Another Downie Incident

[Dig Out Your Soul]

Im just wondering why it just seems that mostly Flyers fans are defending him. Strange, very strange.......

I don't see that at all. Visit an OHL board, as I've already said, and see how divided fans of all teams are. It seems to be similar here also. There's a lot of Flyer fans that are against it. There's fans of other teams saying it's not a big deal, which is exactly it. It's not a big deal.

Perhaps it's because he's Steve Downie? Strange, very strange.

 

[TheFinalWord]

It is interesting to note that again in tonights Sudbury-Peterborough game that Downie called on McQuaid. McQuaid dropped the gloves and Downie skated away. I believe Downie received a penalty this time.

 

[bluef0x*]

It is interesting to note that again in tonights Sudbury-Peterborough game that Downie called on McQuaid. McQuaid dropped the gloves and Downie skated away. I believe Downie received a penalty this time.

So, what are you going to say now trippy? What's your excuse??

 

[The Nemesis]

If this was the first, or even the second incident involving Steve Downie I'd be willing to say that he just needs to tone down his temper bit. But given the history of insane, stupid, and downright crazy things he's done, I have to say that there's got to be something seriously wrong with him.

For all the good he did in the WJCs I hope he makes the NHL, but someone needs to reign him in and tell him that this kind of crap won't cut it at the higher levels. There's a difference between playing on the edge and being a detriment to your team and league.

 

[stu the grim reaper]

steve downie kind of sounds like he has sociopathic personality disorder

 

[Dig Out Your Soul]

So, what are you going to say now trippy? What's your excuse??

Don't take a poster's word as gospel without doing your own research.

Downie only took one penalty in the game, a 2 minute minor for unsportsmanlike conduct, along with McQuaid who took the same penalty at the same time. I did not see the game, I was busy watching my team win 8-0.

What do you want me to say? He took a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct along with someone else, what's your point? What am I making excuses for? I don't know that McQuaid dropped the gloves and Downie skated away. Do you know for sure? Did you watch the game? I'm not taking anyone's word in this thread after all of the blatantly biased and uninformed opinions already expressed.

Although, I shouldn't even give you this much. As I already told you, take your lacking-in-substance posts elsewhere. You don't have an argument.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

What did he do that was so god aweful?

Yeah, it's not like Downie called him a f-g or anything. That would would be a black eye for the league.

Just kidding, there, actually. What Downie did was look like the psycho in the movie Slapshot. IMHO, that type of behaviour sets a very bad example to any kids watching the game. It is way more detrimental to the sport than Brett Liscomb calling Steve Downie a f-g. Let's see what the Prince of Englightenment -- OHL commissioner Dave Branch -- does about this. He's already proven he's got his priorities out of whack by suspending Dave Bolland four games for kicking an opponent. (That's one less game than Liscomb got, by the way for those of you who didn't hear.)

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

OK- let me get this straight. The majority of Flyer fans (team Downie was drafted by) don't think it's a big deal. Ranger fans (Philly's arch- rival) despise Downie's antics and think he's an animal (even though they have Kasparitis and Hollweg) A Leaf fan or two (team Philly always eliminates) feel the same way (even though they have Tucker).

The OHL (the only one that matters at this point) says no foul.


THE END!!!

 

[BigE]

So, what are you going to say now trippy? What's your excuse??

What do you want him to say? I apologize for not following your little pissing contest, but Downie is an agitator - this is his job. You may not like it, but he does it very well.

Is the fact that he skated away supposed to surprise everyone and prove some sort of point? EVERY person in the game has skated away from a fight at one time or another because they realize that there is a time and a place for it. When everyone was piling on in the melee, Downie wanted in, but perhaps the kid "without a brain" figured he'd be more helpful to his team on the ice, than in the box, in this scenario. However, I'm not willing to infer to such great lengths as most of you will - I freely admit this is speculation as I have not seen the latest tape.

This incident has very little to do with the incident itself, and more to do with Downie and his "reputation-" in itself nothing more than a bunch of misrepresentations and stereotypes.

Last time I checked, none of you were on the Spitfires bus when that **** went down. Brent Sutter isn't the type of guy to just take any prima on his team, and Downie was no exception.

 

[priceperlb*]

Stick to the face? Seen many players do it. Yzerman comes to mind during a playoff game. Zhitnik fiegned a lack of control while swinging at a guys head once. There are tons of incidents like it and even worse in the NHL already. Two hander at the ankles? Isn't that the most common move of a goalie anymore? Besides it's done with regularity behind the play.

The only difference is the other guys reaction. In the NHL they're either skating away after the first couple taps or gripping him up. Quit crying about it already.

 

[DarthSather99]

OK- let me get this straight. The majority of Flyer fans (team Downie was drafted by) don't think it's a big deal. Ranger fans (Philly's arch- rival) despise Downie's antics and think he's an animal (even though they have Kasparitis and Hollweg) A Leaf fan or two (team Philly always eliminates) feel the same way (even though they have Tucker).

The OHL (the only one that matters at this point) says no foul.


THE END!!!

not sure you can compare Kasparitis to Downie, not even close. I was never a fan of Hollweg but he is not a regular player for the Rangers. They insert him to offset the teams with hard checkers/goons ...Toronto, Devils, Philadelphia etc. Tucker might be a better comparison.

The Flyers have a long history of agitators and playoff failures. That is why they picked a player like Downie, no?

