Behind "The Code"

[PuckHogs29]

None of what was published in that book is in any rule book anywhere, hence the rules are still unwritten, even though they're discussed in the book.

I think that makes sense, maybe?

Originally Posted by lampington

how can you write about the rules of fighting and retaliation and then name the book:

The "Unwritten Rules" of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL.

doesn't that then make them "the written rules"?

i'm so confused...

[TheBoogeyman]

Originally Posted by Skorka85

None of what was published in that book is in any rule book anywhere, hence the rules are still unwritten, even though they're discussed in the book.

I think that makes sense, maybe?

Lampington kind of confused me...

I think that makes sense Skorka.

[Heywood Jablomi]

and can't wait to get it. Shipping takes a couple of weeks through Amazon but I am sure it will be well worth it. Great Interview.

[NHL350]

Seriously, thanks for bringing great stuff like that. Great interview. God I love this site.

[ewen21]

Just because the book is about a subject we enjoy doesn't mean it was a good book. The author didn't demonstrate any special talents. He ran through some old interviews and added very little insight beyond what we already know.

The best part of the book was the end. Perhaps Neil Sheehy should author a book about it.

[Smashing Machine]

Originally Posted by ewen21

Just because the book is about a subject we enjoy doesn't mean it was a good book. The author didn't demonstrate any special talents. He ran through some old interviews and added very little insight beyond what we already know.

The best part of the book was the end. Perhaps Neil Sheehy should author a book about it.

thanks for an honest non ass kissing opinion on a book i do not have.

i'm glad someone seems to disagree with the herd.
just like anything..it should be impossible for every single person to love it.

[VodkaFish]

Originally Posted by Smashing Machine

i'm glad someone seems to disagree with the herd.
just like anything..it should be impossible for every single person to love it.

Already done.

[jgdeadrabbit]

There was some kind of a reference to the Maloney/Glennie incident.Believe it was stated to have been a stick-swinging infraction.

If I remember right,the controversy was about Maloney bouncing Glennies head off the ice while he had him down,not sticking him.

I found what I've read so far of interest and to be a welcome addition to my library.It has some flaws,like the one I've stated,but still fun to read.

Thanks.

[Valeri]

the best read i've ever read!

[Viper207]

Well Valeri, that's a hell of a bump... but any mention of Ross Bernstein's pretty decent book is okay by me -

By the way VF, would you mind posting the Amazon and other shopping links where purchases lend a percentage to support this site.. if they are still active?