Peters?

[bduff54]

Who does that guy think he is? It was a funny move but coming from that guy it is pathetic. He has contributed nothing to the Sabres success and has never played a playoff game in his career. what a joke. GM's don't like that kind of thing, he could be out of the league soon.

[Scary Good]

Bduff, I usally like your insight...but I think these are just some sour grapes.

[bduff54]

not at all, i thought it was funny but the guy won't even play in the playoffs. Who is he to do that? Mckee or somebody with some talent should have done it. How many times have you seen that before? i never have and the leafs have played the sabres tons of times when the sabres were well out of it.

[daryls61]

I thought it was funny.

Think of it this way. That guy is living a dream. He has very limited talent for an NHL player. He gets paid a prety good salary for only playing in 30 - 40 games a season. He gets to beat people up for a living. What is wrong with him enjoying himself? If he never plays another NHL game he can at least say he made it to the big time even if it was only for a little while. I don't think he would be disappointed with his career if you asked him.

[bduff54]

maybe not daryl, but there is a respect amongst professionals.

[Napalm]

But Tucker going after Vanek was not pathetic? Come on Duff

[bduff54]

is vanek a child? he can defend himself can't he. he has 30 pounds on tucker

[beTough54]

The color guy for the Leafs put it best after Glenn Healy whined like a 2 year old about it:

"What about Tucker's signals, guys?"

PWNED!

[daryls61]

maybe not daryl, but there is a respect amongst professionals.


I agree it was bush league and uncalled for. But unfourtunalelty you have to expect that kind of thing from a player like Peters.

Domi has done some outrageous things in his day. Remember when he squirted that fan with the water bottle? That was funny. Didn't the guy fall in the penalty box after that?

[beTough54]

Peters actions didn't put anyone in the hospital, unlike Tucker's actions anyways.

He totally owned the Leafs, it was hilarious. The shot of the Leafs bench after he did was ****ing priceless.

[bduff54]

yeah healey is a leaf fan, its embarassing.

I just didn't like it. Belak offered to fight him and he turned it down to the golf swing. Domi is scum and tucker is scum, thats not the point.

I am discussing this particular act and i think it was bush league. Things like that turn into Bertuzzi/moore incidents. My main problem is with the guy who did it. he will never play a playoff game in his life.

[daryls61]

yeah healey is a leaf fan, its embarassing.

I just didn't like it. Belak offered to fight him and he turned it down to the golf swing. Domi is scum and tucker is scum, thats not the point.

I am discussing this particular act and i think it was bush league. Things like that turn into Bertuzzi/moore incidents. My main problem is with the guy who did it. he will never play a playoff game in his life.


Don't forget that there is something about players getting fighting majors with under 5 minutes to play. I think they get suspended and the coach gets fines. Not sure though but I remember something like that happening to Brashier.

[Napalm]

is vanek a child? he can defend himself can't he. he has 30 pounds on tucker


Why not challenge Peters? Gaustad? or McKee?

Amd speaking of defending themselves, I suppose Tucker's actions against Hecht was defending himself and was well deserved after he got clobbered by GREIR.

Sour Grapes Duff.

[bduff54]

good point Daryl, i forgot about that.

He should have just skated away

[beTough54]

No, Peters motioned Belak over and the linesmen got between them.

Leafs = PWNED by a useless goon. I hope it hurts.

[bduff54]

why would he challenge them napalm, he is not mad at them. he didn't challenge vanek. it was a shoving match, it happens all the time.

[Napalm]

. My main problem is with the guy who did it. he will never play a playoff game in his life.


I don't know. If the Sabres face the Flyers, I think he may get a chance, depending on the situation.

[beTough54]

I also enjoyed the classy Leafs fans spitting at Peters as he made his way to the locker room.

You could clearly see this on the TSN broadcast.

[Napalm]

why would he challenge them napalm, he is not mad at them.

You should of worded this "why would he challenge them napalm, we already know he can turtle"

[bduff54]

when did he turtle? i didn't see the spit at all, i think you made that up

[beTough54]

when did he turtle? i didn't see the spit at all, i think you made that up

"You can clearly see it on the Leafs broadcast"

Check it out if you have Tivo or whatever. Peters didn't have the cute little tent protecting him like Domi did.

Or a Center Ice tivo-er could help with it.

I would bet my membership on the Range on it, but well, I don't think you have that to offer in a bet anymore ;)

[Iggy72]

Like I said in another thread, it's not the classiest thing a player has done, but mocking a golf swing is better than what I was worried would happen, which was Peters or somebody doing what Bertuzzi did. Tucker clearly hasn't changed his game; vide what he did to Alfredson last night. The last thing I wanted was for Peters to crunch somebody, then Tucker taking out Connolly or Briere at the knees.

