Predators suspend Radulov and A.Tits

[puckhead]

for 'violating team rules'. They will sit out game 3.

holy hard line, Batman.
however, that could be a hell of a wake-up call for the rest of the team

 

[Vadered]

for 'violating team rules'. They will sit out game 3.

holy hard line, Batman.
however, that could be a hell of a wake-up call for the rest of the team

One of two things has happened. Either they've killed somebody, or a professional sports team is attempting to have integrity. Either way, alert the presses.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

John Shannon ‏ @JSportsnet
Radulov and AKostitsyn were spotted in Scottsdale at 4am on the eve of Game 2. Suspended for Game 3 by club.

logical explanation : they hit the road early so they could get to Glendale in time for the game

 

[puckhead]

One of two things has happened. Either they've killed somebody, or a professional sports team is attempting to have integrity. Either way, alert the presses.

or the 'owner' of the Coyotes called in a marker from the owner of the Preds.
team leader in playoff points: Radulov
team leader in playoff points: A Tits

 

[mooger_35]

 

[puckhead]

2nd one should be leader in "goals". ----^

 

[dash]

If Radulov isn't putting teammates out of commission (concussing Arnott after Jason scored in the playoffs a few years back), he's taking himself out of the lineup. This cat ain't worth the trouble.

 

[Comeds]

A Kostitsyn out all hours? I do not believe it. The question is how did Sergei avoid being caught.

 

[mattola]

surpassing the other tit didn't get caught as well.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Both of these guys are idiots. I wouldn't want either of them anywhere near my team. Glad Kostitsyn has matured over the years.

 

[mattola]

preds deserve this fate. yes they played within the CBA rules with Radulov but you had to know this guy was just trying to burn off a year of his contract. I dont believe he had any care of the preds run here.

 

[mattola]

"I've been a manager for 30 years, I care about each individual player, but I've never put an individual player above the team. In this case, the players violated a team rule,"

well Im going to call bullshit on this statement.

By bringing back Radulov you put an individual player above the team. he left the team to make more money in the KHL. he screwed the team over and Poile brought him back for this run.

Radulov returned to the Predators in March after bolting to the Russian KHL following the 2007-08 season

 

[puckhead]

yeah, I'm not feeling too much sympathy for the Preds right now either.
has to totally suck for their fans though.

this is as close as they have ever been to being a contender, and they are vulnerable to losing a huge part of that in the summer.
for these two clowns to come into the team, basically a month ago, and put that at risk is a huge kick in the nuts.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

A ooooooooooooooooo, werewolves of Phoenix.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I think the Preds goose is cooked. Stick a fork in em...they're done.

 

[mooger_35]

So should Nashville win without these clowns... do they sit for game 4?

 

[dash]

I think the Preds goose is cooked. Stick a fork in em...they're done.

Paul Gaustad would like a word, Boss...

 

[higgyfan4]

Two key players on the Predators talk (via Josh Cooper of the Tennessean) about the suspension to Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn.

“It’s (Coach Barry Trotz’s) decision, we’re going to stick behind him. We’ve won all year with everyone and it’s going to take everyone to continue to win. We talked. As a leadership group we talked to Trotzy and said whatever you decide we’ll stand by you. We’re in the playoffs, we don’t need distractions.”

-Ryan Suter

“It is what it is and we’re going to move forward on this. It’s management’s decision. They asked what we thought and we’re not in any position to choose. It’s up to them, and we’re just here to play and play a lot better than we have.”

-Shea Weber

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Paul Gaustad would like a word, Boss...

Damn dash! I knew you'd catch that. I wonder if they still call him Goose in Nashville?

 

[dash]

I remember reading in Larry Robinson's book about the exploits of Peter Mahovlich in Detroit one night. Scotty Bowman set the curfew at 11:00 pm and Mahovlich came into the hotel a little after 1:00 am.

Bowman: All right Mahovlich, you're two hours late, that'll cost you $200

Mahovlich reaches into his wallet, pulls out $200, hands it to Bowman, than reaches back into his wallet and pulls out another $400 and says, "Here Scotty, this way you can get some sleep tomorrow night"