Scandella slash on Tavares, hit on Nelson/ Scandella Suspended 2 GMs

[Pip]

Was this really necessary?

Definitely a penalty but meh

 

[TT1]

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[Felix Unger]

Should have been a penalty shot. The slash absolutely impeded Tavares from making a move there. He was forced left.

Of course, the refs were clearly stuck in the '90's in that game. The Wild were playing 2002 hockey. Impeding was no big deal.

 

[Chrisinroch]

Was far from an ugly hit, but the fact that he was fined for a hit last week may mean he gets to sit a game or two.

Exactly. I thought this went without saying, but I suppose his fine might have flown under the radar.
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It was a good slash that helped disrupt the shooter. Good penalty to take. He got his money's worth for sure, but the right call was a minor.

Respectfully, those calling for a penalty shot do not know the rules of hockey. There was no missed scoring opportunity that needs to be restored, so there is no penalty shot.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Like Martin's hit, typical legal play for a 2 minute minor.

 

[Derrty]

Saw a pretty good hook last night. Can't remember which game it was though, otherwise I'd start a thread.

 

[OrangeZebra]

lifetime ban

 

[Felix Unger]

Respectfully, those calling for a penalty shot do not know the rules of hockey. There was no missed scoring opportunity that needs to be restored, so there is no penalty shot.

I know the rule, but that is a matter of interpretation, and I've seen penalty shots called despite shots on net.

 

[Circulartheory]

lifetime ban

He was clearly aiming for the head.

 

[Minnewildsota]

He took a baseball swing at a guy's knees. The more I look at this, the more I don't like this. There is no reason why you would take a swing at a guy's legs like this unless you're trying to take out his knee.

I thought baseball swings were with 2 hands? No? Just one? Learn something new everyday!

 

[RIP Boogaard]

He was clearly aiming for the head.

I don't remember McSorleys punishment, but they are going to double whatever that was. DoPS hands are tied. It is a black mark to the game.

Edit: did they find the bottom half of Tavares's leg yet? I saw it fly up in the stands after the chop. I hope whoever caught it returned it to the Islanders.

 

[hototogisu]

Minnesota Wild defenseman Marco Scandella will have a hearing Wednesday night with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson during a game Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743377&navid=nhl:topheads

 

[Teppo]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743377&navid=nhl:topheads

Wait, I thought this thread was about a "vicious" slash by Scandella. Now it is about a regular slash and a totally different hit on Nelson?

 

[hototogisu]

Wait, I thought this thread was about a "vicious" slash by Scandella. Now it is about a regular slash and a totally different hit on Nelson?

It was started for the slash, but people started talking about the hit. So now it's about the slash and the hit.

 

[TJL48]

Is there video of the hit anywhere? I have not seen it yet.

 

[islesfan3913]

Is there video of the hit anywhere? I have not seen it yet.

I could see him getting a game, two at most (but that's a stretch). Anything more would be way too much.

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

Wow, can't believe he's getting a hearing for that. It's what we all feared, the NHL is starting to crack down at even the slightest bit of contact to the head, regardless of where the initial point of contact was or even if the player kept his elbow down.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Probably get a 1 game warning because of how soon after the Oshie hit this was, but it's likely going to be one of the weakest hits that garnered a suspension that we have seen.

 

[Teppo]

Probably get a 1 game warning because of how soon after the Oshie hit this was, but it's likely going to be one of the weakest hits that garnered a suspension that we have seen.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

Wow, can't believe he's getting a hearing for that. It's what we all feared, the NHL is starting to crack down at even the slightest bit of contact to the head, regardless of where the initial point of contact was or even if the player kept his elbow down.

Yup, you can't even raise your forearm and throw to the head while jumping off the ice anymore. Next thing you know you won't be able to ram someones head into the side boards or go knee-on-knee at center ice.

P***ification of the games continues.

 

[nystromshairstylist]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEsyIhJyWk0

The Nelson head hit and the slash (which I think was worse) are in this video.

The slash IMO is enough for a 3-5 game suspension.

 

[TheInstigator]

Both of these are so weak. What a load of crap. Glad Nino won it in regulation.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yup, you can't even raise your forearm and throw to the head while jumping off the ice anymore. Next thing you know you won't be able to ram someones head into the side boards or go knee-on-knee at center ice.

P***ification of the games continues.

"Jumping off the ice"?

Not so much.

Also, pretty irresponsible of the Islanders letting Nelson play on the ensuing power play after a 'suspendable headshot'.

 

[LetsGoBLUES91]

He'll get a decent suspension just because he's had this many "iffy" plays in such a short time span.

They'll want to just settle him the hell down for a little while. He can reflect on what he's doing out there.

 

[thestonedkoala]

I thought baseball swings were with 2 hands? No? Just one? Learn something new everyday!

I didn't know that taking a full swing at someone's knee is totally acceptable...