Mike Richards vs. PK Subban

[sprague11]

Firstly...the rumor was Carter slept with Hartnell's wife.

That rumour is more than a year old. Came out with all the reports of Carter, Richards, Lupul, Coburn, Upshall, Hartnell, etc. partying and drinking up a storm in Jersey. Wife rumours are as old as the league itself and should usually be taken with a grain of salt, unless you're Craig Janney.

 

[maasxjon]

Last time Richie called someone out it was Matt Cooke. The next time they played Richie dropped the gloves with him and put his fists where Cooke's mouth was.

Cooke won that fight. Aside from the lame shots he landed when Cooke was down on his knees, Richards didn't do much.

 

[GrimUSMC]

Subban was more than willing to drop the gloves. As for his yapping; after every whistle he has 1 or 2 guys in his face yapping, so he yaps back. What's the big deal? He's not allowed to stick up for himself because he's a rookie?

Richards is a clown. Good player, but not a guy who should be talking about respect.

he was, lol??? Then why did he back away when Richards wanted to go? Which was right after he jumped between Richards and another Hab? If hes so "willing" to drop the gloves, then what happened last night?

I hope he gets blasted. Don't jump between two other players and then run when one of them wants to go at it.

 

[habsheaven]

he was, lol??? Then why did he back away when Richards wanted to go? Which was right after he jumped between Richards and another Hab? If hes so "willing" to drop the gloves, then what happened last night?

I hope he gets blasted. Don't jump between two other players and then run when one of them wants to go at it.

Not sure what you were watching?? Subban was protecting one of our few stars from typical Philly goonery. And he did drop his gloves. If I wasn't so worried about Subban breaking his hand, I would love to see Richards try to take him on. Unfortunately, Subban has an even greater role to play with Markov gone long-term again.

 

[Stadium Sports]

Sounds like Subban is the Corey Perry of defensemen.

Perry..... (little shiit-rag that he is.....)

Memorial Cup winner
World Junior Gold
Olympic Gold
Stanley Cup winner
fights / hits / scores

Subban is no-where near the talent of Corry Perry.... or Richards, for that matter.

Someday - maybe.

 

[sholi2000]

Like I said earlier, PK and the Canadiens walked around the Flyers like they were a very poor AHL team. Typical Flyers tried to goon it up but checking guys head first into the boards, and yapping like little 12 year olds. The Canadiens didn't get sucked in, and beat them on the ice. The Flyers then went into temper tantrum. That's what they do when they lose. This will all be over as soon as the Flyers win a game. Hey look a weak TB team is coming into their arena, maybe they'll play hockey tonight. Lets watch and see.

The END

 

[DXFlyers]

Like I said earlier, PK and the Canadiens walked around the Flyers like they were a very poor AHL team. Typical Flyers tried to goon it up but checking guys head first into the boards, and yapping like little 12 year olds. The Canadiens didn't get sucked in, and beat them on the ice. The Flyers then went into temper tantrum. That's what they do when they lose. This will all be over as soon as the Flyers win a game. Hey look a weak TB team is coming into their arena, maybe they'll play hockey tonight. Lets watch and see.

The END

You walked around the Flyers. Flyers poor AHL team? Ya ok... The main reason why the Habs won was Price stood on his head against a tired team who rarely wins back to back games when they have to travel the next day. I really wish I did not have to sell my tickets to Monday night because its going to be an ugly game for MTL.

BTW, Bob is getting his 12th consecutive start tonight.

 

[sholi2000]

More fuel for the fire.

Suck it up Richards.

 

[will-411]

It's funny, but I don't even consider what Richards said as calling out PK. Richards said what was on his mind, possibly still frustrated from being beat in the game, and directed some of it at PK, who seems to be getting a reputation as an antagonist.

PK did follow it up with a question to the media asking what he was supposed to do - not hit guys, not talk, not play his game, etc. because he's a rookie? I wouldn't expect a player to change his game when he got to the show, especially if it affects the way he plays and is the reason he is even in the NHL.

However, if someone does challenge PK, I'd expect he would defend himself and be classy about it, and realize that the way he plays, and the things he says on the ice may make him a target. I don't think he'll have a problem standing up for himself though, and I don't think Richards was wrong in his assessment. Maybe poorly worded and in not necessarily something he should have said to the media, but probably not wrong.

Cory

 

[DXFlyers]

More fuel for the fire.

Suck it up Richards.

A blogging homer, what else is new...

 

[jmatchett]

As a note on the game, and anyone who wants to talk about hwo the Flyers were outplayed...did you watch the same game? The Habs won because Carey Price played (possibly) the best game of his NHL career. The Habs let up a ton of shots, Price just made some great saves. The Flyers hurt themselves with the delay of game 2-man disadvantage which made them star chasing the game, but I don't think the Habs really took it to the Flyers at all. The Powe "elbow" was a clean shoulder-to-shoulder hit. The other one, the guy turned into the boards (see Rupp on Hamhuis last night). Both teams are playing well right now, Habs just got brilliant goaltending. Maybe Richards and Subban will fight, maybe they won't. In the end, just a small aspect of the game and will be forgotten in a month.

