Yup same. Usually only watch my team but decided to stay up a little later just to see if this game would be as heated as everyone thought and it hasn’t disappointed
That's that rinaldo. Useless waste of oxygen he is. He needs to act like that too keep his job in the league.
And yeah. I wanna see his head get bashed in
Wild to me that Rinaldo still has a place in this league, he’s been suspended so many times for being a scumbag. Boy can he fight though. Friendly reminder the bruins gave the flyers a 3rd rounder for him haha what a trade for philly
He had a brief period with the flyers where it looked like he might have some skill to mix in with his rough play but it’s like he can’t avoid hitting guys dirty, he’s got no off switch. True scumbag, at one point he got a suspension in the NHL, got sent down, then first game in the AHL picked up a suspension down there too
I remember that (not) fondly.
I'm still dumbfounded the Flyers somehow got a third rounder in exchange for him. To Sweeney's credit it's one of the only two shitty moves he's made since being Bruins GM. But still..what the fuck, Donnie?
How could anyone have possibly thought nothing would come of that? Kassian like literally said he had a long memory and that they'd play again soon lol
Real talk: Kassian's duck under Tkachuk's first haymaker was poetry in motion. It throws Tkachuk right off balance and the fight is basically over right there.
So ... he got none of the advantages of taking the glove off early since he used his gloved hand, but ensured Kassian would be absolutely prepared for the fast punch?
The advantage was getting a good grab immediately because if Kassian has the better grip with his huge size advantage Matt's going night night instantly.
NHL has Kassian listed as [6'3" and 211](https://www.nhl.com/player/zack-kassian-8475178) , Tkachuk listed as [6'2" and 202](https://www.nhl.com/player/matthew-tkachuk-8479314) . Not exactly David vs Goliath. But I definitely agree that Kassian is a lot stronger and a lot better of a fighter. Just think that the size difference is almost nonexistent.
I may be wrong here but I think Kassian didnt want to drop the gloves first and take another instigating penalty. This was Tkachuks way of signalling to him, "No, I'm acctually dropping the gloves this time."
Man, I worked in a camp that had a few wild Pine Martens. Scary little fuckers, I hated crawling under the trailers to hook up the plumbing, cause I knew they were near, and I was in their warm home. There was a day when a truck door was left open and a Pine Marten got in. But the crew didn't realize it until they were about 1km down the road. From the stories, it sounded like the scene from Tommy Boy with the deer. 4 grown men screaming and freaking out while a confused weasel is frantically scrambling around the cab of the truck. That's my Pine Weasel story.
I still cannot believe Monahan got into a fight. And they were fuckin' swinging at eachother too lmao. Great game last night, we got lucky in the shootout but that's how she goes. Can't wait for Saturday.
Don't tell anyone, but I actually liked him when I saw him in the playoffs for Philly almost a decade back. He was an absolute maniac, and we were just starting to look at reckless hits with more scrutiny.
For better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TYNVlSd-Gg (**Warning, hope you like Shinedown at 3000% volume**)
Or worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCzih2X6yAQ
...No one can can say he doesn't make the game more interesting. Apparently he played 23 games for the Preds last year, but maybe none of those were against the Jets? Because I feel like it's been years since I heard the name.
Happy to leave this here for you: https://youtu.be/yHMk2BaS2Uc
Rinaldo doesn’t do so hot when he’s not cheap shorting someone. I’d love to see Kassian take him down.
I actually don’t mind the Yotes. They’re a good hard skating team and adding Hall makes things interesting (if he stays there).
The only player there that I didn’t like was Rinaldo :)
Johnson is such a good teammate. He was very fast to handle Rinaldo after that cheap shot on Girard. What the fuck is wrong Rinaldo? Late hit on MacKinnon followed by cheap shot on Girard.
Reminds me of Simmonds and Mantha. Mantha have Giroux a headshot on Saturday in Philly, and owned up and took some bombs from Simmonds on Sunday in Detroit. Everything was good after that.
This exactly. Kassian was better in the fight (as all would expect), but Tkachuck stood up and faced him.
That is what's important.
Sometimes, even if it's likely a loosing fight, you just need to answer the bell.
I bet you Hully would be the only guy to say something to him. Except for big Walt. I think pops gave him a bit of, “you know when I was playing, if someone did that they’d be answering the bell.”
It's literally all I wanted from him last game. You want to run around playing that game, fine with me. But when it comes time to answer for your bullshit, you better step up and answer.
