There's a lot being written about Jeremy Roenick lately. He's one of those guys that you either...

There's a lot being written about Jeremy Roenick lately. He's one of those guys that you either love or absolutely hate. I got over his Blackhawk-ness, and sorta grew to like the dude. My feelings started to turn during the 1999 playoffs, when the Phoenix Coyotes were facing the Blues in the first round. JR was missing them, because he'd suffered a late-season injury. However, when the 'Yotes were facing elimination in Game 7, he came back early and, with some extra facegear, played hockey with a broken-fucking-jaw. The Blues won, anyway, but I was still in awe of the effort.

That kind of toughness earned much respect in my book.

While looking for some write-ups of that series, I found this video. Enjoy.

UPDATE: Found what i was looking for, originally, here.
The key point: JR's return was 20 days after getting his jaw broken by Derian Hatcher.

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I respectfully dissent, Tim.

JR is/was a crybaby prick.

I NEVER got over his Chicago years.

I admire your courage, sir, but must disagree.

Let's go Blues!!!

by Milo. on Aug 9, 2009 11:36 PM CDT reply actions

You have admire the balls it would take to play with a broken face

i am neutral, at least hes not avery, and sometimes he can be funny
but he wore the indian face

"I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game."
-Barry Sanders
(Soon to be the Detroit RedWings - Henrik Zetterberg '11)

by DasBlues74 on Aug 12, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions