Comments on: Blackhawks v. Canucks: 1, 2, Snore, 3rd Period, Score

By: Goon Squad

Goon Squad — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:34:24 +0000

That rule is mute right after “at the discretion of the Referee”.
Enough said.

By: HHH

HHH — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:06:56 +0000

Thanks. And if you use the ‘D’ word around here, be sparing with it. For instance, you can refer to Detroit in passing as in “Chris Chelios used to play for Detroit” but Detroit has to be kind of an afterthought…lol… I’m still cringing over Marian Hossa, so convos involving Detroit should be handled with kitty gloves. ;)

What? Am i the only nerd who downloads the NHL rulebook each year? Yes, the third-man in rule states:

47.16 Third Man In – A game misconduct penalty, at the discretion of the
Referee, shall be imposed on any player who is the first to intervene
(third man in) in an altercation already in progress except when a
match penalty is being imposed in the original altercation. This penalty
is in addition to any other penalties incurred in the same incident.
This rule also applies to subsequent players who elect to intervene
in the same or other altercations during the same stoppage of play.
Generally, this rule is applied when a fight occurs.

I *think* this rule was imposed on someone, I forget who, during that now infamous fight with the Phoenix Coyotes last season involving Kris Versteeg, but don’t quote me on that. Now my fellow nerds and I will be retiring to our nerdery with our calculators. ;)

By: Goon Squad

Goon Squad — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:35:44 +0000

The third-man-in rule? Is that still around?
If it is, I think it would only apply to Avery and Ott nowadays.
Maybe the thing with Buff is that he comes alive in the playoffs. Kinda like Franzen does in Detroit.
(am I allowed to say the ‘D word” on here?)
Any who…
…I’m sure the upper brass are checking on their prospects and getting ready to do some shuffling and dealing.
The trade deadline comes sooner than you think, and the guys are gonna be bucking for secure spots, so the competition level should pick up and some great hockey to follow.
Not that it hasn’t been great so far. You know what I’m saying. ;)
And your “you-complete-me moments” comment is pricless!
Nice work!
TTYL