Rangers' Peter Laviolette, Islanders' Patrick Roy on Adam Pelech collision with Mika Zibanejad | SNY

Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette and Islanders head coach Patrick Roy both give their own accounts and opinions on Adam Pelech's hit on Mika Zibanejad in the third period of Tuesday night's crosstown rivalry matchup, where the Islanders took down the Blueshirts 4-2 at UBS Arena.
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[@liguy181]

I love Patrick Roy

[@danieloblinger6648]

Me too

[@io2503]

Of course, your other coach sucked and they brought in this empty suit to coach. He's not going to repair your silly franchise.

[@thomaskuntz2478]

​@io2503 Lambert? Yeah he sucked you could call him an empty suit but he was the assistant to Barry Trotz now Roy have no right to call him anything but a god send

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

@@io2503 Silly franchise with the greatest postseason series streak among all four major sports. Go watch your poverty franchise Rangers with their 1 chip in 84 years. I swear Mets and Rags fans are exactly alike.

[@I-am-burger....]

@@anticensorshipsociety1063 only difference is that we are good

[@LeftCentersky]

Mika was skating towards his bench while looking in another direction. If he had looked at the bench, could have easily avoided Pelech.

[@PS-vc2yz]

If Trouba was Pelech I wonder what Laviolette would have said. Pelech doesn't have a mean bone in his body. If he did he'd be a much better player.

[@edcasey9738]

Excellent response Patrick.

[@jon-pauljeandron4439]

As a rangers fan that's an accident but the hit from behind on tro at the end of the game this is why the nhl has a problem with refs

[@ziggymorris8760]

You mean that acting job?

[@jon-pauljeandron4439]

@ziggymorris8760 no it was a hit from behind the NHL is trying to get rid of this

[@Stevedrums741]

the referring has never recovered from going from one to two and that all lies on King Bettman's doorstep.

[@robertodelmar8911]

I do agree Dobson should’ve been called for the cross check, I’ll be honest

[@jon-pauljeandron4439]

@robertodelmar8911 the islanders outplayed the rangers in the opening period this won them the game

[@MOTU_CTR]

I don't care for either team, but I generally would root for the Rangers over the Isles. However, I respect Roy a whole lot more than I respect Laviolette.

[@user-vk9zy9ii3j]

As a Rangers fan I don’t see this as a deliberate hit on Mika. Mika was not paying attention to where he was going and he skated right into Pelech. That’s on Mika, not Pelech. Hockey players have to always be alert and aware of where they are going. Hockey players, from an early age, are taught to keep their heads up. Mika failed to do that and he payed the price.

[@josephgrosso8731]

Rangers fan who agrees Mika-Pelech was collision, not dirty hit. However, Dobson hit on Trochek was clearly vicious boarding! Terrible non-call. Thinking #8 best not turn his back on #73 on Saturday!!!

[@chriss7616]

It was boarding but absolutely not vicious.

[@edcasey9738]

Whistles get turned off.

[@please.7287]

rangers better man up. in the playoffs people key on your superstars and will bounce them around like every year. quit crying.

[@I-am-burger....]

@@chriss7616 yes it was

[@thomaskuntz2478]

Womp womp take it b

[@billkittredge5794]

If laviolette thinks he’s going to go after Roy like he did Travis Green last week he’s going to regret it. Roy will kick his fat ass.

[@bobcunha3323]

Is he kidding me. Totally accidental not even close to a bad hit. Actually Pelech is the one who got hit.

[@cowetascore8476]

Laviolette is a tool. Sorry, Pelech a) isn't dirty (he got clobbered by Gallagher earlier this year on a dirty hit) and b) HE WASN"T LOOKING AT MIKA

[@dankerman321]

That was incidental... both players were looking the other way... just glad both of them are ok.

[@bobhenry6159]

Jeez Lav, you're acting like Pelech pummeled Mika with his shoulder fists.

[@wcoulter4]

whats a shoulder-elbow?

[@lynong9877]

Laviolette should watch the video 100 times and apologize to Pelech for this brutal comments.

[@nytess2]

Im a Rangers fan, Laviolette saying this was intentional is just nuts...Gotta love Roy :) he's cool

[@chriskelly-xh5pz]

remember who coaches trouba and rempe

[@PhillyLeotardo25]

Mika wasn’t on purpose nor was Dobson on Trocheck. That being said Dobson should keep his head up on Saturday and hopefully Rempe keeps his elbow in

[@Chyeahokay]

Trouba is known for clean hits… and rempe tries for clean hits, but he is just too big

[@FJB_FJB]

Dobson boarding was accidental? I guess Rempe taking his head off on Saturday will also be accidental

[@LincolnJamesHeathrowIII]

​@@FJB_FJBsit down ranger fan.. you lost. Go ahead sic your dog on us. He'll be dealt with as well.

