From an Islanders fans perspective, thank you Pens
Posted 12:50 PM ET | Comments 13
After the Islanders played the Penguins a couple of months back in what is now labeled the fight night on Long Island, I wrote a blog about the game, the outcome (suspensions), and Mario's feedback afterwards.
While I am not a big time journalist or even a well known blogger I still feel that I have a responsibility to my readers to be fair when it is called for.
After Mario's harsh words following the fight night, his criticism of the NHL and their handling of the situation, myself, other Islanders fans, and thousands of Penguins fans went back and forth over the subject.
From the start I was very critical of Trevor Gillies actions. I have said from day one, and those of you who follow me even if you don't like me can vouch that I was against what he did. I felt the Islanders were right for wanting revenge, I was pleased with the unusual events of the night, but never once had a nice thing to say about Gillies.
In my arguments with Pens fans my main point was yes Gillies was wrong and foolish for what he did but it is hard for the Pens fans to be so critical of the Islanders with a player like Matt Cooke on their squad.
When Mario gave his rant/speech it all seemed so hypocritical considering he employs a player like Matt Cooke on his squad.
So for the second time in a week I am calling out the ownership of another NHL team for doing the right thing.
I do not like the Penguins.....at all. I respect their team for what they have accomplished but I simply dislike them. I am however man enough to say nice job to their owners and management for their handling of the latest in the Matt Cooke saga. Far too often we see managers and owners alike defending their players for one thing and throwing the book at another player on a different team for doing the exact same thing. I didn't think this latest episode would be much different. I was wrong.
In an era of hockey where head injuries are plaguing the league and players, to see the events of Sunday happen AGAIN after all the publicity head shots have had over this past season I myself am so happy to see a team call out its own player for that type of dirty play. In all the interviews I have seen, not once has anyone from the Pens organization even attempted to defend Cooke's actions. Kudos to them!!
Like them or not this organization is not only vocal about the issue but they recognize a major player in the controversy is on their team and they realize there is no room for that in this game anymore.
I still disagree with the original statements made by Mario after the Isles game. I am still not a Penguins fan. I do have a new found respect for the organization. It takes a lot of class to call out one of your own. Make no mistake about that. I am sure it hasn't been easy for them and in a season devastated by injuries, especially a head injury to their star player and probably the best player in the league there is no more denying that there is a major problem that needs to be addressed.
So to the Penguins fans, players, coaches, and executives, I am still not your fan. I am however an admirer of how you handled this foolish and unfortunate incident. I hope they set the new standard among teams on how to handle dirty players. I would like to see all teams, Islanders included, take further action against these cheap hitting fools and drop them from your roster, regardless of the cost. Make it known, loud and clear, that if you choose to play that style of hockey, then you must play it someplace else.
Check out my blog http://nyi247.blogspot.com/
While I am not a big time journalist or even a well known blogger I still feel that I have a responsibility to my readers to be fair when it is called for.
After Mario's harsh words following the fight night, his criticism of the NHL and their handling of the situation, myself, other Islanders fans, and thousands of Penguins fans went back and forth over the subject.
From the start I was very critical of Trevor Gillies actions. I have said from day one, and those of you who follow me even if you don't like me can vouch that I was against what he did. I felt the Islanders were right for wanting revenge, I was pleased with the unusual events of the night, but never once had a nice thing to say about Gillies.
In my arguments with Pens fans my main point was yes Gillies was wrong and foolish for what he did but it is hard for the Pens fans to be so critical of the Islanders with a player like Matt Cooke on their squad.
When Mario gave his rant/speech it all seemed so hypocritical considering he employs a player like Matt Cooke on his squad.
So for the second time in a week I am calling out the ownership of another NHL team for doing the right thing.
I do not like the Penguins.....at all. I respect their team for what they have accomplished but I simply dislike them. I am however man enough to say nice job to their owners and management for their handling of the latest in the Matt Cooke saga. Far too often we see managers and owners alike defending their players for one thing and throwing the book at another player on a different team for doing the exact same thing. I didn't think this latest episode would be much different. I was wrong.
In an era of hockey where head injuries are plaguing the league and players, to see the events of Sunday happen AGAIN after all the publicity head shots have had over this past season I myself am so happy to see a team call out its own player for that type of dirty play. In all the interviews I have seen, not once has anyone from the Pens organization even attempted to defend Cooke's actions. Kudos to them!!
Like them or not this organization is not only vocal about the issue but they recognize a major player in the controversy is on their team and they realize there is no room for that in this game anymore.
I still disagree with the original statements made by Mario after the Isles game. I am still not a Penguins fan. I do have a new found respect for the organization. It takes a lot of class to call out one of your own. Make no mistake about that. I am sure it hasn't been easy for them and in a season devastated by injuries, especially a head injury to their star player and probably the best player in the league there is no more denying that there is a major problem that needs to be addressed.
So to the Penguins fans, players, coaches, and executives, I am still not your fan. I am however an admirer of how you handled this foolish and unfortunate incident. I hope they set the new standard among teams on how to handle dirty players. I would like to see all teams, Islanders included, take further action against these cheap hitting fools and drop them from your roster, regardless of the cost. Make it known, loud and clear, that if you choose to play that style of hockey, then you must play it someplace else.
Check out my blog http://nyi247.blogspot.com/
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EXACTLY. I am still a fan of having cooke on my team but only because every other team has a player exactly like him and hes just simply the most skilled dirty player out there. If the league got rid of all players of that pedigree overall i would have no problem dropping him but while they still exist i want him on my team for his PK ability and his ability to play anywhere in the line-up.
wait wait, stop the press. Is Sportsfreak not bashing me on my blog???
I gotta take a picture of this
as a Pens fan, you should be pissed. He is a skilled player with an evil lining but the damage he caused you guys is unforgivable. You had enough obstacles to deal with and now to lose him through the first round is a crime. If i were a fan of his team, I'd be PISSED
Matt Cooke is the necessary evil that we have to endure...while he is here. I would be extremely surprised if he gets another mulligan...I believe it's stay the course or hit the highway form here on out. From the Pens point of view, whether Mario intended to or not, his comments brought much more attention to this situation and may have in fact accelerated the process.
Lemieux, being a guy that has publicly said so few things in the past, making the statement about the Isles game after it occurred, seemed out of character. But looking at the situation now...perhaps there was a method to his madness after all.
Haha i really enjoyed 3 of your blogs (this one, the one on the prudential center, and the one giving florida's owner props). I was pissed about the hit and what he cost us (that game his suspension) but i loved the leagues response. If this is the start of the nhl eliminating those type of hits then i kinda look at this as a good thing which is weird to say. Keep up the good work nyi24/7.
I am at a loss for words!! In all honesty I appreciate the feedback both good and bad. I appreciate you being fair with me. Thanks again. I will savior this moment
good read.. as a pens fan, i dont get matt cooke, probably is the dirtiest player with talent... i think that if he can clean up his act he can become a legit nhl player
Plain and simple, Matt Cooke is WASTED talent. He brings so much to the table yet that one split second destroys him and the team. Its a shame because if these things didnt happen we would all be talking about what a great PK guy he is
Also is setting a horrible example for his kids. Not like that matters now but it will someday
For once I think u did a good job on your article. No comes my favorite part. I just watched a replay from the the brawl game and u said u can defend martins actions. Well fuck u. I would love to talk about this with u in person.
UH OH ...SUSPEND HARPA FROM BLOG FOR 5 GAMES (FIRST TIME OFFENSE).....