Damn I didn't think the Marchand fight would be this controversial. If any Flyer did this after being down 7-0 no one would say boo.

Just another fight. Nothing more, nothing less.
- Pelle31Forever

There's a difference between fighting someone and jumping an unsuspecting player and throwing punches before he even knows he's in a fight. The latter is just a beotch move but I mean it is Marchand we're talking about so can't expect anything less.

I can't stand Marchand but of all the crappy things he's done I think this is as close to being both crappy and not suspendable.

Initially I thought "WHOA" when I heard 20 games for Wilson but then I saw how tight his suspension history is. I actually think his hit in the playoffs was far worse then this one and deserved so much more then he got but I definitely had to reconsider my first reaction. Still surprised it was 20 rather than 12/15 but he really isn't getting it.
- mayorofangrytown

He paid 1.2 million dollars to hit a guy who was barely on the roster in a game that meant nothing. He thinks it is okay to hit guys in the head. That needs to change.

Nice, actual puck drop is 10:15 ET so it won't be delayed much

There's a difference between fighting someone and jumping an unsuspecting player and throwing punches before he even knows he's in a fight. The latter is just a beotch move but I mean it is Marchand we're talking about so can't expect anything less.
- ajw12

Basically, as far as I'm concerned, Marchand violated a written and unwritten rule by punching a guy who didn't want to fight because the guy violated an unwritten rule that Marchand, himself, violates all the (frank)ing time.

Why would/should he be suspended? To me he just whooped his as$ for taunting the bench after he scored.
- Pelle31Forever

No argument here....was just starting a discussion. I’m fine with what he did....bad optics for everyone outside the only spot that matters....the Bruins dressing room. I’m sure, like Bill suggested above, the teammates are totally behind Marchands actions.

Basically, as far as I'm concerned, Marchand violated a written and unwritten rule by punching a guy who didn't want to fight because the guy violated an unwritten rule that Marchand, himself, violates all the (frank)ing time.
- johndewar

It is ironic....a guy that breaks written and unwritten rules all the time is now on the proper side...

And Emery went out the next night, shut out the Devils, and the Flyers season started to turn around very shortly thereafter. Right or wrong, the guys in the room LOVED what he did, even if many outside it were condemning it. It let out a lot of frustration and brought the team closer together.

Not saying it was the right thing for Emery to do, but it had an internally positive effect.
- bmeltzer

That’s the rub....Marchand did something that every guy in that room would get behind. That’s a guy that their dressing room will follow. I know the game has changed, it’s passing some us by...me...but what Eller did was really stupid, and I would guess he wont show that level of disrespect against an opponent ever again.

Why should Wilson have gotten it?

The league has been soft on him in the past and Washington just gave him a fat contract?

What incentive has he had to be better?
- johndewar

What am I missing?

Thinking we agree. Maybe a reread is in order.

He paid 1.2 million dollars to hit a guy who was barely on the roster in a game that meant nothing. He thinks it is okay to hit guys in the head. That needs to change.
- YuenglingJagr

Absolutely. 1.2 should change his mind I'd think.

I also think that in the hierarchy of unwritten rules, no celebrating a blowout scoreline is much lower than punching an another unsuspecting player.
- VladDrag

Agreed.

What am I missing?

Thinking we agree. Maybe a reread is in order.
- mayorofangrytown

he is trying to fite you. make him pay

What am I missing?

Thinking we agree. Maybe a reread is in order.
- mayorofangrytown

We do.

I was making the point that Wilson has had no incentive to play a different way because he has been enabled to this point. Wilson has had no reason to "get it" with his headhunting.

he is trying to fite you. make him pay
- YuenglingJagr

I bet Marchand would never chirp this dude

That’s the rub....Marchand did something that every guy in that room would get behind. That’s a guy that their dressing room will follow. I know the game has changed, it’s passing some us by...me...but what Eller did was really stupid, and I would guess he wont show that level of disrespect against an opponent ever again.
- landros 2

The assumption is....EVERY guy in the room would get behind. The reality is not every one is and some that go along with it feel obligated to do so.

It's no different than dealing with the obligation to family because "blood is thicker..." than blah blah. There will always be someone out there with a moral compass who will choose right over obligations.

Hmmmm Weise does not look like a healthy scratch.

I’ve never heard of Led Zepplin, OTOH that Led Zeppelin group was pretty damned good
- BiggE

BiggE, LED Zeppelin or Pink Floyd?

We do.

I was making the point that Wilson has had no incentive to play a different way because he has been enabled to this point. Wilson has had no reason to "get it" with his headhunting.
- johndewar

Neither does Marchand, the NHL made a clear statement...you do what you do, but when our hand is forced then we will tell you no then invite you to the all-star game.

Now if that wasn't Marchand last night...much different story for the other player.

We do.

I was making the point that Wilson has had no incentive to play a different way because he has been enabled to this point. Wilson has had no reason to "get it" with his headhunting.
- johndewar

Gotcha.. fite postponed

Hmmmm Weise does not look like a healthy scratch.
- Landsbergfan

Nah.. that scratch is totally infected man.

BiggE, LED Zeppelin or Pink Floyd?
- Hokeeguy9

Depends on my mood. Love em both

Depends on my Dark Side of the mood. Love em both
- BiggE

See what you did there

See what you did there

- THE EVIL WITHIN

LOL

Hmmmm Weise does not look like a healthy scratch.
- Landsbergfan

No poop. He looks like Bojack.

And Emery went out the next night, shut out the Devils, and the Flyers season started to turn around very shortly thereafter. Right or wrong, the guys in the room LOVED what he did, even if many outside it were condemning it. It let out a lot of frustration and brought the team closer together.

Not saying it was the right thing for Emery to do, but it had an internally positive effect.
- bmeltzer

Agree with you 100%!!!! But.....You’re wasting your time, Bill. Too many people just don’t get that part of the game. Just let them live in heir own world.....

Depends on my mood. Love em both
- BiggE

Oh I’m with ya. Just wondering if you could pick a fave. Those two are at the top of my list.👍