Bluecharm

Saw the play on TV. Erik Haula was checked along the boards by Marleau, a robust hit but in no way illegal or dirty. Leg buckled awkwardly underneath him. Carried off on a stretcher. I will be surprised if he doesn't miss months. Hate to see that but it happens.

And they win big last night. They can surprise at times for sure.

Can you imagine being Raymond and having to try to do your job now. He may or may not have some performance issues, probably does. But damn so unfair to him. But I bet Leaf players have made choice comments about Babcock in private. And that goes for any coach/staff in the league. It’s also really unfair to those 7 players also that they are recorded without their knowledge in a Uber vehicle! They should sue Uber and the driver. Use a professional cab guys, you can afford it!

They have Chabot who was one of the 7 players. The guy is a budding superstar!

Yet another black eye for the team. In an unauthorized recording in a Uber vehicle they make fund of special teams coach Marty Raymond and make light of their own team’s patheticism. Seven players involved. I don’t know how Raymond can run a practise or video session after this. Apparently even after the departure of Karlsson and Hoffman the dysfunction continues. Hey Sens players, how about this, you’re the guys on the ice - play better! https://ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ottawa-senators/candid-camera-ottawa-senators-players-caught-on-video-joking-about-team-badmouthing-coach (I couldn’t get volume on the video and it is no longer on YouTube apparently.)

They both have time yet to break records.

When I said it wouldn’t take long for him to be back in front of DOPS I really thought it would take longer than early in his second period back. It wasn’t one of the worst hits I’ve seen but it was high and predatory. They have to send him a more stern message now. Maybe 3 games?

Just caught the sports news. Couldn’t believe that Borowiecki was actually playfully hitting his teammates lightly in the head with his elbow and having a great laugh about it after the game with Boston in which he nailed Boston’s Urho Vaakaneinen. Just shows the amount of respect low-lifes like him have for opponents. It’s disturbing actually. I don’t mind hard tough competition but laughing about serious injury you’ve inflicted on an opponent is just totally classless.

No call on the ice. It’s good that DOPS caught this. Means he will have a much shorter rope with DOPS when he next does something stupid. Which probably won’t be that long.

Not surprised. Bit light but at least he is on the record now and has to be more cautious moving forward.

I think he needs to serve a couple games at least. I like 5. Deliberate attempt to injure, which he did. I know he’s not a repeat offender but what the hell! anyway it’s a phone hearing so probably a fine.

I’m with you on this. In addition how can 4 professionals in stripes miss this?! Does the league hold these guys accountable for blatant non calls! NHL officiating is so damn inconsistent. It’s crazy. I do hope the DOPS gets it right though. They sent a message on Tom Wilson. At least Wilson’s infraction was a hockey play. This was a takedown.

Man that was such dirty play by Matheson. A WWF move nowhere near the puck. As a result a budding star and Calder leading candidate out concussed. This type of play is such bullshit. Matheson has a hearing tomorrow. I’d like to see 5 games but expect 2. Anyone else with a take on this. oh and also after saying they were getting character guys to be hard to play against and protect their young stars, well Vancouver had no response whatsoever. Well they got their 2 points. I suppose that’s something. But that is not being hard to play against and their fans are pissed.

Yeah dammit hate to hear of this. RIP young man. Sympathies to friends and family.

I really hope someone lays a good lickin’ on him. He’s overdue for one.

I am so glad they threw the book at him! Yet I have him in Div 1. Got to think about how to handle it but initial reaction is to just wait it out. That along with 4 players on IR. Uggh but they finally got it right with Wilson!

The guy is classless, absolutely without human empathy. Anxious to hear what he gets.

For a blatant foul I agree 100%.

Need to throw the book at him this time. I can’t stand the guy. The thing about him is that he shows no remorse whatsoever and enjoys hurting people. Seeing him actually laughing on the bench during the playoffs after laying out Zach Aston-Reese with the guy in obvious distress turned my stomach. In the old days an enforcer would make him pay. Today the league has to do it. And they better make a statement here. If it were me he’d get 20 games. They won’t do that but he could get 10.

Absolutely Reg. Mental health can affect so many so profoundly. I always think of Robin Williams as I am a real fan of him. But there have been many in the sports realm as well, like Clara Hughes. So good on you Robin Lehner for speaking out. I hope you turn turn your life, and your hockey career, around!

I wouldn't overthink it and go Kopitar and Giroux. Just the same I love this Rantanen kid though!

Yep I own him in one league and had budgeted higher to be safe. Probably both sides have a good reason to do this. Vegas may feel that he will regress partially at least to his norm given an abnormally high shooting percentage last year. He may feel that he can get a mega contract with another 40, (even 30) goals and 70 plus points. Vegas reduces its risk but he can put them in a tough spot with another great season.

Not a good contract for Washington. 6 years. The league will be cracking down on his antics. If I were a Caps fan I’d be worried.

Man that seems high for a guy who seems to average just less than half a point per game. But then again Bozak got 3 x $5 and scored 43 pts in 81 games, and is quite a bit older. Just the way it is I guess.

Hate to hear of news like this. RIP Ray Emery