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DJExile: Jun 28, 2007

yeah i forgot about Chelios' mean streak. I guess I was thinking more that he wasn't a big-hit-first kind of guy

# ? May 16, 2017 23:29

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Darude - Adam Sandstorm: Aug 16, 2012

I find it odd to think that anyone would think of Chris Chelios and not think of a guy that would shove your head through the boards.

# ? May 16, 2017 23:32

DJExile: Jun 28, 2007

Darude - Adam Sandstorm posted:

I find it odd to think that anyone would think of Chris Chelios and not think of a guy that would shove your head through the boards.

In my head I always had Chelios pegged as that tall but kinda thinner build in the era of the gigantic rear end Eric Lindros types so he couldn't really square up for big hits as much. :shrug:

# ? May 16, 2017 23:37

flakeloaf: Feb 26, 2003; Still better than android clock

Ginette Reno posted:

I don't know if lazy is the right word. He back checks.

What irritates some people about Kessel is he's soft as hell in the corners. If he gets a puck and is about to get hit, that puck is being thrown away. If it's a 50/50 battle he's frequently going to bail out and let the other guy get it if there's a threat of contact. I don't think it's laziness though so much as self preservation. He doesn't like to get hit at all. It's a weird mentality since obviously 99% of NHLers are not that way, so it stands out a bit.

Phili don't do corners.

# ? May 16, 2017 23:51

El Gallinero Gros: Mar 17, 2010

Sharks Eat Bear posted:

I don't know if I'd group Lidstrom or Chelios with Kessel. Granted I was much younger when I watched Lidstrom and Chelios so I could be totally off base, but I don't remember either of them being unusually physical in either direction. Not throwing big hitz all the time, but definitely not totally contact-averse either.

Kessel is kind of a special snowflake in terms of how much he avoids contact. And so long as he can do that while keeping his scoring touch and injury-free streak, I'll take his "soft" play all day every day.

This is a good opinion. "Grit" is the most overrated quality in professional sports. Toughness is a good thing, sure, but when a perceived lack of it causes you to make a move that sets your franchise back a few years like it did with the Leafs, you value it too much.

Also Re: Chelios: He was definitely an aggressive dude in his younger years (ask Brian Propp), but he stepped it back significantly as he aged. Dude went form having 200 Pim's regularly to rarely clearing 100. Probably a smart call.

# ? May 16, 2017 23:53

Look Around You: Jan 19, 2009

Kessel plays like he's playing in a pickup game with how he'll actively go out of his way to avoid hitting someone and it's both hilarious and awesome.

# ? May 17, 2017 00:11

Teemu Pokemon: Jun 19, 2004; To sign them is my real test

With full no movement clause

Lidstrom could hit if he wanted to, but you don't need to hit anyone if you literally know exactly where to be on the ice every second of your entire gat dang career.

The guy was a loving wizard, and I don't think anyone ever before or since, save maybe (probably (drat near a certainty)) Gretzky, could ever see the ice or anticipate as well as him.

# ? May 17, 2017 00:27

Sir Simon Milligan: Mar 27, 2003; Yes, I have walked along the path of evil many times, it's a twisting curving path, that actually leads to a charming block garden, but beyond that evil!

For some reason earlier today I was thinking about Alexei Kovalev, then I remembered my favorite play of his, so I thought I'd share (I'm sure a good chunk of SAS has seen it already)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjBppqZFP4 Goofy editing at some parts, ah well.
It's the game where Darcy Tucker gets a high one on him, then Kovalev proceeds to be awesome and get one back at Tucker, cause gently caress Darcy Tucker forever honestly.

# ? May 17, 2017 01:42

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

With the Preds going up 2-1 in the series, I figure I should put their chants that I know down so you have them.

Tell me if I miss any. For reference Paul is the Preds announcer.

Edit: forgot about the beginning of the game: at the beginning of the game Paul announces the opposing team starting lineup. The response is "SUCKS" the each player name, and then when Paul goes "coach whomever" the response is "HE SUCKS TOO."

When Preds score:

-Tim McGraw song

-Black keys "gold on the ceiling" with crowd chanting "hey! You suck!" 3 times. Then "we're gonna beat the hell out of you! You! You you you!"

-a few moments late: "that's 2! Thank you (goalie name), can we have another? He shoots, he scores, you suck!"

-then a few moments later: "(chants goalie name 3 times)." Then "You Suck! It's all your fault! it's all your fault! it's all your fault!"

When Nashville goes on a power play:

Paul goes "your Nashville Predators are (crowd joins in) ON.....THE....POWERPLAY!"

