Malkin is out for the semifinal

[Resolute]

The point is the match penalty was undeserved and to suspend Malkin for an Olympics semifinal for what happened on the ice is a ridiculous decision, embarassing for the whole IIHF.

Embarassing for the IIHF is that there was no bylaw in place to punish Ruutu for his charge on Jagr.

Embarassing for hockey is Malkin's actions. As has been mentioned many, many times now, kicking a player is one of the most dangerous things a player can do. Whatever his intent, Malkin attempted to kick Lecavalier. A match penalty is the only possible penalty that can be awarded, and that is completely fair to Malkin, to Havlat, and to everyone who plays the game.

Malkin tried to kick Lecavalier. A one game suspension is more than fair, and should serve as a reminder to Malkin that stupid actions have consequences.

 

[Yureeka47*]

Shaiba means puck, When they chant shaibu, shaibu, it means like "get the puck, get the puck"

Back to the Malkin thing.. We shouldnt worry too much, Finland is a less talented squad. They're a hard working, smart squad... so losing a talented player won't hurt us much if we play the same type of game as them.

 

[Siberian]

According to Gazeta.ru IIHF decided to DQ Malkin for one game. Big blow. He is Russia's best defensive forward plus excellent offensive player.

 

[Den]

So, it's official:

http://www.iihf.com/news/iihfpr1306.htm

 

[blamebettman*]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

 

[Jussi]

So, it's official:

http://www.iihf.com/news/iihfpr1306.htm

It's been official since page 3: http://www.hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=4699759&postcount=57

 

[Den]

We'll survive. Put Taratukhin on the RSL line, put Nepryaev on the 4-th line center.
Rotate the wingers. Give Afinogenov more ice time. Give RSL more ice time. Actually, the RSL guys should know how to play Finland - they were learning their lesson for the last 5 years.

 

[Bloggins]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

Give us all a break

 

[Den]

It's been official since page 3: http://www.hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=4699759&postcount=57

Cool, whatever

 

[Tuggy]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

I don't understand why people have a problem with this. He tried to kick Lecavilier in the face with his skate. If someone from Canada had done it, then this board would start a mob to go after the player.

 

[blackgold]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

I guess it's his punishment for kicking like a girl. Let's see him try that in the NHL without international rules to hide behind.

 

[thomasincanada]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

Even when winning some of you guys whine about the refs. Give it a rest already and try to win with some class instead.

It would be a refreshing change.

 

[Bloggins]

You mean give you a break. The first half of your avatar has been just give one

No, I mean give us all a break from the ref whining.

 

[blamebettman*]

It's pretty clear what he was trying to do.

through bitter canadian loser glasses it is.

 

[Tuggy]

through bitter canadian loser glasses it is.

I'm not bitter, in fact I picked Russia to win. Clearly you don't really want to discuss the topic, so why even bother. You are content to just throw insults.

 

[Lecavilier_4]

You just crossed the line from extreme homer to total moron

Agreed...

 

[therealdeal]

So did he knee Lecavelier in the head or something? I missed it.

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

He tried to kick him. Ref saw it and gave em the boot.

 

[MXD]

He should have be out of the tournament...

 

[Tuggy]

He tried to kick him. Ref saw it and gave em the boot.

Exactly, I don't see what the issue is.

 

[shawn_kemp*]

Wow, I guess this is Russia's punishment for beating Canada. Not only was is a phantom call, it's a phantom suspension as well. Was anybody watching the way Koharski called the US-Russia game and then the US-Finland game. There's been a ton of pro north american bias going on.

Koharski is a ... ( ), but Malkin's suspension is logical.

 

[Lecavilier_4]

Exactly, I don't see what the issue is.

The issue is that...

omgwtfbbq!1!!1! y0u cnat kcik teh malnik out!!!1!! we r win teh g0ld!!!1!

 

[Tuggy]

The issue is that...

omgwtfbbq!1!!1! y0u cnat kcik teh malnik out!!!1!! we r win teh g0ld!!!1!

 

[Bloggins]

The issue is that...

omgwtfbbq!1!!1! y0u cnat kcik teh malnik out!!!1!! we r win teh g0ld!!!1!

OK, that made me laugh.

 

[BigTimer*]

After Canada lost to Switzerland I started cheering for the Russians and I can tell you that it was clear as day as to what Malkin tried to do. He tried to kick Lecavalier in the face.

Although I would of loved to of seen a fight between Lecavalier and Malkin. If you people think Malkin is hideous now, he'd make a burn victim look like a supermodel after Vinny's finished with him.