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[Jame]

I have no problem with that hit.

again no problem with the Rinaldo hit...Cootz should know better, thats a rep call...

In a vacuum, that hit is fine. Wasn't a high hit and wasn't leading with the elbow, from what i could see. It was late as hell, though. Doesn't deserve any supplementary discipline, IMO.
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That hit is so borderline on multiple levels that I feel a suspension will be handed out.

 

[Beerz]

That hit is so borderline on multiple levels that I feel a suspension will be handed out.

I have no question he'll be suspended.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I have no question he'll be suspended.

He's the league's new Kaleta. He's had too many dirty/borderline plays in the past that even his clean hits are going to be called into question now.

 

[Beerz]

Guess I was wrong..




hold up

 

[brian_griffin]

Guess I was wrong..




hold up

That's strange, Renaud, because I see his skates leave the ice, and the head as the point of target, even if we've seen far worse examples of both.

The contact could - and should - have been squarely - and only - shoulder-to-chest, and it's on Rinaldo to make contact that way. Nothing Couturier does makes Rinaldo's point of contact change from chest to head.

And to those who say Rinaldo did not lead with the elbow - so what? If the head is the point of contact, it doesn't matter if it's the elbow, the shoulder, the pinky, or Rinaldo's left testicle making the contact with his head.

The other factor which may influence whether the hit is suspendable or not (I feel it will be suspended), is that it occurred with 2 seconds left in period. That shouldn't factor in, but it likely will be, but go unmentioned.

 

[Beerz]

That's strange, Renaud, because I see his skates leave the ice, and the head as the point of target, even if we've seen far worse examples of both.

The contact could - and should - have been squarely - and only - shoulder-to-chest, and it's on Rinaldo to make contact that way. Nothing Couturier does makes Rinaldo's point of contact change from chest to head.

And to those who say Rinaldo did not lead with the elbow - so what? If the head is the point of contact, it doesn't matter if it's the elbow, the shoulder, the pinky, or Rinaldo's left testicle making the contact with his head.

The other factor which may influence whether the hit is suspendable or not (I feel it will be suspended), is that it occurred with 2 seconds left in period. That shouldn't factor in, but it likely will be, but go unmentioned.

Disagree.

 

[Havok89]

I don't like Rinaldo at all, but I'm okay with that hit.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Here's what I think I see:

- Rinaldo's skates come up a little after contact, not before.
- Aim point was shoulders and chest.
- Couturier had his head down and wasn't aware Rinaldo was coming. His head snapping back indicates he wasn't bracing for contact.

I don't think it was an illegal hit, but similar to Campbell's hit on Umberger.

 

[TossinSauce]

Penguins look like hot garbage. Pretty excited I got tickets to the upcoming Pens/Sabres at Consol.

 

[stokes84]

Ducks can't score. I wonder how long this lasts before they panic and start shopping for a forward.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Ducks can't score. I wonder how long this lasts before they panic and start shopping for a forward.

They could fire Boudreau. I don't think he's getting along with Murray, even though that would be a stupid move.

 

[jamers]

They could fire Boudreau. I don't think he's getting along with Murray, even though that would be a stupid move.

Ducks fire Boudreau...

Penguins fire Johnston... and hire Boudreau!

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I don't think Cody Hodgson has played 10 minutes in a game yet. Nashville must be coming to the same conclusion that Buffalo has. Does anyone see his playing in the NHL beyond this season? I think he's toast.

I'd really love to know what the hell happened to him…was it the back injury after all? Work ethic? Is he just slow in the head? He had such promise!

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Ducks fire Boudreau...

Penguins fire Johnston... and hire Boudreau!

And give the Ducks a 2nd round pick!

Seriously, if you fire a coach you shouldn't be able to get compensation for it. It makes no sense.

 

[Kyndig]

I don't think Cody Hodgson has played 10 minutes in a game yet. Nashville must be coming to the same conclusion that Buffalo has. Does anyone see his playing in the NHL beyond this season? I think he's toast.

I'd really love to know what the hell happened to him…was it the back injury after all? Work ethic? Is he just slow in the head? He had such promise!

I think he just lost his confidence and never got it back.

 

[Jame]

Toffoli goal.... Filthy

 

[Jacob582]

Enroth with 39 saves in the 4-1 win.

 

[Jim Bob]

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2015/10/23/report-torts-told-johansen-that-hes-not-in-shape/

This has the potential to get interesting, because Johansen’s fitness has come under the microscope in the past. Just over a year ago, it was reported that the club was not happy with it.

You think it’s possible that Tortorella was forewarned by Columbus management that Johansen needed to get his act together?

We think that’s very possible.

Johansen, of course, missed training camp last year while negotiating his three-year, $12 million contract extension. He can become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2017.

 

[haseoke39]

Enroth with 39 saves in the 4-1 win.

Both goalies were adequate last year. CJ is doing fine for now, but over the course of the season, either might have been an upgrade.

 

[DJN21]

I'd kill for enrich or neuvy now

 

[Sabre Dance]

So not a lot of McDavid talk here. Denial.

 

[Der Jaeger]

So not a lot of McDavid talk here. Denial.

I read a couple of the threads on the other boards... more than just McDavid vs. Eichel.

Edmonton is built to run-and-gun in the West. Maybe that works out, but LA, Chicago, Anaheim, etc. all run three deep on forward lines. Edmonton will have no trouble skating in the West, but who's coming over the boards against deep teams for them? Who do they have for defensive lines, pairs? And, though it's early, Edmonton might be competing for a playoff spot, so they might miss out on adding those players at the top of the draft.

By comparison, Buffalo has everything that I mentioned Edmonton might not have. Balsam's putting Girgensons, Larsson, and possibly wingers like Baptiste and Bailey over the boards as future third lines. Lower pairing could be as deep. Buffalo also has a lot of size and speed coming up in the organization. Murray is building a Western Conference team in the East... and I think that's the difference between the two.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

So not a lot of McDavid talk here. Denial.

Denial of what? Eichel needs wingers. The guy has made so many setups and guys like Kane and Moulson cant finish.

It is funny after 6 or 7 games of a 20 year career you make this post.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Denial of what? Eichel needs wingers. The guy has made so many setups and guys like Kane and Moulson cant finish.

It is funny after 6 or 7 games of a 20 year career you make this post.

Man. Why can't I simply say McDavid is better? It's not really about Eichel, he will be good. Eichel will be a legit #1 center.

McDavid is just on another level. I'm glad that the consolation was Eichel.

 

[gallagt01]

Man. Why can't I simply say McDavid is better? It's not really about Eichel, he will be good. Eichel will be a legit #1 center.

McDavid is just on another level. I'm glad that the consolation was Eichel.

He's better. Everyone knows that. But he isn't better to the degree you're implying.

I wonder if you'd be singing a different tune if this team was finishing.

Also, how is it "denial" that there aren't any posts about him?