Calicaps
NFA
I hope Holts warned Orlov there is a guy on your back, with him tracked for that long.
Let's see if the league agrees on your long suspension. A hit was coming there, however minor. It's playoff hockey - played in a walled gridiron on the slipperiest surface imaginable, played on fat razor blades, with all toting lethal weapons we call twigs.
I contend a precedent has been set that suspensions are minimized when the hitted plays some part in it. Usually of course, turning your back to the hit at the last moment. Orly? He bent over and turned away from the direction he tried to go - however the league factors that in, I don't know but think they will.
Unfortunately for Bellemore, I believe the league is acting all big and tough today after the horrible media exposure they perceive they got from the game. I contend the "bad publicity" did not hurt the NHL at all, and may even spike up ratings for game 4.
I think he gets a game, because he played for Philly last night.
Bellmare is a first-time offender so that will and should be factored in.
I agree about the press coverage. Makes Philly look bad more than the NHL, but how the league responds does matter. Bellade deserves 10 games-ish for very poor judgement. The league tho would improve its image by punishing the real goons i.e. White and Gudas.