Maple Leafs 4 - Flyers 2: Jody Shelley Is Garbage

by PPP on Sep 22, 2011 1:13 AM EDT in Game Recaps

"The verdict's still out if it's broken. It's just always looking a little messed up. I think [the hit] was late for sure. My back was to the wall so definitely not a clean hit."

- Darryl Boyce via @JonasTSN1050

If Darryl Boyce was a movie character, he would be a more talented Rudy. The ~~local~~ good Canadian boy played his junior hockey with Toronto's St. Michael's Majors before joining the University of New Brunswick's Varsity Reds. He signed with the Toronto Marlies out of school and worked his way to being a fourth-liner with what I will assume has always been his favourite team. Tonight he was the victim of the kind of hit that can potentially end a career.

You know, the kind of hit that Brendan Shanahan featured in a video with numerous examples. Interestingly, Jody Shelley getting smoked in the head is highlighted in the video as illegal. Good luck watching that video if you're drowsy. Maybe that explains why some players didn't understand the message. The top stated goal of his new role is to protect the players. One might argue that the best way to protect players is to get rid of garbage players like Jody Shelley. Naw, that'd be crazy.

That is local reporter Tim Panaccio. He's better known as being one of Dwayne Klessel's facilitators which speaks to his ability to judge character. No doubt, Shelley is a good person off the ice, accommodating of the media, and probably does a lot of charity work. Unfortunately, none of that means that players of his ilk deserve to have a spot in the NHL.

Here's a video-based look at Shelley's handiwork but Dirk Hoag of On The Forecheck also delved into one of his databases to pull information on Shelley's penalties over the last two seasons. Taken with his time-on-ice per game over that period - 9 shifts and 6:10 per game last year and 6:45 and 10 shifts two years ago - they paint a picture of a player that brings nothing to the table on the ice. Here's a selection of his achievements:

25 fighting majors (check out SkinnyFish's Good Study for more)
5 roughing
3 misconduct penalties
1 checking from behind
1 kneeing
1 match penalty

This will be among the first big tests for Brendan Shanahan. Considering the climate around the league, the anticipation of the league moving beyond Colin Campbell's Reign of Error, and how recently that DVD of unacceptable hits was disseminated it is important that he get off on the right foot and crush Jody Shelley.

Game In Six

Ron Wilson Post-Game

Ben Scrivens Post-Game

Tweet Comment 50 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Two suspensions last year in December. Piece of trash is getting an early start this year. Just ban him, he’s useless.

Editor of The Copper & Blue, and leader of The Cult Of Hartikainen.

by Derek Zona on Sep 22, 2011 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZfCFChVR0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS9pIJiV1yE

Editor of The Copper & Blue, and leader of The Cult Of Hartikainen.

by Derek Zona on Sep 22, 2011 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions

But every time he fights, the team gets a boost

at least that’s what my video game tells me.

Co-Manager at Arctic Ice Hockey

Want Jets historical stats, Gabe Desjardins metrics, Jets prospect scouting reports, player previews, and old school photos from the WHA days? Get your copy of the First Commemorative Maple Street Press Winnipeg Jets Annual for 2011-12 here.

by Bettman's Nightmare on Sep 22, 2011 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions

No one will ever confuse

Jody Shelley for being smart. Or a hockey player. Good on Rosehill to step in.

Twitter

by eyebleaf on Sep 22, 2011 1:46 AM EDT reply actions

Much respect for Rosehill after that. Shelley can gtfo for all I care.

"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."

by Whiter Mage on Sep 22, 2011 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m expecting 2 or 3 regular season games as punishment for this hit. Unfortunately, I think we’ll all have forgotten about this in a month’s time, if only because more incidents will happen that get a lot more coverage.

by BeyondBeleaf on Sep 22, 2011 1:57 AM EDT reply actions

This is the kind of hit that makes it necessary to carry a Jay Rosehill or a Colton Orr on the roster. I hope Shelley sits for at least 3-4 games.

by RJinSoCal on Sep 22, 2011 2:13 AM EDT reply actions

Good thing Rosehill was out there, or Shelley would have hurt someone. Deterrence!

I've been looking at the sky

by Back In Black on Sep 22, 2011 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

So. much. win.

The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation

by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Sep 22, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Colton Orr would've made the better hit.

But good on Rosehill for kicking that ass.

by BrownMagician on Sep 22, 2011 2:38 AM EDT reply actions

Just got home from night shift so misses the game. How did Gus look?

