Not that it mattered whatsoever, but how the hell did some of those penalties get called. How did LaRose get pulled out of that scrum with the roughing penalty?

I think Walker immediately regretted his decision though, it looked like he was trying to see if he was okay the second he hit the ground

also, it was somewhat frustrating to see Forslund leave his homerism at the door last night, if not almost pro-bruins, but I guess that was reflective of the way we were playing, meanwhile, the color guy, Brickley I think?, god damn... he definitely didn't leave it out.

I fucking hate the Bruins broadcasters.

[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM. Reason : ]

5/11/2009 11:34:03 AM

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/walker-suspended-faces-hearing

Walker suspended as expected because of the instigator rule. 1 game for now.

5/11/2009 12:47:41 PM

hopefully eaves will have rid himself of some of the ridiculous turnovers that he's committed lately. corvo too.

5/11/2009 1:21:37 PM

According to wral Scotty Walker is in for game 6. My god he will be PISSED

5/11/2009 1:36:37 PM

Reminded me a lot of Game 6 against the Oilers in the Finals that year. After winning game 5 at home, we go up to Edmonton with all the momentum and get beaten badly. Hopefully we can take care of business at home like we did after that game.

I have no problem with Walker being suspended, but man, you can't really call that a cheap shot. This is hockey, if you drop your arms, you deserve to be punched in the head. Especially since Walker was just coming over to help out Cullen who Ward was roughing up.

5/11/2009 1:38:07 PM

Wow who the hell did Walker have to threaten at the league office to get that lifted



[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 1:47 PM. Reason : .]

5/11/2009 1:45:54 PM

Dude needs a dentist, stat!

5/11/2009 1:50:39 PM

Quote :

"According to wral Scotty Walker is in for game 6. My god he will be PISSED"

I think you meant to say Walker is out (otherwise why would he be pissed?). ESPN just confirmed, Walker is out for game 6 but only game 6.

[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 1:54 PM. Reason : -]

5/11/2009 1:53:44 PM

$2500 fine, no suspension.

5/11/2009 1:54:00 PM

Nevermind, Sports Center must have been wrong.

hurricanes.com and nhl.com are both saying fine, no suspension.

5/11/2009 2:00:27 PM

Quote :

"RALEIGH, NC -- The National Hockey League today announced that Hurricanes forward Scott Walker has been fined $2,500 for an incident that occurred at the 17:13 mark of the third period of Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. There will be no additional punishment assessed. "We are satisfied with the league's ruling," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. "After our team received several punches throughout the series leading up to Game 5, it was a matter of time before one was going to be thrown back." "I accept the league's decision," said Walker. "Based on what was said on the ice as I was dropping my gloves, it was my understanding that I was engaged in an altercation." "

Sweet, can't wait for tomorrow

5/11/2009 2:07:11 PM

Quote :

""Based on what was said on the ice as I was dropping my gloves, it was my understanding that I was engaged in an altercation.""

Made me lol.

5/11/2009 2:10:08 PM

the scott walker is pissed image needs to be updated with steps of him laying the punch on ward

5/11/2009 2:10:35 PM

my bobblehead punched the TV last night.


it was NUTS.

5/11/2009 2:15:51 PM

here's the best still of the incident that I've found:

5/11/2009 2:23:56 PM

Quote :

"After winning game 5 at home, we go up to Edmonton with all the momentum and get beaten badly. Hopefully we can take care of business at home like we did after that game."

the oilers won game 5 with a shorthanded goal in OT

5/11/2009 2:27:19 PM

that picture honestly makes me go

i <3 aaron ward.

5/11/2009 2:27:30 PM

^me too. somebody photochop Lucic's sorry ass in there... or maybe a grimacing Chara from his "excruciating slash" incident. dammit i hope our boys are fired up for tomorrow.

5/11/2009 2:31:22 PM

aaron ward was one of my favorite canes but this is the playoffs and you can't get away with the forearm shove he has been doing at the end of so many plays especially when you are up 4 goals and the game is on the chippy side.

5/11/2009 2:33:22 PM

Just a reminder, as they really need to publicize this because of the timing of all the other games: TOMORROW NIGHT'S GAME STARTS AT 7:00PM

5/11/2009 2:34:18 PM

Quote :

"The siren sounder for the game on Tuesday, May 12, will be DeAngelo Williams, running back for the Carolina Panthers."

5/11/2009 2:34:58 PM

^they're fucking with the NC State mojo....i don't like it

5/11/2009 2:36:46 PM

^^ i half expected it to say deangelo williams, running back for the florida panthers

5/11/2009 2:38:05 PM

Steve Smith did the siren before Game 6 against New Jersey. Worked out pretty well for us.