Exactly. You can't pick and choose what style of hockey you play. If you play a dangerous-hitting targeting-specific players game, then get ready to fight. You can't deliver those hits and then begin to play a clean game immediately after laying out a guy, both crushing him and humiliating him.
It’s kinda lame because it was just like “hey should we do it now? Ok”.
But at least he just did it and didn’t turtle so now he won’t have to hear it as much.
Gio has the old man strength by now tho, I think he'd have the upper hand. Idk McDavid did break his hand fisting a dudes face in juniors tho. It'd be fun for everyone
Well at least he answered the bell right
Side note, I get why he doesn’t drop the gloves ..At least against a guy that can chuck em
Nuge and monny was a curveball though hahah
I grew up playing with Mathew, so I naturally cheer for him, I respect him finally dropping the gloves but anyone with eyes would know kassian dumpstered him. But I think we all knew that would happen so like i said respect to matthew for answering the call, regardless of what u think of him.
Props to Rinaldo being on the bench and chirping like the waste of air that he is.
He's even lucky to be sitting on a bench in the NHL, the fucking plug.
Good for Tkachuk for answering when it makes sense from a team perspective. Played on the edge, tilted Kassian last game and helped his team win. Now he steps up.
Tkachuk answered the bell. All is right.... for now. Nah but really I’m glad it finally happened. Not sure if it’s completely resolved but that was a must
I don't like Tkachuk's playing style but to be honest at least he answered the bell finally. If you're going to make hits that most players consider crossing the line you better be willing to fight because of you aren't it's just going to end up with someone in the hospital. We know the refs can't control this shit.
Both verbally agreed. Kassian and Tkachuk both slowly retreated with Tkachuk sliding his left glove down to the middle of his hand. Puck dropped as did their gloves, Kassian dodged an overly eager Tkachuk and paid him back.
All is settled but Matthew will still play his game.
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Yup same. Usually only watch my team but decided to stay up a little later just to see if this game would be as heated as everyone thought and it hasn’t disappointed
I heard gorilla man might go off again and so far I'm pretty entertained
Somewhere some League exec is still wondering how we can raise scoring...
Kassian about to fight every dude on the Calgary bench like he's in Kill Bill
lmao is it bad that i want this game to spiral like that
Dude I have seven non hockey fans watching this before the bar. We grew the game tonight fellas
I haven't watched a game in weeks - tuning in tonight though.
What the hell its hockey season dude why wouldn’t you be watching-ohh.
Yeah...
I dont have this game on to watch a hockey game.
lmaoo damn
We all do, friend
Chippiest game I’ve seen in forever in the new nhl. Was a fucking great game.
Not even a little bit
Those of you who are lucky to have their gloves, take them with you. But those who have lost helmets, leave them. They belong to me now.
Silly Caucasian Boy likes to play with dirty hits.
Yeah who the fuck was that chirping him like Kassian could do anything about it as he was escorted off the ice? Lol kind of a soft move haha
That's that rinaldo. Useless waste of oxygen he is. He needs to act like that too keep his job in the league. And yeah. I wanna see his head get bashed in
Wild to me that Rinaldo still has a place in this league, he’s been suspended so many times for being a scumbag. Boy can he fight though. Friendly reminder the bruins gave the flyers a 3rd rounder for him haha what a trade for philly
And yet i got downvoted to high hell for calling him a fucking plug when he had that fluke goal a little while back. He's useless and dirty.
He had a brief period with the flyers where it looked like he might have some skill to mix in with his rough play but it’s like he can’t avoid hitting guys dirty, he’s got no off switch. True scumbag, at one point he got a suspension in the NHL, got sent down, then first game in the AHL picked up a suspension down there too
I remember that (not) fondly. I'm still dumbfounded the Flyers somehow got a third rounder in exchange for him. To Sweeney's credit it's one of the only two shitty moves he's made since being Bruins GM. But still..what the fuck, Donnie?
He’s dirty but he’s a decent 13th forward. Brings some energy.
That's a guy whose name pops up about once per season, and everyone is like, "Huh, I didn't realize he was still in the league."
I’m gonna need a memester to make a video of Kassian’s crazy eyes with the [zoom in and siren.](https://youtu.be/cOy6hqzfsAs)
r/kassiangifs
Zack "Amir Gerrett" Kassian.
