Brendan Lemieux's head hit on Trocheck (Suspended 2 Games)

[GoJetsGo55]

Jets fans have gone soft

Nah man. This is just a really bad hit.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Vesalainen has done squat

PPG in the A so far. First time playing in a North American league. It can take time to adjust for some of those guys.

 

[12ozPapa]

Such a cowardly play. Not even brave enough to hit the player solidly, has to do this p***y drive by.

 

[rynryn]

A high hit on Matt Cooke is sure to gain sympathy around here

well yes. it's just a case in point that the nameplate probably has a significant effect on how an incident is punished. Double whammy for Benn on Cooke---star player hits known rat = no punishment at all.

 

[TMLeafs18]

5+ games .... cant have that garbage in the game

 

[stampedingviking]

Was expecting much worse after reading the title.

How much worse does it have to be?

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

At least Florida can take solace in the fact this probably cost the Jets the game.

 

[Advanced stats]

Dirty dirty hit. Intentional to the max and embarrassing. This is one that every player in the league sees and their blood boils.

5+ games.

 

[dr robbie]

In b4
"keep your head up Trocheck"
"Minor penalty at most, no suspension"
"Was expecting much worse after reading the title"

you forgot
"hit the shoulder first, head wasn't the primary point of contact"
"he's just too physical. that shouldn't be held against him"

 

[Scrantonicity 2]

How much worse does it have to be?

Minor penalty at most, no suspension.

 

[Daximus]

you forgot
"hit the shoulder first, head wasn't the primary point of contact"
"he's just too physical. that shouldn't be held against him"

Except no one is saying that so you guys just look like your whining for no apparent reason other then the fact your post count went up.

 

[snopro31]

no injury?
no suspension

 

[The Nuge]

Worst hit I’ve seen in a long time. He comes in blindside, and picks the head. I’m not sure how he could even try to spin this. I mean, Trocheck doesn’t turn or anything, and he’s not even close to taking the body. This should be 10+, even without a history

 

[untouchable21]

No, not the only team. Anaheim does a lot as well. Nashville and Boston also have a few guys that like to run around too.

My intention wasn’t to troll, I just get annoyed with coaches that encourage their players to take liberties. Jets are a physical team and one of the most penalized, they’re emotional and give out cheap shots when they can.

You obviously don’t know Maurice then because he honestly looked disgusted with Lemieux’s behavior. He definitely does not encourage head shots on opposing players.

When asked about the hit, he said the refs got the call right and I don’t doubt he’ll fully support whatever the DOPS decides.

 

[canuckster19]

Yikes.

 

[RageQuit77]

Synopsis of The Maurice's Interview @ IllegalCurve: Game 14: Panthers 4 Jets 2 (Global Series) post-game recap |

Coach Maurice’s comments in response to questions on Lemieux:

His initial reaction to the hit by Lemieux on Trochek: “The refs got it right.”

Was it a turning point: “Ya”.

On minimizing the stick penalties: “The penalties Brendan took Brendan deserved.”

 

[Whileee]

Dumb. Dangerous. Deserves a suspension.

 

[egelband]

Well, to be fair, looking at how much the Caps gave Wilson, it’s no surprise players are imitating.

 

[egelband]

Winnipeg fans much more critical of this than Caps fans were of Shitbag’s hits. Good to see. At least the vocal ones.

 

[egelband]

He should get suspended. The ****ty/funny thing is he will only get suspended because he's still a "no name" in the big leagues. You know if this was a star doing this it would be a fine.

Nonsense.

 

[Deku]

This is much worse than what Boroweicki got 3 games for. It was literally ONLY head contact, should be 5 games at least.

 

[egelband]

you forgot
"hit the shoulder first, head wasn't the primary point of contact"
"he's just too physical. that shouldn't be held against him"

Too tall and fast. Don’t you physics, bro?

 

[Breakers]

These camera angles are blurry as hell from what Ive seen.

Did he chicken wing fly-by??

If so that is almost worse than a knee on knee when you turn your ankle outwards.

 

[shtorm2005]

Winnipeg fans much more critical of this than Caps fans were of ****bag’s hits. Good to see. At least the vocal ones.

Lol wtf? This hit is not questionable as was Wilson's.

 

[North Cole]

he's going to get 40 games

department of player safety looks at history/lineage

Did someone say...lineage???