 

[sholi2000]

It's funny, but I don't even consider what Richards said as calling out PK. Richards said what was on his mind, possibly still frustrated from being beat in the game, and directed some of it at PK, who seems to be getting a reputation as an antagonist.

PK did follow it up with a question to the media asking what he was supposed to do - not hit guys, not talk, not play his game, etc. because he's a rookie? I wouldn't expect a player to change his game when he got to the show, especially if it affects the way he plays and is the reason he is even in the NHL.

However, if someone does challenge PK, I'd expect he would defend himself and be classy about it, and realize that the way he plays, and the things he says on the ice may make him a target. I don't think he'll have a problem standing up for himself though, and I don't think Richards was wrong in his assessment. Maybe poorly worded and in not necessarily something he should have said to the media, but probably not wrong.

Cory

It's all fun and games Cory, getting the Flyers fans going is easier than taunting a fat kid in an ice cream shop. I'm sure they'll get clue in soon....hey look a hint. If they aren't whining about refs, it's something else.

I'm off to parent teach interviews

Happy Thursday Everyone ( I gotta lay off the coffee) :laugh:

A blogging homer, what else is new...

hmmm ice cream

 

[kamper23]

I hate to say it but I agree with the flyers fans... (shutter). PK Subban is a talented player but he needs to shut his trap and play the game. He's mouthing at guys who have actually done something in the league (ie. Crosby, Richards). When you have done something in the league like those guys then you can run your mouth... but wait if you were like those guys at all, you would probably know when to shut the heck up.
To me Mike Richards has nothing to do with this incident, it is not a new revelation. Don Cherry called PK out at the start of the year for the same thing.
Lastly, Habs fans can put the homer-ism away, if PK were a Leaf or a Bruin you would hate his guts. Quit acting like the Flyers fans your fighting with.

 

[FlyerGuy22]

Personally, I love when Richie says thinks like this, because it means he's angry. I like our captain to be angry when we lose.

He says what's on his mind at the time. He got ripped for not talking to the media before and now he's getting ripped when he does.

 

[jmatchett]

Here's the bottom line:
Anytime the Flyers do anything, it's because they're classless goons who beat women and children, ruin Christmas, then cry about it, then get drunk with their fans and burn down cities.
Anytime anybody does somethign to the Flyers, it's okay, they're fine because the Flyers deserve it. Seems only fair.

 

[SkyFire47]

Here's the bottom line:
Anytime the Flyers do anything, it's because they're classless goons who beat women and children, ruin Christmas, then cry about it, then get drunk with their fans and burn down cities.
Anytime anybody does somethign to the Flyers, it's okay, they're fine because the Flyers deserve it. Seems only fair.

you forgot the part about stealing game pucks too.

 

[sholi2000]

you forgot the part about stealing game pucks too.

That was hilarious. Gionta beat out Pronger for the shut out puck, gives it to Carey and then Carey gives it to a fan.

That night Sportsnet Ontario's Darren Dredger and that Leaf love Mr Waters say that Carey gave the puck away because he could care less about Montreal and that this will be the last contract that Carey sees in Mtl.

I'll look for a link.

EDIT- disregard, those two don't even work together, so it can't be true.

EDIT # 2- It was their radio show not Sportsnet Ontario and there are still no links for confirmation.

 

[will-411]

It's all fun and games Cory, getting the Flyers fans going is easier than taunting a fat kid in an ice cream shop. I'm sure they'll get clue in soon....hey look a hint. If they aren't whining about refs, it's something else.

I'm off to parent teach interviews

Happy Thursday Everyone ( I gotta lay off the coffee) :laugh:



hmmm ice cream

Yeah, and you Montreal and Carey Price fans are so logical and mature all the time...

I'm just poking fun of course.

I do think PK hasn't done enough in the league to necessarily give himself the room to talk and act that way, but as I said before, time will tell when it comes time to answer the bell, and I don't think PK will back down or change his style - that's who he is.

Cory

 

[newfiecomicguy1]

IMO PK got a way with a lot in the playoffs. He should have been called for a pile of interference penalties especially on interfering with players on the dump in. Regardless he is a good solid player who seems to get a lot of respect from the refs. He seems to know and understand the limits of what he can do, he has mastered how far he can bend the rules. I don't mind him being a little intense and talking a little smack. I also don't have a problem with him picking up for a teammate...that's part of his job. On another note I totally hate the habs so I have to dislike him even though I think he is a great young d-man.

 

[frankiefives]

If Subban keeps it up, he will get absolutely plastered one of these days. The guy loves to run his mouth. Habs fans who say otherwise need to take off their rose colored glasses.
I heard Bob McKenzie's take on the subject last night and he was bang on. He said PK can be an antagonist all he wants when the puck is on the ice. However, he should stop the shenanigans when the whistle blows.
This isn't the first "incident" that he's been involved in. Anyone see the early game where he took a run at Crosby and then stuck his tongue out? Totally classless