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NHL '12 Playoffs |OT| "The Cup is our destiny this year."
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opticalmace
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Smiley90 by a country mile. I'm at a respectable 92 now. Sorry if it's huge.
That's what I'm worried about. Neal left his feet on that hit too...somehow.
After talbot scored, everyone was up to congratulate him except giroux, who stayed sitting on the bench. I could be looking into it too much, but I think there's a chance he was concussed. Hopefully he was just really dazed.
Neal should get agame or two but won't. He'll be fined and that's it.
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That's not the point. Asham took his stick to his face, then jumped on him and threw punches.
Suspended for the rest of the playoffs would be appropriate, not a one-game suspension, period.
Suspended for the rest of the playoffs would be appropriate, not a one-game suspension, period.
Mike Works
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So you guys remember how pissy I got after Keith concussed Sedin and only got a 2 minute penalty and a subsequent 5 game suspension for it? Look at the fucking state of the league now. It's fucking embarassing.
I mean you've got those blatant elbows from the NYR/OTT game and the Asham crosscheck to the throat today, but what really kills me is James Neal delivers a flying bodycheck to a Flyer (Couturier) who doesn't have the puck, and potentially injures him. The refs don't call a thing, and the very next shift Neal goes headhunting and hits Giroux in the head. It's a fucking joke.
The only reason Hagelin is getting 3 games is because Alfredsson is potentially concussed. The NHL/Shanahan are now suspending people based on the resulting injury, which is a completely fucking backwards justice system. Will the Ottawa player who elbowed Callahan in the head in the same game get an equal (or any) suspension? Probably not.
These have already been arguably the dirtied playoffs we've seen in years and it's only been 5 days. The league's front office is a complete fucking joke.
PS: Scott Hartnell rules
I mean you've got those blatant elbows from the NYR/OTT game and the Asham crosscheck to the throat today, but what really kills me is James Neal delivers a flying bodycheck to a Flyer (Couturier) who doesn't have the puck, and potentially injures him. The refs don't call a thing, and the very next shift Neal goes headhunting and hits Giroux in the head. It's a fucking joke.
The only reason Hagelin is getting 3 games is because Alfredsson is potentially concussed. The NHL/Shanahan are now suspending people based on the resulting injury, which is a completely fucking backwards justice system. Will the Ottawa player who elbowed Callahan in the head in the same game get an equal (or any) suspension? Probably not.
These have already been arguably the dirtied playoffs we've seen in years and it's only been 5 days. The league's front office is a complete fucking joke.
PS: Scott Hartnell rules
hahahaha, what's the difference? Am I right?
brucewaynegretzky
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Don't care. Doesn't change anything. Refs prevent actual injuries. Gigantic failure on the refs' part tonight. Should have called WAY more on BOTH sides and been blowing the whistle way earlier. Those types of things prevent injuries. Suspension are for the media.
If anything this goes to show how inconsistent the league is. Grab a guys head and bash into the boards, no harm. I know Hagelin went high, but he's not dirty and doubt he had malice/intent, just went high, it happens and deserved a game but 3 is a bit much.
Smiley90 by a country mile. I'm at a respectable 92 now. Sorry if it's huge.
I... did not even notice... is that good or bad?
It's interesting. I think it's a lack of superstar teams as explained in this column i would like to see a dynasty of some sort in the NHL. It's kind of weird seeing different champions ever year
Dubbedinenglish
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brucewaynegretzky
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Can't wait for Crosby to get the return treatment. Show the Pens what it costs to play like that.
EDIT: Imagine if Neal had been in the box for that like he should have been.... Fucking refs.
Well, the Salary Cap is a fairly new concept, and before that teams could just buy all the star players and OF COURSE they'd rack up shitloads of points and cup wins in a row, because they'd all be playing on the same team. I think that's at least part of the reason - now star players are more evenly spread out and whether or not a team wins the cup depends to a bigger extent on the rest of the team/team balance, which can change quite heavily from one season to the other.
ActStriker
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Dear god it was almost 3-0 just like that
opticalmace
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Depends on how the Canucks do tonight.
Nice job Florida.
I have to pre-post a lot to see how long I can stay nr1 after we get eliminated. :'(
Also, I agree, good job Florida. Can't help but root for them, same with the Nordiques.
brucewaynegretzky
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PS, before Tabris screams "salt" at me and tries to compare me to him, notice I'm saying (for the most part) the ENTIRE game should have been called more tightly. Refs should have penalized Schenn before he was allowed to die.
Wendel Clark
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anybody watching this game?
Theres links in this thread.
Dubbedinenglish
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Weiss is being physical, scoring goals.. Dream game.
Regarding the Flyers not holding back next game, I know that I wouldn't want my team to have any sort of competitive disadvantage, especially if it might result in injuries. If the Pens continue with the dirty plays on Wednesday, I wouldn't necessarily fault any Flyers player who returns the favour...and yes, I'm aware how cold-blooded that sounds. At some point the players have to start fighting back to protect themselves.
I think it's time for Shanahan to take a firm stand and hand out some harsh punishments to Neal and especially Asham so what I mentioned above might be avoided.
I think it's time for Shanahan to take a firm stand and hand out some harsh punishments to Neal and especially Asham so what I mentioned above might be avoided.
Neal and Asham had better both be suspended, for their own health.
brucewaynegretzky
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Why go after Neal and Asham when they're after G, Couts, and Schenn? There are higher priority targets.
vatstep
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Holy shit. :lol
I had the most posts in the playoffs thread last year, which was like 1,000 over two-plus months. Almost half that in one week, nice work.
Dubbedinenglish
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THEOOOO!
Now imagine what'll happen once my finals are over............. Damn I'll have to hold back so it doesn't get too embarassing. Also, 1 week of vacation with close to no posting will have to do the trick.
EDIT:
Carkner suspended 1 game, in case not mentioned yet:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=628018
Good, I agree with both the 3 against Hagelin and the 1 against Carkner.
That sounds awesome - except replace St. Louis with the Sharks.
ZeroGravity
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Three game suspension for Hagelin, one game for Carkner.
Dubbedinenglish
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He's on it this game.
I'd hope Asham gets a lengthy suspension too. About Neal, it was hard to tell if he hit either Couturier or Giroux's head in his big hits so I won't comment.
CrazedArabMan
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This is what it is looking like unfortunately.
He hit girouxs head but he avoided some of it. The Couturier hit would have been fine if the puck was anywhere near him and he didn't jump at him... he jumped at both actually.
UberTag
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Hopefully the Bruins will have a nice deep run again this year so we'll have a reason to stay active.
Dubbedinenglish
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Uhmm they already have the most important hardware and thats Stanley Cup rings.
Fleury has been in decline since the 09 playoffs.