Zac Rinaldo (2013-14 season) -- Update Apr. 7, 2014: Suspended four games

[DrinkFightFlyers]

He should just say he was leaping to avoid contact. Shanny loves that excuse.


Though seriously, those comments make it sound like he struggles to control himself.

Yeah, I listened to the quotes again and he also was couching as "this always happens to me" and not something more like, "I keep messing up." I get what he was saying, but he made it sound like he's not really responsible because he can't control himself or whatever. I still think those comments get him off a little easier.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

3 games at least. maybe 4.
I would be shocked if Akeson is called up. they will use McGinn even tho he hasn't done a thing to warrant it.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

3 games at least. maybe 4.
I would be shocked if Akeson is called up. they will use McGinn even tho he hasn't done a thing to warrant it.

Eh, he's been ok. His most recent outings weren't anything to write home about, but he's got a couple goals on the season. Everyone loves Akeson around here, but there's gotta be a reason why he is repeatedly passed over (defense is my guess). I don't think you want to call up a guy that can't play defense or forecheck to play on the 4th line. At least with Rinaldo he's going to try to do that and if nothing else disrupt play by hitting dudes.

 

[jabba2]

Eh, he's been ok. His most recent outings weren't anything to write home about, but he's got a couple goals on the season. Everyone loves Akeson around here, but there's gotta be a reason why he is repeatedly passed over (defense is my guess). I don't think you want to call up a guy that can't play defense or forecheck to play on the 4th line. At least with Rinaldo he's going to try to do that and if nothing else disrupt play by hitting dudes.

I wasnt aware that Rinaldo forechecked or played defense. He does hit people, at least lately. But he should be focusing more on moving the puck up the ice and take advantage of his speed.

 

[bauerhockey02]

Four games for Rinaldo according to Baicker

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Rinaldo suspended 4 games

From the NHL:

NEW YORK -- Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo has been suspended for four games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Chad Ruhwedel during NHL Game No. 1173 in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 6, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 4:29 of the third period. Rinaldo was assessed a match penalty for illegal check to the head.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Rinaldo will forfeit $15,384.60. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=597553&lang=en.

 

[bauerhockey02]

I guess I should have made a new topic rather than posting in the Rinaldo thread haha

 

[The Couturier Effect]

Seems about right.

 

[sa cyred]

Yep about right. Bad decision by Rinaldo and even he said he just couldnt control himself.

I know a few thought maybe a game, but the non-homer decision of 4 games is right. If we were on the other side we would be saying the same thing.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I said 5 on the main boards, so basically around what I was expecting & no complaints from me.

 

[Danko]

No issues with that here. He plays with an edge and thats fine but he makes stupid reckless decisions to often. With that said, maybe another discussion, i prefer him over carcillo or the other scum weve had in recent years

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I guess I should have made a new topic rather than posting in the Rinaldo thread haha

I merged them and changed the title in this thread.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

No issues with that here. He plays with an edge and thats fine but he makes stupid reckless decisions to often.

Questionable hits can have a purpose but this wasn't one of those times. It was reckless and even selfish. Criticism isn't meant to pile on and he acknowledged after the game his error in judgment. At that stage of the game, the team concept should have been to nail down the win and try to secure a shutout for Mason.

 

[Flyerss]

[nhl]597553[/nhl]

 

[Beef Invictus]

This is as blatant as it gets. 10 wouldn't have been out of line.

 

[Danko]

[nhl]597553[/nhl]

around 1:10 in they suggest rinaldo take a different angle and point an arrow to the chest or body....im sorry but even if he did that in my opinion it would have been a stupid chance to take.

Your winning, absolutely no reason to do it, i love checking, i love fighting...but this was stupid.

 

[tymed]

It was a suspendable hit, that's not really up for discussion. I don't feel at all bad for the player though as he should have better protected himself. Im pretty ****in bitter about any of these conversations though after watching Brayden be taken far more maliciously into the boards twice this year without a whimper from Shanny.

This entire side for the league and game remains a complete joke either way, which is also not up for discussion.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

It was stupid to begin with & even more so when looking at the clock & scoreboard.

He pulled up on a hit earlier in the game which still resulted in a charging call when the game was still in question some what but couldn't here?

 

[GKJ]

Predictable statement from the Flyers:

RT @NHLFlyers: "While we view the four-game suspension to Zac [Rinaldo] harsh, we respect the league's decision." -#Flyers GM Holmgren


Copy and paste from every other suspension that's been given to a Flyer. No accountability. Disappointing.

 

[Random Forest]

Predictable statement from the Flyers:

RT @NHLFlyers: "While we view the four-game suspension to Zac [Rinaldo] harsh, we respect the league's decision." -#Flyers GM Holmgren


Copy and paste from every other suspension that's been given to a Flyer. No accountability. Disappointing.

What did you want him to say?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Predictable statement from the Flyers:

RT @NHLFlyers: "While we view the four-game suspension to Zac [Rinaldo] harsh, we respect the league's decision." -#Flyers GM Holmgren


Copy and paste from every other suspension that's been given to a Flyer. No accountability. Disappointing.

Only the Flyers respond to suspensions this way?

 

[Unstable]

Exactly as I expected. Do I win something?

 

[GKJ]

What did you want him to say?

They they intend to learn from a mistake. The idea of a suspension is to make sure it doesn't happen again. What they said was "Fine, whatever."

Only the Flyers respond to suspensions this way?

I'm not worried about other teams. Would like mine to take some initiative.

 

[Breeze 44]

They they intend to learn from a mistake. The idea of a suspension is to make sure it doesn't happen again. What they said was "Fine, whatever."




I'm not worried about other teams. Would like mine to take some initiative.

Like what??? You want him Holmgren to spank him?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

I'm not worried about other teams. Would like mine to take some initiative.

You're asking for a culture change and you'll be waiting a long time before you see teams throw their players under the bus (unless the action is particularly egregious).