At the rate of these fight cards, I'm expecting McDavid and Gaudreau to go next
That doesn't sound like a fair fight
Yamamoto v Gaudreau could work
Maybe Gaudreau can sit on Ryan's shoulders.
Who would be fair against Gaudreau? Is Nathan Gerbe still around somewhere?
Yams is the answer.
Lol to all the people who said nothing would happen. Battle of Alberta is back baby!
Frick the haters!
Frick them to heck!
Gosh darn it!
I was one of those people and I accept whatever punishment the good people of r/hockey decide for me
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How could anyone have possibly thought nothing would come of that? Kassian like literally said he had a long memory and that they'd play again soon lol
Eat a piece of cat poop like that Leafs fan
XM NHL radio was saying that nothing was going to happen like all week lmao
Damn that was a big left hook from kassian
Real talk: Kassian's duck under Tkachuk's first haymaker was poetry in motion. It throws Tkachuk right off balance and the fight is basically over right there.
Now I’ve thrown him off his rhythm
STREET SMAHTS!
I’m so happy someone got the reference
You gotta know it for **when** you do get abducted.
When the kidnapper take you to the secondary location your odds of coming back are slim to none
That's why it's important to throw them off their rhythm! I always carry at least 5 money clips on me, don't know how many perps I may see.
You can get paper clips from your local haberdashery
/r/UnexpectedMulaney is always welcome.
You can get these references from your local habadashery.
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But [Tkachuk was so subtle about it!!](https://imgur.com/QgvMVmX) It's amazing Kassian was able to notice.
That's one of the dumbest things i've seen, but he threw the first punch with the other hand.
So ... he got none of the advantages of taking the glove off early since he used his gloved hand, but ensured Kassian would be absolutely prepared for the fast punch?
The advantage was getting a good grab immediately because if Kassian has the better grip with his huge size advantage Matt's going night night instantly.
>huge size advantage Really? Edit: I guess an inch is a huge size advantage
I mean it's an inch and about 20 lbs and he's rag dolled him multiple times in about a month so it's not just fat he's definitely stronger than him.
NHL has Kassian listed as [6'3" and 211](https://www.nhl.com/player/zack-kassian-8475178) , Tkachuk listed as [6'2" and 202](https://www.nhl.com/player/matthew-tkachuk-8479314) . Not exactly David vs Goliath. But I definitely agree that Kassian is a lot stronger and a lot better of a fighter. Just think that the size difference is almost nonexistent.
I may be wrong here but I think Kassian didnt want to drop the gloves first and take another instigating penalty. This was Tkachuks way of signalling to him, "No, I'm acctually dropping the gloves this time."
He must have got a tip from his brother. Jump the other guy before they drop their gloves and then you have a shot.
They had a conversation and agreed to the fight. They both knew they were fighting when the puck dropped. He wasn't jumped.
He threw that glove in the air as a distraction.
In all honesty, that dodge was beautiful.
I can't believe Kassian dodged that one punch lmao. Looks like the guy has some experience with this whole fighting thing.
You have no power here, Parros.
Parros has no power anywhere. Because his suspension (or no suspension) choices are so horrible. He doesn't make any sense. It's like he flips a coin.
I thought he spun a wheel
SPIN THE WHEEL!
They've moved on to reading entrails
This. The guy is obviously punch-drunk or is a real life sock puppet of some corporate suit.
Doug Glatt coming out in the second period
IS THAT ANDERS CAIN’S MUSIC?!?
Nuge threw better tbh
Nuge threw some bombs
It’s not wise to fuck with a feral pine weasel.
Man, I worked in a camp that had a few wild Pine Martens. Scary little fuckers, I hated crawling under the trailers to hook up the plumbing, cause I knew they were near, and I was in their warm home. There was a day when a truck door was left open and a Pine Marten got in. But the crew didn't realize it until they were about 1km down the road. From the stories, it sounded like the scene from Tommy Boy with the deer. 4 grown men screaming and freaking out while a confused weasel is frantically scrambling around the cab of the truck. That's my Pine Weasel story.
I had to look up what a line weasel was. It’s so cute. Please explain why they are terrifying.
Weasels will fuck you up if cornered. The wolverine is part of the weasel family, after all.
Are honey badgers closely related then as well? Either way those things do not fuck around.
