As for the Messier award, Moose wasn't exactly the cleanest player in the history of the game.
No, but he is one of the greatest players of all time and understands what it takes to win.
I'm sure he sees a bit of himself in Shane Doan, and that's why he chose to engrave Doan's name on this prestigious piece of hardware.
Recognition from your piers, and one of the greatest players of all time, is more important than message board fluff.
My opinion on Doan is cemented, dude's a clown on the ice.
It was an interference minor. Whoop-de-doo. It wasn't a check from behind, and there was no head contact. There is nothing for the league to review, and there is no basis for a suspension. The best view of it is at 0:50 of the following video:
Now, there is no doubt that Horcoff didn't see it coming, and that aggravated things a bit. Perhaps Horcoff should have
his head on a swivel next time he plays Doan.
Doan is a tank out there, and physically demolished Horcoff, even though I don't think Doan was even trying to.
Sam Gagner's hit on Schlemko at 0:44 of the clip was even worse by the way, and was also interference. Could have injured the player seriously, but I don't see any complaining about that.