I'm not in any way condoning Cammalleri's actions and I'm fine with the 1-game suspension. Any more would have been pure idiocy. But what's the point of the NHL saying they're serious about the lateral blindside hit that they sent a video to every team to watch when, in reality, they'd rather deal with the problem after it's happened and your player is left drinking his meals for a few weeks? Here you had a bitter rookie looking to prove something going after a guy half his size, where while you may be aiming for the shoulder, the only thing you're bound to get is the head. (Think of Hal Gill's famous 2-minutes for being tall penalties). All it would have taken was one twitch on Cammy's behalf in the wrong direction, or one wrong movement that would have prevented him from seeing Nino at the last second, or one reaction too slow to protect himself, and what would we have? Cammalleri would have joined the queue with Marc Savard at the doctor's office for head trauma and we'd be without our star sniper for the year, and probably a huge chunk of his contract term.
It's a prime example of the lack of respect that's plagued this League for a long time now.
"But he didn't get hurt," is what I hear. That's not the point. Have we all forgotten about the intent to injure rule? "But we couldn't determine he was looking to injure," is what we'd hear. You're telling me you can't tell after over 100 years of playing pro-hockey when a guy isn't headhunting? Have we not seen this time and time again? Especially considering the score, the timing, and the type of team the Islanders iced. Ironically Dean McAmmond was out there last night. He knows all about getting knocked out in pre-season...
Cammy got his message and probably wishes he handled the situation differently because now he'll miss the first game of the regular season. But what did little Nino learn? Did he learn not to do that dangerous play again? I seriously doubt it. Jump on the "blaming the victim" all you want, I know what I saw. Interestingly enough, no news outlet seems to care to show what this highly touted prospect attempted to pull. All we hear is how Cammalleri suddenly went postal and nothing was mentioned about why he flipped out.
And frankly don't come on the air offering your sanctimonious self-righteous bullshit either, especially if you start your sentence with "I didn't see the game but (I saw the propaganda TSN replay)." Mentioning the wicked kapow he gave Havlat when he was with the Flames holds no bearings on what happened Saturday. And Georges Laraque's "I told you so" crap was the ultimate in comedy. As if an invited tussle with Raiders of the Lost Ark villan, Jeremy Yablonski, would have stopped the Islanders from running after Cammalleri or Lars Eller... Now that I mention it, Big Georges' presence never stopped anyone from running our players because everyone knew he wouldn't go unless you agreed to it (assuming he was even playing, and that has nothing to do with Jacques Martin cutting your ice time, Georges).
Meanwhile, Derek Boogaard is apparently getting a humanitarian award for spearing Chris Neil in the balls.
Seriously, Collie? What's taking you so long on this one?
The Count of Danny Kristo got suspended a game for having beer. He's 20 years old. Apparently he's old enough to vote, drive a car, and probably own a gun. But a beer in University is a HUGE no-no!
The Count of Danny Kristo needs to move to Canada now.
The Habs goal song is getting lame. I mean, U2? Really? Well, considering most teams in the League use Garry Glitter or Zombie Nation, I guess it's better than that. I was disappointed when Simple Plan's song "Generation" was only used for one year. Sure I hate that band... However they're a local group, the song is fresh and rocking, and the lyrics fit well.
What should the Habs consider using?
I keep hearing people say the Habs should take an Arcade Fire song for a goal song. But which song? Their new single seems more fitting for a video montage... And can you find me an Arcade Fire song that doesn't make you feel like you want to head for the nearest bridge and leap...?
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That U2 song stinks, and the remix they play is even worse than the original.
How about "A-Punk" by Vampire Weekend? Re Arcade Fire, "Keep the Car Running" would be great for when the Habs come on to the ice.
Easy choice if you ask me: Eric Lapointe - "Les Boys"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOtpKfUOqg
Tell me it's not the most kick-ass goal celebration song available!
Yuck Eric Lapointe.... I can't stand Eric Lapointe.... Also that's pretty close to that silly New Kids on the Block styled Habs song... (so dated).
Ha! "A-punk" would be awesome.
Or maybe they can play Muse when they score. Muse is big in this city. I'm thinking "Uprising".
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