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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 6070133)

I was trying to make a point that the player's skates are razor sharp and any kicking is a bad idea.

I highly doubt Camallari was trying to round house kick Kesler in the head. :cry:

You're definitely right.

But Salo's kick is a question of whether it warrants a delay of game penalty or not. It stems down to: what is the difference between using a stick or a leg.

It is not IMO, a safety issue as the Kesler, Zednik & Malarchuk incident were just freak accidents. Salo's kick for the clear attempt and the blade exposure was shin high at best. Now, if we see a growing trend of hockey players kicking as high as Martial Artist's in an attempt to clear the puck, then maybe we should revisit that rule :)

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Originally Posted by Noir (Post 6070144)

It is this particular reason that you can redirect the puck with your skates into the net and have the goal stand whereas the goal will be disallowed if there is any kicking motion.

As far as Salo's kicking the puck out of play, perhaps the league may need take a look into this if it happens again. I wonder how often this has happened in the NHL?

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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 6070146)

As far as Salo's kicking the puck out of play, perhaps the league may need take a look into this if it happens again. I wonder how often this has happened in the NHL?

I think it was totally a fluke. I don't think anyone can purposely kick a puck out of the rink like that. The puck was off the ice when contact was made.

As for kicking people with their skates in an attempt to injure, the Russians were accused of it during the 72 series. Phil Esposito and company were pretty miffed by it. As soon as the Canadian team went into the boards in a scrum, the godless commies would kick the Canadians with their skates. Bastards..... we all saw it. I think it may have been over blown back then. Perhaps someone has footage of the stuff.?

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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 6070146)

It is this particular reason that you can redirect the puck with your skates into the net and have the goal stand whereas the goal will be disallowed if there is any kicking motion.

Legwork has always been a part of the game, and good players incorporate legwork with stickhandling. I think the league has it right that the only limitation to legwork with hockey is that you can't kick a goal in.

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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 6070146)

As far as Salo's kicking the puck out of play, perhaps the league may need take a look into this if it happens again. I wonder how often this has happened in the NHL?

Unlike using a stick, kicking a puck out of play and to clear the glass is absolutely difficult, and almost impossible unless by chance. I say leave the rules as they are, it's not like this is a common phenomenon and a clear abuse of delay of game.

I believe the only reason Salo got away from kicking the puck out of the rink was because there was nothing written about it in the rule book. As Noir said, it's absolutely difficult, and probably impossible unless it was done on a bouncing puck.

But there is really no difference between kicking the puck out and shooting the puck out. Either way, I'm sure no one intentionally does it, but if it happens, it should be ruled the same as shooting the puck out the rink with a stick (when done in the defensive zone).

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Originally Posted by Noir (Post 6069879)

Trust me, that is not dirty, and it is what you want from our D. Salo did great and is he isn't a dirty player. Unless you guys have played competitive hockey, you guys will never know what goes on down there (front of the net). It's a completely different battle/game apart from hockey itself.

I watched the video and there was that one play where Salo kicks the back of the skates of Rene Bourque and knocks him down. Though I do not agree with that play, it is borderline tripping, I agree with Noir. As a forward, to be able to play in that area, they must be able to pay the price. That is the area where guys go to pick up the garbage goals and screen the opposition's goalie.

I play D, and trust me, I make the forwards of the opposing teams pay just to stand near the net.

Anyone know if the game tomorrow is gonna be streamed online? It's a PPV game.

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Originally Posted by Noir (Post 6070114)

Sorry, I thought the insult was directed at me as I misunderstood your stance on the crackdown.
From one Canuck fan to another, I can man up to my error. I was wrong on this one, my misunderstanding.

np man, i appreciate it:)

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Originally Posted by AzNightmare (Post 6070405)

Anyone know if the game tomorrow is gonna be streamed online? It's a PPV game.

perhaps try hockeybroadcasts tmrw?

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Originally Posted by AzNightmare (Post 6070405)

Anyone know if the game tomorrow is gonna be streamed online? It's a PPV game.

Find some friends and split the cost or go to a bar and get some beers. I can't stand watching games in tiny little windows. Heck, I can barely stand it when it isn't HD.

^
same here getting a bit spoiled with all the HD broadcast

You guys really need to pay attention to what's going on in the world around you ;)

http://canucks.nhl.com/team/app?arti...e&service=page

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Canucks TV Pay-Per-View now in high definition
Canucks PPV in HD starts October 13th @ Washington
Vancouver Canucks
Oct 7, 2008, 11:58 AM EDT
Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Canucks and CanucksTV announced today that for the first time in club history, all Pay-Per-View Canucks games this season will be available in High-definition as well as Standard-definition. The Canucks will be broadcasting 12 Pay-per-view games during the 2008-2009 regular season.