Yes, it wasn't great sportsmanship, but the Sabres got their tweak at Tucker and Co., and now everyone has the offseason to chill about it.

Pax.
Iggy72

[bduff54]

you act like what happened to alfredsoon was some sort of tragedy. This is hockey, its an agressive sport. We will see if the spit comes out, i never saw it. There are scum bag fans everywhere though, we have all been to RWS.

[Napalm]

you act like what happened to alfredsoon was some sort of tragedy. This is hockey, its an agressive sport. We will see if the spit comes out, i never saw it. There are scum bag fans everywhere though, we have all been to RWS.


Wow you are just determined to piss off a lot of people aren't you?

I suppose its Brady Bunch like in Toronto?

[bduff54]

who am i pissing off? half the fans in RWS are canadian. I am just using that place as an example for scum fans.

[Iggy72]

you act like what happened to alfredsoon was some sort of tragedy. This is hockey, its an agressive sport. We will see if the spit comes out, i never saw it. There are scum bag fans everywhere though, we have all been to RWS.

Duff, were you refering to my comment? If so, that wasn't my point. What I was trying to make reference to was Tucker's m.o. He did a bit of a cheapy to Alfredsson when his team was up 5-1. I was worried what would happen when his team was down 6-0 in a visiting team's rink full of fans and players who are still royally p.o.'d at him. If the worst thing to happen was Peters' Tiger Woods impression, then I can be ok with that.

Pax.
Iggy72

[Napalm]

who am i pissing off? half the fans in RWS are canadian. I am just using that place as an example for scum fans.


So 38,000 fans in RWS are Canadian? LOL, Try maybe 10,000

Yes all places have scum fans but to single out RWS AND to DENY that Leaf fans spit on Peters IN HSBC, and then whine about a goon that states the obvious about the Leafs, and still backs up a scum player only points to one thing.

SOUR GRAPES.

[SabreGirl]

http://www.picfury.com/q/pic29032-1-th.jpg (http://www.picfury.com/q/pic29032-1.html)

[Napalm]

http://www.picfury.com/q/pic29032-1-th.jpg (http://www.picfury.com/q/pic29032-1.html)


LMAO


AWESOME!

No Mercy

[anEinherjer]

Who does that guy think he is? It was a funny move but coming from that guy it is pathetic. He has contributed nothing to the Sabres success and has never played a playoff game in his career. what a joke. GM's don't like that kind of thing, he could be out of the league soon.

Gee, I know who was watching TSN tonight. Gimme a break, bduff. At least come up with your own takes...

[shawn]

not at all, i thought it was funny but the guy won't even play in the playoffs. Who is he to do that? Mckee or somebody with some talent should have done it. How many times have you seen that before? i never have and the leafs have played the sabres tons of times when the sabres were well out of it.

Even when the Sabres have stunk they have owned your Leafs. Get over it. Tucker started it with the hand gesture after the Hecht hit.

[pigpen65]

Bduff, quit whining. You have a lot to look forward to as a Leaf fan. You're star player is just entering his prime, the leafs defense is rock solid, and nothing can touch the leaf goaltending. When Lindros gets back,, watch out. The leafs future is looking bright.

[hftornadoes1]

Was it the classiest thing for peters to do no, but they are two division rivals so you can expect things to get emotional and last time I checked Hecht still wasn't back from Tuckers cheap hit so to me the Leafs got what they deserved.

[BanditsRock11]

I was at the game, saw him do it, laughed for a good 5mins and then that was it. I thought it was pretty creative. Peters gets a 10/10. The leafs also suck. They put up an awful display of hockey. haha. they suck, i love it.

[bduff54]

fair enough lads, i just think it was silly and unprofessional for a guy that is barely an NHL player.

[Ralonzo]

http://www.allsportsandgolfgifts.com/ProductImages/nhl_golfballs/Balls_mapleleafs.jpg

[bduff54]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=162913&hubname=

peters apolgized for it

[Ralonzo]

http://www.gctgolf.com/images/Toronto%20Maple%20leafs.gif

[dasaybz]

If Toronto made the playoffs, he wouldn't have made his golf swing.

[treydawg]

Sour grapes bduff.

With him even apologizing he's ten times classier than half the scum in the Queefs locker room.

[bduff54]

lol, its not sour grapes. The leafs were eliminated yesterday.

[beTough54]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=162913&hubname=

peters apolgized for it

That's too bad.

[bduff54]

i guess he knows that he looked like a fool.

