It's what it is, and honestly it's what should have been expected.
- Jsaquella

what a joke. this league is a (frank)ing joke!

It's what it is, and honestly it's what should have been expected.
- Jsaquella

There must be a lot of financial pressure on Shanahan. These fights/hits draw the blood-thirsty and the vicarious, which seems to be a significant component of the game's viewership. How sad.

so basically he got a game for the roo hit and nothing for the couts hit? okkkkkkkk

There must be a lot of financial pressure on Shanahan. These fights/hits draw the blood-thirsty and the vicarious, which seems to be a significant component of the game's viewership. How sad.
- PT21

true.

though I did expect Shanny to be a hard ass when he started. I expected long suspensions left and right ... not the stuff we've seen.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=172993
- flyfan1212

what a (frank)ing joke

what a joke. this league is a (frank)ing joke!
- flyerscup2011

Expecting more than a game or two for Neal was expecting too much. The fact that his hearing was by phone and Asham's was in person meant that Asham was going to be gone longer.

I expected 1-2 games for Neal & 4-5 for Asham.

so basically he got a game for the roo hit and nothing for the couts hit? okkkkkkkk
- flyfan1212

i guess the flyers have to make their own justice on that cheap shotting female dog

so basically he got a game for the roo hit and nothing for the couts hit? okkkkkkkk
- flyfan1212

thats what i was thinking shinny totally bought neals bait that he "didn't see" coots but the video clearly shows him zero in on him

It's what it is, and honestly it's what should have been expected.
- Jsaquella

yeah, we might have all wanted more ... but (assuming it's true) it's about what everyone should have seen coming.

all the more reason to close this thing out tomorrow.

Expecting more than a game or two for Neal was expecting too much. The fact that his hearing was by phone and Asham's was in person meant that Asham was going to be gone longer.

I expected 1-2 games for Neal & 4-5 for Asham.
- Jsaquella

i expected atleast 2. 4 for asham i don't even care about

Expecting more than a game or two for Neal was expecting too much. The fact that his hearing was by phone and Asham's was in person meant that Asham was going to be gone longer.

I expected 1-2 games for Neal & 4-5 for Asham.
- Jsaquella

Agreed. Plus no one was hurt thank the hockey gods .That is key

Expecting more than a game or two for Neal was expecting too much. The fact that his hearing was by phone and Asham's was in person meant that Asham was going to be gone longer.

I expected 1-2 games for Neal & 4-5 for Asham.
- Jsaquella

Assuming you saw the Torres hit on Hossa, do you think it is suspension worthy? If so how many games?

After hearing the ruling on Neal I would think Torres will get the same. They both are repeat offenders.

now had the neal hit been rinaldo on crosby it would have been a lifetime ban., (frank) you nhl (frank) you (frank) you (frank)you

Expecting more than a game or two for Neal was expecting too much. The fact that his hearing was by phone and Asham's was in person meant that Asham was going to be gone longer.

I expected 1-2 games for Neal & 4-5 for Asham.
- Jsaquella

don't think anyone is arguing what was expected, but what should have happened. Wonder if the ruling would be different tomorrow after Torres hit, more pressure for a longer suspension.

i guess the flyers have to make their own justice on that cheap shotting female dog
- flyerscup2011

Noooo. Just play hard and win. Get the sweep. Stop the insanity.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=172993
- flyfan1212

They accept Neal's explanation that he accidentally collided with Couturier and that he jumped in the air to brace himself for a collision.

I have to go and vomit.

There must be a lot of financial pressure on Shanahan. These fights/hits draw the blood-thirsty and the vicarious, which seems to be a significant component of the game's viewership. How sad.
- PT21

That's part of it. But, hey, I like a lot of hitting and a physical game. But somebody has to police it. Either the NHL has to do it or they have to let the players do it

what a (frank)ing joke
- flyerscup2011

Just be happy he even gave them a suspension...

So Shanny bought Neal's explanation that running into Couturier was an "accident"? I'm not going to waste my time watching his video. I'm not sure why he wastes his making them anymore

Assuming you saw the Torres hit on Hossa, do you think it is suspension worthy? If so how many games?

After hearing the ruling on Neal I would think Torres will get the same. They both are repeat offenders.
- ggunky

I'd say 10 for Torres. He's worse and hossa is totally franked up

Assuming you saw the Torres hit on Hossa, do you think it is suspension worthy? If so how many games?

After hearing the ruling on Neal I would think Torres will get the same. They both are repeat offenders.
- ggunky

Torres will get a far more significant penalty. Hossa is hurt, and Torres' history is far more violent than Neal's.

They accept Neal's explanation that he accidentally collided with Couturier and that he jumped in the air to brace himself for a collision.

I have to go and vomit.
- PT21

I already did.

I don't know what made me more mad- that or him REPEATEDLY saying "We've taken intro consideration that Claude Giroux suffered no injury on the play..."

Obviously if Couturier or Giroux develop concussion symptoms, the Neal suspension gets amended.

He steam rolled Seabrook last year when he was with Vancouver. I think he was the one who cheap shotted JVR. It's his MO and he deserves the book thrown at him.
- KINGKENZO

I'd have to take another look at the Seabrook hit again but I think I was OK with it not being a suspension last year. This hit on Hossa is a deadly hit that I think he should be suspended for. He doesn't need to make the hit, it's late and he launches into Marian at full speed. Just so reckless and lethal. Hossa is a big big man too. Ugh my stomach turned watching that.

Torres will get a far more significant penalty. Hossa is hurt, and Torres' history is far more violent than Neal's.
- Jsaquella

Hnestly, I think we're starin at a MINIMUM 15 games for this scumbag....