TSN: McDavid Gets Suspended for 2 Games for High Hit on Leddy

[oobga]

I'm down with it. Connor knows and states the check wasn't the best one, not what he intended. he acknowledges an infraction. Of course he's not going to answer the question in the interview (**** the press here is stupid) asking if he thinks the NHL will review that? My lord, why is a home reporter asking that loaded question?

The plus side of this is it doesn't really matter. Its 2 less dismal games that Connor needs to be a part of, the scoring race is over, playoffs is over, completely inconsequential, and gives Connor some R & R.

I'd rather he can sit in what has already been a trying season than be immersed in every last drop of disappointment.

Watch Drai two hand somebody in the head now so he can get 5-10 games and be with Celeste Desjardins. I'm jk, kinda...I won't say what I would do...

I'm pretty indifferent on the suspension too. Sucks he has a record, but he would have a record if there was a just a fine too, oh well.

I'm looking forward to seeing this team try to accomplish something without him to be honest. There is still too much of waiting for McDavid to do stuff in this group. More chances they have to prove they can get something done without him is not a bad thing for them, and not a bad thing for management to evaluate the players to get ready for next year.

And hey, if we lose anyways, better lottery odds and a better chance to give the league and other teams fans the finger

 

[oobga]

I got to see that nice Hall on Clutterbuck hit live. Was glorious, lol.

Man, time flies when your team blows

 

[The Panther]

This is the first I've seen/heard of this. (Missed much of the game.)

Whatever, lost season so it doesn't matter. In my view, though, it's a two minute penalty.

Of course, my standard is Messier.

 

[guymez]

2 games is over the top IMO.

On a positive note you KNOW that Connor is going to be dialed in even more his first game back...nice that its against the Leafs.

 

[Marty McSurly]

On an unrelated note, the Oilers are calling up a new player for the next two games and he will wear 79.

Name is David McConnor.

 

[BlackDogg]

Let's just get this season over with. Just the butterfly effect from a terrible GM and upper middle lower class management.

 

[Faelko]

the Fact they suspended him is whatever, the fact they are so inconsistent with their suspensions is why the NHL will always be a second rate league compared to the others.

 

[The Batman]

I am somewhat surprised the league is supporting the Oilers 12th annual race to the bottom. They didn't seem too happy about them lotto wins.

Oh well. Tanking is the only reason I'm not mad about this bizarre 2-game suspension of the NHL's poster child.

 

[BlackDogg]

I am somewhat surprised the league is supporting the Oilers 12th annual race to the bottom. They didn't seem too happy about them lotto wins.

Oh well. Tanking is the only reason I'm not mad about this bizarre 2-game suspension of the NHL's poster child.

The decision is complete guano.

 

[rboomercat90]

Kassian ended up with 6 minutes out of that episode.

Yes, that’s right. I had forgotten about that part of it.

 

[rboomercat90]

On an unrelated note, the Oilers are calling up a new player for the next two games and he will wear 79.

Name is David McConnor.

Guy have a big moustache and wear glasses?

 

[NoMoSnow]

I think we should remember that since the suspension that the Oilers have yet to lose a game.

Aisle seat please.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Two games is ridiculous. No intent, no record, and it resulted in no injury at all to 'victim'. But he gets pushed in the numbers in Anaheim, an equally if not more dangerous play that could've resulted in a long-term injury, again, and not even a penalty let alone suspension/fine.
They're using his prestige as a player and making an example of him, so the rest of the league gets put on notice regarding head shots.
But ignore the rest of league/fans that are fed up with the inconsistency of the officiating, which is ruining the integrity of the game.
Ass-backwards league

Whatever. This could be good for the team. Nuge looked like a #1 center against Arizona, but had a meh game yesterday when McDavid returned. Draisaitl probably dying to prove he can win games on his back too, without Connor in the line-up. They lost both games McDavid was out this season, so everyone in that locker room should be out to prove to the rest of the league that they are good enough to win without their Captain. It'll give us ammo to retaliate on the haters too

He's going to come out like a bat out of hell in Toronto. I hope he destroys the leafs

 

[Fmrnuckfan95]

It’ll cost him $304,000

Poor dude must be living on scraps now

 

[Fmrnuckfan95]

On an unrelated note, the Oilers are calling up a new player for the next two games and he will wear 79.

Name is David McConnor.

He was picked right after Taro Tjusimoto and is finally making his debut. He hails from Dublin Ireland.

 

[TheRebuild]

honestly, I hope the Oilers lose every damn game going forward just to f*** over the league at the draft again.

 

[Panthera]

On an unrelated note, the Oilers are calling up a new player for the next two games and he will wear 79.

Name is David McConnor.

I think I've heard of that guy. Played junior for the Creepy Beavers or something, right?

 

[Jepprey]

On an unrelated note, the Oilers are calling up a new player for the next two games and he will wear 79.

Name is David McConnor.

Heard this guy has wheels. Would be nice to add some much needed speed on this team.

 

[lakai17]

The nhl is taking over and doing Edmonton's rebuild.



Someone had to do it.

 

[iCanada]

"...this critical point of the season..."

Lol ok Nicholson...

 

[Senor Catface]

"...this critical point of the season..."

Lol ok Nicholson...

He was just talking about restaurant sales numbers.

 

[The Hound]

2 games lol

So can we play Stolarz now?

 

[MikeGrier99]

Embarrassing statement by Nicholson

You're not going to hear anything otherwise from Bobby Burgers. I can barely respect the NHL anymore, utter morons are left right and centre.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

OK, hit to the head = 2 games. Then make it the rule of law rather than the subjective bullshit DPOS uses that got Malkin and Kucherov off the hook. Make it consistent.
While they are at it and if they are so worried about "player safety" which they are not, then hits from behind that pretzel a players neck and back should be 2 games at the minimum.
And then they can start calling all the bullshit McDavid has to put up with on a game in game out basis. There is a rule book and standard they are using, then f***ing use it all the time.

 

[oljimmy]

I think the big reason he got 2 was the fact that there is a clear video angle of him looking straight at Leddy for like 2.5 seconds as he coasts in for the hit. Leaves little doubt as to intent. I have every sympathy for Connor getting screwed by the officiating game in and game out, but it's hard to believe that a guy who can dangle through three defenders and put a puck through puck-shaped hole from 40 feet out doesn't know exactly where the first point of contact is going to be on Leddy.