GDT: Game 16: The Phil Kessel Game | Coyotes @ Knights | 20:00 AZ | BZAZ

[Jamieh]

Yeah. Me too. Kessel was gifted this record, he didn't really earn it. Yandle is still the real king in my mind.

They both had opportunities to be scratched and teams felt obligated to play them.

 

[Kai Yo T]

They both had opportunities to be scratched and teams felt obligated to play them.

I'm sure that's true. But I like Yandle. He wasn't a whiney ***** lol

 

[Jamieh]

I'm sure that's true. But I like Yandle. He wasn't a whiney ***** lol

There is definitely that but I recall once in particular that he was going to be scratched in Florida and fans plus teammates whined so much he stayed in lineup to the detriment of a young teammate who deserved the spot.

 

[Kai Yo T]

There is definitely that but I recall once in particular that he was going to be scratched in Florida and fans plus teammates whined so much he stayed in lineup to the detriment of a young teammate who deserved the spot.

It shouldn't happen IMO. That "respect" taints the legitimacy of the honor. I get why it's done, but I don't think it should be done. Can turn into a popularity contest.

Edit: Just like me going with Yandle still lol

 

[rt]

I still like Phil. His comments weren’t that bad. On the list of parting shots guys have taken on the way out of here over the years, Phil rates pretty tame.

 

[lanky]

I also don't mind Kessel. I get a chuckle out of his personality once in a while.

I simply don't respect his iron man streak.
I respect his cups, his goals and assists. I respect that he did all this after beating cancer. I just don't give him extra credit for avoiding major injury or for playing through minor injuries.

 

[LittlePipes]

I still like Phil. His comments weren’t that bad. On the list of parting shots guys have taken on the way out of here over the years, Phil rates pretty tame.

well, there is that.

 

[LittlePipes]

on the other hand it was a little out of character for tyson; i gotta think he had good reason for what he said

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I also don't mind Kessel. I get a chuckle out of his personality once in a while.

I simply don't respect his iron man streak.
I respect his cups, his goals and assists. I respect that he did all this after beating cancer. I just don't give him extra credit for avoiding major injury or for playing through minor injuries.

Surely you’ve played and should know better?

on the other hand it was a little out of character for tyson; i gotta think he had good reason for what he said

Yeah, Tyson suddenly grows a pair, after a player

 

[lanky]

Surely you’ve played and should know better?

I have played several years of hockey. A bit of football, a dozen years of rugby, some snowboarding. I have an opinion on injuries in sports that is different than yours, not better or worse.

 

[TheLegend]

The fact Phil signed at the last minute with Vegas for barely double the league minimum says a lot.

 

[Schemp]

The fact Phil signed at the last minute with Vegas for barely double the league minimum says a lot.

I remember hearing he wanted to get traded there last year too, but couldn't because of the cap.

 

[TheLegend]

I remember hearing he wanted to get traded there last year too, but couldn't because of the cap.

Well it’s no secret he wanted to go to a contender. Would have been a coup for BA had Aiden Hill been there then instead of now.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I have played several years of hockey. A bit of football, a dozen years of rugby, some snowboarding. I have an opinion on injuries in sports that is different than yours, not better or worse.

No worries. I have no idea if your opinion on injuries differs from mine, or not, but what he’s accomplished is incredible imo. 1,000 games in the NHL in and of itself is impressive and to be admired, doing so consecutively is even more so, no matter
The circumstance…. my opinion of course.

 

[knich]

Phil also seems to forget that after Phil played a shift I think against Buffalo AM let him use his jet so he could get home for the birth of his child. He seemed real thankful at that time.

BTW..what were Phil's comments about the team/org?

 

[MIGs Dog]

Phil also seems to forget that after Phil played a shift I think against Buffalo AM let him use his jet so he could get home for the birth of his child. He seemed real thankful at that time.

BTW..what were Phil's comments about the team/org?

I think this is the quote. Not that bad really.

“When you want to win and everyone on the team wants to win, it’s a different feeling, a different vibe. Arizona, they had great guys, all the players, they’re great kids and a lot of good people there. But when you don’t want to necessarily win and contend, it becomes difficult as a player, especially when you came from Pittsburgh and I wanted to win.”

Former Gopher Phil Kessel motivated to play for NHL team that wants to win

Kessel has appeared in 982 consecutive NHL games, the longest active streak.

www.twincities.com

 

[Mosby]

His quote got taken out of context (by Wyshynski I believe) and blown way out of proportion. It was just another "Lol look at what this ex-Coyote said about the Coyotes" story.

Mike Smith's parting comment was far more annoying.

 

[knich]

I think this is the quote. Not that bad really.

“When you want to win and everyone on the team wants to win, it’s a different feeling, a different vibe. Arizona, they had great guys, all the players, they’re great kids and a lot of good people there. But when you don’t want to necessarily win and contend, it becomes difficult as a player, especially when you came from Pittsburgh and I wanted to win.”

Former Gopher Phil Kessel motivated to play for NHL team that wants to win

Kessel has appeared in 982 consecutive NHL games, the longest active streak.

www.twincities.com

I have no problem with this statement. It is factual. We have openly admitted that we are tanking. As a veteran and Cup winner, I could understand him not wanting to tank.

That can't be the statement Tyson Nash is referencing no?

 

[Jamieh]

I have no problem with this statement. It is factual. We have openly admitted that we are tanking. As a veteran and Cup winner, I could understand him not wanting to tank.

That can't be the statement Tyson Nash is referencing no?

I have a slight feeling Nash has heard some behind the scenes comments from Phil and got really annoyed knowing how well the Coyotes treated him.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I have a slight feeling Nash has heard some behind the scenes comments from Phil and got really annoyed knowing how well the Coyotes treated him.

“Feelings aren’t factual”.

 

[LittlePipes]

“Feelings aren’t factual”.

That is an interesting quote. I beginning to think that “facts” as presented by people are about 50/50 wrt being true/correct. But feelings, well, they are what they are.
Is there a philosophy thread somewhere around here?

 

[Jamieh]

“Feelings aren’t factual”.

Nope, and facts aren't required on an anonymous message board.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

That is an interesting quote. I beginning to think that “facts” as presented by people are about 50/50 wrt being true/correct. But feelings, well, they are what they are.
Is there a philosophy thread somewhere around here?

This every feeling is indeed a fact… unless it’s a lie.