"You always know [Phaneuf]'s out there looking for the big hit," Haley said. "And we want to make it known that if you're looking for the big hit, if you're going to hit our guys all over the ice, there's going to be consequences."
"We can't get pushed around...What commentators say about us, that's their job. My job is to try and limit as many people who want to take liberties with our guys as possible.
Micheal Haley, when asked about his retaliatory hit on Phaneuf by Newsday [$5 please]
about 1 year ago
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And after Haley nailed Phaneuf back...
Phaneuf was much more respectable, much better behaved. Cherry was right years ago when he predicted cheapshots and stick work would rise if they did away with policemen (goons) on the ice. They need to get rid of the instigator penalty, as it almost never goes to the instigator but the retaliator. As for cheapshots, another poster here whom I cannot remember said the NHL needs to do away with “intent” and just hold all players accountable. I think this is the answer. We already do this with stick infractions. Colon does not have ESP, so no way he can ever say what anyone’s intent was. That Chara hit for example, there was history there. I don’t believe Chara meant to hurt the Hab’s player as much as he did, but he obviously was trying to give him some pain.
by CanadianIsleslifer on Mar 9, 2011 4:44 PM EST reply actions
I'll admit to a bit of Schadenfreude in knowing that a fair share of Leaf's fans can't stand this guy.
Making Phaneuf and Kessel cornerstones of a franchise really make me call Burke’s judgment into question.
Phaneuf and Leafs fans...
The guy was once projected as a future Denis Potvin – and no, that is not a typo. Calgary got rid of him for a reason..Phaneuf has all the tools, and no toolbox…makes too many boneheaded plays. Media are already calling on fans to layoff the overpaid 6.5 million dollar man – reminding fans of their treatment of guys like Larry Murphy. Toronto has long been the Ranger North – rich team taking on other teams mistakes – overpaid underachieving players – and also overpaying guys once their in the fold. Phaneuf is unmovable with that contract.
by CanadianIsleslifer on Mar 9, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Hell yeah.
Proud Islanders fan, the organization that iced the greatest team to ever play the game and won 4 straight cups. Best overall player in the nhl right now=Pavel Datsyuk.
I'm also an optimistic Knicks fan, pessimistic Mets fan, and a happy Jets fan.
'atta boy, Mikey
Loved the way he instantly responded to that hit and laid-out Phaneuf. Worth every second of the 2 minute penalty. And Phaneuf of course declined to drop the gloves, that cro-magnum lookin’ POS!
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