Down by the River Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think it was over the top, but I'm also okay with it considering he's just a kid, it was an emotional game, the celebration wasn't staged. I would hate to see any Canuck do this, just because of the fact it would be an even bigger story and everyone outside of BC would be complaining about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marleau_12 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hilarious. When you are someone known for making pointless thread after pointless thread like Mr.Reputable is, and you make a minor comment that makes would be fine in the other thread where it is perfectly on topic, it's fine to point out that there is no reason for the thread. What's the point, doesn't bother me all that much but really just doesn't seem necessary especially when he is renound for making unnecessary threads. And I actually still contributed my opinion on it anyways. And like everyone in your boat saying "don't read the thread", you don't have to reply to me and others who also don't think it is worthy of a thread. Same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*vInTaGe* Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I loved it, they just got screwed out of a goal and they tied it up. Add to that he's already an excitable guy on the ice and a rookie. Great celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslundfan921 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I hated when people used to complain that guys like Naslund didn't celebrate enough. To me whether you celebrate or not it really doesn't matter because ultimately its just one goal in every case ..Those who support it will call it showing passion and those who hate it will call it cocky. That being said I think in this instance the celebration was warranted but a little over the top because it wasn't like that goal was his first goal nor was it scored in a game that will ultimately mean anything in the long run. To me unless its a playoff game or a huge milestone a huge celebration isnt necessary but I can see how you can argue both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevlach Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 So we can't celebrate goals now? I thought it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 That celly was golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Not ok all the time but, given the timing of the goal and the fact that he's a fresh faced rookie, I think it's great that he expressed his emotions. Party on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yakupov’s goal celebration and death to the NHL’s tedious decorum “Act like you’ve been there.” It’s a classic bit of advice passed down to rookies from sage veterans that have long since lost their wide-eyed enthusiasm and formidable passion. It’s a request for class and humility masking a repressed desire to be the guy who slides down the ice on his knees, waves of adulation from the crowd crashing on them as cameras capture the highlight for perpetuity. Or maybe those sage advisers aren't wired that way, which is to say not wired the way Nail Yakupov is wired. The Edmonton Oilers rookie batted a puck out of mid-air to tie the Los Angeles Kings with 4.7 seconds left on Thursday night – right after the Oilers’ initial tying goal was waived off – and then proceeded to skate down the ice, drop to his kneesand slide into the Edmonton defensive zone before being mobbed by his teammates. It was reminiscent, to the point of tribute, of Theo Fleury's celebration after scoring the OT goal in Game 6 of the 1991 Smythe Division semifinals against – who else? – the Edmonton Oilers. If this was premeditated by Yakupov, it’s a brilliantly subversive one: Re-imagining a quintessential moment for a rival franchise as his own. That’s probably giving Yakupov too much credit. It felt very much in the moment and spontaneous. That’s why, by and large, it’s been given a pass by hockey punditry that otherwise bemoans anything that emphasizes the name on the back rather than the logo on the front. Yakupov’s celebration is the latest litmus test measuring the NHL’s stodgy, homogenous culture and the way it reacts to the ego and personality of – frequently European and Russian – players that call for the spotlight on their achievements. It appears the snobs are losing. Sure, there was some blow-back on Yakupov. The Los Angeles Kings, as expected, weren’t fans David Staples of Cult of Hockey toed the line between celebrating the rebirth of enthusiasm for Oilers hockey and the death of communal celebrations: Part of me certainly loved to see Yakupov score, then streak down the ice, fall to his knees and spin round, then bow down low as if he were giving thanks. But part of me wondered why he wasn’t celebrating with his teammates. I’m old school, I suppose. I like that basketball tradition where once you score a bucket, the first thing you do is point a finger at the guy who passed you the ball, acknowledging him. Same goes for hockey. That’s what we teach on my team. A fair point. Also fair: We don’t want hockey to turn into soccer. Like, ever. Not in players flopped like they’ve been hit by sniper fire to gain a call. Not in international tournaments taking precedence over the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And not in seeing every player on every goal celebrating as if it’s the last goal that will ever be scored and/or that Jesus Christ just handed them a beer. What earns them a pass: Spontaneity. It’s the difference