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Xfinity, NHL Network team up to bring back the Hartford Whalers (photo)

Jonathan Sacks — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:51:40 +0000

I was flipping through my Comcast Xfinity Guide Brought To You By TV Guide this morning when I noticed that the NHL Network was showing a game.

After highlighting the listing, this is what was showing:

Hartford vs. St. Louis?

Someone in the world of cable television decided to bring back the Hartford Whalers, if only for one day. With all of the NHL relocations and rumors of relocations, why the hell not?

The St. Louis Blues did win the game last night, probably because they were facing a team full of players from 1997.

Somewhere in Connecticut, a guy in a Whalers jersey shed a single tear. Nobody in Carolina noticed, since they’re all watching college football.

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Daniel Carcillo “Fights” Matt Bradley: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:03:00 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, here’s the shortest fight in NHL history.

Daniel Carcillo of the Philadelphia Flyers managed to K.O. the Caps’ Matt Bradley with one punch following a cross-check. Bradley did drop his gloves, but Carcillo punched him about 2 milliseconds later and down he went.

The referees took pity on Bradley and didn’t give him a penalty, while Carcillo managed to rack up an impressive 29 penalty minutes in about 3 seconds.

The rundown:

TIME TEAM PENALTY DETAIL
14:33 Daniel Carcillo: 2 Minutes for Crosschecking Matt Bradley (Served by Jon Kalinski)
14:33 Daniel Carcillo: 2-Minute Bench Penalty for Instigating Matt Bradley (Served by Jon Kalinski)
14:33 Daniel Carcillo: 5 Minutes for Fighting Matt Bradley (Served by Jon Kalinski)
14:33 Daniel Carcillo: 10 Minutes for Misconduct Matt Bradley
14:33 Daniel Carcillo: 10-Minute Game Misconduct Matt Bradley

The Capitals took full advantage of their extended power play, scoring 3 goals, while Carcillo headed for the showers and presumably stabbed 3 people with his skate.

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Keith Ballard slashes teammate Tomas Vokoun: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:04:18 +0000

Today’s Worst Person in the World: Keith Ballard of the Florida Panthers.

Following a goal by the Atlanta Thrashers’ Ilya Kovalchuk, Ballard angrily smashed his stick against his own net. Or at least, that’s what he tried to do. His own teammate, goalie Tomas Vokoun, was still in the crease and started to stand up just as Ballard swung his stick.

Ballard then smashed Vokoun in the head instead of hitting the net. The slash resulted in Vokoun being taken off the ice on a stretcher. While Ballard certainly feels bad, swinging a stick like that when a teammate is nearby is moronic.

According to the Miami Herald, it appears that Vokoun will be okay, aside from being shocked that his own teammate would hit him in the head like that.

Keith Ballard Slashes Tomas Vokoun [You Been Blinded]
Video: Vokoun’s ear sliced by angry Florida teammate’s stick [Puck Daddy]
UPDATE: Keith Ballard Hits Tomas Vokoun In Head: Goalie Leaves Ice on Stretcher, In Hospital; Should Return Home Tonight … Now, With Video [Miami Herald]

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Evgeni Malkin Attacks Henrik Zetterberg At End Of Game 2 Of The 2009 Stanley Cup Finals: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:50:16 +0000

At the end of tonight’s Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins star Evgeni Malkin tried to start a fight with Henrik Zetterberg of the Red Wings.

With his team leading the game 3-1, about to take a 2-0 series lead, Zetterberg had zero interest in fighting Malkin and only started fighting back when it became clear that Malkin was hellbent on doing battle and the referees weren’t going to stop him.

Both players received fighting majors, while Malkin also received a penalty for instigating. This penalty is supposed to draw a one game suspension, but since the NHL doesn’t want this series to end in a sweep, he’ll get to play in Game 3 in Pittsburgh.

Note to the NHL: Just because random enforcement of the rules works for the NBA doesn’t mean it will work for your league as well.

No suspension for Malkin; Inside Detroit’s 2-0 lead on Penguins [Puck Daddy]

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Detroit Red Wings Fan Flips Off The Referees During Game Against Chicago Blackhawks: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:03:39 +0000

Last night, the Detroit Red Wings earned a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in OT in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

If you think that all of their fans would be happy on such an occasion, you’d be wrong. Check out this fan who angrily flipped the double bird toward the referee during the game.

Commentator P.J. Stock is not amused by this “putz” & has had enough of your middle finger saluting shenanigans. Next time just be happy to win like everyone else.

