2017-18 Supplemental Discipline

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Odd that there wasn’t a thread created for this yet, but I guess that’s a good thing.

Anyway, hopefully the league takes care of Marchand once again. 

[Jamarquan 201]

Video, if anyone hasn't seen the hit yet: 

 

 

It isn't the most egregious hit we've seen, but given how many times Marchand has had to be reprimanded by the league, it wouldn't surprise me if he got the maximum fine.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Hopefully more than a fine. 

[EBondo 232]

I hate Marchand as much as the next person, but for once I'm going to defend him here. Don't think it was malicious, more-so him trying to avoid the goalie and unfortunately hitting Johansson in the process.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

2 minutes ago, EBondo said:

I hate Marchand as much as the next person, but for once I'm going to defend him here. Don't think it was malicious, more-so him trying to avoid the goalie and unfortunately hitting Johansson in the process.

He could have easily done that without throwing his elbow out. 

[stick9 881]

NHL.com reporting 5 games for Marchand. 

[Kgbeast 195]

20 minutes ago, stick9 said:

NHL.com reporting 5 games for Marchand. 

I'm sure they didn't mean that... it was an accident, right?

😁

[stick9 881]

1 hour ago, Kgbeast said:

I'm sure they didn't mean that... it was an accident, right?

😁

 Not sure I get your point.

[Kgbeast 195]

2 minutes ago, stick9 said:

 Not sure I get your point.

Kind of like Marchand. "It was an accident"...

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Not even remotely an accident. It’s disappointing that it was only 5 games for his sixth suspension. 

[chippa13 1844]

It was a reflex play, not like he hunted him across the sheet. Given the history I think 5 was definitely the upper limit for this.

[MyBoxersSayJoe 132]

I have no sympathy for someone as talented as Marchand and has a record of cheap shots and suspensions like him.  And considering Johansson is now out with a concussion, I kind of wish it was more than five.  There's no excuse for that.

[FlyChicaga 21]

There is absolutely no reason for him to throw the elbow out like that. Enjoy your five games in the press box.

[IPv6Freely 2082]

4 hours ago, chippa13 said:

It was a reflex play, not like he hunted him across the sheet. Given the history I think 5 was definitely the upper limit for this.

If your reflex is to elbow somebody in the head, you should be sitting for a lot longer than 5 - ideally long enough that dirty plays aren’t your reflex anymore.

[Jamarquan 201]

I was honestly kind of surprised to see five games at first, but with Marchand's history and the fact that Johansson was injured concussed on the play, it makes sense.

EDIT: Johansson was concussed earlier in the year as well, so wouldn't surprise me to see him out for most of the rest of the regular season, considering he's had a history of head injuries.

 

Edited January 25, 2018 by Jamarquan

[215BroadStBullies610 434]

10 hours ago, chippa13 said:

It was a reflex play, not like he hunted him across the sheet. Given the history I think 5 was definitely the upper limit for this.

Eh haha. We all skate. It is not a reflex to fall and stick elbow into your opponent's jaw when he/she isn't in the way. The dude is a dirty player who also happens to be talented. Call it what it is. One day that crap will catch up with him.

[Larry54 243]

10 hours ago, chippa13 said:

It was a reflex play, not like he hunted him across the sheet. Given the history I think 5 was definitely the upper limit for this.

I guess you can say it's a reflex play... for dirty players.

Edited January 25, 2018 by Larry54

[chippa13 1844]

He was cutting across the top of the crease, jumping to avoid the goalie and sees a Devil coming towards him as he is vulnerable. I can understand making a move to initiate rather than get potentially destroyed.

Putting an elbow into the guy's chops was definitely the wrong way to go and that was why he got the 5 gamer but I can see the side of being the hitter rather than the hittee in that scenario.

[chk hrd 164]

I think 5 games was getting off easy considering his past record. I don't think it was a reactionary move. To me a reactionary move would have been to just drop your shoulder and try to initiate the hit.

[Stewie 721]

Yes. Either way if your worried about being the hitter or hittee, you don’t throw your elbow up. He knew what he was doing, just like his 94994 slew foots. 

[IPv6Freely 2082]

Yep, he's a rat. 

[stick9 881]

19 hours ago, Kgbeast said:

Kind of like Marchand. "It was an accident"...

I think you're assuming based on where I am from that I think the hit was OK or that the penalty was unjust. If so, you'd be wrong.

[Kgbeast 195]

53 minutes ago, stick9 said:

I think you're assuming based on where I am from that I think the hit was OK or that the penalty was unjust. If so, you'd be wrong.

... Not at all! I was trying to be generally sarcastic, but I guess it did not click. I have no clue where you are from and even if I did, I would never stereotyped. It just not me.

[chippa13 1844]

Does Gudas get a call from the league for his crime of opportunity against Palmieri?

[chk hrd 164]

The announcers said that it looked like he jumped to avoid contact. To me it looked like he jumped straight up. If you we trying to avoid contact you would try to jump to the side. I watched the replay multiple times. It looked like Gudas had plenty of space to skate around the Palmieri. IMHO Gudas is a predator and looks for the dirty play. Hopefully they suspend him for more than 3 games.