A Look Back At Last Week: Patrick Roy's Meltdown

Patrick Roy's epic meltdown a week ago was the subject of a lot of criticism & a hefty fine of $10,000 by the NHL. Now that we've had time to let this settle in, we can look at how this isn't surprising in the world of hockey, & also in the world of Patrick Roy. If you haven't taken a chance to watch the clip, here it is:



Now why is it not surprising? Roy's known for his on-ice & off-ice antics as a player. Here's TSN's top 10 Patrick Roy moments:



The natural fight of a hockey player burning inside mixed with an ego the size of Quebec, it's safe to say that this was coming. It will continue to happen, & I hope it does. Hockey's lost a little in the character department. Players have become malicious rather than chirpy. I hope this excites fans & gets some fire under the NHL's wings, allowing it to continue to grow its viewership & love for the sport.

Corey Perry Suspended 4 Games

Well, it's official. And the previous story wasn't even up for half a day. But as we know, Brendan Shanahan & now Rob Blake likes laying down the law & laying it down FAST. Here's the breakdown courtesy of :

Will Brendan Shanahan Take Disciplinary Actions On Corey Perry's Hit On Jason Zucker?

First let me point out this hilarious photo of Officer Shanahan:



TOO FUNNY. But this hit wasn't:

USA Today reports that Corey Perry will be facing a hearing after this monster hit Minnesota Wild's Jason Zucker. The hit game a tad late to me, but it seemed clean. His feet did not leave the ice, his momentum is what carried him through it, & he didn't hit him from behind (he hit him from the side).

It just seems like a tough hit delivered by Corey (who's a big man at 6'3" 211 lbs.) on a 21 year old boy at 5'11", 170. It's sad to see a player hurt but I believe it's just the nature of hockey to have collisions like this.

2013 Pre-Season Power Rankings #20-11

Hello & welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series of preseason power rankings! Here we have the bulk of the league. We're starting to look at potential playoff teams & maybe even Stanley Cup contenders. Let's get started:

#20

Anaheim Ducks
Good News: Teemu Selanne is back again for another year with his buddies in Anaheim. The Ducks looked strong towards the end of the season but came up short. If they want to succeed this year, they need Bobby Ryan & Corey Perry to really contribute.

#19

Ottawa Senators
More Good News: It also seems like Daniel Alfredsson will be returning to his club. Craig Anderson seems to be their #1 this year which will be a huge part to their success if he can lock it down this season. Also expect Jason Spezza & Erik Karlsson to be tipping points on whether this team makes a playoff run this season.

#18

Colorado Avalanche
Colorado has the talent & youth but what they don't have is clutch. Last season's efforts fell short at the end and that's obviously not a good thing when you're in a shortened year. If Matt Duchene can get things rolling with Paul Stastny, you'll have two very dangerous lines that will make the Avalanche a threat for the postseason.

#17

New Jersey Devils
The reigning Eastern Conference champs are back!....but with out their top line! The reports circling about the uncertainty of Ilya Kovalchuk's return & the loss of leader Zach Parise makes this team a sure bet to not repeat this year as conference champs. The Devils are still incredibly strong without them.

#16

Washington Capitals
Alot of people jump on the Capitals train every year, & who wouldn't when you got ELITE talent in Alexander Ovechkin. The Capitals added a few pieces to the puzzle in the offseason to try and beef up for the suddenly strong Southeastern division this year. With a good start this year Washington can easily become a favorite.

#15

Florida Panthers
Last year was one of the most heart-breaking losses any team had in the playoffs. After a double-overtime, Game 7 defeat to the eventual Eastern Conference champs, many people were left wondering whether or not the Panthers could of made it that far. With new "possible" addition Alex Kovalev & the rise of Jonathan Huburdeau, Florida looks as strong or even stronger than last year.

 

#14

Minnesota Wild
I know what you're thinking: "How could this be such a low ranking?? These guys are stacked this year!" Well there's a little thing called "chemistry" which we haven't seen yet since Zach Parise & the gang haven't even skated together yet in a game. This rank will rise no doubt by the end of the season.

#13

Nashville Predators
Isn't it fun watching a scrappy, hard-nosed team destroy boards night after night? The Predators lost a big piece with Ryan Suter, but with Shea Weber still in the mix sometimes you can be thankful that at least you have one!I expect big things from this Nashville team regardless of their loss.

#12

Phoenix Coyotes
Two words: Mike Smith. Geez this guy is a brick wall isn't he? It sometimes makes me wonder what a crazy fanbase this team would have if it was located somewhere else. Phoenix deserves an NHL franchise, but I'm not going to get into that. Expect nothing buy excellence this year from this squad.

#11

Carolina Hurricanes
The only reason I'm ranking Carolina this high is because, unlike Minnesota, there is "chemistry" here. The Staal brothers lived with each other as children for Christ's-sake. If Cam Ward pulls out a stellar year whilst Alexander Semin smooths in a nice transition, the Hurricanes will be the favorite in the Southeast.


Well there you have it! expect the final installment tomorrow including our #1 spot! Enjoy!