PTS Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Why? Because someone who missed an entire season with a concussion shouldn't be skating warm-ups without a helmet. I remember earlier in the season watching them warm-up and I told my girlfriend that Connolly was just asking for it. I've played enough hockey in my life to know you're gonna have a very close call with a puck in warm-ups at least once a year. And 90% of the time it a rookie that gets you. Hopefully Timmy, Drury and whoever else went helmetless rethink their stance. I saw Forsberg almost get hit yesterday by a shot that went off the bar in warm-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I hadn't thought about it that way, but you're right. I just thought it was pretty funny what he said about being a good thing it was Gaustad... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Why? Because someone who missed an entire season with a concussion shouldn't be skating warm-ups without a helmet. I remember earlier in the season watching them warm-up and I told my girlfriend that Connolly was just asking for it. I've played enough hockey in my life to know you're gonna have a very close call with a puck in warm-ups at least once a year. And 90% of the time it a rookie that gets you. Hopefully Timmy, Drury and whoever else went helmetless rethink their stance. I saw Forsberg almost get hit yesterday by a shot that went off the bar in warm-ups. I agree. I had been saying the same thing all year at games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionAMG Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Maybe I'm mistaken, but I think he WAS wearing his helmet during warmups. However, he doesn't wear a visor and that's why he got hit with the puck. It got him in the nose. He then wore a visor in the game for the first time in 7 years and he even commented in some article how it was a little difficult to get acclimated to it again at first. Maybe I'm mistaken, but I think he WAS wearing his helmet during warmups. However, he doesn't wear a visor and that's why he got hit with the puck. It got him in the nose. He then wore a visor in the game for the first time in 7 years and he even commented in some article how it was a little difficult to get acclimated to it again at first. Pictures of Connolly Here's a good amount of pictures of Tim without a visor. Some from this year... so I don't think he's as stupid as you perceived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePolishSabre Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 So who's the bigger idiot, Connolly or Ruff? One one hand we have Tim with a history if head injuries... On the other hand we have a coach who didn't say a thing to him about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 http://www.clarku.edu/Departments/english/...es/connolly.jpg good grief... i guess they were right when they said that the playoffs age you 10 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Maybe I'm mistaken, but I think he WAS wearing his helmet during warmups. However, he doesn't wear a visor and that's why he got hit with the puck. It got him in the nose. He then wore a visor in the game for the first time in 7 years and he even commented in some article how it was a little difficult to get acclimated to it again at first. Pictures of Connolly Here's a good amount of pictures of Tim without a visor. Some from this year... so I don't think he's as stupid as you perceived. Now I haven't been to every game, but I have yet to see him with a helmet on in warm ups. Kind of hard to miss when he is sporting the Mr. Clean look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Now I haven't been to every game, but I have yet to see him with a helmet on in warm ups. Kind of hard to miss when he is sporting the Mr. Clean look. He definitely didn't have the helmet on when warmups started. I doubt he put one on as they progressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Good Lord... Soupy! http://www.briancampbell.org/ And this is pretty funny, too... http://www.chrisdrury.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I find it hard to believe that he plays with his chinstrap so loose. He's just asking for more head trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Seats Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Here he is warming up without a helmet in this pic I took before the December 30th home game vs. Atlanta. This doesn't prove anything about Sunday's pregame, but he has a history of going cue ball during warm up. http://static.flickr.com/56/138891620_786bda0f4a.jpg?v=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjsbu96 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Why? Because someone who missed an entire season with a concussion shouldn't be skating warm-ups without a helmet. I remember earlier in the season watching them warm-up and I told my girlfriend that Connolly was just asking for it. I've played enough hockey in my life to know you're gonna have a very close call with a puck in warm-ups at least once a year. And 90% of the time it a rookie that gets you. Hopefully Timmy, Drury and whoever else went helmetless rethink their stance. I saw Forsberg almost get hit yesterday by a shot that went off the bar in warm-ups. ....players don't want and should not need to wear a helmet in warmups. if anyone is an idiot here it is gaustaud for shooting the puck whenever he did. if you played pts than you also certainly know that the last you wanted to do is wear a helmet in warmup and that every other player on your team if you are playing at a high enough of a level should know when to shoot and when not to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeleslyobvious Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 ....players don't want and should not need to wear a helmet in warmups. if anyone is an idiot here it is gaustaud for shooting the puck whenever he did. if you played pts than you also certainly know that the last you wanted to do is wear a helmet in warmup and that every other player on your team if you are playing at a high enough of a level should know when to shoot and when not to... Most of the team does wear their helmets in warmups though. I just think because of his history of concussions, and because of Murphy's law, Connolly should be wearing a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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