Blake Wheeler out indefinitely with concussion after Tkachuk flying elbow

[snowkiddin]

My opinion: completely reckless, not necessary dirty. Tkachuk can go lick the underbelly of a hedgehog, though.

Flame away.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

He should get fined at least imo. I dont think he was trying to hurt him but it was still a dangerous, reckless play. As someone said above, similar to a reckless high stick.

 

[Romang67]

Coaches consistently tell players, avoiding contact is the fastest way to get hurt. This is a case where Wheeler could have just absorbed the collision and been fine, but tried to do the drive-by and got clipped instead.

Thoroughly disagree. Wheeler poked the puck loose and was going for the puck. Taking the hit instead of going for the puck means losing the battle for possession.

I dont expect the NHL to do anything about this, because until it becomes a Torres situation, they don't do anything about players being irreverent and other players getting injured as a result. Tkachuk was going for hurting Jets players all game, he succeeded, and now our captain is out with a head injury. Good for the drooling idiot. I hope he's proud.

 

[Chips]

Coaches consistently tell players, avoiding contact is the fastest way to get hurt. This is a case where Wheeler could have just absorbed the collision and been fine, but tried to do the drive-by and got clipped instead.

I’ve lost count of how many “kneeing” hits were just a guy trying to last second jump to the side and hanging his leg out

 

[Khelandros]

Wheeler is the softest "tough guy" I've ever seen. I cannot wait till he returns and has to fight Tkachuk for this perceived slight. The code must be upheld!

 

[CherryToke]

Control your elbows? Not a hard thing to do

10 games

 

[Kranix]

Reckless play by Steve Rogers to get himself clipped

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Thoroughly disagree. Wheeler poked the puck loose and was going for the puck. Taking the hit instead of going for the puck means losing the battle for possession.

I dont expect the NHL to do anything about this, because until it becomes a Torres situation, they don't do anything about players being irreverent and other players getting injured as a result. Tkachuk was going for hurting Jets players all game, he succeeded, and now our captain is out with a head injury. Good for the drooling idiot. I hope he's proud.

I don't think Brady has ever intentionally tried to injure anyone. He's not afraid to drop the gloves and settle things the old-fashioned way, ask Shea Weber.

I know it sucks to lose your captain and one of your best players, but take a couple deep breathes...it'll be fine.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Thoroughly disagree. Wheeler poked the puck loose and was going for the puck. Taking the hit instead of going for the puck means losing the battle for possession.

Hockey is a hitting game. There are times when a player has plenty of time and space to go around someone, which is fine... but there are other times when trying to dip and dodge through traffic creates situations like this one. It's an unfortunate thing and it doesn't excuse Tkachuk flinging his elbows around, but it does mean that in a situation like this Wheeler needs to be prepared for that body contact. Even if he scoots around the opponent 99% of the time, that other 1% there's going to be an elbow or a stick or a skate still sticking out there, and this happens.

Again, this is distinct from talking about playing within the rules. As a player in a physical sport, there is a certain amount of contact you have to welcome as a matter of keeping yourself safe from these kinds of glancing-blow injuries.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Not dirty, but not paying attention to where your limbs are.

Should prob be fined or 1 game

 

[Jacob]

His elbow was up just because of where the puck and his stick position is, looks like he was just trying to get body position.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Sins of the Brother

 

[ToDavid]

Careless, not dirty. Tkachuk is pretty clearly anticipating a hit along the boards, but he's got to keep his elbow down.

 

[Atoyot]

Wheeler is the softest "tough guy" I've ever seen. I cannot wait till he returns and has to fight Tkachuk for this perceived slight. The code must be upheld!

When has he ever been called a tough guy? Tomorrow will be the first he misses due to injury in 439 games, doesn't seem very soft to me.

 

[Porkleaker]

It's Ratchuk, he made it look accidental but it was 100% deliberate, he's just a terribly dirty player and finds sneaky rat ways to get away with dirty shit.

 

[Three On Zero]

Thats as much on Wheeler as it is Tkachuk

 

[Three On Zero]

It's Ratchuk, he made it look accidental but it was 100% deliberate, he's just a terribly dirty player and finds sneaky rat ways to get away with dirty shit.

Did you even look at the hit and see who it was?

 

[GoJetsGo55]

"It as an accident"

 

[snowkiddin]

Seems pretty foolish to try to blame Wheeler for this. Reckless play from Brady, tough to give a Tkachuk the benefit of the doubt about whether it was dirty or not.

 

[Porkleaker]

Did you even look at the hit and see who it was?

Of course, It's Ratchuk doing what he does best, injure other players, play dirty anything to win except they can't even do that.
There's a bunch of rats on that team that've gotten away with what should've been suspensions during this season.

 

[Three On Zero]

Of course, It's Ratchuk doing what he does best, injure other players, play dirty anything to win except they can't even do that.
There's a bunch of rats on that team that've gotten away with what should've been suspensions during this season.

Since when is Ottawa full of dirty players

 

[Kranix]

Is it me or does the elbow not even hit captain america's head?

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Is it me or does the elbow not even hit captain america's head?

That's the thing about Wheeler. He's such a great captain that he's willing to cut his face with a razor on the bench and even put himself through concussion protocol to really sell it.

Would your captain be willing to miss games to sell a call in a game that's already over?

 

[Porkleaker]

Since when is Ottawa full of dirty players

Calgary.....

 

[Korpse]

Calgary.....

So no, you didn't even look at the hit to see who it was.