That wasn't really finishing a check. The puck was gone and Carcillo was going in late, then turned to target Yakupov when he tried to avoid the hit. I mean, it would have been called "finishing a check" had Yakupov been injured and the hit debated, but yeah, Carcillo just got outsmarted. If he's allowed to finish a check, Yakupov certainly should be allowed to avoid it.

Disclaimer: I hate Carcillo.

2/26/2013 4:35:38 PM

somehow Erik Cole was traded but to the Stars, not the Hurricanes

2/26/2013 7:17:26 PM

Clipping is throwing a check at the knees. Yakupov is standing still at the boards.

^ Montreal wanted to recycle Ryder. That explains Cole's involvement.

2/26/2013 8:19:09 PM

I'm well aware of what clipping is. He wasn't exactly standing still. He ducks that hit, creating contact with Carcillo low. Probably not a penalty, but if it were, that is what I think would be called.

This was a good point though:

Quote :

"That wasn't really finishing a check. The puck was gone and Carcillo was going in late, then turned to target Yakupov when he tried to avoid the hit...If he's allowed to finish a check, Yakupov certainly should be allowed to avoid it."

2/26/2013 10:44:11 PM

I don't see a clip, but I'm not sure what it was... I don't think I liked it, but I didn't like what carcillo did either. Call it a wash and move on...

2/26/2013 10:51:59 PM

I agree that he should be allowed to avoid a check. Generally this is done by rolling it off or skating to avoid it. What's dangerous is flipping a guy headfirst into the boards. It could be one of those moves that simply becomes taboo within the NHL and hopefully isn't being taught as a valid way of avoiding a check.

2/27/2013 3:00:33 PM

Dear chick singing the anthem at the Leafs/Habs game,

bwn? or, as you were also singing in French, le bwn?

2/27/2013 7:42:45 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_HKhtGbSyUY#!

3/3/2013 5:34:04 PM

hahahahaha

3/4/2013 8:57:30 AM

oh god

http://deadspin.com/5988807/here-is-every-known-gruesome-angle-of-marc-staal-taking-a-slapshot-in-the-eye-tonight?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

D:

3/6/2013 12:18:01 AM

Markstrom yanked from Florida net after giving up two goals on two shots in the first three minutes against the Caps.

Clemmensen goes in, gives up two more goals before the clock hits 10:00.

3/7/2013 8:11:43 PM

Quote :

"Scratch Corey Perry’s name from the list of potential unrestricted free agents to hit the free-agent market this summer, after the 2011 Hart Trophy winner came to terms on a new eight-year contract worth $69-million (all currency U.S.) with the Anaheim Ducks Monday. Sources put the average annual value of the contract at $8.625-million, which is slightly more than the $8.25-million that Getzlaf will earn. It is a significant financial commitment for a Ducks team that was in the bottom third of the NHL in payroll this season (at $56.15-million)."

I figured he'd test out free agency.

3/19/2013 12:16:21 AM

Iginla a healthy scratch for Flames against Avalanche

Quote :

"With the trade deadline a week away, the Calgary Flames may be preparing for life without their captain. The Flames announced about two hours before game time that Jarome Iginla will not be in uniform when they host the Colorado Avalanche. The team said "no further information will be provided at this time." TSN's Bob McKenzie reported via Twitter that an Iginla deal is not imminent, but rather that Flames management is protecting its captain from possible injury. Calgary will also host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday before visiting the Edmonton Oilers on Monday."

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=662481&navid=nhl:topheads

[Edited on March 27, 2013 at 8:21 PM. Reason : .]

3/27/2013 8:21:13 PM

3/27/2013 10:49:36 PM

habs scored 2 off horrible officiating. uggghhhhh

3/27/2013 10:50:29 PM

Iginla is a Bruin

3/28/2013 12:27:51 AM

^Nope, he's a Penguin

3/28/2013 1:32:19 AM

I wonder if it's ever happened before where two captains were traded to the same team before the trade deadline.

3/28/2013 8:40:52 AM

LOLBRUINS

LOLAARONWARD

3/28/2013 9:40:48 AM

He trolled the shit out of an entire fanbase. I've been reading HFBoards and Days Of Y'Orr all morning and it has been hilarious.

