TORONTO -- After a thorough review of the play, including a formal disciplinary hearing Monday, Brendan Shanahan, NHL Senior Vice President of Player Safety and Hockey Operations, has decided against any further discipline to Boston forward Milan Lucic for his hit on Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller in Saturday's game at TD Garden.
Shanahan held a hearing with Lucic via conference call because he had specific questions he wanted to ask before making a determination on potential supplemental discipline.
"I had the hearing because I did make an initial assessment of the play as I do with all plays, but I did have some questions for Milan and I wanted to hear directly from him," Shanahan told NHL.com. "They were regarding his intent; at what point did he know there was going to be a collision; and whether or not he felt he had the time to avoid the collision. I was satisfied with his answers."
Shanahan said the minor penalty for charging was the proper call in this case because it follows Rule 42.1, which reads "a goalkeeper is not fair game just because he is outside the goal crease area."
"The minor penalty called on the ice was the correct call," Shanahan said. "And, while it's unfortunate that Miller was hurt I saw nothing egregious about this hit that would elevate it to supplemental discipline."
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lindy must have lost it when he heard the news.
next game gaustad or mccormick challenges lucic. they fight (sabre hangs on) and get it over. we've all seen this movie before.
Chiarelli Statement on Lucic Decision
Monday, 11.14.2011 / 4:26 PM / News
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli's statement on the NHL's decision re: Milan Lucic
"We are satisfied with the NHL's announcement that there will be no suspension or fine for Milan, and we respect the process that the League took to reach this decision.
"I am also proud that Milan took the high road, and chose not to engage in an exchange of words after the unfortunate comments that were made about him following the game."
Chiarelli Statement on Lucic Decision
Monday, 11.14.2011 / 4:26 PM / News
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli's statement on the NHL's decision re: Milan Lucic
"We are satisfied with the NHL's announcement that there will be no suspension or fine for Milan, and we respect the process that the League took to reach this decision.
"I am also proud that Milan took the high road, and chose not to engage in an exchange of words after the unfortunate comments that were made about him following the game." - Toad in Nj
Chiarelli Statement on Lucic Decision
Monday, 11.14.2011 / 4:26 PM / News
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli's statement on the NHL's decision re: Milan Lucic
"We are satisfied with the NHL's announcement that there will be no suspension or fine for Milan, and we respect the process that the League took to reach this decision.
"I am also proud that Milan took the high road, and chose not to engage in an exchange of words after the unfortunate comments that were made about him following the game." - Toad in Nj
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Nice turnover PK. - Stan The Man
Meh, it happens. He's playing a ton of minutes. He also set up the first goal nicely. But he is certainly having a rough start. Well, almost a 1/4 of the way through now, so more than a start!
Meh, it happens. He's playing a ton of minutes. He also set up the first goal nicely. But he is certainly having a rough start. Well, almost a 1/4 of the way through now, so more than a start! - hscesq
I'd blame martin more than PK. Classic Jacques hockey. 3rd Period lead? No shots on goal until 15 minutes in and the game is tied.
