Bertuzzi Babe Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Keith will respect any decision NHL makes on hit March 23, 2012, 1:15 pm Duncan Keith didn’t want to talk much about what happened on Wednesday night, be it the high hit he put on Daniel Sedin put on him or vice-versa. Right now, he’ll just wait for the NHL to decide his fate. Keith had his phone hearing with Brendan Shanahan this afternoon and said he’ll respect any decision the NHL makes regarding his elbow to Sedin’s head in the Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime victory over Vancouver. It was another heated game in a rivalry that’s had many, and the Blackhawks may have to prepare for a few games without their top defenseman. “We’ll see what happens,” Keith said after Friday’s practice. “The NHL will make a decision, I respect all the decisions they make and we’ll see from talking to them what happens.” TSN reported that the NHLPA and Keith agreed to waive Keith’s right to an in-person hearing. The NHL requested that late Thursday night; his hearing had been set to be via phone earlier in the day. Hearing by phone means a suspension is five or fewer games while an in-person hearing could lead to six or more games. Daniel Sedin hit Keith high in the first period on Wednesday night before Keith retaliated with an elbow to Sedin’s head. Asked about that first hit on Friday, Keith said, “I’m not going to get into everything about what’s happened.” Coach Joel Quenneville said the Blackhawks will accept the league’s decision. “We’ll see how that plays out. We’ve got a lot of respect for the way (the league) handles things, so we’ll see what happens,” said Quenneville of Keith, who has no previous suspensions/fines in the league. “(Keith’s) never done it before, there’s no history there. Whether it’s the play or the emotions or the rivalry, a lot goes into it. That’s where it’s at.” Yes, there were a lot of emotions in that game, as there always is when the Blackhawks and Canucks meet. Corey Crawford said heading into that game that the Blackhawks had to be careful about getting too engaged in the Canucks’ style of play. Quenneville said Friday that being smart has to come first. “Every game we’ve seen, whether playoff game or a regular-season game, you have to control your emotions and make sure you think,” he said. “There are certain switches, you’re just reactionary and in the moment of the game, there’s just a reactionary move. That’s something we’ll always focus on moving forward, whether it’s Vancouver or anybody. We need to be smart.” That’s for future games. For now, Keith and the Blackhawks will just have to wait and see what the NHL says. “I think I’m a pretty stand-up player out on the ice,” Keith said. “We’ll see what happens.” http://www.csnchicag...98&feedID=10334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I guess since it was Cooke it wasn't known or made as a big thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Please don't post fake reports about suspension lengths I don't really see this as being a funny or joke-worthy situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Won't be happening again sorry Thanks, appreciate your response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Pause it at the :50 mark and you can clearly see, that was a shoulder to shoulder hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The only reason why I think Bourque's elbow was worse, is beacause he got Backstrom from behind. Daniel turned around and had enough time to throw up his hands to protect himself before Keith could hit him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpworsley Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Pause it at the :50 mark and you can clearly see, that was a shoulder to shoulder hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I think it will be posted at about 2:30 I bet the verdict is in, but they are making the video to post up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlsson`s Flo Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Pause it at the :50 mark and you can clearly see, that was a shoulder to shoulder hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 You're kidding right? Cooke's shoulder is clearly visible (you can see the numbers badge) and Keiths shoulder is clearly above that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Lo and behold! This is not in fact the first time he's made a retaliatory head shot! Mr. "No History" is looking a lot less innocent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 what the hell are you talking about? Shoulder to shoulder doesn't matter if it's blindside.......you are on a troll roll today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Then maybe he shouldn't be reaching for the puck while having his head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Last time I checked, the number badge wasn't on the shoulder. Cooke is like what 5'11? He had his head down and bent over reaching for the puck. That wasn't a headshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thLineGrinder Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Pause it at the :50 mark and you can clearly see, that was a shoulder to shoulder hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afan Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Keith should be suspended for the time Daniel is put on the injury reserve plus 6 more games thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznak Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Doesn't matter if the guys 6'7" or 5'7", it was dirty. ...And i it makes you feel better that it wasn't a headshot, alrighty.. Maybe the other player should have some common sense and put on the breaks - might as well tell players they shouldn't be playing hockey because they have to be responsible for what can do to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpworsley Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Then maybe he shouldn't be reaching for the puck while having his head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 C'mon Shanny, get that video out so we can all leave work and hit the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thLineGrinder Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Then maybe he shouldn't be reaching for the puck while having his head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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