Penalty kill:

Paul announces the penalty, and Paul goes "(opposing team) is on the.....power play..." and crowd responds "and they still suck!"

Near end of he period, Paul will go "there's one minute left in the period" and the crowd responds "Thanks Paul!"

Edit 2: end of game if Preds win:
-"Hands go Up Song! "
-"Hey! You suck!" 3 times
- "we just beat the hell out of you! You! You you you!"

Other notes:
-The Preds organist is Krazy Kyle. He is awesome.
-Gnash is the best mascot
-Nashville is awesome.

Random hockey memory: i was there for a game where the Preds thanked Jason Arnott, and the Fans chanted a chant of "Arnott, Artoo," (get it?) which was a great chant as well.

Duckman2008 fucked around with this message at 04:17 on May 17, 2017

# ? May 17, 2017 04:08

Xtanstic: Nov 23, 2007

p. nice Wolf Parade ref posted:

For some reason earlier today I was thinking about Alexei Kovalev, then I remembered my favorite play of his, so I thought I'd share (I'm sure a good chunk of SAS has seen it already)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjBppqZFP4 Goofy editing at some parts, ah well.
It's the game where Darcy Tucker gets a high one on him, then Kovalev proceeds to be awesome and get one back at Tucker, cause gently caress Darcy Tucker forever honestly.

This is my favorite Kovalev highlight of all time

Duckman2008 posted:

cool things

# ? May 17, 2017 04:12

Infidel Castro: Jun 8, 2010; Again and again
Your face reminds me of a bleak future
Despite the absence of hope
I give you this sacrifice

Duckman2008 posted:

With the Preds going up 2-1 in the series, I figure I should put their chants that I know down so you have them.

Tell me if I miss any. For reference Paul is the Preds announcer.

Edit: forgot about the beginning of the game: at the beginning of the game Paul announces the opposing team starting lineup. The response is "SUCKS" the each player name, and then when Paul goes "coach whomever" the response is "HE SUCKS TOO."

When Preds score:

-Tim McGraw song

-Black keys "gold on the ceiling" with crowd chanting "hey! You suck!" 3 times. Then "we're gonna beat the hell out of you! You! You you you!"

-a few moments late: "that's 2! Thank you (goalie name), can we have another? He shoots, he scores, you suck!"

-then a few moments later: "(chants goalie name 3 times)." Then "You Suck! It's all your fault! it's all your fault! it's all your fault!"

When Nashville goes on a power play:

Paul goes "your Nashville Predators are (crowd joins in) ON.....THE....POWERPLAY!"

Penalty kill:

Paul announces the penalty, and Paul goes "(opposing team) is on the.....power play..." and crowd responds "and they still suck!"

Near end of he period, Paul will go "there's one minute left in the period" and the crowd responds "Thanks Paul!"

Other notes:
-The Preds organist is Krazy Kyle. He is awesome.
-Gnash is the best mascot
-Nashville is awesome.

Random hockey memory: i was there for a game where the Preds thanked Jason Arnott, and the Fans chanted a chant of "Arnott, Artoo," (get it?) which was a great chant as well.

Oddly enough, a lot of these are also done in Milwaukee. I wonder if we passed on some of these.

# ? May 17, 2017 04:21

Cocaine Bear: Nov 4, 2011; ACAB

Duckman2008 posted:

With the Preds going up 2-1 in the series, I figure I should put their chants that I know down so you have them.

Tell me if I miss any. For reference Paul is the Preds announcer.

Edit: forgot about the beginning of the game: at the beginning of the game Paul announces the opposing team starting lineup. The response is "SUCKS" the each player name, and then when Paul goes "coach whomever" the response is "HE SUCKS TOO."

When Preds score:

-Tim McGraw song

-Black keys "gold on the ceiling" with crowd chanting "hey! You suck!" 3 times. Then "we're gonna beat the hell out of you! You! You you you!"

-a few moments late: "that's 2! Thank you (goalie name), can we have another? He shoots, he scores, you suck!"

-then a few moments later: "(chants goalie name 3 times)." Then "You Suck! It's all your fault! it's all your fault! it's all your fault!"

When Nashville goes on a power play:

Paul goes "your Nashville Predators are (crowd joins in) ON.....THE....POWERPLAY!"

Penalty kill:

Paul announces the penalty, and Paul goes "(opposing team) is on the.....power play..." and crowd responds "and they still suck!"

Near end of he period, Paul will go "there's one minute left in the period" and the crowd responds "Thanks Paul!"

Edit 2: end of game if Preds win:
-"Hands go Up Song! "
-"Hey! You suck!" 3 times
- "we just beat the hell out of you! You! You you you!"