Case in point: http://www.daysofyorr.com/2013-articles/march/welcome-to-boston-jarome-arthur-leigh-adekunle-tig-junior-elvis-iginla.html

3/28/2013 9:59:00 AM

lmao

3/28/2013 10:49:02 AM

LOLuongo

4/2/2013 4:53:12 PM

4/2/2013 9:58:38 PM

Goalies on the move.

4/3/2013 2:32:34 PM

lol glad someone remembered to post that

4/3/2013 2:33:18 PM

LOL Mason

4/3/2013 2:35:10 PM

Gaborik to CBJ!?!?!

4/3/2013 2:37:27 PM

Whoa so much for your uneventful trade deadline

4/3/2013 2:39:09 PM

what in the actual fuck

4/3/2013 2:42:40 PM

and CBJ just got Comeau from CGY for a 5th. Jacket still have 3 1st round picks this year

4/3/2013 2:57:47 PM

John Davidson doesn't fuck around.

4/3/2013 5:06:03 PM

A busted up Steve Sullivan to a busted up Devils. Heh.

4/3/2013 5:17:51 PM

Supposedly Luongo asked to be pulled off the ice to troll the media

And had this gem: "My contract sucks -- that's what's the problem," Luongo said. "I'd scrap it if I could now."

[Edited on April 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM. Reason : .]

4/3/2013 5:19:39 PM

I'm not sure I can handle an Erat-less Preds squad.

4/3/2013 5:21:09 PM

Ehhhh...sucks for them.

4/3/2013 5:52:57 PM

Of course Ryan Clowe scores in the first period

4/3/2013 8:10:11 PM

everyone on the Rangers is scoring in the first period

4/3/2013 8:17:52 PM

10:01 NYR PPG - B. Boyle (2) Tip-In - ASST: B. Richards (15) AND D. Brassard (12) 1 - 0 NYR
12:19 NYR R. McDonagh (3) Snap - ASST: B. Richards (16) AND R. Clowe (12) 2 - 0 NYR
14:19 NYR R. Clowe (1) Backhand - ASST: D. Stepan (16) 3 - 0 NYR
2nd Period
01:53 NYR PPG - D. Brassard (8) Wrist - ASST: B. Boyle (2) AND D. Girardi (11) 4 - 0 NYR
02:27 PIT P. Dupuis (18) Snap - ASST: R. Bortuzzo (2) AND B. Morrow (6) 4 - 1 NYR
11:52 NYR PPG - R. Clowe (2) Wrist - ASST: D. Brassard (13) AND B. Boyle (3) 5 - 1 NYR
3rd Period
09:47 NYR J. Moore (1) Slap - ASST: B. Boyle (4) AND D. Brassard (14) 6 - 1 NYR




GENIUS?

4/3/2013 10:36:32 PM

hahaha, just because this didn't get posted enough today.

4/3/2013 11:05:40 PM

McDonald's Player of the Game, Ladies and Gentleman:

THE JUICE IS LOOSE!

p.s. Go Sabres, best two games of the season at the right time of the year

4/5/2013 9:55:27 PM

ow ow ow.

http://poststar.com/sports/wellwood-injured-in-phantoms-loss/article_718fd7a2-a00a-11e2-ab20-0019bb2963f4.html

Pic of the skate: https://twitter.com/DannySyvret/status/321123189461762048/photo/1

4/8/2013 7:03:56 AM

Someone called it the "Schilling Skate"... I forget who

4/8/2013 9:30:41 AM

^maybe the twitter link?

4/8/2013 9:45:52 AM

LOL, I didn't even look at that Twitter link Dammit.

However, that's exactly where I saw it.

I think I saw it on Bobby Mac's retweet and didn't pay attention to original Tweeter

[Edited on April 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM. Reason : Bobby Mac]

4/8/2013 12:49:42 PM

[Edited on April 9, 2013 at 9:00 AM. Reason : []

4/9/2013 8:59:03 AM

A bold ass statement from a team that likely won't even make the playoffs.....

4/9/2013 2:50:32 PM

Can't believe the Sabres pulled that one out given the events of the week. Nice salute by all players after the shootout.

4/17/2013 10:22:16 PM

Bruins game cancelled, supposedly no available make up date

4/19/2013 3:05:55 PM

NHL announces that Pens-Bruins game tentatively scheduled to be played Saturday at 12:30 pm ET. Sabres-Penguins game moved to Tuesday night

4/19/2013 3:21:21 PM