I guess NHL pay for the travel 🚇 ✈️ 🚕

Does anybody else think maybe Phildo at 850 or 1 million is really that bad of an option for the third line….

"The penalty came as a result of Greig firing a slap shot at the empty net from point-blank range as an exclamation point to the Sens winning over the Leafs for the third time in four games. "

This is the most ridiculous statement ever...The penalty was in no way shape or form the result of Greig firing a slap shot into an empty net. The penalty came as a result of O'Reilly losing all semblance of self-control and cross-checking Greig above the shoulders...

While it may have been poor form, what Grieg did was legal and within the context of the game. What O'Reilly did was not...and it was done with intent to injure. No other way top spin that. If he was that upset about it, why didn't he (and his teammates) address it during the previous 58+ minutes of the game by playing better and winning the game?

Dale Hunter got 21 games (into the next season) for a similar move on Pierre Turgeon after Turgeon scored the game-winning...in a playoff elimination game...if O'Reilly gets half that, he'll be getting off light.

"The penalty came as a result of Greig firing a slap shot at the empty net from point-blank range as an exclamation point to the Sens winning over the Leafs for the third time in four games. "

This is the most ridiculous statement ever...The penalty was in no way shape or form the result of Greig firing a slap shot into an empty net. The penalty came as a result of O'Reilly losing all semblance of self-control and cross-checking Greig above the shoulders...

While it may have been poor form, what Grieg did was legal and within the context of the game. What O'Reilly did was not...and it was done with intent to injure. No other way top spin that. If he was that upset about it, why didn't he (and his teammates) address it during the previous 58+ minutes of the game by playing better and winning the game?

Dale Hunter got 21 games (into the next season) for a similar move on Pierre Turgeon after Turgeon scored the game-winning...in a playoff elimination game...if O'Reilly gets half that, he'll be getting off light.
- sfischer

O'tay

"The penalty came as a result of Greig firing a slap shot at the empty net from point-blank range as an exclamation point to the Sens winning over the Leafs for the third time in four games. "

This is the most ridiculous statement ever...The penalty was in no way shape or form the result of Greig firing a slap shot into an empty net. The penalty came as a result of O'Reilly losing all semblance of self-control and cross-checking Greig above the shoulders...

While it may have been poor form, what Grieg did was legal and within the context of the game. What O'Reilly did was not...and it was done with intent to injure. No other way top spin that. If he was that upset about it, why didn't he (and his teammates) address it during the previous 58+ minutes of the game by playing better and winning the game?

Dale Hunter got 21 games (into the next season) for a similar move on Pierre Turgeon after Turgeon scored the game-winning...in a playoff elimination game...if O'Reilly gets half that, he'll be getting off light.
- sfischer

If you’re going to act like a know it all you should try and comment about the correct player.

He also went for the shoulder, it unfortunately hit the shoulder pad but immediately slid up the shoulder pad into the guys head, and then Ottawa started the scrap.

The end.

The Matthews' example isn't a great comparison. They were trading shots and the play was on going.

Perrron is the better comparable, lots of similarities. I think 6 games is the end result. But league discipline is a joke so who knows.

The Matthews' example isn't a great comparison. They were trading shots and the play was on going.

Perrron is the better comparable, lots of similarities. I think 6 games is the end result. But league discipline is a joke so who knows.
- david22

There's no consistency so it's a fools game to pick your favourite comparable.
Perron's circumstances were similar but it was much more violent contact. 6 games.

Chaisson crosscheck on Vesey after the whistle might be a good example. 1 game.

It's (frank)ed trying to guess. He'll get 5-6. Leafs will appeal. Everyone will obsess about it all and the Leafs will continue to make the world go round.

Is anything else happening in other NHL markets?

Kraken losing again.

If Muzzin was 1st, Durzi and Grundstrom ...hypothetically would we be cool with a 1st, Neimela, and something for Larsson?

League is gonna roll a D12 to determine the suspension length.

League is gonna roll a D12 to determine the suspension length.
- GalacticStone

I just rolled one online and it came up with 6 the first 2 times but on the 6th roll it finally came up as 1

Kraken losing again.

If Muzzin was 1st, Durzi and Grundstrom ...hypothetically would we be cool with a 1st, Neimela, and something for Larsson?
- The Law

Pretty spendy...

Try and make it bigger and get a F back also that really helps bottom 6 and pushes RR out …even with Kampf & Jarncock coming back -

I just rolled one online and it came up with 6 the first 2 times but on the 6th roll it finally came up as 1
- Dozzer

Magic 8 ball more reliable…

The trolls are so activated about Rielly lol

Kraken losing again.

If Muzzin was 1st, Durzi and Grundstrom ...hypothetically would we be cool with a 1st, Neimela, and something for Larsson?
- The Law

How would they fit him in cap wise? I like his size, game, and that he’s a rightie, but even if they could get 50% retained how do they fit in $2 million?

The trolls are so activated about Rielly lol
- Zezel

Oh?

O'tay
- dmnted

Magic 8 ball more reliable…
- dozerD10

That should speed up the answer

Kraken losing again.

