Lappy just creamed Dan Boyle and sent him out on a stretcher

[PlayStation]

Didnt seem like he meant anything, just a little shove as they were both moving forward and Lapierre had no where to go with Boyle stumbling right in front of him. Feel like its more of a move out of my way or I'll end up falling/fall on you and get a penalty.

[ilduce39]

I don't know if you give a guy like Lappy the benefit of the doubt, but it looks like Boyle stumbles before he makes contact... probably didn't expect Boyle to go face first like that. He was still obviously making a greasy play though.

[Warhippy]

Is LAppy still a Canuck?

If yes

15 games

No?

5 games max

[hockeyville88]

The Canucks haters around the league will say that it's still our fault seeing as Lapierre was once a Canuck. Isn't that what people said about Raffi Torres when he hit Hossa? Even though he was a Coyote, it was still somehow our fault.

Hope Boyle is ok

[TOMapleLaughs]

Risky play by Boyle there, knowing that a fairly decent hitter was bearing down on him he attempts some flaky play with the puck that even rookies know not to do without taking on huge risk. Not sure what exactly at the moment, but I'd expect something... Better... from Boyle there.

However, it was a bit dirty.

[TOMapleLaughs]

Burns hit on Morrow :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFFn-Q7zboQ

[Dragonfruits]

half dirty half unfortunate and unfortunately for Lappy that half dirty will be enough for a suspension especially if Boyle is out with concussion

[Red Light Racicot]

The Burns hit was really ugly. Between the two incidents, imo there was more intent here.

　

What might be even worse for Burns was that you could argue there was motive for retaliation.

　

I remember incidents from the past where the one who retaliates for dirty play with one of his own gets the book thrown at him.

　

Although I have no idea if Shanny and co. take that kind of thing into consideration anymore.

　

The NHL's approach to discipline has changed a great deal.

[Professor.of.Perception]

Lappy will get 10 games

4th liner vs a top defender for san jose

Burns will get 3 games for his actions against morrow

[DeNiro]

Burns deserves more for his hit than Lappy.

But because of Lappy's reputation he will get suspended and Burns likely won't.

[Del Rio]

Honestly it didn't look that hard or dirty...Boyle just in a bad spot and his face hit the boards

[-DLC-]

Problem is that guys are flinching a bit when they know someone's bearing down on them. Boyle was a little off balance, so it was worse than it likely should have been. But agreed, Lappy's rep will bring more of a suspension than the average Joe Thornton. Burns was worse/seemed more intentional.

[hsedin33]

Is it just me or has there been an increase in dirty plays ever since Shanny took over?

[Warhippy]

Burns hit on Morrow :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFFn-Q7zboQ

[Alchemy Time]

Both are suspension worthy.

Burns' was more dirty, but Lappy has a worse reputation, so they'll likely both get 8-10 games.

[timberz21]

Two ugly hits.

But Burns one seems like Morrow is bracing for it and when he gets hits seems like he threw himself in the boards. No one goes arms first in the boards like that? STill a punishable hit, maybe it's just the angle.

[Nuxfanabroad]

Laps will get 6 games. Burns will get a new exotic pet.(maybe a wrist-slap)

[CanuckBoss]

Lappy lucky hes wearing a Blue's Jersey

if he was wearing a canuck jersey automatic 1 year suspension

[Professor.of.Perception]

Problem is that guys are flinching a bit when they know someone's bearing down on them. Boyle was a little off balance, so it was worse than it likely should have been. But agreed, Lappy's rep will bring more of a suspension than the average Joe Thornton. Burns was worse/seemed more intentional.

[Mollyworld]

Two ugly hits.

But Burns one seems like Morrow is bracing for it and when he gets hits seems like he threw himself in the boards. No one goes arms first in the boards like that? STill a punishable hit, maybe it's just the angle.