Why would we not root for Kadri? I realize some people can’t get beyond his “dirty player” reputation but I’ve watched almost every minute of his ice time for the last 2-3 years and the reputation is overblown. If he used to be a dirty player, he isn’t anymore. He plays at that edge and hard to the whistle but isn’t that what a hockey player should do?
I kind of wish he was still in the series and the Avs put Macdermid in to run his a$$ for real. He’s such a baby and loses his cool so easily.
I'm not sure that I understand the comparison. Kadri has some history of on ice actions (the one last year against the Blues was horrible and warranted the suspension that he received). Evander Kane is a POS with a documented history of domestic violence, sexual assault, and assault charges, on top of the gambling debts, faking a Covid vaccination card, and other items. Comparing those two players and "rooting" for them are completely different situations, in my opinion. I may not like Kadri's actions in games at times, but I will willingly root against Evander Kane.
You’re right that I overstated it and Kadri probably shouldn’t be in the same category as Kane and Deangelo. But to me he’s easily one of the least likeable players in the NHL. No this doesn’t mean he should get death threats or have to deal with racist garbage, that’s completely uncalled for in any situation. I just wouldn’t ever express that I’m glad a guy that’s been suspended 6+ times for dirty play is doing well. Sorry if I was taking a shot at a guy that avs fans like. But if a guy on my team was continually showing himself to be dirty I’d have a hard time rooting for him.
I don’t disagree. He earned the rep he got while with Toronto. I just haven’t seen that from him these last 2 years in an Avs sweater. The open ice hit on Faulk last year was bad but I really think it was more a case of a momentary lapse of reason and frustration than an attempt to injure. The deal with Binnington this year in game 3 was absolutely nothing. He was just doing what he’s supposed to do, drive hard to the front of the net. He avoids puss boy if the D man doesn’t force him into him.
I should explain :lol:
