Marc Methot vs Dion Phaneuf

Hit seemed legit, as the puck was there, but, BJ, or RJ, or whatever, was just an awkward distance from the boards. The fight was a snoozy draw.

I don't like or dislike Dion Phaneuf. When guys are aggressive physical players they will mis-time hits. I think that the announcer were somewhat accurate in the description of Umberger turning his back and Phaneuf letting up on the hit (Phaneuf can really put a hit on a guy. If he goes full speed on this one, he would have really hurt Umberger badly). Also, Phaneuf immediately turns around as if he was indicating, " I may have screwed this one up, so I am willing to fight to make amends." I don't remember Phaneuf being involved in tons of dirty plays like a guy like Bryan Marchment.

I don't want to blame the victim too much. Umberger was the victim of that sucker pass when he was in Philly and now this. Is he the kind of player that puts himself in harms way because he has his head down too much? I don't know. I haven't seen him play all that much.

Dumb hit, that should be a couple games in my opinion. I love the big hits but his head was going to hit the glass no matter what. Great job by Methot to step in and TCB.

allday draw

Dumb hit. it was numbers all the way. W to Methot.

Man Phaneuf... I just cant stand him... such a dirty hit.

dion there, is a scott stevens wannabe..but he could never hit like stevens

not much of a hit more of an acting job.horrible fight,so sporr you marry a virgin,grow up you punk.

>The helmet popping off made this one look more dramatic than it was<

I hope you aren't referring to Phaneuf's helmet. It came off before any punches landed, so it could not fly off dramatically


>Check out the hit Brian Campbell (Colin Campbell's kid)<

Really? Does Mrs. Campbell know about this? Does Colin? Gregory is Colin's kid, not Brian.

it wasn't a full out splatter job, on the other hand phaneuf had time to pull off, he can't have it both ways, if he wants to be regarded as some kind of intimidating defencive force he needs to expect people to come after him, not just go "oops "win methot

not as cheap of a hit as i originaly thought. methot still does the right thing but not enuff for a w from me. nothing landed but a glancing blow so i say against popular vote, draw.

Phaneuf with the dirty, disrespectful hit and then Methot engages him, rips his hat off, and punches him in the face.

Win Methot in a short, crap fight but a good fight for Methot.

Methot wins whatever fight that was supposed to be. Typical Phaneuf hit from behind, then he hasn't got guts enough to fight.

A Lot of good points here. Umberger should strap the helmet down. If Umberger lets the puck go and doesn't turn his back the puck gets out of the zone and he could have put a hit on Phaneuf. I like Pheneuf's game although at times he is dirty and sometimes a little whinny. He plays tough and is a great D. I wonder if he's enjoying the sloppy seconds?

In anticipation to this evenings rematch, I had to search out this video.
first of all , the fight blew....

on to the hit.....
There was nothing dirty about the boarding.
Unmberger has to protect himself better.
Actually, Dion could have laid him out if he wanted to do so.