[@FJB_FJB]

@@LincolnJamesHeathrowIII hush up baby boy beta. Good luck even making the post season. Your islanders will be dealt a mighty blow Saturday. Grab some kale chips!!

[@RyanReyes-us3yj]

Roy is right

[@timothyehrler4325]

Keep your head up girlie man.

[@RodCalidge]

While totally avoidable, the Ranger player makes the mistake of looking away. And, the Islander player is clearly braced for the contact even though he is just standing there. Keep your head up, bud.

[@iguanasnipersfl]

Is there a single rangers fan that thinks this was deliberate?

[@fearlessleader8623]

Patrick Roy is such a G

[@anticensorshipsociety1063]

I appreciate Laviolette from his Isles time but the guy is another Brind'mour in that he coaches his home crowd and the refs to get more calls. If the Rangers were better at even strength they wouldn't require all of these PPs. Reminds me of Bruce Cassidey calling the Isles the "NY Saints".

[@steveholloway8694]

Patrick is 100% correct.

[@themetalcoconut]

Standing there + vicious hit - slew foot = entitlement

[@kta125]

100% accidental, both turned into each other at the last second

[@franklau1000]

What do u expect the coach did not dress rempe

[@AiStormm]

even if lavi thinks it was clean he has to be mad and get the boys going

[@RaynorNYR]

roy sounds guilty lol

[@chriss7616]

He does? Seems your the only one that thinks that. 😂

[@jasonalexander7089]

Not only a goalie fght if 1st round playoffs match but the coaches will throw down too!!

[@stevenhamerman7526]

It’s called Karma. For the slewfoot Zibanejad used in first period.

[@jamesfarrell4016]

Hey rangers did u forget Palmari whip lashed

[@brensek-ry6nw]

... i lost all respect for PL after this game.

[@JoshieJukebox]

This is ironic givin the fact Laviolette has a goon injuring everyone

[@chriss7616]

2 of them

[@moneyindabank]

Laviolette is delusional. Ray Charles could see that was accidental.

[@patriciabeecher72]

Poor Peter really needs to take a second look at that collision and when he does,correct his statement of how it really happened. I thought he was going to cry. Neither player saw the other.

[@gabel408]

I think it was intentional. Had it not been, my man would’ve also fell over but instead nothing which to me shows he was ready and waiting for it. Great acting job.

[@robmorrison1043]

Thank you Mrs Laviolette, for the comment!

[@vedadoughty8437]

Not sure the Rags coach saw the same collision that I saw. Sad attempt o demonize a pure accident that could have incapacitated either player.

[@Supreme896]

Hes mad hes seeing things take a deep breath go isles

[@kenkristofick9068]

Laviolette whining is so laughable. Maybe he watch Rempke and Trouba hit videos. Kharma

[@chriss7616]

Exactly what I have been saying

[@Kevinmac1120]

Laviolette sounds like a complete baby here..... that collision couldn't have been more accidental. Don't throw the word "vicious" around so loosely Peter.... Rags are in for a rude awakening in the playoffs if this is what's setting off their coach.... you can't just throw in 1 tough guy (Rempe) and think you're a tough team. There's levels here.

[@ZZSmithReal]

Rempe a "tough guy"? More like a punching bag. LOL

[@Mike.br80]

@@ZZSmithRealMatt Martin would say otherwise 😂

[@Desert-Father]

That glorified AHL franchise in Belmont will be lucky if they get to the playoffs.

[@Another_User_Name_]

@@Mike.br80 Matt Martin is the only player Rempe has gotten the better of. Rempe has fought to a draw or lost every other fight he's been in this season. I'm sure Matt Martin would be happy to go a 2nd time with him. He hasn't hurt anybody.

[@Mike.br80]

@@Another_User_Name_so we agree he beat up Martin. Kids barely old enough to drink a beer and he’s held his own after being challenged by half the heavyweights in the league. Not bad

[@jasonalexander7089]

Roy needs the long hair. What's he doing with short hair??

[@tomc2212]

maybe stop scratching rempe would be a good start. leave brodsinki in street clothes

[@ziggymorris8760]

Complaining about a vicious hit when you have Trouba on your team. What about the slew foot on Reilly? Why wasn’t that called? Cry me a river Peter.

[@coachloubrown-22]

You dont see it from the Rangers bench side. You all say its accidental, and you may be right, but you only saw from the TV angle from the other side. I will say Pelech saw Zibanejad coming. You didnt see what Laviolette saw and you know the refs dont want to give the Rangers a power play and make a call that decides the game.

[@joeleone2228]

Pro players use their peripherals, he definitely saw Mika, ref fell for it.

