Shanahan at the very beginning was trying to clean up the game. However, none of those new measures can last. The real problem is not an individual like Shanahan or Campbell. It is the league itself (Bettman and the board of governors). They care less about players nor injuries. All they care about is $$$.BurningBeard wrote:Paul Stewart can't believe it's not a suspension.
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Paul-Ste ... /196/58889
A pretty damning post coming from a former NHL ref. He saves his most vicious attack for the end of the article.
Oh lawdy, you're not making many friends Paul...Situations like these are why I say that the NHL Rule Book is a house of cards built on a foundation of sand. James Neal could be the poster child for what is wrong with the NHL discipline system as steered by Brendan Shanahan and, before him, the doubtable … um, redoubtable… Colin Campbell.
From day one, Campbell has been negligent at best and cowardly at worst. Soupy's Axiom to the Peter Principle is that some people rise BEYOND their level of incompetence in a bureaucracy.
I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
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James Neal is just the kind of asshole all teams need.
Over the Internet, you can pretend to be anyone or anything.
I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
If he were a Canuck, he would have been suspended 3-4 times this season.Topper wrote:James Neal is just the kind of asshole all teams need.
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Speaking Of Neal:
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Some beauties:
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Some beauties:
Steph @myregularface
If you could have any super power, how would you use it to hit opponents in the head? #askneal
Mr. Whiskers @tacobacci
#AskNeal How does it feel to be the @justinbieber of the NHL? Also can you please knee Bieber in the head to prove you're better than him?
My personal favourite:tony berta
@NotTonyBerta
How much wood would a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could cross check someone in the face #AskNeal
Alex Sheltman
@AlexSheltman
.@penguins If you opened a bar how cheap would your shots be #AskNeal
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Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
Very true.Topper wrote:James Neal is just the kind of asshole all teams need.
Every time I look out my window, same three dogs looking back at me.
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BurningBeard wrote:Very true.Topper wrote:James Neal is just the kind of asshole all teams need.
Poor Marchand.
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Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
So what's the over/under Niederreiter gets anything? Fine? Nothing? Gold star sticker??
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I honestly don't think he gets anything. Maybe a fine.ClamRussel wrote:So what's the over/under Niederreiter gets anything? Fine? Nothing? Gold star sticker??
Every time I look out my window, same three dogs looking back at me.
Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
The Niederreiter hit was blindside and it was a headshot. Primary point of contact was the head IMO. There was barely any body-on-body contact.
Burrows was apparently not injured (although PC symptoms can and do come on days after the initial injury) so I'm going to say Niederreiter should get one game.
Burrows was apparently not injured (although PC symptoms can and do come on days after the initial injury) so I'm going to say Niederreiter should get one game.
Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
I would have been happy with 5 and a game called on the ice.BurningBeard wrote:I honestly don't think he gets anything. Maybe a fine.ClamRussel wrote:So what's the over/under Niederreiter gets anything? Fine? Nothing? Gold star sticker??
Over the Internet, you can pretend to be anyone or anything.
I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
I'm amazed that so many people choose to be complete twats.
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Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
Yes.Mondi wrote:I think its already been reported that there is no hearing, hence no fine or suspension.
No?
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Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
Maybe, but he's also a goal-scorer, a penalty-killer, and clutch.Mondi wrote: After all, Ron "The Authority" McLean and others have correctly identified Burrows as a diver, whiner, and a cheat many years ago.
See, he's heart and soul
He's hot not cold
He's got it all, hundred percent every night!
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Yeah he's heart and soul
He's hot not cold
He's got it all!!
He's heart and soul
Hundred percent every night!
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Woah
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Yes, all of the above, but mostly...
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Re: I can't believe it's NOT a suspension!
The Shanahan hypocrisy train full steam ahead *toot toot*Strangelove wrote:Yes.Mondi wrote:I think its already been reported that there is no hearing, hence no fine or suspension.
No?
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