If Muzzin was 1st, Durzi and Grundstrom ...hypothetically would we be cool with a 1st, Neimela, and something for Larsson?
- The Law

No way Jose

Niemela is off limits
Should keep Lil’gren too

Almost every team is looking for a RHD
Toughest position to find

Doesn't matter what he gets.

Maybe 2 for the crosscheck and 4 for being stupid?

Cannot put yourself and your team in that position. Plenty of ways to be tough without weaponizing your equipment, regardless of shoulder to chin or direct hit.

Wonder if we could bring Klingberg back for the powerplay. He's probably OK now.

"The penalty came as a result of Greig firing a slap shot at the empty net from point-blank range as an exclamation point to the Sens winning over the Leafs for the third time in four games. "

This is the most ridiculous statement ever...The penalty was in no way shape or form the result of Greig firing a slap shot into an empty net. The penalty came as a result of O'Reilly losing all semblance of self-control and cross-checking Greig above the shoulders...

While it may have been poor form, what Grieg did was legal and within the context of the game. What O'Reilly did was not...and it was done with intent to injure. No other way top spin that. If he was that upset about it, why didn't he (and his teammates) address it during the previous 58+ minutes of the game by playing better and winning the game?

Dale Hunter got 21 games (into the next season) for a similar move on Pierre Turgeon after Turgeon scored the game-winning...in a playoff elimination game...if O'Reilly gets half that, he'll be getting off light.
- sfischer

My gawd. My freaking gawd. Get off the internet.

Doesn't matter what he gets.

Maybe 2 for the crosscheck and 4 for being stupid?

Cannot put yourself and your team in that position. Plenty of ways to be tough without weaponizing your equipment, regardless of shoulder to chin or direct hit.

Wonder if we could bring Klingberg back for the powerplay. He's probably OK now.
- sokosteve

Even if he was they couldn’t pull it off cap wise

5 Games you can count on it!

There's no consistency so it's a fools game to pick your favourite comparable.
Perron's circumstances were similar but it was much more violent contact. 6 games.

Chaisson crosscheck on Vesey after the whistle might be a good example. 1 game.

It's (frank)ed trying to guess. He'll get 5-6. Leafs will appeal. Everyone will obsess about it all and the Leafs will continue to make the world go round.

Is anything else happening in other NHL markets?
- The Law

Love the avatar. Makes me laugh every time.

As far as the suspension goes, I’m not a fan of either team. However, I agree with the statement that the consistency in the DoPS is sorely lacking.
Yes, it was Douchebag move for the slapper into the net, but laying a cross heck on the guy is NEVER a good thing. I also agree he may have been aiming for the shoulder to send a message, but….whatever his intent, his check rode up the shoulder, and into his jaw. He should know better. If it was me in DoPS, it would have been 3. Reilly doesn’t have a history of this , so that must factor into the punishment.

Here’s my real issue: Get rid of the F’ing instigator penalty, and escalating fines/suspensions. He could then have dropped the gloves, and the boys will have settled it, the way hockey used to be. The way it is now, invites this behavior, as there is almost no outlet for players to police themselves. So weasel players get away with cheap shots, etc. without answering for it. That sucks! Answer for your sh!t, and man up, or get your ass a good beatdown.

Solves many of these issues, creates some REAL rivalries, and makes for a much more compelling, and interesting game. No one stays in on a Friday or Saturday evening for a game anymore. The NHL is losing its core, to try and gain the casual fan. Those casuals aren’t paying the bills!

Bring back hockey the way it should be, and this would never have happened!

Love the avatar. Makes me laugh every time.

As far as the suspension goes, I’m not a fan of either team. However, I agree with the statement that the consistency in the DoPS is sorely lacking.
Yes, it was Douchebag move for the slapper into the net, but laying a cross heck on the guy is NEVER a good thing. I also agree he may have been aiming for the shoulder to send a message, but….whatever his intent, his check rode up the shoulder, and into his jaw. He should know better. If it was me in DoPS, it would have been 3. Reilly doesn’t have a history of this , so that must factor into the punishment.

Here’s my real issue: Get rid of the F’ing instigator penalty, and escalating fines/suspensions. He could then have dropped the gloves, and the boys will have settled it, the way hockey used to be. The way it is now, invites this behavior, as there is almost no outlet for players to police themselves. So weasel players get away with cheap shots, etc. without answering for it. That sucks! Answer for your sh!t, and man up, or get your ass a good beatdown.

Solves many of these issues, creates some REAL rivalries, and makes for a much more compelling, and interesting game. No one stays in on a Friday or Saturday evening for a game anymore. The NHL is losing its core, to try and gain the casual fan. Those casuals aren’t paying the bills!

Bring back hockey the way it should be, and this would never have happened!
- Hokeeguy9

You could pretty much say this for regular, everyday life, just substitute "Lawyer saturation" with Instigator Rule.

How would they fit him in cap wise? I like his size, game, and that he’s a rightie, but even if they could get 50% retained how do they fit in $2 million?
- Dozzer

Leafs have ~4+M in cap space once the roster shakes out b/c they're carrying so many (26) bodies.

You're going to have to trust me b/c people are probably sick of me doing the math.