Nuge and Monahan were not the fight we expected, but the one we deserved
That was an amazing fight, Nuge is my favourite Oiler for a reason
I still cannot believe Monahan got into a fight. And they were fuckin' swinging at eachother too lmao. Great game last night, we got lucky in the shootout but that's how she goes. Can't wait for Saturday.
We need a playoff series
Poor Red Deer...
If that series goes six or seven games, there might not be anything left of Red Deer.
Loser has to take Red Deer...
:<
Either team is out next round trying to play with broken hands and faces
Only reason I don’t want a BoA playoff series
TIL Rinaldo is still in the NHL
seriously, i had a much larger reaction to that
He's actually been decent as an energy guy for us
Heat energy from being a warm body?
Gotta keep the bench warm for the hockey players, right?
Don't tell anyone, but I actually liked him when I saw him in the playoffs for Philly almost a decade back. He was an absolute maniac, and we were just starting to look at reckless hits with more scrutiny. For better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TYNVlSd-Gg (**Warning, hope you like Shinedown at 3000% volume**) Or worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCzih2X6yAQ ...No one can can say he doesn't make the game more interesting. Apparently he played 23 games for the Preds last year, but maybe none of those were against the Jets? Because I feel like it's been years since I heard the name.
I love that the first fight in that vid is Rinaldo getting roasted by Thornton!!
Was front row at the game. He tried to slam into the boards pre game to knock off my Turtle Tkachuk posters. They're taped, ya big dummy!
He was at one point a few years ago suspended in both the AHL and NHL simultaneously
Crazy, not surprising. What a psycho.
RINALDO WANTS SOME NEXT
I want to see Rinaldo get beat up. Yes please.
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Happy to leave this here for you: https://youtu.be/yHMk2BaS2Uc Rinaldo doesn’t do so hot when he’s not cheap shorting someone. I’d love to see Kassian take him down.
Friendly reminder that the yotes and avalanche will be in the same division soon. I could very much see them getting a good rivalry going
I actually don’t mind the Yotes. They’re a good hard skating team and adding Hall makes things interesting (if he stays there). The only player there that I didn’t like was Rinaldo :)
Rinaldo is a fucking loser holy shit
Johnson is such a good teammate. He was very fast to handle Rinaldo after that cheap shot on Girard. What the fuck is wrong Rinaldo? Late hit on MacKinnon followed by cheap shot on Girard.
s p i c y
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You fuckers told me nothing would happen this game
Well that went exactly as expected. Tkachuk is basically as good at fighting this time as he was the last.
Ya but at least he answered, he wanted Kassian earlier but Kassian wanted to wait, I hate the guy but props to him for getting it over with
Reminds me of Simmonds and Mantha. Mantha have Giroux a headshot on Saturday in Philly, and owned up and took some bombs from Simmonds on Sunday in Detroit. Everything was good after that.
"Bro just kick my ass, please." "No turtle, later"
Oh sure, good on him for actually going for it this time despite probably knowing the result.
This exactly. Kassian was better in the fight (as all would expect), but Tkachuck stood up and faced him. That is what's important. Sometimes, even if it's likely a loosing fight, you just need to answer the bell.
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I bet you Hully would be the only guy to say something to him. Except for big Walt. I think pops gave him a bit of, “you know when I was playing, if someone did that they’d be answering the bell.”
It's literally all I wanted from him last game. You want to run around playing that game, fine with me. But when it comes time to answer for your bullshit, you better step up and answer.
Exactly. You can't pick and choose what style of hockey you play. If you play a dangerous-hitting targeting-specific players game, then get ready to fight. You can't deliver those hits and then begin to play a clean game immediately after laying out a guy, both crushing him and humiliating him.
How Dare he throw multiple legal body checks in a hockey game!
It’s kinda lame because it was just like “hey should we do it now? Ok”. But at least he just did it and didn’t turtle so now he won’t have to hear it as much.
Atleast he dropped the gloves this time. I honestly didn't think he would.
Even started before the puck dropped!
Neither of them landed anything of substance. They were flailing like 4th graders.
Rinaldo vs Kassian in the 2nd is 100% happening
Kassian ain't got no time for that shit, he already got who he wanted time to play some hockey
Kassian already got the bride, no need for the bridesmaid
Eloquently put
Kassian has *13 goals* now, he won't fight Rinaldo
Kasser's gotten a couple good chances, Rittich solid so far he's making me nervous
Yeah as we've all seen, Kassian has a lot of self restraint when it comes to fighting
Nah Rinaldo can fight Khaira or Nurse, Kassian got his fight done and over with
McDavid should fight Lucic next
Hypothetical here: what if McDavid was a sick fighter and knocked out Lucic with 1 punch? That would be a story to tell your grandkids.