5/11/2009 2:38:55 PM

^Steve Smith worked

5/11/2009 2:40:02 PM

I just want the damn game to go ahead and be played. There's too many questions up in the air with all the shit that went down on the scoreboard and physically to determine which team will come out better prepared for tomorrow. You can throw the superstitious shit out the door tomorrow, it doesn't matter what shirt you wear or what beer you drink in the parking lot, after last night we are going to have to show up tomorrow night to close this shit out, regardless of whether Boston does or not.

5/11/2009 2:40:22 PM

haha that picture is awesome.

i, too, heart aaron ward. I went to the cheescake factory for my 18th birthday two summers ago and saw him. My stepmom went to the bathroom and spotted him, and got his autograph for me. I went over to tell him thanks, and he stopped eating with his family to shake my hand, wish me happy birthday, and make small talk for a minute. Way more than I would've expected. Very nice and polite guy.

But the Bruins have been giving us some extra shots...it was just a matter of time before we bite back. (see seidenburg incident)

5/11/2009 2:45:15 PM

DEANGELO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/11/2009 2:45:20 PM

shit, i just realized i'll miss most, if not all of the game tomorrow night. CPR/first aid training from 6-9

5/11/2009 2:48:30 PM

^^


[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 3:08 PM. Reason : .]

5/11/2009 3:08:15 PM

Yeah I have a softball game at 7 in oxford. I guess it is better than missing the end.

5/11/2009 3:08:32 PM

and i was just offered lower level tix to tomorrow's game...free

5/11/2009 3:33:02 PM

1. Accept said tickets.
2. Use them yourself or ensure they end up in someone with intense hatred for the Bruins' hands.
3. Repeat 2. If you don't use them, ensure a Bruins fan does not end up with them.

5/11/2009 3:35:26 PM

Quote :

"Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford told The Associated Press that the automatic suspension given to Walker was rescinded during a hearing with league disciplinarian Colin Campbell. It was ruled the hit was not a "sucker punch.""

5/11/2009 3:38:38 PM

^^^i'll take em if you cant

by the way

anyone have a replay of the Walker fight?

[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 3:41 PM. Reason : b]

5/11/2009 3:39:53 PM

^Previous page

5/11/2009 3:41:03 PM

^^^^^ i will take them and call in sick to work LOL

[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 3:42 PM. Reason : ^]

5/11/2009 3:42:08 PM

i, too, will take those tickets.

5/11/2009 3:48:30 PM

^,^^, ^^^^,^^^^^^, ^^^^^^^^^^6^^^^^^^66^66

all good suggestions

but, my buddy invited me to tag along with him since his dad can't go. so i'm not really in a position to sell or give them away

[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 3:50 PM. Reason : ^lol^]

5/11/2009 3:49:46 PM

5/11/2009 6:47:20 PM

awesome pic

ward had his eyes closed way early

5/11/2009 6:53:11 PM

needs to be shopped w/ the 'is pissed' stuff

5/11/2009 6:59:03 PM

I feel bad for Ward, but he had to see that coming.

5/11/2009 7:16:10 PM

they are offering the college night promotion for game 6. 35 bucks for upper levels

expensive for uppers, but its almost the same as round 1's deal, and cheaper then it was for the first 2 games of this round. just figured i'd post in case anyone was interested,

5/11/2009 7:16:22 PM

why is this shit not sold out yet

5/11/2009 7:16:54 PM

Quote :

""We are satisfied with the league's ruling," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. "After our team received several punches throughout the series leading up to Game 5, it was a matter of time before one was going to be thrown back.""

damn fucking straight, ward shouldn't have roughed up cullen then expected to have a diplomatic discussion with walker.

and e.j. hradek can suck my nuts:

Quote :

"Hradek: What wasn't funny was how Maurice answered an earlier question about the impact of the incident on Walker. "Scotty's probably got some sore knuckles," said Maurice, who is known for a dry sense of humor. In this case, it was misplaced. I doubt he would have been so flippant if the situation had been reversed."

the situation would not have been reversed, because the CANES don't goon it up for nearly 5 games and then back down from the consequences when it boils over.

i, like scott walker, will be exceptionally PISSED come tomorrow night.

5/11/2009 7:41:34 PM

where do you get the college-priced tickets?

5/11/2009 7:52:18 PM

5/11/2009 7:52:20 PM

Anybody else think it's just plain awesome how right now the Pens' fans are booing like hell everytime Ovechkin gets the puck. Just him, it's instantaneous and loud and stops when he no longer has the puck. It's awesome. I say we do that every time Chara touches the puck.

5/11/2009 8:07:06 PM

^I like Ovechkin but that's still funny as shit.

5/11/2009 8:13:31 PM