justdo3043 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 This guy is awesome....willing to do anything to keep the puck out of the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Give that man some goalie pads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 He's so good. I feel very calm when he's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 i recalled years ago when he was on Ottawa that it was reported he was a goalie when he was younger and that's why he's so inclined to block shots. It's actually not true, but it is always on his mind to block shots by any means necessary. Its part of the reason he's always nicked up. But he is very steady in his own end and makes the right play much more often than not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've said this before but I really feel he us our best and most consistent D on the team. We can always count on him to give everything he has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Now here's a question: If a player deliberately covers the puck, with his hand, in the crease, the opposing team is awarded a penalty shot. What if a player covers the puck in the crease using other parts of his body? ie, laying on it as Volch did here Edit: Nevermind, I just watched the video the whole way through. Not a PS unless the hand covers the puck Edited February 28, 2012 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aznjsn Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Now here's a question: If a player deliberately covers the puck, with his hand, in the crease, the opposing team is awarded a penalty shot. What if a player covers the puck in the crease using other parts of his body? ie, laying on it as Volch did here Edit: Nevermind, I just watched the video the whole way through. Not a PS unless the hand covers the puck yep, legal, even if you squeeze it between your cheeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yeah he seems to have his bursts of glory here and there. I wish it was a tad more consistent. Marty definitely owed him a beer or two for that save last night though. I love when he hits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 A-train has been a solid pickup. A good stay at home D that can lay people out every now and then. Pretty good positionally, but nothing flashy. I really like the way he plays and am happy to have him in our lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 i think if your sitting next to a guy who takes a puck off the face or jumps in the crease to catch a puck in your ass cheeks to save a goal it makes you play harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yeah he seems to have his bursts of glory here and there. I wish it was a tad more consistent. Marty definitely owed him a beer or two for that save last night though. I love when he hits too. i see it like this, Volchenkov provides solid D on a consistent basis and, on top of that, shows bursts of glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 i see it like this, Volchenkov provides solid D on a consistent basis and, on top of that, shows bursts of glory. fair assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Now if he'd just stop getting hurt so often... Part of the job, obviously, when blocks as many shots as he does. But still, I wish he wouldn't miss 20+ games a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 A-train looked off early in the season (skating wise) since he's come back from the last injury he just looks sharper and quicker. having a good feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Yea. Too bad all they needed was one goal to win. A weak goal at that. But props to A-train. Probably my favorite d man on the team. Zidilicky (sp?) I think will be one of my favorites soon too. I have a good feeling about him. He wants to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deke Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 best possible outcome colin white. a-train is the man, we could use 2 or 3 more guys like him, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 yep, legal, even if you squeeze it between your cheeks. Actually, what Volch did should have been a penalty shot (squeezing the legs to cover the puck), but the ref missed it. Kerry Fraser explained today on TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=389080 I can only assume, that based on the delay by the referee in getting to the net, he did not see Volchenkov close his legs and cover the puck following the shot that would have appeared to go under the Devils defenceman's body. Had the play been correctly observed in its entirety the 'something' you are wondering about should have been called a penalty shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Actually, what Volch did should have been a penalty shot (squeezing the legs to cover the puck), but the ref missed it. Kerry Fraser explained today on TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=389080 Meh. Even if it had been awarded a penalty shot, the Rangers player probably would've just dumped the puck in and went off for a line change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think the rule can be interpreted differently. 63.2 and 63.5 can be in conflict with each other as written. "63.2 - Any player who drops to his knees to block a shot should not be penalized if the puck is shot under him or becomes lodged in his clothing or equipment but any use of the hands to make the puck unplayable should be penalized promptly." Volch drops to block the shot, the puck ends up underneath him, and he does not use his hand to make the puck unplayable. So by 63.2 Volch is ok. 63.2 says only a hand may not be used once the puck is shot underneath the player and 63.5 says the player can never gather the puck under him. 63.2 seems to be the portion of the rules that should be used, since the puck was initially shot under Volch while attempting a shot block, so the key part of the play would be in not using his hand, not whether it was gathered beneath him or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 He takes a beating especially around the face. I think he is one of our best "D" today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The year Ottawa made their cup run he actually made more saves than Emery... Probably why they didn't win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.