Ryan Miller's revenge

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Boston Garden

I see what you're saying now, however that's a slippery slope regarding his reputation.

So would you lose respect for him if he turned down Colton Orr, I mean since he beat up Komisarek again last year...he should man up and fight Colton then if he came calling right?

*Now I'm not saying you said this CM so this isn't me putting words in your mouth*

But don't you get to a point where Lucic should be accepting every fight? For example: Lucic fought a lesser Tim Wallace this year for instance so now he should have to fight that team's HW. Lucic fought a lesser Eric Brewer should have to fight that team's HW? He hypothetically fights a lesser Rinaldo should he have to fight Shelley for that?

See what I mean? Unless he fights that team's best fighter there's always going to be people that think it hurts his reputation.

Why do you continue to ignore the most important fact of this whole debate? Lucic ran over Miller.

If Colton Orr challenges Lucic off a face off for no real reason other than he wants to take Lucic off the ice, get some momentum or just get under his skin, then NO, Lucic has every right to turn down that fight without any ridicule or allegations of spotpicking because Lucic doesn't need to fight that fight. It makes no sense. If you read what I wrote, clearly I said Lucic did the right thing in the BGL situation as Lucic didn't do anything wrong and had nothing to answer for.

If last season Lucic knocked out Reimer for a good chunk of the season, he then beat up Dion Phanuef when he tried to respond, the Leafs were pushed around by the Bruins for years when Orr wasn't on the roster and the Leafs signed Orr in a direct response to what Lucic did AND he was challenged by Orr the answer would be YES, Lucic should man up and fight a real tough guy, or have his reputation take a hit, only because Lucic did something that injured a Sabre on a dirty play.


Do you get that I'm agreeing that Lucic no longer has anything to prove by just fighting random goons for no real reason? Do you get Scott and the Sabres have a legitimate reason to want a piece of Lucic? Do you not see the difference between your scenario and mine?

PS I'm not sure why you keep bringing up Tim Wallace...that fight was years ago and Wallace wanted that fight, so why are you bringing that up?

[Boston Garden]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

Why do you continue to ignore the most important fact of this whole debate? Lucic ran over Miller.

If Colton Orr challenges Lucic off a face off for no real reason other than he wants to take Lucic off the ice, get some momentum or just get under his skin, then NO, Lucic has every right to turn down that fight without any ridicule or allegations of spotpicking because Lucic doesn't need to fight that fight. It makes no sense. If you read what I wrote, clearly I said Lucic did the right thing in the BGL situation as Lucic didn't do anything wrong and had nothing to answer for.

If last season Lucic knocked out Reimer for a good chunk of the season, he then beat up Dion Phanuef when he tried to respond, the Leafs were pushed around by the Bruins for years when Orr wasn't on the roster and the Leafs signed Orr in a direct response to what Lucic did AND he was challenged by Orr the answer would be YES, Lucic should man up and fight a real tough guy, or have his reputation take a hit, only because Lucic did something that injured a Sabre on a dirty play.


Do you get that I'm agreeing that Lucic no longer has anything to prove by just fighting random goons for no real reason? Do you get Scott and the Sabres have a legitimate reason to want a piece of Lucic? Do you not see the difference between your scenario and mine?

PS I'm not sure why you keep bringing up Tim Wallace...that fight was years ago and Wallace wanted that fight, so why are you bringing that up?

Meh. Perhaps Sabres fans feel differently, but once you leave the crease your susceptible to be hit. I honestly don't think it was that dirty...but nonetheless.

To me it's on Buffalo to respond THAT SEASON, if they can't muster up a response it's on them. If they chose to sign some toughness the game after I'd understand where you're coming from..but they didn't.

IMO Lucic's reputation shouldn't take a hit because Buffalo spit the bit, I'd love to see it but the only reputations that should be in question is Buffalo's players from last year and management.

I realize I won't change your mind and that's fine. I'll just wait until Thursday before I go any further into this discussion. Many questions will be answered then...and I'm sure many arguments will spawn off that game for what does or doesn't happen.

If you don't mind I'll save my energy until then.

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Boston Garden

Meh. Perhaps Sabres fans feel differently, but once you leave the crease your susceptible to be hit. I honestly don't think it was that dirty...but nonetheless.

To me it's on Buffalo to respond THAT SEASON, if they can't muster up a response it's on them. If they chose to sign some toughness the game after I'd understand where you're coming from..but they didn't.

IMO Lucic's reputation shouldn't take a hit because Buffalo spit the bit, I'd love to see it but the only reputations that should be in question is Buffalo's players from last year and management.

I realize I won't change your mind and that's fine. I'll just wait until Thursday before I go any further into this discussion. Many questions will be answered then...and I'm sure many arguments will spawn off that game for what does or doesn't happen.

