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I'm with you 100000%. He was one of the most feared players on the ice. I remember him getting checked through the glass, I believe it was Roenick who hit him, and he climbed back over the wall with a smile on his face. Kronwall reminds me of him at times with the way he times his hits and his propensity to throw a good hip-check. Different players no doubt, but hit a little bit alike.

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I remember a few dirty hits from Comrade Konstantinov back in the day....Like him knocking several of Jocelyn Lemeiux's teeth out with a crosscheck to the mouth. Enjoyed the next game against Vlady too, when Dirk Graham beat the ever-loving crap outta him as a little retribution for Lemeiux.

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Man I loved watching that guy play.

Konstantinov hits Claude Lemieux
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO1uhorF5LA

Konstantinov hits Peter Forsberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CX9b...eature=related

Konstantinov lays out Dale Howerchuck & Shanahan scores 97 cup finals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOcV...eature=related

Other random NHL hits, 10 min video compilation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUOj-...layer_embedded

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Konstantinov was a beast, I loved watching him especially come playoff time. He and Federov had a way of taking it to the next level in the playoffs, it was crazy. That accident was a terrible shame...

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If I can put in my two cents, I don't think the hit on P'ville was dirty, it just had an unfortunate outcome. Claude Lemieux on Kris Draper (yeah I know it was a long time ago)...now THAT was dirty!!!

I think the way we perceive hits in hockey has a lot changed over the last 5 years. Scott Stevens would absolutely destroy guys and nobody would say a thing. I'm not sure if he could play like that nowadays.

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That's true, Stevens would often go for the head with his shots (think Lindros), and that is not legal anymore in the NHL. Too many careers being ended early.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g55Co-EBKys

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If only that accident never happened. Probably would have had Lidstrom and him competing against each other for Norris trophies.

And the guy is Russian, how can you not expect some dirty hits from him :r

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Konstantinov gets rocked HARD by Lindros...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvioR...eature=related

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I know its early in the season and we have a new goaltender but the Sharks look very weak on the D.
Boyle just doesnt look like himself (lots of turnovers), Vlasic is getting smoked. And Niemi is letting way to many shots get in the net.
Its early. I will be patient

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Anyone see the highlight of Rick Rypien go after the teen fan....?

Assume he will have an unpaid vacation shortly....

http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/ar...reilly/3447529

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Rick Rypien suspended pending hearing...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/s...=ESPNHeadlines

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And, we could have continued hating Chelios until he retired. But alas, we had to take him in as one of our own.

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IMO the best hockey brawl I've ever watched live. It's a goo quality snippet of that game too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOCXf...eature=related

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Still one of my favorites. Staubitz throwin elbows and kickin A$$

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-AQVRND3Hc

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Really disappointed with mannys comments. The boy clearly did nothing but clap. Was Rypien protecting himself from the excessive air from the fans clapping. Unlike Dominic squirting a Guy with a water bottle this is very different. Rypien was in a state of rage pushing the ref and had bad intentions with a 14-16 year old. I really think the league needs to smack him hard on this one. That dude was in a bad place mentally with some serious tunnel vision. Would like to see a minimum of 5 games hoping for more. He's getting paid to play and if he can't take a fan clapping at him he needs to gtfo of the league. Who knows he may try to kill a Philly fan for heckling him.

Got to imagine knowing Vancouver fans love of Americans the kid deserved it for looking at him and being American. So much for that good Alberta boy. :r

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Wow, what an idiot.

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I saw this fight live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZR_Zp1sP0
Right in front of us. Took a little bit for them to clear the blood he left on the ice up.

Also some of the old Brant Myhers. Used to love this Guy as a Shark. Dumb as a brick but fun to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIig...eature=related
https://il.youtube.com/watch?v=l62-2...eature=related


Probably the coolest fight audio ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxFS2JAyleo&NR=1

George ending Bryant's carrer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HZYcF-vfI&NR=1
http://twominutesforblogging.blogspo...rs-update.html

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Um I know it is early but I have to just say this cause I know it won't last .

THE ISLANDERS ARE LEADING THE ATLANTIC DIVISION!!!!!!

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you just jinxed it

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Thanks for posting that Mike, that was really neat....

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Cool! :tu

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As big as he was (6'5") and as much as I liked his game, Jiri Fisher was not much of a fighter. He usually ended up on the losing end when the gloves dropped.

Laraque really knew how to fight. Don't know much about him other than he's not the guy you want to square off against.

