NHL Discussion (Other than Jets)

[Jockitch]

Nyquist, during the Wild vs Wing game, was showing intent, IMO, with the awful use of his stick on Spurgeon of the Wild.

Truly hope Nyquist gets a 20 game suspension ........ reality is probably 8 - 10.

[Old Rusty]

I will bet on 20 for Nyquist.

[blue_gold_84]

I will bet on 20 for Nyquist.

Should be interesting to see what he gets. That was a dangerous retaliatory move. I'm thinking 7-10 but who knows with the NHL.

H&L had a Detroit sports writer on yesterday and the guy was a complete homer about it.

[blue_gold_84]

6 games for Nyquist.

Vermette also automatically suspended for 10 games for tapping an official with his stick in response to a puck drop last night.

[Old Rusty]

Waaaaaaaay too light with Nyquist.

[blue_gold_84]

Flames acquire D Stone from Coyotes:

http://www.tsn.ca/coyotes-send-d-stone-to-flames-for-picks-1.676644

Nice trade. And the Flames gave up very little... Ahem, Chevaldayoff.

[Old Rusty]

Great pickup for Calgary.

I didn't know that Stone was a Winnipegger.

[Jockitch]

also feel it is a very good addition to the Flames in adding Stoner ....... where were you Chevy on this one ??

[Old Rusty]

Kadri launched himself at Chiarot's head during the TO tilt this evening.

Another clear head shot.  No penalty on the play.

Will it be reviewed?   

[blue_gold_84]

Kadri launched himself at Chiarot's head during the TO tilt this evening.

Another clear head shot.  No penalty on the play.

Will it be reviewed?  

"Of course it will, because the Dept. of Player Safety is consistent and reasonable in its duties," said nobody ever.

[theaardvark]

Face to face is apparently OK, sideswiping isn't...

[blue_gold_84]

D Hainsey traded to the Penguins:

http://www.tsn.ca/injury-riddled-penguins-acquire-d-hainsey-from-hurricanes-1.679191

Ron Hainsey appears to finally be playoff bound.

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded the defenceman to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for AHL forward Danny Kristo and a 2017 second-round pick.

[Old Rusty]

Good for Hainsey, he might get a crack at the cup.  Heck - he'll be in the playoffs!!

[Old Rusty]

"Of course it will, because the Dept. of Player Safety is consistent and reasonable in its duties," said nobody ever.

  That is so bush league.  Button just covered the hit.  Usually I have respect for his stuff.  In this case I totally disagree with the spin.  Kadri left his feet!!  He also hit Chiarot's head full blast.  Stopping the camera just at the right point does not provide the whole truth. 

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/was-kadri-s-hit-on-chiarot-legal%7E1063113

[blue_gold_84]

  That is so bush league.  Button just covered the hit.  Usually I have respect for his stuff.  In this case I totally disagree with the spin.  Kadri left his feet!!  He also hit Chiarot's head full blast.  Stopping the camera just at the right point does not provide the whole truth. 

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/was-kadri-s-hit-on-chiarot-legal%7E1063113

I've given up on the DOPS. Kadri is a pile of turds and two things he did on Tuesday should've been reviewed for disciplinary action: that hit and his slewfoot on Byfuglien.