babych Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 NHL will not suspend Burrows for instigating Alex Burrows, Jeff Vinnick/National Hockey League/Getty Images The National Hockey League has opted not to suspend Vancouver Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows for the instigator penalty he was assessed during Game 3 of his team's playoff series with the Calgary Flames. Burrows fought Flames defenceman Kris Russell in the dying seconds of the dying minutes of the Canucks' 4-2 loss on Sunday night and was assessed a fighting major, a game misconduct, as well as boarding and instigator minors during the melee. The League's Department of Player Safety explained the ruling via Twitter on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at 18:35 of the third period and began with Burrows boarding Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau. Burrows subsequently got ina fight with Russell which resulted in the former being assessed an additional two minutes for instigating. Burrows scored 18 goals and 15 assists in 70 games with the Canucks during the regular season and has registered two assists in three games in the series. Though Burrows will not be suspended, the penalty will remain on Burrows' record with the league for future consideration in disciplinary matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Good, the right decision was made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Oh well, back to the drawing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Didn't think so, nice.... On to game 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If there were no suspensions for Game 3, this is the right decision. I wonder if there will be any fines though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Anyone else worried this is going to up the levels of goonery for the rest of the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 The instigator penalty was NOT rescinded, only the suspension was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 didn't expect them to leave him suspended. They wouldn't have been able to get away with it considering they let engelland off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiyoshi Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 as glad as i am that neither burrows or hamhuis have been suspended, what is the point of having this rule if its not going to be enforced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 While I think this was the right decision, I'm wondering if Vrbata needs to be moved up to the first line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 as glad as i am that neither burrows or hamhuis have been suspended, what is the point of having this rule if its not going to be enforced? My thoughts as well. Should have been enforced after game two, but it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Am I the only one enjoying the stuff when the games end. Its kind of like the players release all of there angry energy at the end of the game. Also its nice to see Burr fight I remember in his early seasons he was one of the best fighters I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Am I the only one enjoying the stuff when the games end. Its kind of like the players release all of there angry energy at the end of the game. Also its nice to see Burr fight I remember in his early seasons he was one of the best fighters I have ever seen. U joking on that last part? Haha I think that may have been his first win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 The league has given each team a Mulligan. The next incident will be suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M A K A V E L I 96 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 While I think this was the right decision, I'm wondering if Vrbata needs to be moved up to the first line. Vrbata was moved to the 2nd line to provide balance. That line is a liability right now. The 1st line needs more offence and the 2nd needs a more tenacious presence like Burrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I had no problems with them rescinding on Engelland and I fully expected this for Burr too. It's the playoffs. People get mad when they lose. On to game 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 While I think this was the right decision, I'm wondering if Vrbata needs to be moved up to the first line. Yeah we really need Vrbata to get going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudProudNuckFan Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 There was no reason to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 U joking on that last part? Haha I think that may have been his first win Not joking. He always fights guys who have no clue how to fight so he owns them. Look at his fight vs Kessel. He crushed him so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Wait ... there is no NHL conspiracies gainst Canucks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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