between what Yakupov did and what Alex Ovechkindid when he scored his 50th goal in 2009 and did the “Hot Stick” celebration. That was planned. This wasn’t. Hence, the criticism isn’t as voluminous as it was for Ovechkin. But perhaps it’s also because as the NHL has gained undeniable momentum in the last several years, its players have been pushed farther into the spotlight than ever before. The 2005 lockout’s ills were soothed by Crosby vs. Ovechkin; Crosby vs. Giroux was the launching pad for last weekend’s record post-lockout ratings. ‘HBO 24/7’ and the NHL Network’s personality driven shows, all thanks to Ross Greenberg, have made stars of players that were previously curiosities: Think Ilya Bryzgalov. From The Copper and the Blue: And to every sports writer that questions the celebration because Yakupov is young, or Russian, or young and Russian -- go score the biggest goal of your career, the biggest goal in the last six years of the franchise, against the defending Stanley Cup champions, and stand still and solemnly salute the honor of Orr, Howe and Morenz while the crowd roars around you. I can only hope that Yakupov's celebration is just the beginning. The NHL needs moments like Yakupov’s. It needs signals that moribund franchises are turning the corner. It needs highlights that quickly define a young star’s career. It needs joy. It needs chaos that rattles the anticipated decorum. It needs this -- in moderation, of course. And it also needs whatever will be coming to Yakupov next time the Kings and Oilers play. Because that's why we'll watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'm not sure how huge the goal was. Yes it was a game tying goal, but where do you go from there. What would he do if he ever scores a series clincher or a stanley cup winning goal? Do a flying leap into the crowd? Ovechkin had just as much right to celebrate. He was ripping the league apart at the time, and had just scored his 50th goal. Is that not a good reason to celebrate? I don't see how that move is any more premeditated then the Burrows bow and arrow, or any of those fist pump/fist drag celebrations. I think Flames fans are just mad cause he did that move better than Fleury though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I don't have a problem with NHL players showing some flare when they score a goal. The NHL needs more personality. It is enterainment after all. Was a bigger celebration than normal warranted, as it was a game tying goal with a few seconds to spare? Absolutely. Was to the extent that he did celebrate warranted? I'd say no, as it was the third game of the regular season. OT goal of the regular season, I have no issue with that. Like I said, the NHL needs more personality. Could you imagine if he would have scored the OT winner yesterday? Yak would have had an aneurism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Disease Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I can understand if people don't want Yakupov doing it again until another truly big moment (i.e. Playoffs), but how can you rag on the kid. This is the kind of emotion fans want to see and it's great to see a young talent with the enthusiasm Yakupov has. He'll be a household name all over the NHL in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I find it funny how some people have a problem with it, your not allowed to show passion and excitement after you score? Especially in a situation like that. The NHL would be a lot more fun to watch if players showed some excitement like in soccer when they score. There's so much drama with this sport it's ridiculous. Lockout, celebrations, ban fighting!?!?, concussions, etc.. If celebrations like that bug some of the players so much don't let them score! It's part of the game, or atleast it was, when hockey was actually good. Luckily the vets haven't sucked his soul dry yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubldigit Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The difference Yakupov was excitement Ovie is arrogance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslundfan921 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The difference Yakupov was excitement Ovie is arrogance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yakupov scored the equalizing goal with a few seconds left vs LA. It came a few seconds after an Oiler goal was disallowed. What do you think, is the celebration over the top a la Ovechkin's antics or just part if the youth movement in the NHL. Discuss ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpcurtly Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 How does one determine that...You could say that Ovechkin was just excited over scoring 50 goals when he did "hot stick" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I find it boring when players celebrate like Markus Naslund...It looked like his dog died every time he scored a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 That was an awesome celly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'm trying to enjoy the thread without the thread police coming in and spamming it with their crap about how they don't approve of the thread. You're crying over the internet. Get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think it was great. Clearly he wasn't doing it to mock the other team. It was just pure, unbridled and genuine joy that he scored. The guy plays with a lot of passion for the game. I think it's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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