Maiden
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Whatever. He did it and got what he deserved.
I love the "whatever" post. Do you know how stupid it sounds?
btw: I agree with you their is lots of whining in this thread.
Whatever. He did it and got what he deserved.
Exactly. I think it's more questioning the decisions, not whining. If we were like Canucks fans we'd be whining about the actual suspension, which I don't think any of us are.
I also agree on Seabrook. Makes all those bitching about his contract look even dumber. But from the time Kane stepped up his game, moved back to Center, the team has followed. Hossa, sharp.... ect ect.
It's pretty comical that the NHL said Sedins was Shoulder to Shoulder. Good thing he's out, hurt or not, because with the Canucks, not having anything to gain, would/could keep him out just the same.
Shoulder to shoulder is a joke and Shanny should be embarrassed. I don't give a **** if Sedin is injured; he should be suspended as well whether or not he can play. That way the next time he takes another cheap shot its' on his record.
As far as Keith, he was suspended previously but can't remember the infraction. Any help?
Shoulder to shoulder is a joke and Shanny should be embarrassed. I don't give a **** if Sedin is injured; he should be suspended as well whether or not he can play. That way the next time he takes another cheap shot its' on his record.
As far as Keith, he was suspended previously but can't remember the infraction. Any help?
Keith has never been suspended? I'm losing touch with the hockey side.
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3 years ago, but dirty as shit.
again for a dirty hit from a player not called I believe. If I remember correct the biggest offender of them all cooke was not penalized on the previous hit.
I love the "whatever" post. Do you know how stupid it sounds?
btw: I agree with you their is lots of whining in this thread.
Whatever
Let me clarify for you. I have ZERO problem with Keith being suspended. I have a problem with how FUCKED the process was and the clear POLITICAL influence there was in said process.
I'm not sure a Canuck fan could see past their player being suspended. There is ZERO doubt that Keith's actions deserved some time off. 5 games with previous "repeat offenders" as presedence, I don't know.
I had a pretty interesting conversation tonight with someone that I will not name, but 100% agreed how fucked the entire process with Keith, and the Canucks-Hawks game was. Did not agree with their analysis on Sedins hit, nor did not agree with how something "appeared" to change the process in the middle.
The CBA negotiation is most DEFINITELY going to address this. And I wouldn't be suprised if an appeals process was included to allow the NHLPA and Players to retort with all the inconsistencies that transpired. In this case there were more than a couple.
I'm assuming the appeals process will involve an un bias arbitrator. In this case I'd love to hear the reasoning the arbitrator would bring up in inconsistancies.
1. Why the change in 24hrs. Keith was requested for a phone interview then 24hrs later it was requested in person. Why or what influenced that change?
2. How can the initial hit of Sedin on Keith be considered "shoulder to shoulder"? It clearly wasn't. There is no excuse for the reasoning the league gave on that. None.
3. How can you justify consistency in penalties when you bring in other similar rulings like Rene Bourque and more recently Shane Doan.
4. How can you discount other questionable plays during that game and not even question them, but then be so inconsistant on Keiths ruling.
Right now they don't have to say dick, with an appeals process they'd have to answer the questions.
plus, when it's only one man making the decision, bias can always be picked out of nowhere.
I believe Rob Blake is in on all discussions.
fact of the matter is, the suspension (or lack there of) is one mans decision.
I don't buy that for a second. if it was, Keith would have had the original phone hearing.
Unfortunately you'd never get a straight answer from the NHL on this. We have no idea what influence Bettman has on the process. Or Campbell for that matter.