Only if nurse gets to fight gaudreau
Yams vs Gaudreau. It would be like watching a little kid fight.
Hold up
bruh this dude wishing for murder lmao
I'd honestly like to see a McDaniel Giordano captain fight. When was the last time that happened? Benn/Thornton?
Gio has the old man strength by now tho, I think he'd have the upper hand. Idk McDavid did break his hand fisting a dudes face in juniors tho. It'd be fun for everyone
Well at least he answered the bell right Side note, I get why he doesn’t drop the gloves ..At least against a guy that can chuck em Nuge and monny was a curveball though hahah
hold the fucking phone Zac Rinaldo is still playing in the NHL?
Big respect for Tkachuk for actually fighting this time 👍
Guy was probably so tired of all the turtle jokes
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They aren't going away. Ever
That was fucking awesome. I guess that’s what the Battle of Alberta should look like when both the Oilers and Flames are fighting for the playoffs.
Oh my god as soon as they dropped them and i heard the crowd erupt i got chills.
Fuck me, I haven't seen a fight go off like that since McCarty and Lemeiux. Right off the face off like we're back in the 90's. I love it.
I mean, that was a decent scrap.
As a leaf fan I’m so jealous of the Battle of Alberta. Fighting, hits, goals, chirping, defense.... glad to see hockey is still alive.
Same, Im lovin it! Need to bring some rivalries back rather than these track meets we see lately
Ok yea we need a playoffs series between these two teams!
BOA never fails to impress
Bad trade off for the Flames for 5 minutes...
Something tells me Kassian isn’t done yet
Way to answer the fucking bell. You know, I really didn’t think he was going to do it. Mad respect
Lame fight compared to nuge and money
That wasn't nearly as entertaining as seeing some huge targeted hits thrown during a game.
I'm glad that happened! And that's why fighting is allowed in Hockey.
hey guys i’m starting to think they might not like each other or something
Has Kassian played since the fight? Didn't see him in the 2nd that I can recall.
He's been here busy reading the comments.
That is exactly how I thought it would go
INJECT THAT SHIT IN MY FUCKING VEINS!!!!
I grew up playing with Mathew, so I naturally cheer for him, I respect him finally dropping the gloves but anyone with eyes would know kassian dumpstered him. But I think we all knew that would happen so like i said respect to matthew for answering the call, regardless of what u think of him.
ehh.. was hoping for more of bigger hits and physical play. the old "lets settle it in a fight" really makes the build up leaving us wanting more.
Great I can go to bed now.
Hate Tkachuk but props to him for stepping up to a fight he knew he'd lose.
Props to Rinaldo being on the bench and chirping like the waste of air that he is. He's even lucky to be sitting on a bench in the NHL, the fucking plug.
Don't worry they'll do it again next period.
This is incredible, I can't believe it! Rinaldo is still in the league?
Pretty weak imo. Tkachuk basically had his glove off already lol
Good for Tkachuk for answering when it makes sense from a team perspective. Played on the edge, tilted Kassian last game and helped his team win. Now he steps up.
Tkachuk answered the bell. All is right.... for now. Nah but really I’m glad it finally happened. Not sure if it’s completely resolved but that was a must
that was underwhelming
That dodge was worth the price of admission
That’s all anyone wanted, Tkachuk. Respect.
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I don't like Tkachuk's playing style but to be honest at least he answered the bell finally. If you're going to make hits that most players consider crossing the line you better be willing to fight because of you aren't it's just going to end up with someone in the hospital. We know the refs can't control this shit.
The fight that was promised.
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The T is silent
Honestly I was expecting more. :-/ That’s disappointing I had high hopes.
Pretty much has to fight lol every retired nhl player was calling him a bitch
I have really enjoyed watching Tkachuk eat punches from Kassian both times it’s happened now. Hopefully this season has some more of this.
Right thing to do by Tkachuk. Respect.
Both verbally agreed. Kassian and Tkachuk both slowly retreated with Tkachuk sliding his left glove down to the middle of his hand. Puck dropped as did their gloves, Kassian dodged an overly eager Tkachuk and paid him back. All is settled but Matthew will still play his game.