Gudas Destroys Couturier in Practice

[Maukkis]

I think they assumed that pro hockey players would watch where they’re going and not run flat into each other.

I was referring to the players too.

Just f***ing mindblowing, man.

 

[varano]

I mean, I guess he was due for a stupid play but this is a bit extreme.

What a moron

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

and then the jerk-off get mad and throws his stick.... what a crappy teammate... flyers are hopefully done !

That’s a pretty natural reaction to get angry at being injured. I don’t think it was directed toward Gudas. I’d probably do the same thing.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Every team I've ever played with has at least 2 idiots who have no clue there's anyone else on the ice when they practice or warmup so why should the Pros be any different

 

[tarheelhockey]

Every team I've ever played with has at least 2 idiots who have no clue there's anyone else on the ice when they practice or warmup so why should the Pros be any different

That’s true, there’s always Guy Who Takes Slapshot While Teammate Is Fishing Pucks Out Of The Net.

One on every damn team.

 

[Shwag33]

It’s weird to me that people are blaming the coach for this.

Teams constantly run multiple drills in practice. Only a fraction of a typical NHL practice is spent in total-team exercises. What you see in that video is totally normal. Hundreds if not thousands of pro hockey players do this stuff every day.

Couturier flat-out ran into somebody because he had his head down. That’s all there is to it. There’s only one person to blame when you skate, walk, or drive into someone because you weren’t looking where you were going.

Agree... not sure why so many people are blaming gudas.

 

[egelband]

I dislike the Flyers but that was not pleasant to see. Hope the guy is alright. Any word?

 

[beowulf]

Well that was dumb.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

It’s weird to me that people are blaming the coach for this.

Teams constantly run multiple drills in practice. Only a fraction of a typical NHL practice is spent in total-team exercises. What you see in that video is totally normal. Hundreds if not thousands of pro hockey players do this stuff every day.

Couturier flat-out ran into somebody because he had his head down. That’s all there is to it. There’s only one person to blame when you skate, walk, or drive into someone because you weren’t looking where you were going.

It's just so much more fun to blame the coaches though.

 

[donghabs98]

3 games.

And what kind of ****ing practice setup is that, Hakstol is an idiot.

This meme really sums up Hakstol's coaching style

 

[SenzZen]

Only one to blame is Couturier. This is exactly why they tell you to keep your head up.

This is the conclusion I arrived at after considering blaming Gudas, then Hakstol before I got there.

Couturier has to pay attention to his surroundings instead of just going through the motions.

Hopefully it's not serious.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Are people still blaming Gudas for something that was Coots's fault?

 

[powerstuck]

Not good, Couturier was pissed afterwards. Failure on multiple levels, Gudas wasn't paying attention, Couturier was in casual mode watching the puck.

I would say Couturier wasn't paying attention. If you watch closely even the goalies attention is on the drill involving Gudas and whoever the other player(s) is/are. My opinion is Couturier was doing his own business alone.

 

[trick9]

''Gudas didn't mean to hurt him, it was just an unfortunate collision.''

I think i've heard that before.

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

''Gudas didn't mean to hurt him, it was just an unfortunate collision.''

I think i've heard that before.

 

[cjm502]

Guess is trash, you think the first thing you would do after taking out your teammates knee in practice would be to skate right over and see if they are okay.

 

[More 2004]

Gudasssss......

 

[rent free]

He should be suspended. Doesn't look unintentional...

 

[Cult of Hynes]

Gudas is a jackass. And Hakstol really is a terrible coach.

 

[Hunter368]

Gudas .......why would anyone even remotely think of doing that in practice ugh

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Gudas .......why would anyone even remotely think of doing that in practice ugh

Do what? practice?

It was Couturier's fault.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Gudas is a jackass. And Hakstol really is a terrible coach.

Both things are unrelated to this topic.

 

[Cult of Hynes]

Both things are unrelated to this topic.

Both are related to this topic.

 

[Wooren]

How can someone watch the video and then say it's Gudas fault? What the hell.
Some of you just see the name and jump the gun no matter what it's all about.
This is all Couturier fault, he's the one who sees Gudas, not the other way around.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Hopefully Couts is alright, but if any team deserves a lucky break it's the Penguins.

Lmao what?