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1 minute ago, theo5789 said:

No but then they would implement a new rule about a blindside hit if this was the case.

 

The league is concerned about concussions and this hit as a result led to a concussion. If not suspendable, then it should at the very least be a major or a game misconduct. If not for hit itself, to mitigate the retaliation. The game could have given Martel a concussion or whatever with the fists thrown at him, it nearly led to Pettersson getting run, and I don't know if this was part of it, but Edler nearly took out Kucherov. If that 2nd period lasted any longer, there may have been a bench brawl. All this because the refs decided it was only worth a 2 min interference call (which was the wrong call anyway).

I think Edler may have got a partial spear in on that play too. 

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2 minutes ago, skategal said:

Why?  What purpose does that serve?  Would Gudbranson feel good about it?  I doubt it.  What if Kucherov never came back from the injury that might result from the hit?  Is it worth the long term damage to him?  Is it better for the game of hockey overall that he's playing or injured?  

 

I don't like what happened to Stech, don't like what happened to Baer, but no way do I want our players to play in a way that they deliberately injure other players.  I would hope that no one wants that.  I understand that emotions get high in the moment, but take a step back and realize what you are advocating for.  

While I agree with what you are saying, I believe his intentions is more to demonstrate that had it been Gudbranson on Kucherov, then we would indeed see a suspension. While I don't actually wish for it, the league itself needs to take a step back and realize what they are indeed allowing and therefore condoning.

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3 minutes ago, skategal said:

Why?  What purpose does that serve?

That no one is safe in the league because both the refs and DoPS certainly don't care.

3 minutes ago, skategal said:

Would Gudbranson feel good about it?  I doubt it.

Who knows?

3 minutes ago, skategal said:

What if Kucherov never came back from the injury that might result from the hit?

Well, then the Lightning management would probably want to take that up with the league.

3 minutes ago, skategal said:

Is it worth the long term damage to him?  Is it better for the game of hockey overall that he's playing or injured?  

The game of hockey is only as good as the players are, and how they treat each other. Clearly, there is a disconnect.

3 minutes ago, skategal said:

I don't like what happened to Stech, don't like what happened to Baer, but no way do I want our players to play in a way that they deliberately injure other players.  I would hope that no one wants that.  I understand that emotions get high in the moment, but take a step back and realize what you are advocating for.  

I know exactly what I'm advocating for, thanks. If players that aren't necessarily considered star players aren't safe and aren't given equal treatment in the eyes of the league, then star players should be keeping their heads on a swivel as well.

 

The NHLPA needs to step in and demand accountability from the league on this as a united front. If they don't, they're asking for this.

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5 minutes ago, theo5789 said:

While I agree with what you are saying, I believe his intentions is more to demonstrate that had it been Gudbranson on Kucherov, then we would indeed see a suspension. While I don't actually wish for it, the league itself needs to take a step back and realize what they are indeed allowing and therefore condoning.

Exactly, theo5789. Thanks for seeing it for what it is. I don't want any player to be injured by another's lack of respect or compassion. This league and it's antiquated department of player safety couldn't care less.

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18 minutes ago, skategal said:

Why?  What purpose does that serve?  Would Gudbranson feel good about it?  I doubt it.  What if Kucherov never came back from the injury that might result from the hit?  Is it worth the long term damage to him?  Is it better for the game of hockey overall that he's playing or injured?  

 

I don't like what happened to Stech, don't like what happened to Baer, but no way do I want our players to play in a way that they deliberately injure other players.  I would hope that no one wants that.  I understand that emotions get high in the moment, but take a step back and realize what you are advocating for.  

thats how you send a mesage to the NHL

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13 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

 

The NHLPA needs to step in and demand accountability from the league on this as a united front. If they don't, they're asking for this.

Quite right ! I don't understand the NHLPA, most of what they get vocal about benefits the top 20% of talent. They seem to ignore the rank and file. Andrew Alberts type players don't seem to matter to them. You'd think that the 'meat and potato' types would have more of a voice. They are the majority !

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Department of Player Safety does not have a rule in place? How pathetic

So hitting someone blindsided to the head when they can't see it coming and hopefully protect themselves is considered fair game?

 

If a worker was being careless at work and dangerous  and hurting and concussing  other people with his wreckless behaviour  he would be fined, disciplined and especially terminated after repeated infractions

 

NHLPA needs to insist all lives are important on infractions in the next CBA, and not just the ones who draw more money in for the owner

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Soooooo, could someone please explain to me why Virtanen was suspended for his (non-injurious) hit on Polak?  Oh yeah, it was "predatory" and "violent".

 

Hyka's and McLeod's hits to concuss Baertschi and Kadri's which knocked Daniel's helmet flying were evidently "hockey plays" as well, because they weren't late.  Late shoulder-to-shoulder however are not and are suspendable offenses.

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