If you don't mind I'll save my energy until then.

Ah ok. It's funny, in this day and age when every one complains about how "sissyfied" the NHL is, you and the rest of the Bruins fans here are adamant in every thread about how the Bruins are the "toughest" team in the league, yet you and the rest have done nothing but give me excuse after excuse why Lucic wont have to fight John Scott.


It's been a year
They had their chance
Scott's a bum
Lucic owes you nothing
Lucic is too important
Miller hurt himself
The hit wasn't dirty


It's comical how the toughest teams fan base already had the excuses ready...

No wonder you and the BBB are the least respected fan base here..

[Sugden Flu]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

No wonder you and the BBB are the least respected fan base here..

Cookie Puss, I think that's an unfair statement. Not everybody is lucky enough to be part of such a historic and acclaimed fan base like that of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Sugden Flu

Cookie Puss, I think that's an unfair statement. Not everybody is lucky enough to be part of such a historic and acclaimed fan base like that of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

We also have the Cavaliers, Browns and Indians so I'm used to "historic and acclaimed" teams..

My team may blow, but my teams punching bag fought John Scott. Can anyone on the Big Bad Bruins say the same?

[Peters 76]

Anyone that thinks Scott and Ott are not a direct result of being pushed around is crazy. Sabres sat Peters 42 games straight his final season. They then tried to have Gaustad do their dirty work= EPIC FAIL.

Lucic paid the debt, but only cause the Sabres could muster Gaustad to do it. I don't care what Scott does. He can fight him, chase him or better yet...crosscheck him in the face. Make your point. Enforce. Then fight Thornton as he comes flying in.

I think Scott realizes his opportunity. He can be remembered here if he takes care of business. Starts tonight if he can rebound V. Orr.

[Sugden Flu]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

We also have the Cavaliers, Browns and Indians so I'm used to "historic and acclaimed" teams..

My team may blow, but my teams punching bag fought John Scott. Can anyone on the Big Bad Bruins say the same?

Those are some historic and acclaimed teams indeed. Would it be fair to say that Ohio is a "hot bed" for championship caliber sports franchises?

As for your question, the answer is no. But, that's going to change!!!

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Sugden Flu

Those are some historic and acclaimed teams indeed. Would it be fair to say that Ohio is a "hot bed" for championship caliber sports franchises?

As for your question, the answer is no. But, that's going to change!!!

In all honesty is been my experience that in Ohio, college sports are way more popular, probably because all the pro teams are awful, maybe with the exception of the Bernie Kosar and LaBron James years.

Our most popular hockey player is Fedor Tyutin lol..

[cashman rules]

Couple good posts in this thread but enough of the garbage till friday night,Boston licks there chops and awaits what the new and improved sabres have to bring to the table and i'll go on record here,Rask gets run you will see how it's taken care of properly.

[Boston Garden]

Originally Posted by cookie monster

Ah ok. It's funny, in this day and age when every one complains about how "sissyfied" the NHL is, you and the rest of the Bruins fans here are adamant in every thread about how the Bruins are the "toughest" team in the league, yet you and the rest have done nothing but give me excuse after excuse why Lucic wont have to fight John Scott.


It's been a year
They had their chance
Scott's a bum
Lucic owes you nothing
Lucic is too important
Miller hurt himself
The hit wasn't dirty


It's comical how the toughest teams fan base already had the excuses ready...

No wonder you and the BBB are the least respected fan base here..

Yeah I just don't give Buffalo a slap on the wrist, and give them the latitude to respond whenever they see fit. For the hundredth time, I want to see them fight!

I've lost my desire to argue about this until Thursday. Fair enough!?

[cookie monster]

Originally Posted by Boston Garden

Yeah I just don't give Buffalo a slap on the wrist, and give them the latitude to respond whenever they see fit. For the hundredth time, I want to see them fight!

I've lost my desire to argue about this until Thursday. Fair enough!?

[jp4202003]

Anyways, all I would have to say to Milan Lucic is:

Gooood Luuuuck . . . .

[Boston Garden]

Bad news. TSN reported that Kaleta won't play tomorrow.

[Broons66]

Originally Posted by Boston Garden

Bad news. TSN reported that Kaleta won't play tomorrow.

24 hr Lucic flu? Kidding, was hoping he'd be in.

[gdameo]

Originally Posted by Boston Garden

Bad news. TSN reported that Kaleta won't play tomorrow.

That was bull. Brown hits him from behind and got 2 minutes. McDonald hits Lovejoy from behind, Lovejoy is fine and McDonald got 2 games.

Wtf is that?

Looks like Gerbe will replaces Kaleta

Would be great if they called up Tarnasky but no way they will do that.