Ben Hong Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Grouse Gunner said: Bullshit is what it is. Really? Bullshit? Every one here knows I like rough tough hockey and I love guys like Wilson, but dirty hits are not part of my enjoyment. This guy is a repeat offender and has been suspended before. Should have been booted forthe rest of the playoffs. You can;t fack around with giving a guy a concussion and a broken jaw. Link to post Share on other sites
kgb Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 If the Canadians don't have a politeness rule about spitting or licking in the league, what's the NHL going to do? Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Avent Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Ben Hong said: Really? Bullshit? Every one here knows I like rough tough hockey and I love guys like Wilson, but dirty hits are not part of my enjoyment. This guy is a repeat offender and has been suspended before. Should have been booted forthe rest of the playoffs. You can;t fack around with giving a guy a concussion and a broken jaw. Ben.......so by your logic the severity of the injury determines whether or not it is an act deemed worthy of a suspension? That logic is just plain flawed. The hit was violent, no doubt. It is debatable whether he left his feet. Wilson is a fast, large man. Simple laws of physics control(of course Pens fans will not understand this.....they can't understand simple geometry) the results of these collisions. Suspending Wilson is based solely on his reputation and the NHL bending to the Pens. Just like the NFL, the NHL needs to understand that the athletes of today are bigger, faster, stronger than their current rules are set up for. Change the rules, but don't suspend a player in the middle of a close series and risk having fingerprints on the outcome. That is BS. Link to post Share on other sites
terrym Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Not impressed with the referees in all this. This should have been called on the ice, not after the fact. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoli 16ga. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Tom Avent said: Ben.......so by your logic the severity of the injury determines whether or not it is an act deemed worthy of a suspension? That logic is just plain flawed. The hit was violent, no doubt. It is debatable whether he left his feet. Wilson is a fast, large man. Simple laws of physics control(of course Pens fans will not understand this.....they can't understand simple geometry) the results of these collisions. Suspending Wilson is based solely on his reputation and the NHL bending to the Pens. Just like the NFL, the NHL needs to understand that the athletes of today are bigger, faster, stronger than their current rules are set up for. Change the rules, but don't suspend a player in the middle of a close series and risk having fingerprints on the outcome. That is BS. From the NHL. "The NHL’s Department of Player Safety ruled Wilson made Aston-Reese’s head the initial point of contact during the collision, pointing out that Wilson did not have to pivot to his left side to hit Aston-Reese." Your view of what happened seems to differ from the vast majority of those that studied the hit. It was a clear hit to the head. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoli 16ga. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 he clearly left his feet clearly not shoulder to shoulder pretty proud of himself too Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Hunts Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Good to see the Sharks are getting it going. This a great series. Two awesome teams going head-to-head. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoli 16ga. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Love to see Vegas go all the way. I think they could...if they played their best consistently. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Hong Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 The old adage says “you made your bed, now lie in it.” Wilson just took his own valuable play out th Caps ‘ gameplan, jeopardizing the team ‘s chances to finally beat the Pens in a playooff series. False or not, logic does not seem to be a popular characteristic in refereeing in these cases. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Avent Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Zoli 16ga. said: he clearly left his feet clearly not shoulder to shoulder pretty proud of himself too That picture of him smiling has been debunked already. No different than the stupid rumor that Sid spit on someone. Of course, I have a different viewpoint because I'm a Caps fan and like Wilson, but that sure looks like his left toe is still on the ground at contact and it sure looks shoulder to shoulder to me. Once again, these guys are big and fast and if you have to break this down frame by frame then obviously something is wrong with the system. The suspension happened because Sullivan basically called out the NHL. Link to post Share on other sites
Zoli 16ga. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 what ever....lol Link to post Share on other sites
Zoli 16ga. Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, Tom Avent said: 2 hours ago, Zoli 16ga. said: he clearly left his feet clearly not shoulder to shoulder pretty proud of himself too That picture of him smiling has been debunked already. really....i screen shotted it from the replay after the hit. See for yourself. Unless NBC is in collusion with the NHL https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/capitals-wilson-knocks-penguins-aston-reese-game-3-high-hit/ Just say'n. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Hong Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 13 hours ago, Big Al said: Lightning too deep for Bruins. If the Bergeron line is stopped the Bruins have nothing more to give. Lightning have won two out three with their first line not showing up. Go Bolts!!! Al if you go back to early in the Leaf's series with Da Broons, I said the same thing, only the Leafs did not play to their potential. But this is sports and this is the Cup playoffs... Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Avent Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Ok......I am going to concede. I have spent too much time this morning going over numerous videos, opinions from analysts, and the NHL rules regarding player safety. Per the current NHL rules and guidelines, suspending Tom Wilson for 3 games for that hit is well within their standards and not from any outside pressure or pandering to the Pens organization. Yes, Ben, I am wrong about the logic. The NHL does use the severity of any resulting injury as a determining factor in the penalties levied. However, I do feel the current NHL rules must change or someone is going to get killed. Like I said earlier, these players are too strong, fast, and large for the current rules. I will stand behind my statement about the screen shot of Wilson smiling. Unless you are a mind reader or were actually on the bench to know what was being said by all of the players, coaches, and fans behind the bench, you have NO idea why or what Wilson was smiling at. Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 1:04 AM, Ben Hong said: Boston has been exposed as a one line team. Good call. Link to post Share on other sites
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