For my inaugural blog, I need to talk about Stamkos. Dude snipes left and right every night he's out there; no doubt he's an elite talent whose earned the respect of his peers. However, how Tampa Bay has handled his injury is a disgrace. If you haven't seen the injury, here it is.
When asked if this was accidental or there was "something more" the Tampa coach responded with a douchebag "I won't comment on that". Yeah, Dougie Hamilton, who weighs 193 lbs. soaking wet really went in with intent there. Kid is 20 years old, scared of his own shadow, trying not to become Seguin 2.0. He probably gets tucked in by his mother every night. Its not like he's Matt Cooke throwing elbows left and right, ending careers (such as Marc Savard's). Take a page out of the Bruins book circa Greg Campbell. Guy sells out, breaks his leg blocking a 90+ mph clapper, and finishes the shift, totally embodying the spirit of Tommy Conlon fighting with one arm at the end of Warrior.
This is the NHL, shit happens, its why its one of the toughest sports out there. Suck it up Tampa, and try not to lose too many games while the dude carrying you is out with a broken leg.
- Viddle
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