Popular Post PetterssonOrPeterson Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 There has been speculation going on around a scrum that ensued last night between the ducks and the coyotes. You could see Stecher all of a sudden get infuriated after Zegras says something to him. Going back to even his college days and his time here in Vancouver, I don't think I've ever seen Stecher react this way and get so visibly angry at a player, trying to take his head off. Lots of people are speculating that Zegras said something about Stecher's late father who passed away in 2020. He points at the sky and if you read lips, you could sort of see that he says something along the lines of "your dad is watching". Nothing's been confirmed, but if this is true I think NHL should look into this for more repercussions. Absolutely unacceptable and quite despicable to be honest. Again, nothing is confirmed as to this specific incident but there are large suspicions and for good reason. Make me wonder though, does trash-talk cross the line a lot of the time in hockey? In past instances, we've heard of players poke fun at a player's past domestic issues or issues related to substance abuse, but apparently family (family deaths) is on the table too? Ironic coming from a league who act like they celebrate inclusion such as pride night and promote mental health initiatives to have players literally mocking eachother's dead family members on the ice. I hope the league takes a look at this and re-evaluate repercussions for what's also being said out on the ice because this is pretty shameful and ridiculous. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 That's your EA cover athlete right there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetterssonOrPeterson Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Just now, HorvatToBaertschi said: That's your EA cover athlete right there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I really hope the Ducks don't get 1st overall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Master Mind Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 I hope the league doesn't take any action here. It'd be better for Stecher to lay him out next time they meet. 3 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Master Mind said: I hope the league doesn't take any action here. It'd be better for Stecher to lay him out next time they meet. I think if what he said is true, combined with his style. The vets around the NHL will tune him in. Edited January 30, 2023 by rekker 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Pretty garbage. Really hope he grows up and learns where the lines are. Some things are bigger than hockey, but the ultra competitive sometimes fail to see that in the heat of the moment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chon derry Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 25 yrs ago this twerp wouldn’t even thought about saying what ever he said simply because he would have lost his ability to eat corn on the cob. Just Another big tough guy in the modern day NHL 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Wow, Zegras going from wunderkind to Brad Marchand... I mean making fun of the opponent or doing the Kesler "tell Kelly I said hi" could be construed as funny but this is over the line, no matter how you slice it really. It's basically salting an emotional wound that's never going to really heal, and a low blow by a talent like that on just a run of the mill scrum. Pretty much unwarranted and a bad look for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 In the heat of the moment stuff like this happens all the time….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brad Marchand Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 Apparently it wasn't about Stecher's dad but still something that 'crossed the line': 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 This is what happens when you wayyyyyyy overhype a player who is actually mediocre in Zegras. They get arrogant, carry an attitude, and start doing stupid things like a spoiled brat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, PetterssonOrPeterson said: Nothing's been confirmed, but if this is true I think NHL should look into this for more repercussions This is something that should be resolved on the ice. I think April 8th is when they next meet. I suspect Zegras will be away for that game for whatever reason though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Master Mind said: I hope the league doesn't take any action here. Agreed, Justice served on the ice would be far better than anything the NHL would hand out. 34 minutes ago, Angry Goose said: In the heat of the moment stuff like this happens all the time….. Does it though, there are literally dozens of scrums every game and you don't often hear about guys 'crossing the line'. There's definitely a code that's followed, and either this punk was never taught it or doesn't care about it until the time comes that someone on the ice makes him care about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, jyu said: F*ck Zegras or Zebrat or whatever the f*ck his name is. I'm glad we didn't draft that piece of $hit. Been posting for a long time that Zegras is a selfish “look at me go mommy” player, and no team will be a winner with him as a key piece. He’s a punk. He will definitely get his, just like his buddy got handed his by Beagle last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 he asked Stecher if he wanted to play CHELL ... cringy ass commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Alflives said: He’s a punk Punk coach too. Punk coach leads to punk players I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, GB5 said: Punk coach too. Punk coach leads to punk players I guess. A team that enables the selfish punk “look at me go mommy” players is looking for losing. I like that young Canadian guy. Is it McTavish? Big, mean, tough, skilled, and plays the right way. As he gains experience his leadership will come out. And he will face punch Zegras in the locker room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, PetterssonOrPeterson said: There has been speculation going on around a scrum that ensued last night between the ducks and the coyotes. You could see Stecher all of a sudden get infuriated after Zegras says something to him. Going back to even his college days and his time here in Vancouver, I don't think I've ever seen Stecher react this way and get so visibly angry at a player, trying to take his head off. Lots of people are speculating that Zegras said something about Stecher's late father who passed away in 2020. He points at the sky and if you read lips, you could sort of see that he says something along the lines of "your dad is watching". Nothing's been confirmed, but if this is true I think NHL should look into this for more repercussions. Absolutely unacceptable and quite despicable to be honest. Again, nothing is confirmed as to this specific incident but there are large suspicions and for good reason. Make me wonder though, does trash-talk cross the line a lot of the time in hockey? In past instances, we've heard of players poke fun at a player's past domestic issues or issues related to substance abuse, but apparently family (family deaths) is on the table too? Ironic coming from a league who act like they celebrate inclusion such as pride night and promote mental health initiatives to have players literally mocking eachother's dead family members on the ice. I hope the league takes a look at this and re-evaluate repercussions for what's also being said out on the ice because this is pretty shameful and ridiculous. zegras is ripe for a fall to earth, imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Fanuck said: Agreed, Justice served on the ice would be far better than anything the NHL would hand out. Does it though, there are literally dozens of scrums every game and you don't often hear about guys 'crossing the line'. There's definitely a code that's followed, and either this punk was never taught it or doesn't care about it until the time comes that someone on the ice makes him care about it. as much as I hate to say it, the league has been far more effective in policing the game than enforcers ever were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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