The 2009-2010 Suspension Thread

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

There won't be a suspension, nor do i believe it should be one. He received the major and a game misconduct which seems to be enough. Look through Sutton's past hits, every single one of them are clean. I believe this is his first penalty as a result of one of his hits. Pascal has the puck going around the net and looks to bring it out the other side, but stops and turns. By that time Sutton was committed to hitting, and Dupuis was just in a really bad position. Sutton is really a gentle giant, and i bet he feels horrible. * I am an Islander fan so if i sound like a huge homer, please let me know lol*

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNPG4EaN6w

yes, no, maybe so?

This is a tough call I think.

That sort of nudge from behind when a puck is coming to a player on the end boards happens 20 times a game in hockey. You can see Sutton has his eye on the puck as it comes round.

However, that being said, he put a lot of shoulder/elbow into that, and he got him square between the numbers on his back. It was clearly a boarding, intent to injure or not.

Is it suspension worthy, I guess if they said 2 games I would say "that's fair", if they said "no suspension" I would also say that's fair.

I will also say that you have to give credit to Crosby there. The immediate reaction for most is to pile on and start wailing, he seemed to "shell" over Sutton and Dupois to make sure Dupois was protected in the event of a pile on. I still wonder if it was the hit or the pile on that hurt Moore with Bertuzzi when that happened

Look at that and you see someone jump on Berts back, then someone on top again, all the while Moore is pancaked to the ice

[adam14 182]

Give credit to the goalie too, he saw that Dupuis was injured and signaled to the bench immediately. even though it was a player from the opposing team, its really nice to see that commraderie sport still exists.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

Give credit to the goalie too, he saw that Dupuis was injured and signaled to the bench immediately. even though it was a player from the opposing team, its really nice to see that commraderie sport still exists.

From the Islanders feed you could hear Rolli shouting to the benches for the trainer too.

[dalebert 8]

It seemed once Sutton realized he injured Dupuis [intentional or not not arguing either way] he seemed to hold himself over Dupuis as Crosby comes in. As for Roloson if you watch on the Penguins feed shown above he takes off after signaling to help towards the bench to get the trainer then later on grabs Garrett Timms from the Islanders as well. Also in the post-game interview Sutton was very upset about the hit he said he had known Pascal for many years and didn't mean to hit him like that. Unfortunate hit and hopefully Dupuis is okay but great effort shown by both teams to make sure no further issues arose.

[Flo Hockey 7 0]

Sutton Suspended

Two games for Sutton. Anytime a hit leaves a player bloody and lying on the ice like that a suspension is deserved. No matter how much "remorse" is shown after the fact...

[camhockey16 5]

i do have to give major props to roloson - i don't know if he knows dupuis personally or something - but he was the first one signalling for a trainer and almost seemed more concerned for dupuis than even some of the penguins players. he looked genuinely upset. it's funny to see the two ends of the spectrum - guys that have no respect for other players and then guys like roloson.

[ReggieDunlop 3]

All the people crying for more game suspensions- this is his 2nd offense maybe should have been more - 3 games??? - even though he did hit him from behind, whether his back turned or not - I think the NHL needs to look at the construction of the rink - somebody tell me why they still have a red rail along the walls - not like the local rink where people need to hold on to skate - why hasn't somebody come up with a seamless board/glass system - Looks like Pascal hit the rail and got knock out - then hit the ice cut his head open - I don't think it was intent to injure or that dirty - Sutton was just trying to separate the man from the puck and knock him off balance. Can they pad those rails to protect the players and not give the puck more funny bounces???

[Chadd 916]

All the people crying for more game suspensions- this is his 2nd offense maybe should have been more - 3 games???

Third offense. Tucker hit was a suspension, Callahan hit was a fine.

even though he did hit him from behind, whether his back turned or not - I think the NHL needs to look at the construction of the rink - somebody tell me why they still have a red rail along the walls - not like the local rink where people need to hold on to skate - why hasn't somebody come up with a seamless board/glass system - Looks like Pascal hit the rail and got knock out - then hit the ice cut his head open - I don't think it was intent to injure or that dirty - Sutton was just trying to separate the man from the puck and knock him off balance. Can they pad those rails to protect the players and not give the puck more funny bounces???

Dupuis put himself in a bad spot, he bent over and stopped right in front of Sutton. That is stupid, no matter what league you play in. That said, Sutton had plenty of time to make any other play. He chose to cross check Dupuis in a manner that sent him flying head first into the boards. Sutton made a bad situation as bad as it could be, he risked the health and life of another man because it was the easiest play to make in his position.

And no, if you made the boards softer the bounces will be different.

[Machinehead2k5 32]

i do have to give major props to roloson - i don't know if he knows dupuis personally or something - but he was the first one signalling for a trainer and almost seemed more concerned for dupuis than even some of the penguins players. he looked genuinely upset. it's funny to see the two ends of the spectrum - guys that have no respect for other players and then guys like roloson.

