kloubek Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, mll said: The DoPS sees otherwise and highlight that he purposefully extended his leg. From their clip: ‘Seeing Edler approaching Hyman makes a move to his left to evade the incoming contact. Edler recognizing he may get beat entirely extends his leg outward to ensure he catches a piece of Hyman and can slow him down.’ I've watched it a few more times now, and listened to their explanation. Edler comes in, and skates/coasts right in front of Hyman and against the boards. He purposely keeps a wide base to ensure he catches at least a piece, though it looks to me like he's starting to brace for and expecting an impact. At this point, I'm guessing he figures either he makes the hit or he at least interferes enough. Instead, Hyman makes a move which may allow him to get around Edler, and it's at that point that I can now see that Edler extends his leg a little bit to try to keep that from happening. I don't see it as "dirty", but that little motion was reckless so I'm taking a rare change of stance and agree that it was worthy of the suspension. (Because my opinion means *so* much). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Gotta protect those oh so precious Leafs I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Suspension seems fair to me. If Hyman misses a couple weeks due to injury, then that corrects the DOPS mistake on his punishment last week. He should have been sitting already. Edited April 19, 2021 by Kragar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 7 hours ago, AriGold said: I disagree with that part, he's a notoriously dirty player it's just not actively talked about or goes unnoticed. Some examples below.. The Hischier hit is rather comical. The way Nico threw his head back after the fact... poor kid could have given himself whiplash. He acted dead for a few seconds and then popped back up when his scene was done. pretty good acting for a rookie right there... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Ridiculous that McDiver gets nothing and Eagle gets this. I suspect the people complaining about him will see how much our defense suffers while he's gone. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundernuts Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I was actually expecting 3-4 games, but given this is a shortened season, 2 games seems fair. Definitely not malicious or intended, but a dangerous play non the less. Hopefully Hyman doesn't miss much time. I prefer when a fully healthy Leafs team loses. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Fair suspension. I said 1 or 2 games yesterday right after it happened in gdt... Any more than 2 games would be excessive. I was expecting 2 hoping for less.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Honestly just cant wait till we move on from edler. Hes had a great career but its so time to say thanks and focus on our core. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 extra days of rest post-covid. i wouldn't be complaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 2 is what i thought he was gunna get, thats a bummer but hopefully schmidts ready to play for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rekker Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Makes sense and I'm fine with this. What pisses me off is the coverage this is getting because it was a Leaf. My god, you'd think Eddy killed someone. Just so tired of being inundated with Leaf Blowing media. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Jaimito said: Next game when Edler plays vs TO, you know they will be something. But having legit suspension, 5 min major and leafs did score on it, will help diffuse the situation. I don't think it was intentional but Leafs did lose one of their best players. Eddy is a sneaky tough viking. I hope someone tries to fight him and Eddy unleashes some pain in return. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: By the time he returns, nux will not be playing Leafs anymore this season. Unless they meet in first round of the playoffs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 TBH, I'm surprised there's this much debate.... As someone who has played over 1000 games, I can tell you it's instinctive. You have a guy lined up and he sidesteps your hit.....Eddy obviously stuck out the leg..... And please....can we get over this "Because he's a Canuck" and "Because Hyman is a Leaf" garbage? Two games is exactly what Edler deserves. If you want to know why the rest of the league hates Canuck fans, that's your answer.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 in the end there both at fault for what happened, if he just took the hit instead of avoiding it still be playing most likely. but 2 games seems pretty fair to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, rekker said: What pisses me off is the coverage this is getting because it was a Leaf. No surprise there. TSN is the worst offender, but Toronto is just generally the center of the universe, so.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Oh well. Guess Myers is playing 26 plus minutes again tomorrow, and at least Edler won't be there for any retaliatory plays. That said play McEwen just to keep it honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convincing John Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 These rules are the in place to protect both players. Eddy was tired and got a little careless. There is no conspiracy here. I think it’s a surprisingly fair punishment to be honest. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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