He's on the bench now so thats at least a good signSoxFanInCali said:So, down to 10 forwards, and that's if Marchand is OK.
I don't know how a ref can call 2 minutes there if he spots the penalty. Targeting a downed player with a knee seems like a double-minor at least.SoxFanInCali said:That was horrible.
And how was that knee only 2 minutes?
I agree, but it still makes me feel kind of bad rooting for a guy who did that. I'm not saying getting the shit kicked out him wasn't deserved, but to do it in that fashion is just dirty. You don't hit a guy when he's on the ice.Myt1 said:I mean, it sucks that Orpik got hurt so badly, but when your organization plays like they have for a long time now, including 15 seconds before, you're going to get a teammate hurt.
I'd never beat Brooks Orpik unconscious, but I understand.Myt1 said:I mean, it sucks that Orpik got hurt so badly, but when your organization plays like they have for a long time now, including 15 seconds before, you're going to get a teammate hurt.
EDIT: Neal intended to hurt Marchand and targeted his head. It's not like Thornton had worse intent.
Missed most of the first—did Loui really get concussed again? Where's Bobby Robins when you need him?Myt1 said:He gave him the chance earlier to go while he was standing up. Pittsburgh's reaping the whirlwind. Orpik concussed Ericksson and Neal tried to concuss Marchand. Tough shit.
EDIT: Thornton shouldn't have done it the way he did. I just don't really give a shit beyond that.
catomatic said:Missed most of the first—did Loui really get concussed again? Where's Bobby Robins when you need him?
...because hes probably (rightfully) gone for a really long time. The NHL cant allow the Pandoras box of punching guys when theyre already down get opened. I think we're all going to be angry about Neal's knee though. He'll probably only get a game, even though it is also a hit on a downed player.MiracleOfO2704 said:So Thornton pulled a Bertuzzi. Why do I get the feeling he's gone for a REALLY long time?
Agreed. Marchy not being injured probably means the Wheel of Justice lands on zero games for this one.Haunted said:I wouldn't be surprised if nothing happens to Neal.
Oh my yes. Eddie Shore hockey.Myt1 said:Kneeing the head of a defenseless player down on the ice is fine.
timlinin8th said:...because hes probably (rightfully) gone for a really long time. The NHL cant allow the Pandoras box of punching guys when theyre already down get opened. I think we're all going to be angry about Neal's knee though. He'll probably only get a game, even though it is also a hit on a downed player.
Haunted said:I wouldn't be surprised if nothing happens to Neal.
cshea said:Was the Loui hit bad? They never showed a replay here. My reaction from the other end of the building was that it was possibly interference, but the body contact was clean. I've never seen Thornton lose his mind like that. Inexcusable.
I don't think this happened. Looked like Thorny was holding him up and just cold cocked him square and knocked him out.RedRocketeer said:How long will Shawn Thornton's suspension be?
Will be ever see ice time in the NHL again?
You have to admit it's kinda gutless to rush a guy from behind, throw him and after his head bounces on the ice to then sucker punch him a couple of times in his defenseless face.