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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 8, 2007
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I started out this season not liking Sidney Crosby one bit, and not thinking much of Evgeni Malkin. The more the season went on, the more I realized how much better Malkin is than Crosby, and I started to respect his playing ability. He's an animal out there, how can you not respect it? I'll tell you how. As the season went on and the more I saw of him, the more chippy little crap I noticed. Like how he waits for people to be engaged in a scrum before going in and rabbit punching someone. Or only pushing and shoving and facewashing smaller guys. But that was just an aspect that I didn't like, and I still thought he was a good player. Then come the playoffs. Malkin slewfoots Paul Mara, possibly the most cowardly act you can pull on the ice, unless you're Todd Bertuzzi. I lost my respect for him right there. There is no excuse ever to do that. Then we have Game 1 of the ECF. Scrum starts late in the game, Malkin waits until Petr Sykora has Derian Hatcher in a bear hug before rabbit punching Hatcher repeatedly in the face. That really set me off. Then we have Game 2. I honestly don't even know what to say here. Malkin deliberately elbows Danny Briere in the head. You cannot endanger the safety and mental health of a human being over a HOCKEY GAME! Concussions are not fully understood yet, and carry many long-term implications. I don't know if Briere has a concussion, but he sure looked pretty concussed. When you so cavalierly disregard another human's well-being, you're not worth respect.
I used to think you were a good player, Malkin. But watching you these last few weeks has made me sick. You're a disgusting piece of sh*t excuse for a hockey player.
I'm not minimizing his skill, or how good he really is. I don't care how good he is. Nobody is good enough to offset his despicable actions in these playoffs. He has lost every ounce, every iota of respect I've ever had for him.
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:73
Level:Pro
Since:Aug 23, 2006
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Boo Frickin Hoo!!! Something tells me Malkin could give to sh!ts about what you think. Really are you just jealous that you live at the wrong end of the state?
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 29, 2008
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not to argue with you but hatcher did get his shots in to. lol more like a little face wash but i wouldnt call them punches? lol you could also say that letang started all that. lol
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 29, 2008
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just wondering if malkin was a flyer nate would you of even brought this up?
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 1, 2007
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just wondering if malkin was a flyer nate would you of even brought this up?
I know he will say otherwise, but I doubt it.
Maybe the Flyers should change their name to the Saints.
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 16, 2006
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HAHAHA
So, natedogg3, it seems the Pens have gotten the two most despicable superstars in the history of the NHL! 20 year old Crosby and 21 year old Malkin. I'd take em.
I am going to write this off to the natural rivalry that borders on insane in Pennsylvania, kind of like it was when I was a kid and HATED Montreal.
The residual effect on me of this loathing was that I came to HATE New Jersey (most hated team because of Lemaire) and the Wild and teams where Montreal's ex-players go to coach because I feel they all hook and hold, just the way they were taught in Montreal to cheat and get away with it with the stupid refs. There. I feel better too!
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:99
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Since:Aug 16, 2006
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Whwn you hate a team, you naturally see all the crap they do. It is all part of sports. Not liking each other's players comes with real passion. Ask Ottawa how they feel about the guys on the Leafs. Hatred, I say.
If this series goes 6 or 7, the hatred will really grow!!! If that is possible.
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 16, 2006
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But what do I think about Lemaire as a player?
Well, I respect him a lot. He was pure Hall of Fame in my books.
- Fast enough to keep up with Lafleur
- Strong on the puck
- Excellent 2-way center, not afraid to start deep in his end.
- Excellent transition speed (acceleration)
- Booming slap shot! Sunk Chicago's Stanley Cup in game 7 with shot from CENTER ICE with Canadians losing 2 nothing.
- Great leader, team player.
He is a winner. And, I cannot remember the things he did I hated so much. I think it was just hooking and stuff when I just wasn't pulling for his team. Not things like you (natedogg3) complained that Malkin was doing (dirty and cheap stuff).
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Giving Malkin the respect he deserves
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
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Craig, I never said Crosby was a despicable player. I respect his ability. I don't like the diving he did when he came into the league, which he has mostly eliminated from his game. I don't like his constant whining to the refs. But one thing he doesn't do is he doesn't cheapshot people. Except for Biron earlier this season, hahaha. But I'm talking about cheapshotting and trying to hurt people. I've never seen him do anything like that. Maybe he has, I don't know. But Malkin has done it twice this postseason.
I agree about the hating and seeing the bad stuff, but I'm not blind to the good stuff, either. The Pens are a very good team. If they were terrible, I don't think I'd hate them as much. I don't minimize their accomplishments, and I think they can go all the way. I also think the Flyers can too. It's a very even match-up.
Pittpens, I agree that Letang started it, and I don't know why there weren't even up penalties on that. Malkin didn't wind up and punch Hatcher, he gave him little rabbit punches, which is all he ever does.
If he was a Flyer, would I have brought this up? When Jesse Boulerice hit Kesler, I said I really didn't like it. When Downie hit McAmmond, I said I didn't like it. If I see Flyers doing things I don't like, I will say something about it. Whether you believe me or not is up to you.
Ahh fanosteel. No thread would be complete until a Pens fan threw out the "jealousy" excuse. I have to tell you, you're very original.
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