Rock Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Mogilny delivers some monster hits to go with his goal `Plumber' drives Flyers crazy http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentSe...l=1044442957278 Even impresses tough guy Domi PAUL HUNTER SPORTS REPORTER To get back in their series, the Maple Leafs needed a little muscle in their lineup, someone to dish out the bodychecks, drop a few Flyers and even drop his gloves if required. And Alexander Mogilny delivered. "I'm a plumber. I told you that a long time ago," said the typically self-effacing winger. Not too many plumbers finish off 85-feet breakaways but, apart from scoring the prettiest goal of the series, Mogilny was indeed ready to put a wrench in Philadelphia's plans of taking a 3-0 series lead at the Air Canada Centre. The 35-year-old obviously forgot he won the Lady Byng Trophy last season. At times he made Wade Belak look like a choirboy. Mogilny carried on a personal tong war with Marcus Ragnarsson, pounding him a couple of times, once to the point that the Flyers' defenceman had to hobble off the ice. He slammed Philly's Danny Markov with a hit leaving him sprawled on the ice. Mogilny somehow escaped a penalty for that but he faced the wrath of Jeremy Roenick who came after him, seeking revenge. Taking a hard crosscheck from Roenick, Mogilny turned and went back at the Flyer, looking like he was very ready to drop his gloves and settle the matter. He didn't but both players went off for roughing. So had Mogilny even been in a fight before? "Early in my career and then everybody found out how good I was and nobody really wanted to fight me," he said smirking. Adding later: "If you don't want to get hit in the head, why would you put yourself in that position?" Tie Domi, who knows a few things about chucking the knuckles, was clearly proud of the intensity Mogilny brought to the ice. "It's nice to see him playing with so much emotion but we don't want him scrappin'," said Domi. "But he was ready to roll tonight. When he's sarcastic, you know he's ready." Mogilny so got under the skin of the Flyers that mid-way through the third Ragnarsson took a vicious two-hander to the back of the right leg. He got a two-minute minor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 He's a Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 what and had to become a Leaf to act like one? He's Mogilny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 In the 13 Finals games Mogs played with us, how many points did he have? I'm still pissed off that he disappeared in 2001 when we most needed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 He wanted to be here and he played hard. Without rehashing the whole argument, IMO he's a Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeps Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 He is awesome. But he's technically a Leaf now. I'd take him back though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 I miss Almo!! Kick Flyer ass Almo!! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Ah, Almo . Glad to see he's taken it upon himself to help the Leafs out of their 0-2 hole. Go Leafs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 It's the fact that Mogilny does things like this is why he's not a Devil. He's a great player but too often he doesn't know it. Lou likes guys like Madden and Stevens who can't live with themselves when he doesn't win, when he doesn't play his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Sports Bureau Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 (edited) Yay, more quotes for my Quotable Mogs file. OHMIGOD! Tie Dummy said something I agreed with... yesterday, I said if he's cracking wise, then he's gonna have a good game... and that's what Tie said too. Edited April 29, 2004 by Elias Sports Bureau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 I think Almo was 'channeling' vintage 2000 Randy McKay last night. Randy always loved to play against the Flyers. Of course he always loved to play AGAINST the Leafs, as well. But let's just forget that for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 (edited) Mogilny played an inspired game last night. He was hitting everything that moved. And of course, the breakaway goal he scored was a beauty. Nice to see Almo bring his A game for Game Three! One of my favorite players. Edited April 29, 2004 by Derek21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 imo, he was a bigger loss than holik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueNJ97 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 imo, he was a bigger loss than holik. How can you say that when the man didn't even have a UNIBROW??? </sarcasm> btw, is anyone the keeper of TLHRB's Unibrow??? Does anyone want that 'honor'??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionHockey Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Mogilny He is still one of my favorite players, I'd take him back in a heart beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 48 playoff games with the Devils. Nine goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 i didn't realize mogilny was this awesome when he was on the devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 48 playoff games with the Devils. Nine goals. And one cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 (edited) maybe the most exciting player the Devils ever had, he's still missed. I'll never forget that huge goal against Boucher in game 6. Or the way he carried the team past carolina and toronto in 2001. Edited April 30, 2004 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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