Fan Gives Ref The Finger As Wings Give Blackhawks The Boot [Total Pro Sports]

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Adam Burish Nearly Gets His Throat Slashed By A Skate Blade: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:06:14 +0000

Adam Burish is a very lucky man.

During Sunday’s 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Blackhawks forward had his throat cut by teammate Ben Eager’s skate. Eager had fallen forward and kicked upward with his skate while doing so.

After the game, Burish reflected on the injury. “I don’t know how I’m so darn lucky,” Burish said. “It was centimeters, millimeters away from slicing (his throat).”

“I don’t know how my head is still connected here,” he said. “I saw his skate — it was like he did a figure skating move and kind of whipped his skate up. I just watched it go right into my neck.”

When you see an incident like this, you immediately think of Clint Malarchuk and Richard Zednik, but fortunately for Adam Burish, the skate only grazed him and left him with a cut. Had the skate gone just a bit further, or if he didn’t have that beard, he would have been in serious trouble.

Video: Chicago’s Adam Burish takes skate blade to the throat [Puck Daddy from The Faceoff Boards]

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Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings Brawl In Preparation For Game 7: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:07:06 +0000

The Anaheim Ducks hung on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 tonight, forcing Game 7 between the two teams.

As the final horn sounded, things got interesting. Ryan Getzlaf hit Marian Hossa and attempted to fight him, then everyone on the ice followed suit. Anaheim players started most of the action, but between players hitting guys who were already engaged with someone else & players punching with gloves on, nobody comes off looking great.

The full list of penalties can be found below.

TIME TEAM PENALTY DETAIL
20:00 Anaheim Corey Perry: 2 Minutes for Roughing Brian Rafalski
20:00 Anaheim Corey Perry: 5 Minutes for Fighting Brian Rafalski
20:00 Anaheim Corey Perry: 10 Minutes for Misconduct
20:00 Anaheim Scott Niedermayer: 5 Minutes for Fighting Pavel Datsyuk
20:00 Anaheim Todd Marchant: 10-Minute Game Misconduct
20:00 Anaheim Ryan Getzlaf: 2 Minutes for Hooking Marian Hossa
20:00 Anaheim Ryan Getzlaf: 2 Minutes for Roughing Marian Hossa
20:00 Detroit Pavel Datsyuk: 5 Minutes for Fighting Scott Niedermayer
20:00 Detroit Brian Rafalski: 5 Minutes for Fighting Corey Perry

The Ducks were called for the most penalties by far in the brawl. It will be interesting to see if any suspensions come out of this, but with Game 7 coming up and this fight drawing attention to it, something tells me the NHL will look the other way.

The Red Wings And Ducks Know How To Set The Stage For A Game Seven [Awful Announcing]

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Comcast Reporter Lisa Hillary Sees A Rat While On Camera, Starts Screaming: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:18:41 +0000

Living in DC, you’d think Comcast Sportsnet reporter Lisa Hillary would be used to seeing rats everywhere. Judging by her reaction to seeing one of the four-legged variety, apparently not.

Hillary was broadcasting from the Verizon Center after a game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins when a rat ran right past her. And of course, she freaked the hell out.

To be fair though, the guy in the video didn’t exactly act in a brave manner either. Isn’t he supposed to be protecting the on-air talent from rats?

Lisa Hillary Sees a Rat, Gary Starts Tweeting [DC Sports Bog]

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Bea Arthur Ad With Mario Lemieux and Tony Fernandez: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:58:06 +0000

Bea Arthur passed away over the weekend, and we remember her with this rather odd public service announcement starring Bea, along with Mario Lemieux and Tony Fernandez.

Bea Arthur, Mario Lemieux, and Tony Fernandez? It’s almost as if this PSA was created on a dare.

There’s also something quite comical about an ad for “fair play” being sponsored by something called Shoppers Drug Mart.

A Final Message From Bea Arthur: Be A Good Sport [Deadspin]

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Donald Brashear Hits Blair Betts: Video

Jonathan Sacks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:51:12 +0000

During today’s 5-3 win by the Washington Capitals over the New York Rangers, Donald Brashear of the Caps laid out Blair Betts with a vicious hit.

Brashear’s job is to rile up opponents, and he certainly achieved his goal with that hit on Betts. He was called for a 2 minute minor, but many think he should be suspended for throwing his arm/elbow the way he did.

What’s your take? Should Donald Brashear be suspended for the Washington Capitals’ forthcoming Game 7 against the New York Rangers?

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