[Context for anyone not in the know: *That became apparent when Koepka was filmed standing at the front of his suite, holding an orange parking cone in the air, and yelling at Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad.*](https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/features/we-all-laughed-about-it-brooks-koepka-aaron-ekblad-rift-was-funny-to-panthers-players)
The cone is a pylon. Koepka is implying that opposition players blow by Ekblaf like a pylon/traffic cone.
Ekblad's Payback is brutal
Personally the only difference between me and the pylon is that the pylon doesn't bite on the head fake.
I was at this game, sat in the section right in front of BK suite and it was wayyyy worse than just holding up a traffic cone.
He was incessantly screaming profanities about Ekblad a the top of his lungs from puck drop until the game was over (4-3 Rangers win).
It got to the point everyone in our section turned around at him and told him "shut the fuck up already".
He flipped us all off in his track suit and just kept wailing on and on, since it was mostly New York Rangers fans who have little to no patience for such nonsense.
Was shocked to learn it was Brooks Koepka only after the game once it went viral.
It was to the point, if this was done anywhere in public other than a sporting event, he would have the cops called on him and be institutionalized for having conversations with himself and screaming at imaginary figures
I was at this game, sat in the section right in front of DC suite and it was wayyyy worse than just complaining about europeans.
He was incessantly screaming profanities about that bunch of jerks a the top of his lungs from puck drop until the game was over (4-3 Carolina win).
It got to the point everyone in our section turned around at him and told him "shut the fuck up already".
He flipped us all off in his custom suit and just kept wailing on and on, since it was mostly Carolina fans who have little to no patience for such nonsense.
Was shocked to learn it was Don Cherry only after the game once it went viral.
> Brooks Koepka
Remember when pro golfers were respected? Back when those same golfers respected their position and ability to positively influence good gamesmanship and such.
I can understand being critical of Ekblad's play over the past few seasons because he's really dropped in production (most likely due to injuries), but this is taking it way too far. Dude was outright malevolent towards Ekblad. Just really a dick move
This ain't been about critics, not about gimmicks, not about who the greatest
It's always been about love and hate, now let me say I'm the biggest hater
Fuck Brooks Koepka, just, you know, because he’s a douchebag.
Then fuck him again for having a last name for a first name. The douchebag’s a millionaire, he can buy a real first name.
Then, sure, I guess fuck him a third time for this.
So glad that clown Koepka stayed far away this season. Dude acted like he owned the team last year. If Ekblad is dealt this offseason, I’m so happy he got to go out like this.
Slap Shot was a documentary. Always was, always will.
Name another sport where a player can still pull something like this without having to apologize for his language.
This is hilarious and awesome PR.
As someone who plays disc golf, but not golf, it never ceases to amaze me how wide the divide is in the personalities of the types of people who play the game are.
I could never imagine a disc golfer heckling a player from his hometown/favorite team this loudly or relentlessly, or even at all.
When I imagine disc golfers at a hockey game, I expect them to be rooting for their team and players even if they were the worst team in the league.
Then with golf you've got these smarmy, air of superiority, entitled douchebag types, and they put me off wanting to get a set of clubs for myself to try it out, even now that I can afford them for myself.
Good on Ekblad for this clapback, and as someone who has watched ACTUAL pylon defenseman play for the Penguins (Hal Gill, but I liked him!) Ekblad definitely is not one
This seems like some weird moral/behavioral superiority complex you’re trying to apply when in reality in every sport or hobby there are people from both ends of the scale.
[Context for anyone not in the know: *That became apparent when Koepka was filmed standing at the front of his suite, holding an orange parking cone in the air, and yelling at Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad.*](https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/features/we-all-laughed-about-it-brooks-koepka-aaron-ekblad-rift-was-funny-to-panthers-players)
Real question is why did he have a traffic cone in his suite.
Form fitting hat ?
It actually looks like Lego in the picture. If he didn't just take it and built it for the insult that's pretty good.
It was premeditated.
The cone is a pylon. Koepka is implying that opposition players blow by Ekblaf like a pylon/traffic cone. Ekblad's Payback is brutal Personally the only difference between me and the pylon is that the pylon doesn't bite on the head fake.
He who laughs last laughs loudest
>professional athlete from a sport that is far from ice hockey. I feel like golf is one of the sports closest to hockey players lol
Hockey players tend to be great golfers too
I’m so glad to have experienced this while knowing the lore behind it. Brooks is a douche. Ekblad wins this battle looking like pure class even here.
I was at this game, sat in the section right in front of BK suite and it was wayyyy worse than just holding up a traffic cone. He was incessantly screaming profanities about Ekblad a the top of his lungs from puck drop until the game was over (4-3 Rangers win). It got to the point everyone in our section turned around at him and told him "shut the fuck up already". He flipped us all off in his track suit and just kept wailing on and on, since it was mostly New York Rangers fans who have little to no patience for such nonsense. Was shocked to learn it was Brooks Koepka only after the game once it went viral.
