I think as far as the comments made by coach Terrien it is obvious the problem is a language barrier. "Obstruction" must translate to "back checking" in French. If you switch out the words then he makes perfect sense.
As far as the cheap shot to the head of Franzen of course I don't like it either but Franzen it taking it like a man and I love it. And in all honesty if his head is that tender then he probably shouldn't be out there anyway. No need to do permanent damage to a promising career.
This is nothing more than a young team getting taught a lesson from the vets and I know they're not think this way right now but it will pay dividends for them in the future.
Think back on the NY Islanders 4 cups in a row, the 4th one came at the cost of Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers in a 4 game sweep. The skinny on the Oilers then was "they don't know how to win a 1-0 game".
The following year the Islanders and Oilers met again in the finals. Oilers swept the Islanders and went on to be a dominate force for years and a few more cups.
And lets not forget the Wings and NJ Devils in the strike shortened season. Wings were primed and favored to win there first cup since the 50's. Got swept and Wings had to do some soul searching and get a proven coach to finally get over the hump.
Sometimes ya gotta lose one to learn how to win it. Tonight's game will feature a parade of Wings going to the penalty box as Bettman wants Crosby to have that cup. Wings will persevere. Expect to see Gorgeous Georges back in the line up to try to stir up the Wings.
As far as the cheap shot to the head of Franzen of course I don't like it either but Franzen it taking it like a man and I love it. And in all honesty if his head is that tender then he probably shouldn't be out there anyway. No need to do permanent damage to a promising career.
This is nothing more than a young team getting taught a lesson from the vets and I know they're not think this way right now but it will pay dividends for them in the future.
Think back on the NY Islanders 4 cups in a row, the 4th one came at the cost of Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers in a 4 game sweep. The skinny on the Oilers then was "they don't know how to win a 1-0 game".
The following year the Islanders and Oilers met again in the finals. Oilers swept the Islanders and went on to be a dominate force for years and a few more cups.
And lets not forget the Wings and NJ Devils in the strike shortened season. Wings were primed and favored to win there first cup since the 50's. Got swept and Wings had to do some soul searching and get a proven coach to finally get over the hump.
Sometimes ya gotta lose one to learn how to win it. Tonight's game will feature a parade of Wings going to the penalty box as Bettman wants Crosby to have that cup. Wings will persevere. Expect to see Gorgeous Georges back in the line up to try to stir up the Wings.