As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica

by Redonred on Sep 22, 2011 2:43 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

meh.

by jafac on Sep 22, 2011 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn it Shelly! Its only preseason!

by leafsportugal on Sep 22, 2011 5:36 AM EDT reply actions

The Flyers

A lot of Flyers fans seem pretty upset about losing this preseason game. It’s weird, but for some reason they get angry when I try and console them by reminding them that they will be much better once they start playing real games and have their top guys like Richards and Carter in the lineup.

Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.

by Shield on Sep 22, 2011 6:57 AM EDT reply actions 7 recs

hahahahaha thats great.

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey, that Shelly hit added excitement to the game.

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 7:05 AM EDT reply actions

almost as exciting as a touch icing with a broken leg!

Y'all Heard About Me, You Just Didn't Know It was Me

by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2011 7:10 AM EDT up reply actions

exactly. these are the moments we want to keep in the game so we can say “I was there!”

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought this said

It added excrement to the game. Yes, it did!

by GettinGiggy on Sep 22, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

From my goon study a month ago, Jody Shelley is the 18th gooniest goon in the league with 1 fight for every 29:54 of ice time.

The First Certified Grabbo Lover

by SkinnyFish on Sep 22, 2011 8:00 AM EDT reply actions

yeah, but here’s the thing
Jody is NOT a dirty player
not sure if that factors in to your study

by Ben Schnell on Sep 22, 2011 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, only one match penalty the last two years

That’s barely more than Pavel Datsyuk.

I've been looking at the sky

by Back In Black on Sep 22, 2011 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

so who’s the gooniest goon that ever done gooned?

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t it actually end up being Trevor Gillies?

by TheCeej on Sep 22, 2011 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

For last year only.

The First Certified Grabbo Lover

by SkinnyFish on Sep 22, 2011 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Of course. I couldn’t remember if you used multiple seasons or not.

by TheCeej on Sep 22, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Goonie?

Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.

by Shield on Sep 22, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I sure hope Shanahan doesn’t try and punish the coach, because I’m sure this is just a Shelley thing and has nothing to do with the rest of the team he plays for.

I woke up in a sarcastic mood this morning, I guess.

I've been looking at the sky

by Back In Black on Sep 22, 2011 8:17 AM EDT reply actions

Oooh, sarcastically discussing sarcasm, that's obviouswait what?

by Ben Schnell on Sep 22, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

are you being sarcastic man?

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

WTF IS THIS CHEMMY

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 8:58 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs

oh my word

Y'all Heard About Me, You Just Didn't Know It was Me

by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2011 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

There’s only one solution to this.

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

hahahahahaha rec’d

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions

i dont get it :(

by Ben Schnell on Sep 22, 2011 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Check the profile picture on that post.

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

whoosh, got it now

by Ben Schnell on Sep 22, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

That was there for a day and a half.

The First Certified Grabbo Lover

by SkinnyFish on Sep 22, 2011 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions

BOOM

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 9:04 AM EDT reply actions

not as funny

Y'all Heard About Me, You Just Didn't Know It was Me

by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2011 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Its almost as ugly though.

I thought about Jody Shelley but I couldn’t stomach it.

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions

who is that?

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Patrick Kaleta, you can tell from the douchebag hairstyle.

Original member of the Mike Weber bandwagon!
To make up for lost time, the Sabres signed six seasons worth of front-loaded cap skirting contracts in one week.

by Ubiquitous on Sep 22, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

the hairs cut off.

Reasining helps me with matrh!

by elseldo on Sep 22, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions

So far

none of our goalies has let in a truly ‘bad’ goal. That’s encouraging.

I think Scrivens has looked the best so far.
Neither Gus nor Reimer has looked spectacular, but I’d give the edge to Gus, cause I feel like Reimer should have stopped 1 or 2 of the goals he let in the other night.

Move along. Nothing to see here...

by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Sep 22, 2011 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

Anyone know if Frattin played the point on the PP in college?

by TheCeej on Sep 22, 2011 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

looks like it, yes.

http://ndgoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/burke-on-frattin-hes-going-to-get-good.html

Move along. Nothing to see here...

by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Sep 22, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Cool thanks for checking it out. He seems pretty comfortable on the point / cannon of a shot. He’s got 2 goals from there so far this preseason right?

by TheCeej on Sep 22, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions