3 games is pretty harsh.
Pkeky is the guy we 100% need to step up.
We're ****ed.
I'm fine with suspension. It was a dirty hit, but how does Tom Wilson get nothing? Sure, his hit wasn't as bad as Kadri, but he has a terrible history and it was still a dirty hit.
Here's some adversity from the boys. Let's see how they respond.
We can still have a shutdown line with Marleau at C.
He may have "stood up for a teammate" but it was an incredibly stupid way to do so. Why not drop the gloves? Because Kadri never drops the gloves he only does cheap shots!
There's a huge problem you're missing though.
The Kadri suspension isn't just about Kadri.
The plan was to play Kadri vs Bergeron at home to free up Matthews.
With this suspension we're forced to play Matthews against Bergeron at home as well.
Long story short, if Marner doesn't enter beast mode for the next 3 games, we're done.
Get that **** out of here. I am glad someone stood up. Don't let them take liberties on our stars while we just watch.
There was no need to double team Marner in a 4-1 game. It could have been a cleaner hit but I am glad Kadri went for it right within the second Marner was hit.
I'll just say Kadri is a very selfish plauer. Saying that though...too steep a penalty conparitively speaking on what's gone on so far in the playoffs.
Dumbfounded
The pun is just too easy but I’m taking it. Looks as if DueDiligence failed to do his due diligence. At least one funny thing has come from all this.LOL
The average size of his fight opponent is 4 inches and 30 pounds heavier than him. Backes (x2), Hedman, Thornton, Ristolainen...
The hit was exceptionally dumb and dangerous
I agree he should have done that but the problem with Kadri is that he doesn't fight he gets back at guys with cheapshots. That move is typical of his career.
Oh man, the leafiest thing would be for us to win these 3 games then lose in 7.....
Well depends on how you look at it.
You can also view it as he puts his butt on the line for a teammate. You hit someone hard, you are going to be targeted.
Kadri gave the NHL all they needed to give the Bruins a huge advantage!
It has been apparent all season that the NHL has something against the Leafs with the way the penalty bias was.
I wonder if the rest of the League is angry at that the way the Leafs hired Babcock? They basically drove up the price for coaching by signing him to a top players salary.
LOL
The average size of his fight opponent is 4 inches and 30 pounds heavier than him. Backes (x2), Hedman, Thornton, Ristolainen...
Two. words.He would have only gotten a fine. He got a fine for crosschecking a player in the face in the regular freaking season.
Take our 4th best player out of the series and it’s officially neutered. All my excitement just drained away.