So, if you are reading this blog, you probably love hockey, and maybe you like the Capitals. And I'm glad for the Blues and Kings fans who have checked in here in recent days. Stay around a while, I like reading your opinions, even if you disagree with me.
So, if we know that you are good hockey fans out there in DC, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and cities across North America - you've probably read this from Puck Daddy today.
Crosby Punches a Thrasher Player's Jigglies - Many Times
Apparently, in Pittsburgh's win over Atlanta last week, Crosby got a 2-minute minor for allegedly (and repeatedly) punching Atlanta's Boris Valabik in the, as Joe B would put it, the Produce Section.
This isn't new to the NHL. Caps fans won't forget Dani Briere's stick work to Ovechkin's produce section in Buffalo a couple years ago. Defensemen sometimes accidentally get caught up in Jigglyville when a forward gets past them and they are holding or hooking for dear life. And hey, the league does have a penalty called "Holding the Stick."
But you will note, of course, that Crosby played in tonight's Pittsburgh game vs. Buffalo. No suspension. No major penalty. Not a peep out of the league office when the alledged star player goes south with the knuckles on an unfortunate opponent.
Fast forward to tonight, where Crosby tipped in an Evgeny Malkin shot in overtime past Ryan Miller for what appeared to be a 4-3 win for the Penguins. Hey, that's what great players do, right? Course, Crosby's stick was above the level of the crossbar when he deflected it. After careful review (including by the Crosby Powder Room War Room in Toronto), the goal was allowed to stand, the Penguins had a win, and Crosby had what should have been an illegal goal.
He's Crosby, of course.
But then think about it. Remember a month or so ago when Caps forward Alexander Semin, off to a wonderful start at the time before getting hurt, mentioned that while Crosby was a quality player, there were others, like the young talent on the Chicago Blackhawks, that caught his eye with their skills? Seemed a fair point to me. Chicago's a great team to watch right now, as western Canada has found out up close and personal lately.
Semin was crucified in NHL circles for it. How can you say anything that isn't glowing about Sydney Crosby? Why, Sydney Crosby is our Lord and Savior! If Sydney Crosby said he wanted change, he'd be elected Prime Minister of Canada!
It wasn't as if Semin said that Crosby was a bad player. And he isn't. Crosby is highly skilled and one of the best players in the league. Fair enough.
Hmmm. We of course remember Semin is now injured again - the victim of an uncalled cross-check to the small of the back in a game vs. St. Louis.
I don't bring this up to badger the St. Louis dude again. That's not the intent. That's done and dusted.
But when you see the league turning a blind eye to Crosby, whether he's scoring illegal goals or punching unsuspecting opponents in the jigglies, then you see the one player perceived to have criticized him put out of the game with an injury where no penalty was called ...
... I don't know. I'm just thinking out loud.
Looking forward to Caps-Rangers tomorrow night from MSG. Should be a great one.
Less than a week till Mike Gartner Night at Verizon Center. Can't wait for that, either. Long overdue.
Happy holidays, everyone.
Even you, Syndey. Don't punch me in the nuts.
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