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Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Jack Todd: Adapting to playoff brutality will be key for rising Canadiens star Lane Hutson
Article content Begging the question: Can a player like the 5-foot-9, 162-pound Hutson thrive at playoff time? It would be wrong to assume that Hutson can't adapt his quicksilver talents to the post-season. Most of the hockey world has been wrong about this young man from long before he was drafted. He is one tough cookie and I will never forget the beatdown he put on a 6-foot-5, 235-pound Swede at the world juniors. The shift in play from regular season to playoffs is unmatched in any of the other North American leagues. It's open season on skilled players, especially those like Hutson who don't have the sheer bulk to make offenders pay. Before the playoffs started, I saw a clip of Paul Maurice behind the Florida bench that gives the game away. There was Maurice during last season's playoffs, as urbane and articulate as any coach in reducing the game to its brutal essence, dropping F-bombs left and right while urging his players to do one thing: 'Hit!'
Ottawa Citizen
5 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Jack Todd: Adapting to playoff brutality will be key for rising Canadiens star Lane Hutson
Article content As the NHL announced last week that the Canadiens' Lane Hutson was the overwhelming winner of the Calder Trophy, with 165 first-place votes out of 191, the Florida Panthers were committing mayhem en route to what will probably be a second straight Stanley Cup. Article content The carnage, especially in Game 3 of the final against the Edmonton Oilers, was impressive. Even more impressive was the ability of NHL referees to resist the temptation to blow the whistle come playoff time. Both sides got away with a lot and the Oilers were guilty of taking some very stupid penalties, but the officiating definitely favoured Florida's style of play. Article content Article content Begging the question: Can a player like the 5-foot-9, 162-pound Hutson thrive at playoff time? Article content Article content It would be wrong to assume that Hutson can't adapt his quicksilver talents to the post-season. Most of the hockey world has been wrong about this young man from long before he was drafted. He is one tough cookie and I will never forget the beatdown he put on a 6-foot-5, 235-pound Swede at the world juniors. Article content The shift in play from regular season to playoffs is unmatched in any of the other North American leagues. It's open season on skilled players, especially those like Hutson who don't have the sheer bulk to make offenders pay. Article content Before the playoffs started, I saw a clip of Paul Maurice behind the Florida bench that gives the game away. There was Maurice during last season's playoffs, as urbane and articulate as any coach in reducing the game to its brutal essence, dropping F-bombs left and right while urging his players to do one thing: 'Hit!' Article content Article content No subtle dissections of strategy or matchups. Just pound 'em into the ice, an effective tactic this time of year. Article content Hutson does have ways of protecting himself that are not named Arber Xhekaj. The first time an opposing lummox tried to hit Hutson was during the pre-season, when lumbering Ryan Reaves tried to take his head off and caught a whole lot of glass. Hutson went on to play big minutes through 82 regular-season games and five playoff games, which might be the most remarkable aspect of his dazzling rookie campaign. Article content He does get sent flying now and then, but he inevitably bounces back. He'll have to — because as the playoffs advance, the play seems to get more recklessly violent with every round. Article content Article content Perhaps the most encouraging words for Hutson came from the Canadiens' previous Calder winner, Ken Dryden, who took the trophy in 1972: 'Congratulations, Lane. You were too small to make your mark, but then game after game you showed you weren't. Your team wasn't yet ready to compete, then, month after month, you showed you were. Now, you and your team are on your way.'
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Jack Todd: Adapting to playoff brutality will be key for rising Canadiens star Lane Hutson
As the NHL announced last week that the Canadiens' Lane Hutson was the overwhelming winner of the Calder Trophy, with 165 first-place votes out of 191, the Florida Panthers were committing mayhem en route to what will probably be a second straight Stanley Cup. The carnage, especially in Game 3 of the final against the Edmonton Oilers , was impressive. Even more impressive was the ability of NHL referees to resist the temptation to blow the whistle come playoff time. Both sides got away with a lot and the Oilers were guilty of taking some very stupid penalties, but the officiating definitely favoured Florida's style of play. Begging the question: Can a player like the 5-foot-9, 162-pound Hutson thrive at playoff time? Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. It would be wrong to assume that Hutson can't adapt his quicksilver talents to the post-season. Most of the hockey world has been wrong about this young man from long before he was drafted. He is one tough cookie and I will never forget the beatdown he put on a 6-foot-5, 235-pound Swede at the world juniors. The shift in play from regular season to playoffs is unmatched in any of the other North American leagues. It's open season on skilled players, especially those like Hutson who don't have the sheer bulk to make offenders pay. Before the playoffs started, I saw a clip of Paul Maurice behind the Florida bench that gives the game away. There was Maurice during last season's playoffs, as urbane and articulate as any coach in reducing the game to its brutal essence, dropping F-bombs left and right while urging his players to do one thing: 'Hit!' No subtle dissections of strategy or matchups. Just pound 'em