The 2010-2011 Suspension Thread

[jschlenske 0]

Yeah I agree Bickell probably wont get a susp especially since it didn't get much attention after the fact, the only reason I think it should get one is for the leaving the feet hence Downie.

Richards I agree as well although I do believe he should have somerhing coming. If it was someone like Carcillo it would get one.

[Brian Harte 1]

Bickell didn't even get 2 minutes for it, so I can't imagine him getting a suspension. He's on the Blackhawks... it's not going to happen.

[Trooper 8]

  On 4/23/2011 at 9:25 AM, zachary said:

I'm not surprised because I saw that coming but what you said above about it being a finger I agree 100%. Seriously it was uncalled for but how offended do people get by a middle finger? That's like crying because someone called you and asshole.

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Because you are supposed to conduct yourself with some class whether or not you represent your team and the NHL.

[althoma1 575]

  On 4/25/2011 at 12:23 PM, RadioGaGa said:

Richards: There is no way the League will suspend the Phlyers Captain going into Game 7.

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I don't think they will either, but they really should. That was dirty - he guided Connolly into the boards directly from behind.

[Trooper 8]

  On 4/25/2011 at 3:00 PM, althoma1 said:

I don't think they will either, but they really should. That was dirty - he guided Connolly into the boards directly from behind.

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The NHL doesn't have the spine to even consider it.

[chippa13 1844]

Bickell won't get anything. Torres got nothing and with this one Bieksa at least had the puck on his stick. Remember folks, "hitting zone".

[Chadd 916]

  On 4/25/2011 at 12:23 PM, RadioGaGa said:

Bickell: I dunno...is it more Torres-like (no susp.) or Downie-like (1G). I think they'll go the Torres route because it is the same series.

Richards: There is no way the League will suspend the Phlyers Captain going into Game 7.

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Bickell didn't leave his feet until after the contact and that isn't a penalty anymore. It's almost identical to the Torres hit, so I would expect an identical response from the league.

Richards is an interesting situation. He had another cheap shot in the series that could have resulted in a suspension and his intent is pretty obvious in this case. That said, Campbell is only focusing on rule 48 stuff right now. Because it doesn't have anything to do with a blind side shot to the head, there won't be a suspension. The NHL did crack down on this hits in the 90s but the current administration doesn't really care.

[wrangler 157]

  On 4/25/2011 at 4:00 PM, chippa13 said:

Bickell won't get anything. Torres got nothing and with this one Bieksa at least had the puck on his stick. Remember folks, "hitting zone".

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I agree with that analysis.

I think Richards should get a suspension, since we've seen other suspensions for the same thing. Ovechkin on Campbell comes to mind, and Campbell had more distance to the boards, to possibly protect himself. This is another chance for the NHL to show whether it's really serious about this stuff. Based on its track record, I expect nothing but more inconsistency.

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AP is reporting Richards will not be suspended.

[coryroth24 15]

  On 4/25/2011 at 7:45 PM, wrangler said:

EDIT:

AP is reporting Richards will not be suspended.

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Hold on, let me put on my "shocked face"...

[zachary 2]

The Richards hit looks really odd from the first angle in realtime. Clearly a hit from behind though. Craziness, did Connolly get hurt? I didn't get to see the game.

[Trooper 8]

  On 4/25/2011 at 8:36 PM, zachary said:

The Richards hit looks really odd from the first angle in realtime. Clearly a hit from behind though. Craziness, did Connolly get hurt? I didn't get to see the game.

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Connoly is out for game 7.

[jschlenske 0]

  On 4/25/2011 at 8:36 PM, zachary said:

The Richards hit looks really odd from the first angle in realtime. Clearly a hit from behind though. Craziness, did Connolly get hurt? I didn't get to see the game.

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He did not return and sounds like he is out for game 7.

[zachary 2]

Surprising then no repercussions were taken but this is the NHL we are talkin about...

[flaming_june 2]

Well it IS Richards. He doesn't get suspended.

[Chadd 916]

  On 4/25/2011 at 10:40 PM, flaming_june said:

Well it IS Richards. He doesn't get suspended.

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Anyone that plays hard all the time gets a free pass. It's the skill guys that don't do it often that get suspended.

[zachary 2]

Bickell wasn't suspended but he will be out because of an injury. So I guess the Nucks fans kinda get some justice?

[wrangler 157]

  On 4/25/2011 at 11:02 PM, zachary said:

Bickell wasn't suspended but he will be out because of an injury. So I guess the Nucks fans kinda get some justice?

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Not really, it was the same treatment as Torres, an unexpected minor consistency from Campbell.

[Trooper 8]

Let's see what they say about Malone's blindside to the head on Dupuis.

[RiSeOnFiRe 0]

  On 4/26/2011 at 12:50 AM, Trooper said:

Let's see what they say about Malone's blindside to the head on Dupuis.

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Didn't think that one was too bad. 2 mins is fine.

[zachary 2]

  On 4/25/2011 at 11:21 PM, wrangler said:

Not really, it was the same treatment as Torres, an unexpected minor consistency from Campbell.

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Well regardless he won't be playing Game 7 and if the Hawks do advance he most likely won't play that round.

[Trooper 8]

  On 4/26/2011 at 12:59 AM, RiSeOnFiRe said:

Didn't think that one was too bad. 2 mins is fine.

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How so? Dupuis was engaged with 3 guys. Malone comes in from the blindside. Dupuis fits the definition of defenseless as set out by the league. Malone hits him squarely in the head.

[Chadd 916]

  On 4/26/2011 at 1:21 AM, Trooper said:

How so? Dupuis was engaged with 3 guys. Malone comes in from the blindside. Dupuis fits the definition of defenseless as set out by the league. Malone hits him squarely in the head.

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There wasn't any contact to the head from the angles they showed on VS.

[Trooper 8]

  On 4/26/2011 at 1:56 AM, Chadd said:

There wasn't any contact to the head from the angles they showed on VS.

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Watched it on YouTube and you're right. Still little need to try and light him up in that situation.

[Chadd 916]

  On 4/26/2011 at 2:09 AM, Trooper said:

Watched it on YouTube and you're right. Still little need to try and light him up in that situation.

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I agree, but it's not like the Pens shy away from making those hits.

[zachary 2]

McGinn's hit on Richardson might be looked at but in my opinion it was clean. Richardson pulled up and was lower due to trying to change direction. McGinn got a 5 and a game.