Other notes:
-The Preds organist is Krazy Kyle. He is awesome.
-Gnash is the best mascot
-Nashville is awesome.

Random hockey memory: i was there for a game where the Preds thanked Jason Arnott, and the Fans chanted a chant of "Arnott, Artoo," (get it?) which was a great chant as well.

Nashville is cool.

# ? May 17, 2017 04:25

DJExile: Jun 28, 2007

chants own nashville owns Duckman's post owns

go perds

# ? May 17, 2017 04:28

Blackbelt Bobman: Jul 17, 2004; I don't need friends! I've been
manipulatin' you since the start!
All so I can something,
something X-Blade!

The Nashville Predators Professional Hockey Club is cool and good

# ? May 17, 2017 04:36

iospace: Jan 19, 2038

Infidel Castro posted:

Oddly enough, a lot of these are also done in Milwaukee. I wonder if we passed on some of these.

Probably a combo of that and Badger fans missing the Showdown. Still cool.

# ? May 17, 2017 04:39

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

I think I've posted it before, but I've been to hockey games in Philly, Nashville, St Louis and Chicago (gently caress the Blackhawks), and while games elsewhere are good, Nashville is both the most fun, and goddamn do they get loud when poo poo gets crazy.

# ? May 17, 2017 04:45

Krime: Jul 30, 2003; Somebody has to do the scoring around here.

Did you intentionally leave out "FANG FINGERS" or did they stop doing that?

# ? May 17, 2017 04:55

glynnenstein: Feb 18, 2014

p. nice Wolf Parade ref posted:

For some reason earlier today I was thinking about Alexei Kovalev, then I remembered my favorite play of his, so I thought I'd share (I'm sure a good chunk of SAS has seen it already)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjBppqZFP4 Goofy editing at some parts, ah well.
It's the game where Darcy Tucker gets a high one on him, then Kovalev proceeds to be awesome and get one back at Tucker, cause gently caress Darcy Tucker forever honestly.

Kovalev should have won the Lady Bing for the justice served in that ambush.

# ? May 17, 2017 04:57

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

Krime posted:

Did you intentionally leave out "FANG FINGERS" or did they stop doing that?

No lie, I was re capping what the list to my wife over the phone (she's out of town) and her first response was asking about Fang Fingers. Not sure how I missed it. drat.

# ? May 17, 2017 05:02

grack: Jan 10, 2012; COACH TOTORO SAY REFEREE CAN BANISH WHISTLE TO LAND OF WIND AND GHOSTS!

glynnenstein posted:

Kovalev should have won the Lady Bing for the justice served in that ambush.

Pfft. Bure did it better and didn't even get a penalty.

# ? May 17, 2017 05:41

mich: Feb 28, 2003; I may be racist but I'm the good kind of racist! You better put down those chopsticks, you HITLER!

There hasn't really been a hey you suck chant at the end of a win since they switched from Gary Glitter to "All I Do Is Win" which is good with me since the opposing team always gets
heck out before the chant can start.

The reason the chants seem similar to Milwaukee and other college/minor league chants is because a group of fans from the Nashville Knights brought their minor league chants with them when Nashville got the Preds. They sit in Section 303 and got chants going from the beginning and now it's a tradition. A lot of the chants still originate there today.

The local paper just did a little story on 303: http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2017/05/15/loudest-proudest-predators-fans-live-cellblock-303/101326640/

# ? May 17, 2017 05:42

The Dirty Burger: Aug 24, 2007; 1st team all star
+
2nd degree manslaughter
=
3rd world clothing line

PAS: Do Kessel and Malkin always argue as much on the bench as they have this series, or has Boucher's System ruined a beautiful relationship

# ? May 17, 2017 06:37

Juvi: Apr 8, 2003; I AM DOG.

The Dirty Burger posted:

PAS: Do Kessel and Malkin always argue as much on the bench as they have this series, or has Boucher's System ruined a beautiful relationship

Phil likes to yell at everyone on the team, including, the coaches and the equipment staff. No one takes it seriously and they laugh it off because it's Phil.

There was a clip from game 2 of Phil bitching up a storm while Kunitz and Tocchet start bursting into laughter.

# ? May 17, 2017 06:53

Kilza: Oct 4, 2013

https://twitter.com/RobTheHockeyGuy/status/864687555156992000

Oh no, the poor Anaheim Ducks have been so unlucky in the playoffs! They would clearly be 11-0 right now if they just weren't so drat unlucky!!!

# ? May 17, 2017 09:25

flakeloaf: Feb 26, 2003; Still better than android clock

https://twitter.com/alex_prewitt/status/864473912863850496

JoelJoel posted:

Nashville is cool.

