Blackhawks' Burish blasts Pronger
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Blackhawks' Burish blasts Pronger
Standing on the Wachovia Center ice with his teammates hoisting the Stanley Cup in the background, Blackhawks forward Adam Burish couldn’t hold back any longer.
Nevermind that he didn’t actually play in the Stanley Cup clinching Game 6, having been a healthy scratch for the last three games because he was invisible in the first three. He just put on his equipment and skated around the ice like he did.
In an interview with NBC, Burish couldn’t pass up the opportunity to needle Chris Pronger on live television.
“I think Chris Pronger’s the biggest idiot in the league,” Burish said. “I can’t stand him one bit. I hope I never have to see him again. If I see him out there, I might punch him.”
Did Burish see the poorly done Chicago Tribune poster that depicted Pronger in a skirt, calling him ‘Chrissy Pronger’?
“No, but that’s perfect,” Burish said. “He should have worn that out here [on the ice]. He was terrible.”
Classy winner, right?
Those are some big words for a forward who has never posted more than nine points in an NHL season or positively contributed to a winning team. Pronger’s resume includes three Stanley Cup Finals with three different teams, a Hart Trophy, a Norris Trophy and a Stanley Cup ring.
Our advice to Burish when these two teams meet next season: keep your head up. That is, if he’s playing.
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Niether player drops the gloves so niether are than tough.— Ferrell31- Burish embarassed himself. He was a healthy scratch but suited up as if he played. Now that's an idiot.— comin4ya23
- THANK YOU FLYERS FOR A GREAT SEASON ! LOVE THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK— fshldy1
He put his uniform on and skated the Cup around although he didn't even play ....wow - unfathomable - I mean seriously even his teammates can't respect that - what a poser!- This guy played 13 games for the year. Why was he even being interviewed?— kxopsu
Comment removed.- Pronger is what Pronger is. He has been the way he is since midget hockey. The fact that he's back playing in the East just brings more attention to him. This is why Richards is the captain of the Flyers and not some side-show. Don't get me wrong, I've always loved Pronger and he will be in the NHL Hall of Fame, just that you can't get too excited over what the guy does.— petemagoop
- How do you talk sh*t when you didn't even play? And who puts their equipment on after the game is over? What a loser— crowl
- See? A dirtbag like this gets his name on the Cup, and a hard-working bunch of guys like 2009-10 Flyers don't (well, Pronger's already on there, but you know what I mean). No justice in this world....— Phantoms9805
Whose is this "Burish", the puck boy? Not worth printing. Who cares what this non-factor says.— dogman5- Adam who?— Paul1954
Wow, Pronger's antics really messed with this guy's head. Totally worth Lupul & Sbisa & whatever else they gave up.— flyler- This is why Chrissy Pronger is such a good fit for Philly... You got love it!!! DUM DADA DUM DADA DUM DADADADADADA!!!! GO HAWKS!!!— ChiTownKidd
- who?— PhillyFuture
- who?— PhillyFuture
