Jeremy Roenick Calls Out Mike Babcock On Chris Chelios
by joehass on May 22, 2009 9:19 AM CDT
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PrintThursday morning, Jeremy Roenick was on a morning sports talk show (aside: wouldn't it be swell if Detroit had something like that? Oh, that's right...our "sports talk" station would rather focus on the "talk" part instead of the "sports" part. Sorry). He was talking about Chris Chelios and his limited playing time. His suggestion: Chelios isn't playing because Mike Babcock doesn't like him.
From this morning's Sun Times:
"The coach just doesn't like him for some ungodly reason," Roenick said. "I think he's got a grudge against American players, but he does not like Cheli at all. There's an underlying -- I don't know if it's a hatred because 'hate' is a strong word -- but there is some underlying issue that I don't understand."
Roenick doesn't expect Chelios to speak out about the matter.
"Cheli will never complain," Roenick said. "He is the ultimate professional. He will do whatever the team needs. But if you'd know some of the things that Babcock says to Chris Chelios, it would make your stomach churn. Just total disrespect for one of the best defensemen ever to play the game. ... I wish I could elaborate, but that's not proper. It's just disrespectful."
Okay, so let me get this straight. Chris Chelios, whom everyone and their mother knew going into this season was going to be on the trailing edge of the list of defensemen, isn't playing because Mike Babcock "has a grudge" against American players? But Roenick won't elaborate because "it's not proper"? So it's proper to call him out, but not proper to explain why?
Perhaps, and I'm just guessing here, Babcock is sticking with what works, and with the roster he thinks will give him the best chance at winning? While juggling injuries and other factors? And having a 47-year-old defenseman during playoff time who, while legendary and deserving of all accolades of a remarkable NHL career, is clearly low on the totem pole of a defensive squad, it may not be prudent to put him out there?
Put a sock in it, Jeremy.
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J-Ro
Is just mad that he’s on the golf course right now. I liked Babcock’s response to it:
"Two of my kids are American, so I think that kind of takes out the (grudge against) Americans thing,‘’ Babcock said. "Plus, I’ve made my living down here for 16 years, kind of enjoy it. The people in Michigan treat me real good." "As far as Cheli goes, I actually think Cheli and I got a pretty good relationship. I don’t think there’s one player I ever coached that wasn’t in the lineup who was thrilled about it. I bet you Cheli’s the same.’’
As you said, put a sock in it.
It’s good that Roenick says things like this so that we can remember that he is a massive dumbass.
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but still he’s a hell of a player, the greatest video game athlete of all time and the main reason I’m a Hawks fan. Further insults on him will not be tolerated… Consider yourself warned.
what does “greatest video game athlete of all time” mean? i saw it on puckdaddy and guessed that it meant he’s always rated like a 95 or something.
by Casey Richey on May 22, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
In NHL ’94 for sega Roenick was simply unstoppable. Every one-timer is a goal and he could knock anyone down.. Last time I played a playoff series in that game I think Roenick had like 51 goals…
hahaha oh okay
so kind of like Ryan Getzlaf in NHL 09? I played the Ducks in the playoffs the other day on it and he had 19 goals in the 6 game series…that’s a trick and 1/6 each night!
by Casey Richey on May 22, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe.. my roommate brought his Xbox into his room only like 2 weeks after I bought NHL ‘09 so I never really got to play it much… I’m still pissed about it
oh weak
you should go in his room and play while he’s asleep, with the volume at full blast.
by Casey Richey on May 22, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Its been said before by Patrick Roy
but I have a feeling Babcock will soon be able to say the same thing….
“I cannot really hear what Jeremy says because I’ve got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ear.”
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one of the best comeback quotes ever. One of the few things I liked about Roy was that quote
by Casey Richey on May 22, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
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This was all just Mike North’s way of getting anti-Wings propaganda out there. C’mon, really Roenick… should Chelios be out there. Hmm, at this point in his career is he better than Lidstrom, Rafalski, Stuart, Kronwall, Ericsson, and Lebda… Maybe Lebda, but Lebda has speed. I am a big Cheli fan, and if an injury occurs to the Wings, I am perfectly fine with him playing. But he is the Wings 8th defenseman. Counting Lilja who is hurt. I am also a Roenick fan. I like how he speaks his mind, but this is just a little weird. That’s what makes me think this is just propaganda and nothing else.
Lebda… where’s he from?
JR is full of shit, everyone knows that. Babcock is amazing.
by Alex Steele on May 22, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
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The aforementioned quote was the lede in the notes columns of both papers this morning.
The interivew took place on Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s morning show.
As for SecondCity: I’m all for a good trash talking comment, but I thought that crossed the line. The last phrase, where Roenick says “I could say more, but I won’t” was rather immature. If you’re going to make that kind of accusation, let’s see some proof.
Again, I think most other playoff teams would kill to have Chelios on their roster, including teams down two games to none.
Just total disrespect for one of the best defensemen ever to play the game. … I wish I could elaborate, but that’s not proper. It’s just disrespectful.
C’mon now! Is this high school??
this is just propaganda and nothing else.
No, it is not propaganda. It’s juvenile. What’s next, JR gonna be caught smokin’ in the boy’s room?
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by HockeeJunkee on May 22, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I just wanna know why this thread is even this long? Roenick is a complete loud mouthed imbecile. His name is this thread repeatedly (this post included) so it’s kinda like someone respects his comments? Screw that asshole! Babcock is an outright Historical Championship Hockey coach, and a hell of an American!
...Babcock is from Canada
But nevertheless. Yeah you’re right. The fact that so much attention has been paid to this (not just on here but on other sites) shows that people actually respect what he has to say enough to contemplate it.
Also, keep the cursing at a minimum ( i see you’re a new member)
by Casey Richey on May 22, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
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