It sounds like a Rocky Horror screening.

Oh, also if you're wondering why Doiron was nominated for GM of the year, consider how brilliant he must look compared to the 2014-2016 version of Bryan Murray.

# ? May 17, 2017 13:07

Deus Ex Macklemore: Jul 2, 2004; Zelensky's Zealots

I know the games are played on ice and not on paper, but I honestly don't see either East team beating either West team.

As long as it's not the Ducks, I will be happy. Maybe not like, Imma go to the parade and be happy right away happy but eventually happy for them.

# ? May 17, 2017 13:15

Aphrodite: Jun 27, 2006

mich posted:

There hasn't really been a hey you suck chant at the end of a win since they switched from Gary Glitter to "All I Do Is Win" which is good with me since the opposing team always gets
heck out before the chant can start.

The reason the chants seem similar to Milwaukee and other college/minor league chants is because a group of fans from the Nashville Knights brought their minor league chants with them when Nashville got the Preds. They sit in Section 303 and got chants going from the beginning and now it's a tradition. A lot of the chants still originate there today.

The local paper just did a little story on 303: http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2017/05/15/loudest-proudest-predators-fans-live-cellblock-303/101326640/

drat Nashville really went all in on child molesters for a bit there didn't they?

# ? May 17, 2017 13:30

Ginette Reno: Nov 18, 2006; How Doers get more done; Fun Shoe

The Dirty Burger posted:

PAS: Do Kessel and Malkin always argue as much on the bench as they have this series, or has Boucher's System ruined a beautiful relationship

Kessel is always that animated. Malkin is sometimes.

Sid and Horny go hog wild on each other too and I suspect is why they got split up as linemates.

# ? May 17, 2017 14:22

bewbies: Sep 23, 2003; Fun Shoe

Duckman2008 posted:

When Preds score:

-Tim McGraw song

lol what a stupid goddamn city and team

# ? May 17, 2017 14:31

Habibi: Dec 8, 2004; We have the capability to make San Jose's first Cup Champion.

The Sharks could be that Champion.

flakeloaf posted:

https://twitter.com/alex_prewitt/status/864473912863850496

David Poile lawn status: unsullied.

# ? May 17, 2017 14:34

mich: Feb 28, 2003; I may be racist but I'm the good kind of racist! You better put down those chopsticks, you HITLER!

Oh, it's not *just* a Tim McGraw song, it is him singing it with lyrics specifically for the Preds :banjo:

Also it's just one line from the song then segues into the Black Keys' Gold on the Ceiling which is where the hey you sucks come.

# ? May 17, 2017 14:43

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

bewbies posted:

lol what a stupid goddamn city and team

Incorrect.

# ? May 17, 2017 14:54

bewbies: Sep 23, 2003; Fun Shoe

mich posted:

Oh, it's not *just* a Tim McGraw song, it is him singing it with lyrics specifically for the Preds

Also it's just one line from the song then segues into the Black Keys' Gold on the Ceiling which is where the hey you sucks come.

everything about this is bad. even black keys, who are not bad, have been made bad.

# ? May 17, 2017 14:55

Ginette Reno: Nov 18, 2006; How Doers get more done; Fun Shoe

The Preds are cool and good

# ? May 17, 2017 14:57

bewbies: Sep 23, 2003; Fun Shoe

it is now up to ryan kesler to rid us of this scourge.

HERE IS THE HERO WE WANT AND NEED

# ? May 17, 2017 14:59

Aye Doc: Jul 19, 2007

bewbies posted:

it is now up to ryan kesler to rid us of this scourge.

HERE IS THE HERO WE WANT AND NEED

bring me home ryker

# ? May 17, 2017 15:02

Soft Shell Crab: Apr 12, 2006

Kilza posted:

https://twitter.com/RobTheHockeyGuy/status/864687555156992000

Oh no, the poor Anaheim Ducks have been so unlucky in the playoffs! They would clearly be 11-0 right now if they just weren't so drat unlucky!!!

Still as mad as a ham? :fork:

# ? May 17, 2017 15:10

Sharks Eat Bear: Dec 25, 2004

bewbies posted:

everything about this is bad. even black keys, who are not bad, have been made bad.

Lovin the transparency of your jealousy

# ? May 17, 2017 15:19

Ravenfood: Nov 4, 2011

Kilza posted:

https://twitter.com/RobTheHockeyGuy/status/864687555156992000

Oh no, the poor Anaheim Ducks have been so unlucky in the playoffs! They would clearly be 11-0 right now if they just weren't so drat unlucky!!!

Oilers lost because of your faithlessness.

# ? May 17, 2017 15:21

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