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NHL 2021: I Pledge Allegiance to Gritty

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Deutsche Gopher Fan said:
I’ve no doubt carter has seen tons of racism his entire life- but none from Russo.
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All Russo said was the Wild were winning with lots of different players. Which they have. I don't see anything wrong with that. But, apparently Mr. Anson Carter knows the team better than Russo does. Anson went full stupid on the bit. I have zero respect for him if I ever had any to begin with.
 
Here's a recap for everyone else even though you don't care.

Anson Carter: Says dumb thing that makes it apparent he hasn't paid any attention to the Wild this season.

Fans and writers (including Russo): "That makes it apparent you haven't paid any attention to the Wild this season."

Anson Carter: Doubles down on dumb thing, making it even more apparent that he hasn't paid any attention to the Wild this season.

Fans and writers (again including Russo): "Seriously it is super obvious you haven't paid any attention to the Wild this season."

Anson Carter: Russo's racist.

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Good grief is Carter going to feel stupid when this is over.


I think my favorite part of this was he said he doesn't even follow Russo on Twitter. Like... Russo is widely considered one of the best hockey writers in the nation. I'm sure he's had dozens of offers to move or go national.

If I'm a national commentator/analyst, I try to make as many network connections as possible. I'm friends with every coach, every beat writer, arena managers, everyone. Not just the players or a few personalities. I'm confident Russo is on a first name basis with every single person in the Wild organization from the president, to the coach, to the players, all the way down to the guy who runs the popcorn stand behind the press box. It's what makes him so good. He lives the organization. (What takes him from good to great is that he doesn't let those relationships get in the way of his reporting.)

Anyways, it's clear Carter has fallen into the trap of becoming the personality instead of wanting to do great work. Again, if I have a job like that, I watch every single game every night at least in shortened format and make it a point to watch a full game from every team at least once a week. You have five work days every week. Make them count.
 
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Wait, does that mean their 5,000 seat arena will now seat 3,500? (Obviously I didn't click the link)

There's no fu**ing way the other NHL owners are going to allow the Coyotes to play in front of a crowd that even the New-WCHA (prior to folding) raised an eyebrow at for being small.

I can't wait for the college games to outdraw the 'Yotes on a regular basis.


Just admit PHX was a mistake and move to Houston. Or give Atlanta a team back.
 
aparch said:
Wait, does that mean their 5,000 seat arena will now seat 3,500? (Obviously I didn't click the link)

There's no fu**ing way the other NHL owners are going to allow the Coyotes to play in front of a crowd that even the New-WCHA (prior to folding) raised an eyebrow at for being small.

I can't wait for the college games to outdraw the 'Yotes on a regular basis.


Just admit PHX was a mistake and move to Houston. Or give Atlanta a team back.
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Just admit expansion was a mistake and go back to 21.

Or 6.
 
SonofSouthie said:
And..............................?
Should I have put up a disclaimer? This'll fit in regarding dx's statement even though I heard it in the video I just posted.
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Took a page out of Billy Smith's book. 1

1The following statement was taken directly from this video: https://youtu.be/bOFU_wvmZRQ
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I just thought it was funny that you posted it and it was said in the Boston coverage. He was slashed pretty well by the goalie. If it were anyone but the Penguins, it would seem that there would be a massive brawl at some time. Instead, the goalie is kind of on his own. There's some serious hate going on there.
 
Asking any of the Russian players about it is putting them in a terrible position. Speaking out against it would be beyond brave, given their loved ones are likely still over there. Ovechkin I give a bit less leeway to as he's pretty much campaigned for the guy (Putin) before. I kind of file this in the "Don't ask questions you don't want the answers to." bin.
 
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