Good god, Swami, are message board fans going to jump him through the internet, then over the glass? Paukovich is of questionable character, given his past in addition to the Bina hit and last weekend's incident. If you'd like us to think he's above all this, you may not want to hold your breath. Paukovich has thrown the only cheap shot vs. the Sioux, against Bina, and the teams played two more games following the incident and nothing more than talk on the ice has occurred. I'm sure that's the only incident ever where players make comments to each other on the ice. Don't doubt that Sioux fans will be all over Paukovich verbally, if that's not expected, you've never been to a hockey game at any level, which I know you have. As for the Punk's comment, it also sounds that not only Paukovich but the Denver coaching staff are planning the best night for a fight; Prpich' and Smaby's comments in the paper pale by comparison.
I'll be watching the game on TV, so no matter what I think of the Punk, it won't make a difference.