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by Tom Ziller • Jan 4, 2009 12:10 PM EST
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That’s comical!
That should give Crosby plenty of ammo for the next locker room interview.
by 2FoX2 on Jan 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions
Whose technique is more sound — Semin’s slaps or Crosby’s ass-punching?
by jmlamb on Jan 4, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions
That was the funniest thing I have seen in awhile, I really appreciate the old school Street Fighter reference!!
by ADIOns on Jan 4, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions
The announcers laughing at Semin says it all . . . priceless.
by JBrer on Jan 4, 2009 11:17 PM EST reply actions
Semin playing the bongos on Staal’s face will go down as one of the lighter moments in NHL fighting history!! Then again, how does Staal feel having been taken down to the ice and then had his face drum rolled!! Staal might think about leaving the lighter weights alone and go after a heavy weight instead!! At least then he can hold his head high in defeat!!
by Masonfan4life on Jan 5, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions
That man is dangerous. Somebody is going to get scratched really bad one of these days. Players with long hair might also want to avoid him.
by 2sense on Jan 6, 2009 5:49 AM EST reply actions
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