Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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watch video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-XEMlMRP-M&feature=player_embedded


Flames-Islanders the Preseason Game for the Ages
09.18.2009 | Posted in Flames, Islanders | Author: Steven Ovadia

Last night’s Calgary-Islanders might have been the game of late 2008. It was like some kind of movie.

You had Dion Phaneuf’s massive open-ice hit on Islander Kyle Okposo (Okposo has a mild concussion).

The one bright spot for the Islanders was that Okposo’s teammates immediately came to his defense, attempting to fight Phaneuf the whole game. Not that Phaneuf would even entertain the idea…

I was shocked none of the Isles resorted to dropping an S-bomb on Phaneuf.

The Islanders are a young team, and what talent they have is nowhere near fully developed. But seeing them try and avenge their comrade makes me think what the team lacks in skill, they’ll make up for in energy and passion.

Intense game, right? But wait. There was more. Last night was Theo Fleury’s return to the Flames. As crazy as it sounds, his return was uneventful except for his winning the shootout for Calgary. Which also sums up the final years of his original NHL career: stretches of tedium punctuated with bursts of excitement.

I’m pulling for Fleury but the longer he sticks around the Flames, the worse his heartbreak will be if he’s cut from the team. If Calgary doesn’t want him around (and I’m not quite sure what role Fleury or the Flames sees for him), I hope he’s cut sooner rather than later.

reaction

PLN 7
What was your opinion on Dion Phaneuf’s huge open ice hit on Kyle Okposo in the second period of last Thursdays preseason NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders? I think the hit was late and he should have been given a major penalty. The league should issue a suspension to Phaneuf and send a message to the rest of the NHL that hits like this will not be tolerated. The hit was clearly high and Phaneuf lead with his elbow with the intention of causing serious damage. Phaneuf was lining up the hit for several strides and could have easily backed off. It is clear that he was trying to enforce his status as the NHL’s biggest hitter. Although I was surprised that the Islanders did not go after Phaneuf during the third period, I am sure they will be looking for him the next time these two teams face off.

19 comments:

  1. Good job, but your presintation neeeds to be longer and be more specific.

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  2. I liked the video but there wasn't really a presentation other than that.

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  4. Winkle, good job presenting and the video was pretty tight.

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  5. I also think that hit was late and uncalled for because the fight had already happened. You presented alright considering you didn't know which one you were presenting other wise good job.

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  6. I think that was an illegal, unfair hit.

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  7. good job but you should have had more details

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  8. Nice video but you need more information. There was no question at the end.

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  9. Good video but you could of had more info because there wasnt very many.

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  10. the video was good but the presentation needs to be longer

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  11. You didn't say as much as i thought you could. You kept looking around instead of at the audience. You did okay.

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  12. Good presentation, I liked that you showed the movie because it was original.

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  13. i thought the hit was exremely cheap but it was still pretty brutal and sweet.

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  14. That was a cool hit but illegal and also your ppresentation was really short

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  15. very short and to the point i like that

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