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Don’t Touch Those Stitches
by Paul on 11/30/07 at 08:00 AM ET
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from the AP via CBS Sportsline,
As players from both teams entered the fray, Martinek said Hollweg threatened him and then reached for his face.
“He said he is going to take my stitches out. I think that was stupid,” said Martinek, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound defenseman.
Martinek added that no damage was done, but said he had never seen a player act in such a way.
“No, no. Never, never,” he said. “I think he could show a little bit of respect, but he didn’t. I cannot respect him.”
Hollweg contended that he was merely defending Orr, a 6-3, 222-pound forward, who has five career points and 239 penalty minutes in 114 NHL games. Simon and Witt had already double-teamed Orr before Martinek got near.
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Orr is a star player, of course Holloweg was defending him, he can’t defend himself!
Posted by Itlan on 11/30/07 at 12:09 PM ET
Orr is a star player, of course Holloweg was defending him, he can’t defend himself!
So because Orr’s not a star player, Hollweg should have just let the 3 guys attack him? Gimme a break! Did you watch the game? Simon got in a bunch of sucker punches on Orr, while Witt and Comrie wrestled with him.
Now, did Hollweg say that to Martinek? Probably. It’s called trash talk.
Posted by K24 from NYC on 11/30/07 at 03:16 PM ET
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Ryan Hollweg would never do such a thing, he is well respected by his peers in the NHL. The guy has been the victim of brutal attacks by the Islanders and has never done anything to provoke this type of slander. RJ Umberger was even willing to plant his face into the boards just so Hollweg wouldn’t hit them too hard. That shows how dedicated players on other teams are to maintain Hollweg’s health and welfare.
Posted by Dale Stewart from Moosejaw on 11/30/07 at 11:20 AM ET