CanucksTV will usher in the season by offering HD for the first Pay-Per-View game scheduled October 13th at Washington. With some providers, customers can choose Standard-definition, at $139.95 for the full-season package, or High-definition at $169.95. Single games are available for $15.95 per game in HD, and $12.95 per game in Standard Definition.

“We are very pleased to be able to provide every CanucksTV broadcast this season in High-definition,” said Canucks President and CEO, Chris Zimmerman. “We are committed to delivering the highest quality product to our fans and believe this represents a major step towards reaching that goal. Viewers asked for more HD games and CanucksTV will provide it on each of the 12 games broadcast in Pay-Per-View during the 2008-09 season.”

Some of the highlights offered this season include Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals taking on the Canucks during their October 13th match-up, Dany Heatley and the Ottawa Senators’ first meeting at General Motors Place since the Canucks shootout win in 2005, and a highly anticipated match-up against the Montreal Canadiens on February 15th.

Carriers offering PPV games in HD include TELUS, Shaw, Star Choice , Bell TV and Novus. Customers of carriers not listed can contact their local digital cable provider to confirm whether or not the HD feed will be available.

CanucksTV games now available on pay-per-view:

1. At Washington Capitals – Monday, October 13, 4:00 p.m.
2. At Chicago Blackhawks – Sunday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.
3. At Los Angeles Kings – Thursday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.
4. At Detroit Red Wings – Thursday, December 4, 4:30 p.m.
5. Ottawa Senators – Sunday, December 28, 7:00 p.m.
6. Philadelphia Flyers – Tuesday, December 30, 7:00 p.m.
7. Dallas Stars – Sunday, January 4, 7:00 p.m.
8. New Jersey Devils – Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 p.m.
9. Montreal Canadiens – Sunday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.
10. Tampa Bay Lightning – Friday, February 27, 7:00 p.m.
11. At Anaheim Ducks – Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
12. At Colorado Avalanche – Friday, March 27, 6:00 p.m.

Pricing & how to order the games:

Canucks fans interested in pay-per-view should contact their local digital cable or satellite company for pricing and additional information.

Q & A from Health Canada

Q: The Stanley Cup was recently on tour in my town, and I kissed it. Do I have to worry about being infected by listeria?

A: You are safe. The Stanley Cup has not been in contact with any Maple Leaf product in over 40 years.

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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 6070471)

Gold, :haha:

Hopefully the PPV HD is decent quality.

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ABC News' Jake Tapper reports that the booing was so prevalent that the music had to be cranked up to "deafening" levels in order to compete with the fans from the city of Brotherly Love.

LoL! I watched the video before reading this, and I was wondering why the music seemed to be incredibly loud. :p

turkey and canucks hockey.

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Originally Posted by Ronin (Post 6070436)

Find some friends and split the cost or go to a bar and get some beers. I can't stand watching games in tiny little windows. Heck, I can barely stand it when it isn't HD.

haha, I like watching it on my comp, then I can multitask. I don't mind, I'm not a picky person when it comes to watching hockey. Only when it's movies and shows, it gotta be good quality.

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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 6070471)

That was a pretty good one. haha.
Unfortunately, the Canucks haven't had a cup in 38 years :cry:

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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 6070461)

You guys really need to pay attention to what's going on in the world around you ;)

http://canucks.nhl.com/team/app?arti...e&service=page

Ovechkin in HD :love:

I'm going to cream my pants :bowdown:

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Originally Posted by Ch28 (Post 6070663)

Ovechkin in HD :love:

I'm going to cream my pants :bowdown:

I have to head over to the in-laws for dinner tonight. Maybe I should be the good son-in-law and spring the $$$ for the PPV since my father-in-law is a huge hockey fan. :thumbsup:

PPV in HD! Frickin sweet.

wonder what the quality will be like...

I so wish I had a hd box so I could watch it in hd as well

I know this isn't about the Canucks but on a side not New York Ranger prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed on the bench at or near the end of Omsk's Kontinental Hockey League game today.

Medical personnel were attempting to revive him.

No further details at this point.

Hope he's ok.

Just read the news about Cherepanov. Hopefully he's okay and won't be another Jiri Fischer incident. It'd be a shame to lose a guy with his talent.

RANGER PROSPECT CHEREPANOV DIES DURING KHL GAME

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=2525...s=secStory_nhl

oh man. too young. RIP