riffraff Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Very similar to the Keith hit on Daniel,. but Hansen disguised it a lot better. Guys he lead with his forearm, there was never any intention to swat the puck. If he did, he would have lead with his glove. This was definately a dirty play, not as obvious as Keith's elbow but still one that shouldn't be in the NHL. That being said I am fully behind Hansen for what he did. Dirty or not, these Blackhawks needed someone to step up to them for what they've been getting away with the last 3 years and that's dirty plays. They won the Cup that way, they knocked Daniel Sedin out and now they finally get a taste of their own medicine. We may not have broken their streak, but Hansen's hit may have allowed the Sharks to do so. Someone give Hansen an award. Suspensions are a joke in this league - a 5 game ban on Keith for what, 20 missed games and our playoff chances for Daniel Sedin? That is not a fair trade off and justice is not served with a short suspension. I hate to say it, but "an eye for an eye" is much fairer. It's the only way goons will learn that they can't get away with this crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How many intentional punches to the head go unpunished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No he kept his arm down on the hit on Cooke. It was more of a vulnerable position hit like Torres on Seabrook IMO. Questionable and on the line but not malicious like the hit on Daniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 There was intent, you can see his movement shift... CDC and their rose coloured glasses. I thought he would get 2, so 1 is fair. I just wish it was Keith so that it could've been worse and 5 games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Anyone else notice that Hansen is on the injury list at TSN? Just says "undisclosed" injury. I`m sure it's a mistake, but weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman13 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How come no one has mentioned that Hossa actually backed up into Hansen? This is a chance for Gillis and AV to step up and get fine to stand up for the Canucks but AV won't. He has absolutelty zero passion and how do you expect your own players to play with heart when AV doesn't communicate with them and shows no passion whatsoever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 So, you are completely ignoring that Cooke legally hammered him at the other end of the ice befor this happened?!? That was targeting the head and as malicious as it gets. Watch it again and watch him just before he hits Cooke. He had every intention of taking cookes head off. Just like he did with Daniel. He should be branded a repeat offender, but he plays for a big American city. He can kill someone trying to stab them with his skate and shanny would call it an unfortunate hockey play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How many intentional punches to the head go unpunished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ask Lucic, the guy literally punches everyone who comes near him (unless John Scott or Orr are on the opposing team's bench) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
î мцšт вяздк чфµ Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 personally i think the incident warrants a suspension. hansen is no hossa, hossa was a one man army in that game. justice served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Coach12 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm gonna take off my homer glasses and say that the hit was reckless to say the least. If it had happened to Daniel, our reaction would probably be the same and calling it questionable. By no means is the play any worse than Keith's elbow because at least the puck was in the vincinity of the players involved. It looked to me that Hansen realized he couldn't have won the puck battle as Hossa had position on him and so he tried to take the body instead, but he was already in the upward motion so he contacted Hossa with whatever was maneuverable at that time, which happened to be his forearm and elbow to the back of Hossa's head. By definition of the principal point of contact, it seems to fall within the premises of hits to the head. However, I do not think that there was intent to injure but rather a reactionary play to hinder the opposing player in a puck battle. Any disciplinary action should be light as Hansen does not have prior history and it appeared to be just a reckless hockey play. Hope Hossa is alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambojoe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I think the suspension neglects the fact that things happen pretty fast....not sure what Hansen should have done "differently" on that play. For illegal checks there is an opportunity for the player to make the right choice (let up, keep elbows down etc) habits that the players need to instill into their play to make the game safer. What should Hansen (and other players) learn from this suspension? I just don't see the lesson here, just seems punitive without any point and based solely on the end result of an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Some have their homer glasses on. Some have their anti-homer glasses on. Not sure which is worse. I don't feel this deserved a suspension and wouldn't if it was our guy it happened to. If incidental hits to the head are one game suspendable then the league really needs an overhaul because there are a lot of players that should be suspended this week alone. Get crackin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Bottom line is, if it wasn't Hossa, it wouldn't be a suspension. NHL using double standards yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Bottom line is, if it wasn't Hossa, it wouldn't be a suspension. NHL using double standards yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 it's only because it is hossa but then again, i think the guy who hit crosby got nothing good thing it's not the playoffs. nux will be fine without honey badger for a gm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Stuart's hit on Landeskog deserves 5 then. Shanaban is following right after Colin Campbell. The "am I doing it right?" approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SamJamIam Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 i dont believe that for a second. even taking an elbow pad to the helmet in the right spot can stun anyone. ive had several head injuries ranging from intense car accident, to aluminum pike pole smacking me in the hardhat, to a minor fall snowboarding. sometimes a smaller hit in a sweetspot will stun you more than a major one. then sometimes the effects of the smaller hit dont last as long and the major one gives you problems for months. I dont know why that is, im not a doctor or scientist but ive had the experiences and know you cant judge a head injury from watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireGillis Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Worst suspension in NHL history. Incidental contact from two guys both going for a puck in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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