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more about #nhl more comments → Kid Canada: Also: I'm okay," Witt told the crowd as he dusted himself off, according to Newsday. "I've got to go play some hockey. I'm a hockey player. I'm okay.... more » Kid Canada: You never hit someone with your car. No? Oh no, never never. Why not? Agains' da rules! You know, you're stupid when you do dat. You go to the box... more » Milbury, Rolling the Dice: I thought it was Alexei Yashin. more » Hatey McLife: Witt is lucky the driver dropped out of the John Favara Driving Academy. more » ClintonPortishead: The truck was then booed mercilessly for its poor tackling form. more » Chamomiles Davis: Question from a hockey novice: If the driver of the truck is revealed to be Ray Emery, for instance, would the Islanders start tonight's game on a pow... more » twoeightnine: Apparently the truck was being driven by a small boy named Danny who couldn't see over the steering wheel. The accident also occurred 3 seconds after ... more » Dandy Koufax: If he gets a goal and an assist tonight, he's got himself a Dany Healtey hat trick. more » Hit Bull Win Steak: In other hockey news, Rangers forward Marion Gaborik was hit in the foot with his son's Matchbox car and will be out 6-8 weeks. more » Milbury, Rolling the Dice: How's the truck? more » ArkansasFred: www.imdb.com/brendanwittisprobable(caraccident)/goofs.htm There are no gorillas at The Philadelphia Zoo. [www.brown.edu] more » Phintastic: The Islanders defenseman was hit by a truck while walking in Philadelphia today, but refused medical treatment and was later found dead in his hotel ... more » AzureTexan: Perhaps the driver wanted to see how well Witt's Peter is Bilt. more » CumaeanSibyl: In hockey, this man is considered a consummate boxer. more » Hit Bull Win Steak: I'll look back even more fondly now on our "Tranny Shanny" chants at NVMC during his days as a Ranger. more » -
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Brendan Witt Is Probable (Car Accident)
The Islanders defenseman was hit by a truck while walking in Philadelphia today, but refused medical treatment and will be in the lineup tonight. He also visited the zoo and beat up a gorilla that looked at him funny. [Newsday/TSN] -
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In Hockey, This Man Is Considered A Consummate Pro
When Brendan Shanahan was a kid, his favorite player turned down his autograph request. When Brendan Shanahan made the NHL, he beat the hell out of said player at the puck drop. Do not mess with Brendan Shanahan. [Newark Star-Ledger] -
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Jonas Gustavsson, IR-Upper Body (Heart Surgery)
Toronto's Monster will have his second procedure in three months to fix an irregular heartbeat. Wouldn't be the first time Leafs fans questions their players' hearts. [Toronto Star] -
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Blame Canada, Says The Times
The strong Canadian dollar is buoying Canadian NHL teams at the expense of American ones, while the Bills' "home game" in Toronto is decimating Buffalo businesses. It's time we use rendition to get Chris Bosh. [NY Times / NY Times] -
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Panthers Goalie Thrashed By His Own Teammate
Florida's Tomas Vokoun probably felt a little blue after letting a loose rebound turn into a goal, but how do you think he felt two seconds later when his own teammate clubbed him upside the head with a stick? More » -
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It Takes Two Fights, But Hockey Pugilists Finally Get It Right
Craig Rivet of the Sabres and Daniel Carcillo of the Flyers fought not once, but twice last night during Buffalo's 4-2 win. The first fight was mediocre and the Philly faithful made their feelings known with a lackluster, tepid response. More » -
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This Is Exactly Why Only Goons Should Be Allowed To Fight
Sweet sassy molassey was this an ugly fight. Flyers center Danny Briere makes it abundantly clear why he has only been credited with two fights during his career with yesterday's atrocious "brawl" with Marc-Edouard Vlasic of the San Jose Sharks. More » -
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This Is Why Anaheim Hockey Fans Can't Have Nice Things
Anaheim's Scott Niedermayer offered his stick to a fan after he won star of the game. Unfortunately, it sparked a melee between two gentlemen and a blond woman as a helpless Niedermayer looked on from the ice. [Puck Daddy/HTA.SanFillippo] -
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Pittsburgh Fandom Is A Very Sparkly Fandom
Do you know what a Blingee is? I hope not, because these obscenely garish animated gifs are only used by 13-year-old girls on their Geocities pages...or by Penguins fans. [DC Sports Bog] -
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Rick Nash Is A Fancy Boy
I haven't seen a hockey player make a move this fabulous since D.B. Sweeney's one-footed salchow in The Cutting Edge. More » -
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Hockey Player's Attempted Murder Conviction Just A Hilarious Case Of Mistaken Identity
Sportsnet.ca has an epic interview with fresh-out-of-prison former Blues player Mike Danton, who says he didn't hire an assassin to kill his former coach/mentor, David Frost. He was really trying to kill his father. Totally different situation! [Sportsnet, via RiverfrontTimes] -
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Optimistic Coyotes Fan Misses Point Entirely
An Internet commenter on the new shuttle service that takes fans to Phoenix's arena:"When I lived in Denver, the Broncos ran shuttles from the park-an-rides to the stadium. The Denver Broncos always sold out games. Good move!" [KTAR] -
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So, You Want Some Nasty Injuries With Your Hockey? I Got Your Nasty Injuries For Ya
The esteemed Wysh a/k/a Puck Daddy has a rundown of the Top 10 Most Brutal NHL Injuries of the Last Decade. Let's have a look-see, shall we? (Clint Malarchuk figurine sold separately) More » -
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Hockey Team Dooms Children, Elderly
Because the prairie provinces are generally uncontroversial, and those few controversies are always hockey-related, the latest media storm in Calgary is due to the Flames jumping the line to receive the swine flu vaccine. More » -
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Celebrating A Half-Century Of Common Sense
Today is the 50th anniversary of Jacques Plante first donning a mask in a game. Which is good, because instead of debating the necessity of fighting in hockey, we'd be wondering why our goalies keep dying every few weeks. [WaPo] -
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Matt D'Agostini Got Knocked The Fuggout
Chicago Blackhawks Andrew Ladd absolutely leveled Montreal Canadiens right winger Matt D'Agostini early in last night's 3-2 Chicago victory. More talk about head shots! Whee! More » -
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Is It Time For The "Is Hockey Too Violent" Debate Already? (UPDATE)
In a sport where players and fans prize bonecrushing hits, everyone pretends to be surprised when one of those hits sends someone to the hospital. Let the hand wringing commence. More » -
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Tuomo Ruutu Suspended Three Games For Dirty Hit On Dirty Player
Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended for three games (and forfeits $59,067.36 in salary) for boarding Colorado Avalance forward Darcy Tucker last night. This will now conclude the NHL broadcasting day here on Deadspin.(hums O Canada) [TSN.ca] -
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Tuomo Ruutu Will Drink Your Milkshake!
Then he will take the glass it was served in and bash you in the face with it. There was a scary moment last night during the Colorado Avalanche-Carolina Hurricanes game when Tuomo Ruutu viciously and recklessly boarded Darcy Tucker. More » -
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Oilers' Souray None Too Pleased With Ex's 'Erotic Revue'
I'm not sure, but I think this might be the first time we've linked to a Robin Leach story. More »