into the ice, an effective tactic this time of year. Hutson does have ways of protecting himself that are not named Arber Xhekaj. The first time an opposing lummox tried to hit Hutson was during the pre-season, when lumbering Ryan Reaves tried to take his head off and caught a whole lot of glass. Hutson went on to play big minutes through 82 regular-season games and five playoff games, which might be the most remarkable aspect of his dazzling rookie campaign. He does get sent flying now and then, but he inevitably bounces back. He'll have to — because as the playoffs advance, the play seems to get more recklessly violent with every round. Perhaps the most encouraging words for Hutson came from the Canadiens' previous Calder winner, Ken Dryden, who took the trophy in 1972: 'Congratulations, Lane. You were too small to make your mark, but then game after game you showed you weren't. Your team wasn't yet ready to compete, then, month after month, you showed you were. Now, you and your team are on your way.' Nicest guy in the league: Given the kitschy vibe of NHL awards shows, breaking it up and having families surprise the winners with their trophies made sense — and at least we didn't have to endure Nickelback. The most touching awards ceremony I saw was when Anze Kopitar's wife and daughters awarded the Kings' veteran centreman the Lady Byng Trophy, complete with drawings from the girls proclaiming him the 'nicest guy in the NHL.' That's accurate — although Nick Suzuki could give Kopitar some competition. Beasts of the East: Two games into the season, and the Alouettes are the absolute rulers of the East Division. They're 2-0, while Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto are all 0-2. The standings are meaningless at this point in the season, but the Alouettes' defence as designed by the masterful Noel Thorpe is not meaningless. They play with intent and the intent is to shut you down. As my trusty sidekick Zeke Herbowsky pointed out, the Alouettes faced a couple of backup quarterbacks — but they're both veteran QBs with solid resumés and they were both all but eaten alive by a defence that was breathing fire. Gabriel rising: Thanks to my mentor Pat Hickey for calling my attention to Montrealer Gabriel Diallo, who this weekend defeated his friend and doubles partner, Belgian Zizou Bergs, to win the Libema Open for his first ATP title. Diallo is a towering, 6-foot-8 powerhouse whose father is from Guinea and whose mother is a former professional handball player from Ukraine. He's climbed the rungs to 44th on the ATP Tour as we head to Wimbledon. This Hart lacks heart: It's well within the definition of the award, but I could never bring myself to vote for a Hart Trophy candidate who doesn't carry that play into the post-season, whether it's Connor Hellebuyck or Auston Matthews. Heroes: Lane Hutson, Ken Dryden, Anze Kopitar, George Russell, Gabriel Diallo, Geoffrey Cantin-Arku, Shawn Oakman, Wesley Sutton, Dylan Wynn, Davis Alexander, Tyler Snead, Austin Mack, Latifah Abdu, Tanya Boychuk, Tatjana Maria, Armand Duplantis &&&& last but not least, the amazing Summer McIntosh . Zeros: The NHL's playoff officiating, schedules that can have teams playing hockey into the summer, the Boston Red Sox, Max Verstappen, Christian Horner, Matthew Tkachuk, Connor Hellebuyck, Auston Matthews, Daryl Katz, Douglas Cifu, Vincent Viola, Wayne Gretzky, Bud Selig Jr., Claude Brochu, David Samson &&&& last but not least, Jeffrey Loria. Now and forever. @
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Alex Scott and Dermot O'Leary issue Soccer Aid apology after Tyson Fury comments
Tyson Fury and Harry Redknapp turned the air blue with a pair of F-bombs during ITV's coverage of Soccer Aid, forcing Alex Scott to issue an apology. The former world heavyweight champion boxer and the legendary ex-Premier League boss were shown naming the England XI ahead of Sunday evening's huge charity match at Old Trafford. And Fury swore during a motivational speech before Redknapp revealed the team. A laughing Redknapp then dropped an F-bomb of his own before confirming the team to laughter in the home dressing room. Scott and Dermot O'Leary, the ITV presenting team for the event, apologised for any offence caused by the swearing. and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. check back regularly for updates on this developing story. on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shane Lowry's US Open meltdown: 'F-bombs' caught on hot mic amid tough round
Shane Lowry (AP Photo) Shane Lowry's frustration boiled over at the US Open on Friday as the Irish golfer was caught on a hot mic dropping repeated F-bombs while battling the brutal Oakmont Country Club course. After missing a par putt on his fourth hole of the day, Lowry muttered "F*** this place" several times as cameras rolled, taking his score to 14 over par. The 38-year-old's outburst went viral on social media, capturing the emotion of a player worn down by a punishing layout. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It wasn't the first time Lowry's emotions got the better of him. Just a day earlier, he smacked a course microphone in frustration after failing to escape the rough on the 17th hole. A similar incident occurred last month at the PGA Championship when he slammed his club into the turf at Quail Hollow, again yelling the same phrase after a tee shot landed in a divot. Poll Do you think Shane Lowry's outbursts are a sign of frustration or passion for the game? Frustration Passion Both Neither Adding to his Oakmont woes, Lowry committed a rare mental error on Friday, picking up his ball on the 14th green without marking it — a clear violation under Rule 14.1. He was assessed a one-stroke penalty, turning a bogey into a double and finishing with a 78. "Probably one of the stupidest things I've ever done," Lowry admitted. "Maybe my mind was somewhere else." From hot mics to hot tempers, Lowry's rough US Open campaign captured the unfiltered frustration of golf at its hardest.
