Confirmed with Link: Carter Ashton suspended 2 games

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David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590 1m
Carter Ashton suspended for the next two games for his boarding hit in Calgary #Leafs

NHL Player Safety ‏@NHLPlayerSafety 2m
Carter Ashton suspension video. http://s.nhl.com/qpqHI

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So, Kule replaces him?

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[go_leafs_go02]

Fair. No issues with that decision.

 

[Muston Atthews]

cool

 

[SprDaVE]

I think that's fair considering everything.

Kulemin should be ready to return, so all is good.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Buddy needs to give his nose a rest

 

[BertCorbeau]

Fair

If Kulemin isn't back, what extra forwards do the Leafs have?

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Good.

This is why we have fighting in hockey. There's no place in the game for this stuff.

 

[JAMmer124]

Right call. Stupid, dangerous, unnecessary hit. Love how the kids been playing, but needs to learn how to toe the line between physical and stupid.

 

[GifKing*]

Buddy needs to give his nose a rest

he could break it as many times as Rod Brind'Amour, he'll never be as ugly as Marchand.

 

[JAMmer124]

Fair

If Kulemin isn't back, what extra forwards do the Leafs have?

Bodie is with the team

 

[FlareKnight]

Got what he deserved. It was a dumb hit.

Can play well out there but can also be dangerous. Luckily the only guy he's injured this year was our own player. At least has time to rest up his nose with that long gap between games.

 

[Primary Assist]

Totally fair. Rookie, first time offender, reckless but not malicious hit. If Kulie's back then Ashton would probably be sent down anyway, and if not Bodie is more than capable of stepping up.

Edit - Just realized that we'll most likely be without McLaren as well. Who gets the call-up? Brolldozer?

 

[Rare Jewel]

Ashton isn't dirty, But it was a carless hit.

Cool with me.

 

[fahad203]

My only worry is that it may discourage him from hitting. He may be apprehensive in playing physical

However, it's a fair call

 

[Quares27]

seems fair... cant see him getting in the lineup with Kulemin back anyway

 

[ErnieLeafs]

My only worry is that it may discourage him from hitting. He may be apprehensive in playing physical

However, it's a fair call

I don't think that will be an issue. He'll just use his head the next time.

 

[getyourselfsomerest]

Fair suspension. What's stupid is that he only got 2 minutes because the guy didn't get injured/die. Such a backwards thing for the league to think. Meanwhile, Franson got cut by his visor and that's likely the only reason Fisher got a major in the Nashville game.

 

[Loosie]

Thought it would be longer that, but I guess the lack of any injury played into the decision.

 

[Center Ice Scrum*]

Fair suspension. What's stupid is that he only got 2 minutes because the guy didn't get injured/die. Such a backwards thing for the league to think. Meanwhile, Franson got cut by his visor and that's likely the only reason Fisher got a major in the Nashville game.

What are you complaining about? He got his 2 games. It's done.

 

[Hero]

Good call.

 

[SteveV*]

Totally deserved it.

 

[KnightsFan110]

good, hopefully that was his last career game with the Leafs!! Hate Ashton so much!!! He is the definition of a head hunter! First of all he purposely injures McLaren and steals his spot for the time he was out, and then this, trying to end that players NHL career

 

[Canada4Gold]

I don't think that will be an issue. He'll just use his head the next time.

but headbutting isn't allowed either, I prefer he use his shoulder

good, hopefully that was his last career game with the Leafs!! Hate Ashton so much!!! He is the definition of a head hunter! First of all he purposely injures McLaren and steals his spot for the time he was out, and then this, trying to end that players NHL career

He hit a dude in the back and slashed McLaren in the finger so he's a head hunter? love that logic.

He must be the kind of headhunter who never hits anyone in the head

 

[garyjones93]

Fair I was expecting 1-2, and wouldn't have been shocked if it were 3. Deserved the suspensions hits like that are disgusting and imo a lot worse than head hits.

 

[KnightsFan110]

but headbutting isn't allowed either, I prefer he use his shoulder



He hit a dude in the back and slashed McLaren in the finger so he's a head hunter? love that logic.

He must be the kind of headhunter who never hits anyone in the head

my mistake, used the wrong word there. But still he's a dirty player, he has no place on this team, I can't wait till he is gone. He should know he is the most hated leaf