Gdt Preseason game 2 Penguins vs Sabres 9/19/2017. 7PM

[That Aud Smell]

Somebody wondered why he was grimacing upthread. He was injured. Next time I'll call it a boo-boo.

As you can see from the reaction upthread, “Injured” in the world of pro sports fandom has a specific meaning. I think we all would do well to avoid using that term unless we have information that someone is in fact ... injured. Especially so in the case of the franchise player who did suffer an injury during camp last season.

 

Would’ve been easy to stick to observable facts here: “Looked to me like Eichel was grimacing after his GWG because the d-man swept out his legs and he fell into the goalie.”

[ubkev]

Or, as my psycopathic high school football coach would phrase it: "Are you hurt or are you injured?" Asked what the difference is: "Well, if you're only hurt you keep playing."

That was everyone's high school coach.

 

 

...just wish my actual coach was as cool as James Caan. The Program might be the best football movie.

[Derrico]

You yanks and your football coaches. Up in Canada my curling coach would ride my ass to sweep harder. He knew I was playing with a separated shoulder!

Edited September 21, 2017 by Derrico

[Sabel79]

That was everyone's high school coach.

 

 

...just wish my actual coach was as cool as James Caan. The Program might be the best football movie.

Repressed memories being released: Aforementioned coach took us as a team to see that movie when it came out. 

 

Dating myself a bit, I suppose...

[Doohicksie]

You yanks and your football coaches. Up in Canada my curling coach would ride my ass to sweep harder. He knew I was playing with a separated shoulder!

 

At least he let you medicate with Molson Brador....

[ubkev]

You yanks and your football coaches. Up in Canada my curling coach would ride my ass to sweep harder. He knew I was playing with a separated shoulder!

I laughed