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Not saying he was a fighter. He definitely got 5 for receiving a beating. Just posted it because we were right there when it happened. Didn't show him turtled and the ocean of blood he left.
Georges was one of the last great fighters I think. Game changed and teams don't really want just fighters anymore

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Always good to see a fight live, especially when you're team is winning.

Yeah, you can't just be a boxer on skates. I think that's why Detroit fell in love with Proby & McCarty. Although not prolific scorers, each had a few good years and McCarty scored some huge playoff goals. Plus, they were rarely on the recieving end of a beating.

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Yea like they have a shot I may be a fan but I know they are still rebuilding. shoulda been don 10 yrs ago but (DIE MAD MIKE DIE) milbury ruined this organization he should be banned from any hockey venue for life!

Rant over!

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Jumbo apparently resigned for 3 years. The Sharks D and goalies have looked very bad in the first few games. At work listening to the. Sharks Avs game. Looks like Foote suffered a head injury unknown how. If the Sharks D does not gel and a goalie establish himself this will be a long season for SJ.

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6 games. Think he could have used more.

Maine vs north Dakota on CBS college sports channel right now. Blow out.

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Rypien is an idiot

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Watching Wings vs Ducks right now. Go Wings!!!

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I've got Chicago vs. Columbus on. 2-0 Chicago right now:tu

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:td

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3-2 Jackets :noon:noon:noon

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:td

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They have their tee times reserved for April yet? ;)

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Byfugly ran the Caps goalie tonight. Not a good scene from the highlights and looks like he took some shots for it as well. I dont want to say turtle, but the highlights I saw on NHL on the fly didnt look to good.

Sharks took the Oilers out behind the wood shed. Eberle did have a nice goal for the OIlers. Hopefully the Sharks are starting to right the ship.

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Looks like the ship is sailing straighter when Niemi is on the bench.

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Yeah he needs to take the springboards out of his pads. That dude is kicking out huge juicy steaks. Looks like the Hawks may have been smart.

Man did anyone see brieres goal lastnight. Phenueff looked like a Bender on it. He just blew right past him.

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Anyone who makes Dion look stupid is a friend of mine. :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdBHMzamqbY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OKapezOC8w interesting shot at soubans ankle and the end is :r Grapes gotta love him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwC1QFHoJlI dont agree with take on minne fan

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:sh I have no clue what you're talking about :r

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"They're too stupid to know that" :xxx

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Implying they don't have a chance to make the playoffs, Barry. It was downright mean of me. ;s

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I know, but how can I possibly argue the point? I just feign ignorance. As for the meanness, I can taking a beating like you wouldn't believe...I am also an Indians and Browns fan.

:<

But being a Jackets fan I try to relish the smaller victories. A 3-2 comeback win over Chicago just made my month. :noon

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I understand....this made my year. :)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/Hossacup.jpg

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Wow screw his pads Niemi gave up three goals on 5 shots before getting the hook.
To be honest though only one was his fault. The first was a power play goal, number two he was screened by his own defenseman but still think he should have had it. Number three the Sharks D took neither the shooter or the option man and pretty much backed into niemi. Funny listening to grapes last night he pointed out give the goalie the shooter, take the outlet man, but when you take neither you screw your goalie.

not looking good for the Sharks. Have couple good games then a bad one. Nitty came in and played solid relief.

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Yeah, the Sharks defense looked brutal in the 1st period, Mike.


Hey, most teams would take 2-1, that would leave you at 55-27 if you could do it all season. :)

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Watched the Wings pull one off late Sat night. Dats is amazing with the puck. However, the Wing's D needs to stop couging up the puck in their own zone. The giveaways are killing them. Luckily they've been able to overcome the mistakes with a ton of offense, but that won't cut it come playoff time.

At least Howard looks good so far. 2.14 GAA, 92.5%, 1 SO, & he's 4-0.

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Woot! Jackets win 2-1 over the Flyers. They have beaten the defending western conference and eastern conference champions in their last 2 games. Taking joy in the little things :tu

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That powerplay goal was one of the nicest plays I have ever seen, from any team.

I would love to see the Jackets keep this up, its a shame 10 years in the league and they haven't done much. I got a call today from their sales people, trying to sell me season tickets. I told them I was a Penguins fan.

I am, but when I said that, she kinda shut up and stopped the sales pitch. Later today I was thinking about that call and thought to myself that she was a horrible salesperson!

:)