[BanditsRock11]

Who cares? Seriously. The game is over. He did what he did. I think the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans have a hell of a lot more crap to worry about now and going into the offseason that what Andrew Peters did in their last road game of their season. Quit yer b*tching, b*tches.

[bduff54]

true bandits. i just didn't like it. That's all.

[beTough54]

The more I watch it the funnier it gets.

Great stuff Andro :)

[ricogarion]

Consider the source of the action,with Peters thinking before acting is a rare event.I do think actions like that are not necessary and any one feeling they were bush would be within reason to feel that way.

[Wally]

I am going golfing with some Maple Leafs!!

my girlfriend always laughs when she sees the Leafs jerseys (the alternate white one) where the leaf sort of looks like a marijuana leaf. I think it is funny too because it really does look stupid. They need to come up with a sweet new logo or something for Toronto.

Peters cracks me up. He always messes with people and I really believe he is one of the most dangerous (literally) players in the NHL. The guy is cool as hell but when you mess with him he really goes nuts on whoever gets in his way. He has an awesome way of pissing people off too. His flair and attitude is hilarious. Peters has showmanship and acknowledges the crowd.

I hate how all the Leafs fans are in the Arena but it is also funny that we use it to our advantage because our crowd really shows up too. Good times, I need to get to one of the Leafs games next year.

Golfing gesture - It was a slap in the face for sure but that is how hockey is sometimes.

Sabres at HSBC Arena vs. the Leafs in 05/06 - 4 wins, 0 losses

[CoachC.]

If the Leafs were bothered by it that much, they should have won more games this year.

[DropTheGloves]

Leafs Blow. Peters owned the Leafs, much like the Sabres own the Leafs. Stop crying and maybe the Leafs will take Peters' advice and work on their golf swings.

[shotgun]

u know whats a joke domi and tuckers to to punk ass cheep shot sunker punching muging losers that can;t take the heat .. have fun golfing

[TRIPLE P]

Haven't read the thread...just commenting on Peters.....

I laughed my ass off when it happened...but it was bush league, and I highly doubt Drury, McKee, Briere, etc...as well as Lindy and the coaching staff thought it was very funny...

we need to focus on the playoffs...not the leafs... they are an afterthought at this point....

I mean, come'on.... we beat the leafs at home?...no way, thats NEVER happended before...

But good for Peters...he used his last ice time for the season for something memorable I guess....

[Losman4life7]

hey... send some of the leaf players to see me.. i work at a golf store and it'll really help my commission in the next few months... hehe

[Thumper]

I thought it was funny initially. But I wouldn't want my teammate doing that. Winners don't neet to gloat. And I guaruntee you, we won't see Peters again until next season. He's got a real long time to think about his last shift on the ice. He would have enjoyed it a lot more if he was on the bench with the rest of his mates as the final horn blew.

This game displayed the size of the gap between franchises though....This Sabres team skates circles around that Leaves team. It was pretty hilarious all game how much the Sabres out-classed them in every facet of the game, save the Peters gloating.

[Bosco]

The golfing jesture was the very best laugh I have had in years....

GOLF LEAFS GOLF !!

[Iggy72]

Well, he made his point, he apologized for it, and no one got hurt. We can shelf this away and focus on the Rangers/Flyers/Devils...hmm...right now, I'm more concerned with Jagr/Forsberg/Brodeur than with what Tucker is feeling.

Pax.
Iggy72

[jc44]

While Peters' move may not have been classy, Lindy in the post game press conf. said he would do nothing about it. He mentioned the leafs rubbing it in when they won 7-0 a few weeks back. I don't have a problem with it, every time there was a scrum the Leafs were sucker punching and throwing elbows, Peters picked a nice non-violent way to even the score.

[Papaduke]

Does anyone have video of it, I was on the road yesterday so missed the game.

[BabaGanoush]

not at all, i thought it was funny but the guy won't even play in the playoffs. Who is he to do that? Mckee or somebody with some talent should have done it. How many times have you seen that before? i never have and the leafs have played the sabres tons of times when the sabres were well out of it.

You know McKee has respect for fellow hockey players and would probably never do that, but I see your point that it angers you if came from a scrub, but it was just a golf swing! I don't think it is as serious as a throat slash or something of that nature.

[bduff54]

nah its not serious, it was just annoying that he backed away from the fight and then did that.

[Thumper]

nah its not serious, it was just annoying that he backed away from the fight and then did that.

Yeah, I agree. He knew it was inside 5 minutes, and considering the circumstances, if anything serious happend with in the last 5 minutes of that particular game, Ruff probably would have gotten a suspension as well. I mean the league met with him the day of the game.

