I feel like Stinger in Top Gun right now. I have to give Maverick, and Goose their dream shot to go to Top Gun. I gotta send those two clowns to Miramar.
I have to give Hal Gill props on his scrap Saturday night against Eric Godard. Gill started the fight, and I feel he beat Godard fair and square. I saw Hal Gill get in a fight, and he actually threw a punch. Fucking incredible if you ask me. It looked like near the middle of the bout Gill was going to resort to his old habits, as he tried to get his head as far away from Godard as he could. Nope. Gill battled back from being off balance and landed a bomb to Godard’s head. Really good scrap.
I was very impressed by the fight. NESN had LaCoutre miked for their Ice Shavings feature, and he agreed. Lac could be heard saying, "Good fight. Good fight by Hal." a couple of times. I love that behind the scenes stuff. I have said many times in this space hockey players are some of the funniest people on Earth, and Ice Shavings does a great job capturing their personalities. Make no mistake, Gill is still the worst player in the NHL, but he took on one of the toughest customers in the game, and beat him.
David
Ah, the “Tie Domi vs Bob Probert effect”, where a tie is also a win. I didn’t think it was that great a bout, but I did think Gill was effective, and used his reach when he had to (as he should against a guy like Godard). However, I think if the jerseys were reversed, I’d hear the same from most calling it a win for Gill.
Here’s what I wrote in the forums on hockeyfights.com:
Some mentioned Godard’s conditioning, and being sick and out of action so long to a bit of a toll on him, but he was out there and willing and I don’t think anyone should take anything away from Gill here.
Chris
The fight was close. I still think Gill gets the win, as he threw, and landed more punches.
David
I can definitely see it that way. The voting on the site reflects us too (44% Gill, 40% Draw currently). I mean, it’s Hal Gill and Eric Godard – who the hell would have thought it’d turn out like that?
Chris
Great point. Godard should Smoke him everytime. Dave and I will be in the house when the Isles are back on 3/25. Hopefully Eric is looking for revenge.
Greg
Last night’s game against the Leaf’s had me feelin’ all warm and fuzzy in the second period. I LOVE Nick Boynton’s passion and Hal actually played with some sack again last night. Can anybody please tell me why the Bruins can’t win a goddamn shoot-out? 0 for 6 is freakin pathetic!
Killer
Boycott the Bruins, they are a waste of your life to watch. Hal Gill is the worst hockey player in the NHL.
Chris
KIller, they are painful to watch. Luckily I have the Center Ice Package. I love Carolina this season.
Killer
Is it just me or does Brian Leetch seem like he’s mailed it in already? The guy makes mistake after mistake, takes dumb penalties and couldn’t hit the net if he was 3′ in front. He’s got my vote for the HOF but if this is what we are gonna get then i’d rather see some youth gain experience.
Chris
I was thinking the same thing. They have some good young D men, i.e. the Stuarts, and Leetch can teah them how to be pro players. His game however, has gone to shit.