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MaryOAre you insinuating that Seabrooks Shot-to-head of SLB's Backus, that resulted in a major "Charging" penalty, IS a "Hockey play"? Clearly Backus has a head injury.
My problem is this. A high blow-to-the-head is every bit as dangerous, more so in fact, than kneeing, yet the level of discipline does not reflect that. Seabrook's 3 compared to Cooke's 7 game suspension, the 2nd highest in NHL history for kneeing. I realize his reputation played a role in this decision, but still the inconsistency's are frustrating and dangerous. I have no tolerance for players throwing illegal hits to the head or back. The result can be life changing.
It's also maddening when Bickell delivered a nearly identical knee-to-knee blow to Vladimir Sobotka as Cooke did to Barrie, yet received no discipline? The difference, Vladimir wasn't injured. Guess it doesn't count unless the guy limps off. That's the message the NHL is sending.
BTW, I'm not just a homer. I was disgusted and embarassed when the Wild's Mike Rupp drove an illegal check to the head of SLB's TJ Oshie. This resulted in a 4 game suspension. Couldn've been more imo!
MaryOAre you insinuating that Seabrooks Shot-to-head of SLB's Backus, that resulted in a major "Charging" penalty, IS a "Hockey play"? Clearly Backus has a head injury.
My problem is this. A high blow-to-the-head is every bit as dangerous, more so in fact, than kneeing, yet the level of discipline does not reflect that. Seabrook's 3 compared to Cooke's 7 game suspension, the 2nd highest in NHL history for kneeing. I realize his reputation played a role in this decision, but still the inconsistency's are frustrating and dangerous. I have no tolerance for players throwing illegal hits to the head or back. The result can be life changing.
It's also maddening when Bickell delivered a nearly identical knee-to-knee blow to Vladimir Sobotka as Cooke did to Barrie, yet received no discipline? The difference, Vladimir wasn't injured. Guess it doesn't count unless the guy limps off. That's the message the NHL is sending.
BTW, I'm not just a homer. I was disgusted and embarassed when the Wild's Mike Rupp drove an illegal check to the head of SLB's TJ Oshie. This resulted in a 4 game suspension. Couldn've been more imo!
ContenderMan I love the SJS and DAL goal horn + songs, wish the habs had something like that.
MaryOBackus
b-kul^you think they can do it? i think they can, detriot surprised them with the stretch but boston seemed to have figured it out.
Anathemai remember when the olympic roster was named that jamie benn was one of my "meh" choices that i personally felt was on the fence.
ever since watching this guy play, i realize that i was way, way off. he's probably one of my favorite players in the nhl right now.
he's a true captain, a do it all, lead by example kind of guy. tons of skill, tons of fight, and extremely valuable to his team. without jamie benn, the stars are no where.
it might have been jd, maybe dingo that first told me that i was crazy in saying that team canada could do without jamie benn, but now i understand why. you were right. the guy's a monster defensively, offensively, and in terms of leading my example is second to no one.
Granite_StateAt home? More likely than them losing. But im not counting the wings out yet. Zetterberg is back and should be more comfortable on the ice than last game.
Howard should be back too if his flu got any better. Should be a great game regardless. I just know detroit has more in the tank so id rather get past them while we have the chance.
Ski_the_east01Not seein west coast games I had no idea about the kid, after this DAL/ANA series I have tons of respect for him he's so fun to watch
Gustav in net again - definitely not a bad thing for the wings because he was phenomenal in his first start last game.
Great day of hockey I plan on being in front of a TV with NHL on for at least the next 9 hours haha let' go b's and CBJ!
-emile-quit already
Anathemait might have been jd, maybe dingo that first told me that i was crazy in saying that team canada could do without jamie benn, but now i understand why. you were right. the guy's a monster defensively, offensively, and in terms of leading my example is second to no one.
DingoSeanWoo hoo! i'm winning the NS bracket challenge.
DingoSeanWoo hoo! i'm winning the NS bracket challenge.
scratchproteenThe reffing in this Colorado vs. Minnesota is pathetic it wish Cooke was playing to Fuck up McCloud or how ever you spell his piece of shut name. Fuck you Colorado you suck
Anathemaso nathan mackinnon. mother of god. +8, 10 points in 5 games. monster goals.
and he's fucking 18.
Anathemaso nathan mackinnon. mother of god. +8, 10 points in 5 games. monster goals.
and he's fucking 18.
scratchproteenFuck him. Just anothet person I can hate for 20 years while he plays.
scratchproteenAlso how the fuck does landskog not get a game misconduct for shoving the linesmen any other time a player even touches a ref in any sport they are kicked out, and this time they didn't?
Sounds like same ref crew will be in st. Paul for game 6, great.
scratchproteenAlso how the fuck does landskog not get a game misconduct for shoving the linesmen any other time a player even touches a ref in any sport they are kicked out, and this time they didn't?
Sounds like same ref crew will be in st. Paul for game 6, great.
