’t you remember when he savagely attacked Gaborik in the 08 playoffs? You know, when Gaborik was trying his damndest to punch Lappy in the head, so Lappy hit him a few times? The wild announcers said it was classless, so it was definitely classless.
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by wtnelson on Apr 26, 2011 8:29 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Wild fansoutraged.
I felt that pluralizing the statement was overdoing it a bit. Of course, when you read the mountains of comments under the article I am clearly mistaken.
Of course, you can also look at it as….
They’re wild fans, they are always outraged. Wouldn’t you be?
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
They’re wild fans, they are always outraged. Wouldn’t you be?
Exactly. The team that Texas stole won a Cup.* Then they get a new team, name it the fucking Wild, and it bores fans to tears. I guess I’d be perpetually outraged too. F’in B-Rey. What a piece of work.
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by Bob in Boulder on Apr 26, 2011 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions
A grand total of 1956 PIMs in 15 years.
He forgot to include playoff PIM so his argument is invalid.
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I demand we trade the 11th overall pick!!!
Huge overreaction. They need to switch to decaff over there at hockey wilderness. I can understand disagreeing that a player who didn’t play this season should be nominated, but people familiar with Lappy cannot question his perseverance or sportsmanship.
by Inebriated Simian Miscreants on Apr 27, 2011 8:00 AM MDT reply actions
If ol’ BReynolds had nothing to bitch about, HW would be an empty blog.
His only real skill is writing garbage to rouse a reaction. Please, don’t take the bait; don’t go over there. Let him sit in his own filth alone.
Oh, and I hope Lappy wins! And I hope Sherman gets kicked in the groin by a mule for getting rid of Lappy.
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Overreaction to an overreaction. Why should we care?
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Because BRey is
An easy man to dislike
Bitch whine moan loser
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
by Paul X on Apr 27, 2011 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Blowhard to the max
He chose blogging for the wild
The Tanku cares not
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
by Paul X on Apr 27, 2011 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lappy deserves more
Love than his entire shit team
Respect his respect
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
by Paul X on Apr 27, 2011 10:34 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
love it
we should make this a policy for mhh regulars. all responses to trolls must be in haiku form.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
Hensick stats: 13 games, 1g/2a/3p THOMAS/DETAVS: I WANT MY $20
by thedoctor on Apr 27, 2011 11:54 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I support this notion and will make a motion that this become policy asap.
*sigh*
by gl avfan on Apr 28, 2011 7:08 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I supported your supporting motion and further motion by rec’ing everything in sight.
by MalachiConstant on Apr 28, 2011 7:39 AM MDT up reply actions
You are the jock strap
To our supporting motions
Hold our motions close
by MalachiConstant on Apr 28, 2011 8:33 AM MDT up reply actions
2nd.
"I’m predicting 50pts in the NHL for Hensick next season. Anyone want to put $20 on it?" - DetAvs, Jun 18, 2010 3:45 AM EDT
Hensick stats: 13 games, 1g/2a/3p THOMAS/DETAVS: I WANT MY $20
by thedoctor on Apr 28, 2011 9:11 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Minnesota Wild
Stupidest name in hockey
Fuck Brian Reynolds
We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.
by Bob in Boulder on Apr 28, 2011 11:11 AM MDT reply actions 5 recs
I still wonder where
DetAvs’ twenty dollars are
For Hensick’s efforts
Thank you, Footer. You - and your nose - will never be forgotten.
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by Cheryl Bradley on Apr 28, 2011 2:05 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
In the future, please label posts with content by BRey at the top, you know like an advisory, so i dont waste my time reading it. Thanks.
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by Blunts4Breakfast on Apr 29, 2011 3:23 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
It did say “Wild fans” in the title, since there’s only six of them you can assume BRey will be among those factoring in.
The Tanku cares not.
It’s a kind of ‘Russian roulette’ only instead of bullets it’s with douchey, pompous wild fans. (please note the fans are not wild, it’s incredibly poorly thought out team name). I’m not sure which is more dangerous, but I do know which is more annoying.
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by An Unmitigated Disaster on Apr 29, 2011 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Despicable
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