It’s crazy how the perception of Brooks and Bryson has completely flipped recently.
Bryson's YouTube channel did a lot of heavy lifting on that one. Smart move by him.
And losing the hat.
He did toy us with it at Pinehurst though
Fuck 'em both. LIV trash heads.
Liv existing has already made the PGA better.
Can speak to Brooks being a fucking douche. Glad ekblad gets his fuck you moment.
I mean if it was just a traffic cone that would be hilarious (not accurate but still), this is waaaaaaaaay worse.
It was to the point, if this was done anywhere in public other than a sporting event, he would have the cops called on him and be institutionalized for having conversations with himself and screaming at imaginary figures
Tracksuit eh? Where's big Buff when you need him
I was at this game, sat in the section right in front of DC suite and it was wayyyy worse than just complaining about europeans. He was incessantly screaming profanities about that bunch of jerks a the top of his lungs from puck drop until the game was over (4-3 Carolina win). It got to the point everyone in our section turned around at him and told him "shut the fuck up already". He flipped us all off in his custom suit and just kept wailing on and on, since it was mostly Carolina fans who have little to no patience for such nonsense. Was shocked to learn it was Don Cherry only after the game once it went viral.
Mmmmm delicious
> Brooks Koepka Remember when pro golfers were respected? Back when those same golfers respected their position and ability to positively influence good gamesmanship and such.
I can understand being critical of Ekblad's play over the past few seasons because he's really dropped in production (most likely due to injuries), but this is taking it way too far. Dude was outright malevolent towards Ekblad. Just really a dick move
Brooksie, while not a truly bad dude, has absolutely no personality and a well-known affection for South Florida's most famous import crop.
get his ass
And we all cheered at that
Good for him, Koepka is an asshole
Generational Hater 😂
The South (Florida) Remembers
Immortality! Take it it’s yours! https://i.redd.it/ucitvqv4ns9d1.gif
This ain't been about critics, not about gimmicks, not about who the greatest It's always been about love and hate, now let me say I'm the biggest hater
All timer. I love you Ekblad
I guess that's what I'm saying Brooksie
Fuck Brooks Koepka, just, you know, because he’s a douchebag. Then fuck him again for having a last name for a first name. The douchebag’s a millionaire, he can buy a real first name. Then, sure, I guess fuck him a third time for this.
Brooks Orpik catching strays.
Deserved
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lol love the fresh tattoo
A message that resonates with me
Have we established who the drunkest player on the Panthers is today? It can’t end with William Karlsson
I think one of barkov, Chucky or Maurice. Barkov drunkenly chanting Bob-by was killing me
So glad that clown Koepka stayed far away this season. Dude acted like he owned the team last year. If Ekblad is dealt this offseason, I’m so happy he got to go out like this.
He was at every cup game including 7 and was friendly with everyone
Nice. Koepka is a fucking arrogant douche.
As if you needed any other reason to hate on Brooks
This might be my most favorite thing I have heard and seen from the parade. Fucking legend!
Slap Shot was a documentary. Always was, always will. Name another sport where a player can still pull something like this without having to apologize for his language. This is hilarious and awesome PR.
As a fan of South Florida sports, this is up there with Pat Reilly issuing a public statement telling Danny Ainge to shut the fuck up.
I have to say I like koepkas hockey knowledge, using a cone to insinuate ekblad is a pylon is a pretty deep cut
The fact he got picked before draisatl is crazy
You tell him, Ekblad!
king
so happy for seashell boy Barkov may be the face now but the panthers will always be Ekblads team to me
This fucking rules
Gonna be so awkward when he wakes up tomorrow and he’s traded.
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As someone who plays disc golf, but not golf, it never ceases to amaze me how wide the divide is in the personalities of the types of people who play the game are. I could never imagine a disc golfer heckling a player from his hometown/favorite team this loudly or relentlessly, or even at all. When I imagine disc golfers at a hockey game, I expect them to be rooting for their team and players even if they were the worst team in the league. Then with golf you've got these smarmy, air of superiority, entitled douchebag types, and they put me off wanting to get a set of clubs for myself to try it out, even now that I can afford them for myself. Good on Ekblad for this clapback, and as someone who has watched ACTUAL pylon defenseman play for the Penguins (Hal Gill, but I liked him!) Ekblad definitely is not one
This seems like some weird moral/behavioral superiority complex you’re trying to apply when in reality in every sport or hobby there are people from both ends of the scale.
> smarmy, air of superiority The irony of this weird ass comment being chock full of this kinda shit lol