Canucks & Beyond
Next entry: Dan Cloutier and the Canucks
Previous entry: A Reprieve From the Edge
Tops in Trash Talk
by Alanah McGinley on 03/10/08 at 03:41 PM ET
Comments (6)
Unlike many, I have a soft spot for the prototypical hockey pest. Frequently entertaining, and probably less vicious than the trash-talk that fans unleash on each other most of the time, I figure.
Well, Scott Cruickshank’s article from the Calgary Herald yesterday (link via KK and the NYT Slapshot) provided a rundown on the pest. And looking at his list, it would appear that Vancouver acts as some kind of training ground: two of the top 12 are current Canucks, and two are former.
1. Sean Avery, Rangers Undisputed king/clown of potty-mouthed noise.
2. Alex Burrows, Canucks Loud patter a point of pride for chirping checker.
3. Steve Ott, Stars Pepperpot drives opponents batty with non-stop barbs.
4. Jared Boll, Blue Jackets Freshman fighting plenty, talking even more.
5. Zach Stortini, Oilers Makes up for lack of originality with loud repetition.
6. Corey Perry, Ducks Supplements sneaky antics with sharp tongue.
7. Ryan Kesler, Canucks Speaks up when linemate Burrows takes a breath.
8. Dion Phaneuf, Flames “Does he ever stop talking?” wondered one player.
9. Jordin Tootoo, Predators Battering before the whistle; chattering after it.
10. Jarkko Ruutu, Penguins Knows which buttons to push. Ask Chris Simon.
11. Darcy Tucker, Maple Leafs Older, slower, but still relishes cracking wise.
12. Matt Cooke, Capitals Western Conference happy to see his lip move eastward.
13. Steve Downie, Flyers Brash newcomer sporting rowdy reputation already.
Vancouver’s like some sort of training ground for lunatics.
Which reminds me… I really need a Burrows jersey.
Filed in: | Canucks and Beyond | Permalink
Tags: hockey+pests,
Comments
Wow, you are right Van is the center of the banter universe.
I like Kesler’s “Speaks up when linemate Burrows takes a breath”
That’s funny stuff.
Posted by Laker from dapuddle on 03/10/08 at 03:30 PM ET
Wasn’t Burrows just fantastic last game? Beauty goal, hitting, setting up sweet plays...and probably irritating the other team with French-Canadian-accented taunting as well. Gotta love it.
Posted by Jeremy from Summerland, BC on 03/10/08 at 03:57 PM ET
I love Burrows. Kind of like Ruutu, but just in the way that he seems to be having so much fun while he’s acting maniacal. It’s awesome. 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 03/10/08 at 04:56 PM ET
Very funny! Thanks for posting, am looking forward to another one!
Posted by Bill from pa on 03/13/08 at 11:11 PM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Wellwood Returning to Vancouver
In Defense of Dany Heatley (sort of)
Sedin’s Agent Not Optimistic About a Vancouver Deal, but is Anyone?
Mike Keenan Joins the Canucks?
GM Place Keeps its Name; Disaster Averted
What’s Trevor Linden Been Up To?
About Canucks & Beyond
Alanah McGinley has been blogging hockey since 2003, sharing opinions, rants and not-so-deep thoughts with anyone who will listen. In addition to writing Canucks & Beyond and helping manage Kukla’s Korner, Alanah is one of the founders and co-hosts of The Crazy Canucks Podcast, as featured at Canucks.com.
She has contributed pieces to FoxSports.com and the New York Times Slapshot blog, as well as other stray destinations in cyberspace.
Email:
Alanah’s Twitter: Not really hockey-ish. [LINK]
Other Canucks Blogs
Vancouver’s like some sort of training ground for lunatics.
You’ll be living that one down for quite a while.
Posted by Greg from Atlanta on 03/10/08 at 03:25 PM ET