 

[CharlieGirl]

It is interesting to note that again in tonights Sudbury-Peterborough game that Downie called on McQuaid. McQuaid dropped the gloves and Downie skated away. I believe Downie received a penalty this time.

Actually, they both did.

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

not sure you can compare Kasparitis to Downie, not even close. I was never a fan of Hollweg but he is not a regular player for the Rangers. They insert him to offset the teams with hard checkers/goons ...Toronto, Devils, Philadelphia etc. Tucker might be a better comparison.

The Flyers have a long history of agitators and playoff failures. That is why they picked a player like Downie, no?

Just pointing out Ranger/Leaf fans hate Downie, as Flyer fans hate Kasparitis/Hollweg/Tucker. All 4 players are known to do stupid things. If Downie was picked by the Blueshirts, the tables would be turned on this thread.

 

[SammyTheBull]

From what i've been reading about Downie it looks like the Eric Johnson hit at the WJC was well deserved.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

He's even toned it down from the AHL to the NHL.

Fact of the matter is, he's not nearly as psychotic as Downie is right now. Maybe Downie will learn, but I doubt it.

if he was a Ranger prospect you probably would try and defend him.

 

[Alberta Yote]

From what i've been reading about Downie it looks like the Eric Johnson hit at the WJC was well deserved.

Jack

 

[Dig Out Your Soul]

What do you want him to say? I apologize for not following your little pissing contest, but Downie is an agitator - this is his job. You may not like it, but he does it very well.

Is the fact that he skated away supposed to surprise everyone and prove some sort of point? EVERY person in the game has skated away from a fight at one time or another because they realize that there is a time and a place for it. When everyone was piling on in the melee, Downie wanted in, but perhaps the kid "without a brain" figured he'd be more helpful to his team on the ice, than in the box, in this scenario. However, I'm not willing to infer to such great lengths as most of you will - I freely admit this is speculation as I have not seen the latest tape.

This incident has very little to do with the incident itself, and more to do with Downie and his "reputation-" in itself nothing more than a bunch of misrepresentations and stereotypes.

Last time I checked, none of you were on the Spitfires bus when that **** went down. Brent Sutter isn't the type of guy to just take any prima on his team, and Downie was no exception.

Great post. Good to see a fan of another team with his head on straight.

 

[pucks1]

Wow.. what a nut. For the people who think that was nothing .. your on something. A 2 hander to the foot (on the lances, with no pads) can break your foot easily. I know, because it happened to one of my teammates. I was coming back from a back injury so i was playing a few games with my jr B team until i was ready to jump back up to the A team, a slash after the whistle broke one of my teammates foot. Now i usually refuse to fight at that level ( being that im 6'5 235 and are used to scraping with bigger stronger players) but that was just uncalled for. I proceed to beat the **** outa guy, but the kid wouldn’t go down...finally bloodied and broken nosed he dropped.. then the reff came up to me and said " thanks, that kid pulls **** like that all the time and gets away with it" and they only gave me 2 mins in the box. Moral of the story.. you try and break someone’s foot.. you deserve to get your a** kicked.

 

[Dig Out Your Soul]

Wow.. what a nut. For the people who think that was nothing .. your on something. A 2 hander to the foot (on the lances, with no pads) can break your foot easily. I know, because it happened to one of my teammates. I was coming back from a back injury so i was playing a few games with my jr B team until i was ready to jump back up to the A team, a slash after the whistle broke one of my teammates foot. Now i usually refuse to fight at that level ( being that im 6'5 235 and are used to scraping with bigger stronger players) but that was just uncalled for. I proceed to beat the **** outa guy, but the kid wouldn’t go down...finally bloodied and broken nosed he dropped.. then the reff came up to me and said " thanks, that kid pulls **** like that all the time and gets away with it" and they only gave me 2 mins in the box. Moral of the story.. you try and break someone’s foot.. you deserve to get your a** kicked.

So the ref completely disregarded the rules because he didn't like the kid? Great league.

Either that, or you're grossly exaggerating. Somehow 2 minutes in the box doesn't equate to beating the **** out of a guy.

 

[bluef0x*]

So the ref completely disregarded the rules because he didn't like the kid? Great league.

Either that, or you're grossly exaggerating. Somehow 2 minutes in the box doesn't equate to beating the **** out of a guy.

And it's ok two two-hand slash the ankle and high stick McQuaid?
Don't be a hypocrite...

 

[Roger's Pancreas*]

And it's ok two two-hand slash the ankle and high stick McQuaid?
Don't be a hypocrite...

Learn what "hypocrite" means first before calling someone that.

 

[Dig Out Your Soul]

And it's ok two two-hand slash the ankle and high stick McQuaid?
Don't be a hypocrite...

You've already been pwned by PY regarding this post.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

So blown out of proportion its not even funny

OH NOES HE SLASHED HIM IN THE LEG HES A CRAZY MAN

 

[Hunter Gathers]

if he was a Ranger prospect you probably would try and defend him.

Why in the world would you say something so stupid as that?

A player who plays hard like Hollweg I will defend most of his boderline stuff and I have.

But with the blatantly dangerous/bad **** (really, the only one so far has been that nasty cheap hit on Umberger) than I will blast him for it.

If any one of our prospects did something like this, I would blast them.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

So blown out of proportion its not even funny

OH NOES HE SLASHED HIM IN THE LEG HES A CRAZY MAN

No one is making as big a deal of the taps to the leg as the dragging his stick down the other kids face...