A Rematch It Is

[Bender]

A Rematch It Is
David M Singer
05-28-2009 12:21 AM

The Penguins completed a sweep of the Hurricanes last night, and the Red Wings knocked off the Blackhawks tonight to finish the series in five. So after many game sevens the rounds before, the Conference Finals went quickly and now we’re left with a rematch of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. We’ll have one of our previews in the upcoming days.

Since 92-93 there have been only four Wings-Pens fights*:
Jay Caufield vs Bob Probert Nov 13, 1992
Marty McSorley vs Bob Probert from Feb 4, 1994
Darren McCarty vs Kelly Buchberger Oct 18, 2003
Brad Norton vs Andre Roy Oct 7, 2006

In case you only watch one, the McSorley-Probert fight is one of the best of all-time, easy.

* there were a couple of more fights during preseason</span>

Steroids, you say

If you’ve never watched football, or the Olympics, or baseball, or cycling, or basically any sport or athletic competition at a serious level, let me break some news to you: some athletes use steroids. Shocking, I know.

A couple in Florida was arrested for selling steroids. They claim they sold them to many pro athletes, and specifically named the Nats and Caps.

The NHL and the Capitals quickly released statements. The quick and easy version of them: “Steroids? Nah.” Donald Brashear said he knew of nothing to Washington radio station WJFK.

So now the “there are steroids in hockey, too” articles are coming out, and I’m sure there will be a new round of suspicions, just as there was four years ago during the NHL lockout.

The tough guys will be called out, due to the misconception that steroids are just for making you big and strong, but that’s simply not true. While Manny Ramirez and other sluggers may get the biggest steroids-related baseball headlines, a look at MLB’s suspension list (or the minor league suspension list), lets you know that this isn’t a power thing, but that all types (and sizes) of players are possible users. It’s just the harsh reality of it. Some fans care, some don’t. Personally, I happen to like a level playing field.

Videos added

Keith Primeau vs Shane Churla Dec 19, 1992
Jim Kyte vs Marty McSorley Oct 10, 1985
Robert Dirk vs Kelly Chase Nov 26, 1992
Dave Brown vs Kelly Buchberger May 17, 1987
Dave Manson vs Gerald Diduck Dec 3, 1992
Kelly Buchberger vs Sergio Momesso Dec 3, 1992
Louie Debrusk vs Gino Odjick Dec 3, 1992
Shayne Corson vs Dana Murzyn Dec 3, 1992
Craig Muni vs Adrien Plavsic Dec 3, 1992
Louie Debrusk vs Gerald Diduck Dec 3, 1992

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Some reads

Former Red Wing Bob Probert insists that telling Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to kick the Wings’ [butts] was a joke
Judge speeds up Coyotes timetable | Rival bid for Coyotes backed by big money
Fenway Rink: Bruins owner expects game at Sox home
Roy says no to Avalanche
Hall won’t note Arbour’s 2007 win with Isles
Rob Niedermayer talks but has few answers
Focus on Waddell as Thrashers enter critical off-season



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[ruby6]

Originally Posted by Bender

A Rematch It Is
David M Singer
05-28-2009 12:21 AM

The Penguins completed a sweep of the Hurricanes last night, and the Red Wings knocked off the Blackhawks tonight to finish the series in five. So after many game sevens the rounds before, the Conference Finals went quickly and now we’re left with a rematch of the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. We’ll have one of our previews in the upcoming days.

Since 92-93 there have been only four Wings-Pens fights*:
Jay Caufield vs Bob Probert Nov 13, 1992
Marty McSorley vs Bob Probert from Feb 4, 1994
Darren McCarty vs Kelly Buchberger Oct 18, 2003
Brad Norton vs Andre Roy Oct 7, 2006

In case you only watch one, the McSorley-Probert fight is one of the best of all-time, easy.

* there were a couple of more fights during preseason</span>

Steroids, you say

If you’ve never watched football, or the Olympics, or baseball, or cycling, or basically any sport or athletic competition at a serious level, let me break some news to you: some athletes use steroids. Shocking, I know.

A couple in Florida was arrested for selling steroids. They claim they sold them to many pro athletes, and specifically named the Nats and Caps.

The NHL and the Capitals quickly released statements. The quick and easy version of them: “Steroids? Nah.” Donald Brashear said he knew of nothing to Washington radio station WJFK.

So now the “there are steroids in hockey, too” articles are coming out, and I’m sure there will be a new round of suspicions, just as there was four years ago during the NHL lockout.

The tough guys will be called out, due to the misconception that steroids are just for making you big and strong, but that’s simply not true. While Manny Ramirez and other sluggers may get the biggest steroids-related baseball headlines, a look at MLB’s suspension list (or the minor league suspension list), lets you know that this isn’t a power thing, but that all types (and sizes) of players are possible users. It’s just the harsh reality of it. Some fans care, some don’t. Personally, I happen to like a level playing field.

Videos added

Keith Primeau vs Shane Churla Dec 19, 1992
Jim Kyte vs Marty McSorley Oct 10, 1985
Robert Dirk vs Kelly Chase Nov 26, 1992
Dave Brown vs Kelly Buchberger May 17, 1987
Dave Manson vs Gerald Diduck Dec 3, 1992
Kelly Buchberger vs Sergio Momesso Dec 3, 1992
Louie Debrusk vs Gino Odjick Dec 3, 1992
Shayne Corson vs Dana Murzyn Dec 3, 1992
Craig Muni vs Adrien Plavsic Dec 3, 1992
Louie Debrusk vs Gerald Diduck Dec 3, 1992

Get social

hockeyfights.com on: Facebook | Twitter

Some reads

Former Red Wing Bob Probert insists that telling Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to kick the Wings’ [butts] was a joke
Judge speeds up Coyotes timetable | Rival bid for Coyotes backed by big money
Fenway Rink: Bruins owner expects game at Sox home
Roy says no to Avalanche
Hall won’t note Arbour’s 2007 win with Isles
Rob Niedermayer talks but has few answers
Focus on Waddell as Thrashers enter critical off-season



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Don't agree with the steroids tho.

[VodkaFish]

Don't agree with what, exactly?

[ruby6]

Originally Posted by VodkaFish

Don't agree with what, exactly?

In some sports steroids, in my opinion, don't level the playing field. It tends to lower the standards. Steroids do not give an athlete the natural tallent nor the grit that it takes to go to the place that some athletes push themselves to be the very best.

In some sports it puts them at an advantage but there have been athletes all throughout history that became pinnacles at thier sport with out them. It is a shame that the use of steroids would level the playing field.

Only for the fans are steroids fair, not for the athletes.

[VodkaFish]

Then we do agree... as I said, I like a level playing field - I'm not sure how you'd think that means I'm pro-roids.

[ruby6]

Originally Posted by VodkaFish

Then we do agree... as I said, I like a level playing field - I'm not sure how you'd think that means I'm pro-roids.

I missunderstood you.

[dumby]

Originally Posted by ruby6

I missunderstood you.

Ruby dear, this is real hockey talk here, scuttle your butt back to babblin.