Not worth it with the playoffs a game away. He was smart not to fight.....Stupid new rule.

[Forum21]

Who does that guy think he is? It was a funny move but coming from that guy it is pathetic. He has contributed nothing to the Sabres success and has never played a playoff game in his career. what a joke. GM's don't like that kind of thing, he could be out of the league soon.
Actually, because of Peters, the Sabres got their first win against Ottawa, which pumped their confidence level and helped them believe they can beat them.

[bduff54]

maybe forum, i don't buy into the idea that a fight has that much bearing on the result of a game. People say that Mcgrattan beating up Domi gave the sens the confidence they needed to beat the leafs. I think the fact that the sens are way better players gave them the wins.

[SabreGirl]

maybe forum, i don't buy into the idea that a fight has that much bearing on the result of a game. People say that Mcgrattan beating up Domi gave the sens the confidence they needed to beat the leafs. I think the fact that the sens are way better players gave them the wins.
Then how do you explain the Sens meltdowns in past playoffs? They had some of the best players then as well. Having the best players guarantees nothing if they don't play well and get run and don't do anything about it.

Ask the Rangers before the cap--they bought some of the best players and missed the playoffs entirely.

I totally believe that a team standing up to another team has a huge effect on morale and can pump them up/wake them up or even give them confidence to win a game.

JMHO...

[Smapdi]

Hockey is entertainment and thats what Peters was doing; entertaining the fans and his teammates. Plus its toronto; 8000 moronic, drunk canadians fill that place up and it gets better every time we send them back to Canada with a bitter loss.

The leaves future looks real bright though so im sure they will be back in the hunt in no time (2015?)

[buffalofan19]

Does anyone have video of it, I was on the road yesterday so missed the game.
http://media.putfile.com/Golfswing

[SabreGirl]

Good article.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060417.wxleafs17/BNStory/Sports/home

LET THE LEAFS POSTMORTEM BEGIN
Buffalo delivers indignity after Tampa snuffs out Toronto's hopes the night before
TIM WHARNSBY

From Monday's Globe and Mail

BUFFALO — Andrew Peters, a fourth-line player with two goals in 70 career games, delivered one final act of humiliation to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their lost weekend and season.

With Toronto already reeling from being mathematically eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday and about to suffer an embarrassing 6-0 loss last night, the Buffalo Sabres' enforcer made a golfing motion with his hockey stick at the Leafs to signify they won't be in the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since coach Pat Quinn took over the Leafs in 1998-99.

Quinn and most of the Leafs claimed they never saw Peters's improvisation, which cost him a 10-minute misconduct. But it definitely wasn't a pleasant feeling.

"You live to play in the playoffs," Toronto forward Darcy Tucker said. "It's like your heart is ripped out."

THERE IS MORE...

[Iggy72]

Then how do you explain the Sens meltdowns in past playoffs? They had some of the best players then as well. Having the best players guarantees nothing if they don't play well and get run and don't do anything about it.

Ask the Rangers before the cap--they bought some of the best players and missed the playoffs entirely.

I totally believe that a team standing up to another team has a huge effect on moral and can pump them up/wake them up or even give them confidence to win a game.

JMHO...

Actually, SabreGirl, the biggest reason for the Sens' meltdowns was goaltending, pure and simple. Neither Patrick Lalime or Tom Barasso (blast from the past...yikes!) could cut the mustard in the playoffs. It's why I'm curious to see how Hasek or Emery do against the Canadiens (likely opponent).

I'm still curious to see how a bruiser like Peters will be used in the playoffs, if at all. I'm betting that the crashing and banging will be done more by Gaustad and McKee than by Peters.

Pax.
Iggy72

[SabreGirl]

Actually, SabreGirl, the biggest reason for the Sens' meltdowns was goaltending, pure and simple. Neither Patrick Lalime or Tom Barasso (blast from the past...yikes!) could cut the mustard in the playoffs. It's why I'm curious to see how Hasek or Emery do against the Canadiens (likely opponent).

I'm still curious to see how a bruiser like Peters will be used in the playoffs, if at all. I'm betting that the crashing and banging will be done more by Gaustad and McKee than by Peters.

Pax.
Iggy72
I agree that goaltending did play a (big) part, and I shouldn't have just said that the only problem was lack of hitting. That said, the Sens were beaten up by the teams that they played. They were not physical and it cost them. The playoffs (in the past) were pretty rough and I believe that kept them off their game. It changed the way they played their game. They went from dominating teams w/ finesse to being the target of hits and checks that took them off balance.

I do believe that a hard played physical game can change the momentum to minimize the talent of the teams with better talent, but no brawn.

Just my opinion...