drsofthands Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Every year on these boards I always hear, oh we would have been better if we werent injured... we had injuries to our key guys... we were just unlucky.. guess what? its not unlucky. There is a reason every year we have so many injuries. Because opposing players know they can mess with our stars with no retalliation. Dont whine about the refs, whats a 2 min powerplay for a young superstar. We need to start playing dirty, or our young guys are going to go into their primes riddled with injury history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsofthands Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Just now, playboi19 said: The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. Its not up to benning ( though he could help). its up to the players. we dont need a bunch of goons for push back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverHabitant Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 We always knew this would be a risk with Elias. Matheson does that to any other of our young guys and they probably don't get injured and thrown over so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 It's called TWO rulebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 trade for MacDermid, trade Guddy to Toronto for Nylander or Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRugby Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, playboi19 said: The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. LOL You think Benning is trolling the CDC forums and decides his hockey moves based on fan reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, VancouverHabitant said: We always knew this would be a risk with Elias. Matheson does that to any other of our young guys and they probably don't get injured and thrown over so easy. Most aren't expecting or bracing for a body slam. This isn't a Pettersson issue...this was a dirty play that shouldn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoasting Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, playboi19 said: The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. Another fan who thinks the GM drafts/trades to make the fans/media happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I understand the varying opinions on whether or not there should have been an immediate response based on the potential outcome of the game.Maybe you don't want to take an instigator penalty or misconduct but I cannot accept that no one on the ice at the time got in Matheson's face, threatened him with severe retribution, got involved with a little face washing and generally engaged in a bit of a melee. All of that, at a minimum, could have been accomplished without jeopardizing the outcome of the game....who knows, they may have got Matheson to start the fight. Personally, I believe they should have been more cognizant of the long term impact of not responding to a player taking liberties with our young budding superstar as opposed to the short term impact of potentially not getting their 2 points. A statement needed to be made that we will not tolerate this type of dirty play against our young stars, or any other players for that matter, without severe retribution. Tonight we failed to do that and the entire organization needs to look in the mirror and make decisions on what they intend to do to address this. Otherwise, what exactly does Benning mean when he talks about acquiring players that "will provide a safe working environment"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 idgaf what the score is or what point of the game it is. your superstar goes down and the opposing player don't even get a love tap. that's leading by example right there.. don't worry guys we don't care if you get hurt i just want to win the game.. ever since the boston series teams been taking liberty at our star player and 9 out of 10 times we have 0 response.. i don't even care if you dont' fight him.. lay someone out with a big clean hit on their star player.. do something.. this team is frustrating to watch at times and i never blamed injury.. a lot of times we invited the injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 "We"? very few of the injuries this team suffers have anything to do with "opposing players knowing they can mess with our stars". otherwise, good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockeye Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Regarding Beagle's injury; being someone who remembers the old long gloves, I'm sick and tired of wrist injuries that could be prevented by properly designed gloves and equipment. Also, all the players on the PK and defenseman should be required to wear extra protective equipment so these shot blocking injuries can be prevented. Now I hear we'll lose Beagle (one of our best PKers) for at least 6 weeks (broken bone). As for Pettersson, yes we do need to stand up for our stars and Matheson's hit was dirty (he should receive a suspension). On the positive side, I'm glad the team dug down and won the game for the two players we lost to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 6 hours ago, CanadianRugby said: LOL You think Benning is trolling the CDC forums and decides his hockey moves based on fan reaction? You totally missed the point. Much of the fan base and media complain that we need a tougher team only when a hit like this happens. The rest of the time they complain about role players taking a “young guys” spot. It’s annoying, pick a side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Teams always chasing the play will always sustain more injuries. When you dictate the play your the one initiating ready for contact and not in vulnerable positions as often. The oilers spent years watching there kids get injured chasing the play. Tanev getting leveled and blocking 20+ shots isn’t sustainable especially with the minutes he logs it inevitable. The tougher team is so when someone takes a cheap shot some one steps up. So signing guys to step up and none do kinda makes them useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 14 hours ago, playboi19 said: The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. Well his report cards for free agency just got an F, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, 189lb enforcers? said: Well his report cards for free agency just got an F, IMO. Dorsett signing was met with ridicule and by the end everyone loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverHabitant Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, 189lb enforcers? said: Well his report cards for free agency just got an F, IMO. B+ in my books so far. Beagle has been amazing for us. Schaller is okay and we will see about Roussel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I find it fascinating that when we were good and contending in 2011, we were being taken out by injuries just as bad as we are now. So, it's not solely that we lack depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 13/10/2018 at 6:44 PM, playboi19 said: The problem is when Benning tries to address this he's met with so much backlash from the media/fanbase. When did he try and address it? Guddy and? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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