Gudas to have hearing for Slash/High Stick on Kucherov [upd. two-game suspension]

[God King Fudge]

I wasn't even aware anything happened (didn't see the whole game and didn't see anything about it in the threads or boards). Can't find a clip of it. Given his history, I assume he's gonna get some time from it.

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[The Macho King]

I wasn't even aware anything happened (didn't see the whole game and didn't see anything about it in the threads or boards). Can't find a clip of it. Given his history, I assume he's gonna get some time from it.

It was way behind the play. I think this is what led to the 5 on 3 in the third?

Bad Gudas. I'm more pissed that Hagg isn't getting a call for his elbow on Paquette.

 

[ELab2]

It was very weird. The video I saw seemed like there was no alternative to it being an intentional stick to the head (an aerial puck went by them, but it looked to me like Gudas was already coming down by the time the puck was headed by them), but Gudas’s body language made it look 100% accidental. I think the Flyers broadcast also said Gudas apologized and or checked on Kucherov right after it happened.

 

[The Macho King]

It was very weird. The video I saw seemed like there was no alternative to it being an intentional stick to the head (an aerial puck went by them, but it looked to me like Gudas was already coming down by the time the puck was headed by them), but Gudas’s body language made it look 100% accidental. I think the Flyers broadcast also said Gudas apologized and or checked on Kucherov right after it happened.

Gudas and Kucherov are on friendly terms I think.

I don't know - Gudas can cross the line at times, but normally with hits, not stickwork. I'm inclined to believe it was either an accident or a snap decision he regretted immediately. I'm also willing to entertain the possibility it was in retaliation for something Kucherov did - boy is known for his stickwork.

 

[Rich Nixon]

He basically brought his stick down from above his shoulders directly into the top/back of Kucherov's helmet. Weird play. The fact that Kucherov isn't dead means he didn't swing very hard. Still could be suspended, given his long sit for that slash last season.

 

[JoVel]

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

That's a suspension. Why do that... not even in retaliation.

 

[justafan22]

How long does suspension history take in effect?

Had two prior suspensions in october 2016 and november 2017

 

[CapnZin]

Oh crap... I didn’t even see that when watching. I’m also surprised Hagg isn’t getting a call for literally going out of his way to check Paquette in the head.

 

[Curufinwe]

I think he'll get 2-3 games. It wasn't as violent and dangerous as what Malkin did who only got 1 game, but it was a completely unnecessary stick to the head that made contact, and it was done by a repeat offender.

 

[gorangers0525]

This guy is f***ing brain dead.

 

[God King Fudge]

Yeah that's a really bizarre decision by Gudas there. I can't even say it looks accidental. It doesn't look like he's trying to take his head off or anything, but it definitely looks like he tried to get a piece of him.

Got him on top of the helmet, no damage done. I think this is probably just a reputation suspension given his previous issues with slashing.

 

[The Macho King]

Yeesh. That just seems like a bad decision.

 

[weinsink]

That's a suspension. Why do that... not even in retaliation.

Idiots like gudas do things like that!

 

[JoVel]

Gudas' brain just disconnects from the rest of his body from time to time and it leads to plays like this. It wasn't too dangerous as it hit the top of his helmet but it's still stupid and deserves a few games in my opinion, especially with his history. Still, not even close to what Malkin did or when Gudas tried to decapitate Perreault.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Yea that was a chop there. Looks bad but I wonder if he did it by accident.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

What the hell is going through Gudas' head here? Not sure he could even be able to frame this as accidental with a straight face. The spirit of Philadelphia took over him, I guess......

 

[Rich Nixon]

What the hell is going through Gudas' head here? Not sure he could even be able to frame this as accidental with a straight face. The spirit of Philadelphia took over him, I guess......

If I recall his incidents correctly, he only ever does this shit when his team is behind in a game. If you go back through his suspensions and majors, I think all but one or two have come with the Flyers down 2+ goals. Dude gets frustrated and pretty much sabotages any comeback hopes.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Gudas smash! What a nutcase.

 

[compan]

Just dumb as hell. He will sit for some games.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Probably tried to get him in the shoulder or his stick

 

[Pi]

That is stupid and deserves a few games but where was the hearing for Mantha’s hit on Giroux?

DoPS is full of inconsistent BS.

 

[Mugzy97]

Probably tried to get him in the shoulder or his stick

No reason to do either

 

[Flyrs21]

If I recall his incidents correctly, he only ever does this **** when his team is behind in a game. If you go back through his suspensions and majors, I think all but one or two have come with the Flyers down 2+ goals. Dude gets frustrated and pretty much sabotages any comeback hopes.

Ummmm. Flyers have been down in game a lot past couple years. Lol

 

[Pengwins]

Trash player. Should be 10-20 game suspension