Rick Rypien Attacks Fan=Suspension

So Rypien was suspended 5 games for this:

I Completely agree with it. That is unacceptable.

Note To NHL: PLEASE NO LOCKOUT!!!

1994-1995 frustrated many fans. It was the first time the NHL had a lockout. But that lasted only half the season. Fast Forward to 2004-2005. The second NHL lockout in 10 years takes place. By then, many fans had it. Fans were lost. But the NHL brought in a new CBA to make the game better. But it has only made more problems.

There is talk the NHL will have another lockout in 2012. Give me a break. That would be the last straw. If Im not mistaken, that's the year people say the world will end. It would also be the end of the Hockey world. The 04-05 lockout hurt everyone connected to the NHL: The Players, the League, The General Managers, and us Fans. What can possibly be gained from no NHL?

The answer is nothing. Not The GM's because they would not make any money. You cannot make any money if you don't have a team to make sell tickets. And other then conerts, most arena's would not make any money. There are Arena's that operate multiple sports teams, Like the Air Canada Center In Toronto, but not all arena's do. Most arena's make their revenue from NHL games, and when theres no NHL, there is no money. And All the NHL seems to care about is Piles and Piles Of Green Paper.

Some players may never return back to the NHL. Robert Esche was never the same and went to the KHL. He's just one of a few players that have never returned. It's the other leagues that threaten the NHL the most. Look at some of the players who have left in the past few years: Alexi Yashin, Marcel Hossa, Alexander Radulov, Maxim Afinogenov, Ray Emery, Jaromir Jagr, Slava Kozlov, Jiri Hudler (Now with Detroit), Anton Babchuk (Now With Carolina) to the KHL, the Pro league in Russia. People go there for good pay and because it's good competition. Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexander Frolov and Vesa Toskala are also names thrown around that could have been going overseas. What happens to the NHL if they lose all their star players? Dont forget the 2014 olympics. If the NHL does not compete, you may see the end of NHL careers for stars like Kovalchuk, Ovechkin and Malkin. And what do the players gain? Nothing. They dont play, they dont get payed. They would have to go to smaller leagues or not play at all. The AHL and KHL are the 2 leagues that gain the most from no NHL.

What Does The League Gain? Nothing. Zero. Zip. Just bad Publicity. Not like the league needs it. They would lose out on major t.v. deals. Who wants a year without Don Cherry or Pierre Mcquire? People can't stand the boring re-runs of non-important games on the NHL network during the summer. But an entire year? Arrgggh! Why kill us? Unless the NHL doesn't care about what us fans think or want. Like i said before, they only care about Money. They won't get any if they are no games to attend. Please NHL: SAVE OUR SOULS! NO LOCKOUT!! I may only be a kid who wasn't born to remember the first lockout and was not a big enough fan to remember much from the previous one, but i do know it hurt the league badly. Why lose fans?

I Hope The NHL Reads This.

New Ducks Jersey

The New 3rd jersey for the Anaheim Ducks was leaked today. Heres a look:

This was seen on Puckdaddy.com. Sources have said it is official. So Far Im A Fan Of The Jersey.

Goaltending Tribute Videos

Hey Guys.

I Make Goalie Tribute Videos on My YouTube Account, GoalieTributes.

Here is the channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoalieTributes?feature=mhum

Carey Price

Jaroslav Halak

Martin Brodeur

Josh Harding

Brian Boucher

Miikka Kiprusoff

Cam Ward

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What Is With Sheldon Souray?

I know most NHL general managers would not agree with me, but Sheldon Souray Belongs on every team.

Who would not want a player who was good enough to be in the 2009 All-Star Game?  The 71st overall pick in th 1994 draft by The Devils, Souray had 26 goals and 64 points in 2006-2007, his final year with the Montreal Canadiens. That doesn't sound like minor leaguer numbers.

But he has not been able to repeat that. He had 76 points in 144 games with The Oilers. He has been slowed by injuries.Then he shot off words not appreciated by Edmonton He healed and said he was excited to join the Oilers for Training Camp. But The Oilers had different plans, and said he was not welcome. Edmonton  put him on waivers. But they hate him alot, and after he cleared waivers, was sent to play in Hershey, Washington's minor league affiliate. Not somethimg you expect from the player with the hardest shot in the history of the Oilers Skills Competion.

Same thing is with Jonathan Cheecho. His Carrer is done, getting an AHL only contract by Worchester, the AHL affiliate to The San Jose Sharks, the team he got 56 goals for in 2005-2006. It's funny how a pro athlete's carrer can change due to injuries or one mistake.

Souray is still a great defence and would be a great addition to any team. With cap room left, if he goes through re-entry waivers, look for the Blue Jackets, Avalanche or Islanders to pick him up. And Washington has the best look at him, so throw them into the mix.