[@yadayadayada360]

🎣 🏒 + 🏝️ =🏌️‍♂️⛳️ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-qq3nf5hs7h]

ratted out LGR!! 💙💪

[@CureingAngel]

Seriously 😒 ranger coach. That's sad. Roy calls it how it is. Only one u can argue is the Dobson one at 5 secs left or 15. Rangers are gonna get wrecked in playoffs when less penalties are called!! LGI!

[@AverageGuy-kl1xj]

Boo-Hoo Petey...he is still bitter that the Islanders fired him...

[@jamesmcinerney2317]

Does laviolette get that emotional when trouba is running people all over the ice? Or when rempe throws elbows? No crocodile tears give me a break. Get this guy a tissue

[@Mike.br80]

Pelech and Mika had a personal battle all game, definitely not coincidental

[@mrsensei3614]

Sure qas accidental bunch 😒🤡 wait till Saturday smh

[@44kmoose]

Rangers are good. But big boys await. Shut up Pete.

[@jackieguccione94]

No problem this year

[@Metsfan7232]

@@jackieguccione94no Stanley Cup this year (or until at least 2040)

[@jackieguccione94]

@@Metsfan7232 if THEY dont win it this year then your probably RIGHT

[@islander8071]

Games are important because he's scared to play tampa bay.

[@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183]

Lol Islanders are out 1st round regardless of who they play

[@cowetascore8476]

@@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183 Islanders still have gotten further in the playoffs this decade than the Rangers.

[@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183]

@@cowetascore8476 "this decade" lol is that what helps you sleep at night? Let's focus on now. Islanders aren't that good. They are gone 1st round.

[@ryanmillertradingeconomics8183]

@@cowetascore8476 looking up their results, this isn't true lol you just making stuff up? Islanders were in the conference finals once in the past decade. Rangers went to the conference finals twice, and the stanley cup finals once. Nice try though.

[@P_STACK]

Long Island will conquer this planet fosho fosho

[@Desert-Father]

Islanders going to the Denis Potvin school of cheap shots. Safe to say people better be ready to throw down on Saturday.

[@Another_User_Name_]

Pelech and Zibanejad collided. It was not a cheap shot. Both players were looking the other way when they collided. Dobson took a 2 minute boarding penalty in the final 10 seconds that didn't get called and the Rangers retaliated. It wasn't viscous and the player wasn't hurt. And BTW, Ulf Neilsen has admitted in an interview that you can find here in KZbin that Potvin's hit on him that broke his leg was a clean hit.

[@robmorrison1043]

​@@Another_User_Name_ Why are you arguing with an IMBICILE. The dude is clueless. Potvin LOVED HITTING AND BEATING THE RANGERS! And BOY, HE DID A LOT OF THAT!

[@brutal666]

@@robmorrison1043 Potvin lives rent free in Rag fans heads

[@mrbob424]

Roy still a whiny baby 😂😂😂

[@griffinfisher7319]

Think you got the coaches mixed up bud

[@philipneri2485]

"I think we own the game." Final score Islanders 4 Rangers 2. Keep crying.

[@peteraustinnoto142]

Rags are babies

[@sylvainviau454]

Patrick Roy is just laughing at Laviolette right now and Laviolette knows he made a very big mistake I’m not putting in Rempe

[@Hockeistguyalive]

Pelech saw him, he skated to center and backed tracked into Mika’s line, while the puck was down below the goal line. Why would Pelech skate back to his end when the puck was deep? Greasy Isles.

[@kevinmortensen6641]

Cheap shot all day. If you cant see that, you're blind.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Didn't you hear Roy? it was accidental.

[@rexbo29]

Biggest cheap shot was still Rempe elbowing the Devils player in the head.

[@ziggymorris8760]

You are right, slew foot on Reilly was a cheap shot that wasn’t called

[@cowetascore8476]

Posted by Stevie Wonder.

[@yadayadayada360]

Complete 🐎 💩. Pelech did to Zibanejad, what Gallagher did to Pelech: fed him a shoulder and elbow. And to take Roy (who was one of the nastiest players and has one of the worst temperaments of all time) at face value, is even more 🐎 💩. Furthermore, Rempe didn’t, and doesn’t, go after star players; something that Trouba has done in the past.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Go Rangers.....that hit on Trocheck was a cheap one..... payback time on Saturday..... Mika was too .....Pelech skated right into him.... didn't even try to avoid him....... Roy is a dirty liar .... Payback Saturday.....🖖🇺🇸🦫🤘👍👌🍩🔥💰💪👏🤞🚂

[@robmorrison1043]

Thanks for your comment, Mrs Laviolette!

[@robmorrison1043]

A little advice in order to stop being a Ranger homer. Watch plays with open minded agendas. Anyone with an once of hockey knowledge or two eyes (including Stevie Wonder) could see that it was 100% accidental. Laviolette lost what ever little respect and credibility he had, by going there!

[@f_homo-s]

Obviously an incidental collision. Both players were looking in directions other than where they were going. It happens.