Duper, Traffic Cone, and Rolo all played together in Minny.

Duper and Traffic Cone played together in ATL.

[JDeezy 0]

Andy Sutton 2 game suspension for the incident against the Penguins :o

[camhockey16 5]

a little late to the party but, um, yeah...

[Chadd 916]

Should be ten games for Janssens. He launched himself into Price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEQzxQDCE6I

[CAmmon 2]

I thought he was trying to get out of the way by jumping.

[Hidious 0]

Should be ten games for Janssens. He launched himself into Price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEQzxQDCE6I

10 games? You can't be serious.

[AdamCV 0]

I dont think 10 games is justified. If you watch it at full speed, where did Janssens have to go? I agree it looked like he was trying to jump around him. If the goalie wants to wander that far out of the net when someone is coming full speed, they are taking a calcualted risk. This is the NHL not shinny where you peel off and let the goalie get it. Price never should have been that far out of the net in the first place, and then to drop the gloves after just comical.

As Janssens said after the game, he knew Price really didnt want to fight him.

No Suspension

[chk hrd 164]

No suspention at all, it looked more like a collision than an intentional hit. Price came way out to play the puck and it looked like him and Janssen got there at the same time. It looked like Janssen left his feet as a result of the collision. Alot of goalies come out and play the puck with recless abandon, thinking they won't get touched. Maybe the NHL needs to put down a line where the goalie can play the puck without getting touched, if he goes out to play it then he is just another defensemen. That way it is black and white to the players and refs, not a grey area.

[Da Beez 0]

I would say no suspension, it looked like he was trying to avoid the hit if anything. Price should have stayed in his crease, although drawing a penalty turned out to be a good thing for the Habs.

[n3ss 0]

Should be ten games for Janssens. He launched himself into Price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEQzxQDCE6I

Canadian fan? I'd say Price should be suspended. Unless he's blind, Price knew Janssen was coming when he put himself into the boards. Janssen was reaching for the puck when price put himself in front of him. Not sure there was another outcome for that situation.The guy was a mile away from the goal.

Conklin was like "cmon guys i want some action too"

[Fire0nIce228 1]

No way should that be a suspension at all. Wheres Janssens supposed to go, he's pinched up against the boards to begin with. Price got himself into that mess on his own.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

Yeaaa.. Id have to put that one on Price. I goaltenders know they are protected and use that to their advantage. Price could have played that puck without putting is hip and shoulder on the boards. Doing so guaranteed that he would get hit. Should have been 2 mins for interference on Price or something. If you want to play the puck in front of the goal line, you should be fair game. That doesn't mean you can Scott Stevens a goalie, but contact should be allowed.

[Chadd 916]

No way should that be a suspension at all. Wheres Janssens supposed to go, he's pinched up against the boards to begin with. Price got himself into that mess on his own.

No doubt that Price bought himself some trouble, but there is no reason that Janssens couldn't have made some attempt to stop. I have no problem with contact in that situation, but that much was absurd. If he launches himself into any other player like that, I'd still be favor of a suspension. The fact that it was a goalie makes it worse.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

No way should that be a suspension at all. Wheres Janssens supposed to go, he's pinched up against the boards to begin with. Price got himself into that mess on his own.

No doubt that Price bought himself some trouble, but there is no reason that Janssens couldn't have made some attempt to stop. I have no problem with contact in that situation, but that much was absurd. If he launches himself into any other player like that, I'd still be favor of a suspension. The fact that it was a goalie makes it worse.

Well looking at the play, I don't think Janssen thought Price was going to pin himself up against the boards. It looked like Can was try to squeek by like he would a checker. I does not look like he is trying to launch into anything. I

still gotta blame Price on this one. If he plays that Puck around his own net, Janssen flys by with minimal contact and we're really not having this discussion.

[KingPest19 0]

No way should that be a suspension at all. Wheres Janssens supposed to go, he's pinched up against the boards to begin with. Price got himself into that mess on his own.

No doubt that Price bought himself some trouble, but there is no reason that Janssens couldn't have made some attempt to stop. I have no problem with contact in that situation, but that much was absurd. If he launches himself into any other player like that, I'd still be favor of a suspension. The fact that it was a goalie makes it worse.

It looked like Jannsens really had no chance to stop. Both were headed full steam for the puck and got there at the same time. In regards to him leaping it looked more like he was trying to avoid running a goalie over by leaping by him not knowing that Price was going to pin himself to the boards.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

So if Sutton gets 2 games, Colin White should get 2 as well. Same play, just near center ice. Hit from behind in the numbers, Bergenhiem goes face 1st into the glass or lip and breaks his nose. Called a 5 min major and game misconduct on the ice. No YT just yet.