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Loading ...Way to be, toolbag. (850 The Buzz blog, comments)
To sum up: A fan went into a thread that should have been about applauding Glen Wesley, and decided to crap all over it by talking about how his boy Bret of the Gimpy Hip was the real loss to our defence.
I quote one of this clown’s “gems”:
A healthy Hedican was the backbone of both the 02 and 06 Stanley Cup runs. No healthy Hedican, no playoffs!
Excuse me, what? Nevermind that the Hurricanes were going to make the playoffs anyway both seasons, and that the Hurricanes were already running away with the Southeast as of February 2002 (when Gimpy came to the Hurricanes). And let’s just forget about the Season From Hell, where Gimpy was healthy–and we finished dead freakin’ last.
And plus-minus? Yes, that is a real sure-fire indicator that a defenceman is good–Marek Malik shoulda won the Norris Trophy in 2004, if a high plus-minus means that you’re great. +35? BEST DEFENCEMAN EVER, CLEARLY. A++++ HALLOFAME PLAYER WOULD SIGN AGAIN.
*snort*
Give me a break, Hedi-homers. I liked the guy, sure. Yes, a good plus-minus is a strong indicator of a defenceman’s tendencies–but I remember how craptacularly Marek Malik was treated by a lot of the “fans” here, and how he got blamed for everything from the price of tea in China to the Armenian Genocide…now suddenly a guy who made more defensive gaffes and brainfarts than I’ve ever seen Harry make is the Second Coming. Do what?
The backbone of our two Finals runs and one Cup win? What are you idiots smoking, and where can I get in on some of that action? Seriously, I’m asking here. I credit Ron Francis’ leadership for 2002, and Cam Ward’s amazing Drydenesque play in goal for 2006–and Aaron Ward was the backbone of the defence in BOTH those seasons. Gimpy? He was a supporting player. An important cog in the machinery of 2006, of course. But he was a medium-sized cog at best.
Just sayin’.
He was never anything super special (myself having seen him in his earlier days in Vancouver). Steady on most occasions, but prone to the mistakes of the defensive majority. Hardly one I would call the vital lifeblood of a playoff run. Cam Ward was definitely the most memorable part of the ‘06 Cup Run, I don’t know how anyone could put Hedican’s contributions above that.
(P.S.: Do you remember me from the train station in Vancouver?)
Cam Ward was definitely the most memorable part of the ‘06 Cup Run, I don’t know how anyone could put Hedican’s contributions above that.
You’d be surprised. Good to see you again! How have you been, stranger?
Can he really mean Bret “Hoverround” Hedican? Wow! Just wow…
He can indeed, sir. But then, it’s “Clemp-son”–he’s a brilliant green oceangoing pillock if ever there was one. :/
Bret Hedican is one that’s going into the hall of fame. Sure, his past season wasn’t one of his best, but you have to admit that he adds to the ‘Canes defense and has contributed heavily during thieir ‘02 and ‘06 runs. Hey, look @ it this way: They have a certified star that doesn’t come from our northern neighbors…
Hedican? Hall of Fame? You’re joking, right?
He’s decent–but certainly not Hall of Fame-worthy.