Daily Links for Wednesday, March 10
by Andy Boron on Mar 10, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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Yesterday we linked to an article from the NHL general managers meetings in Florida about changing the playoff system (to which those who responded were unanimously against) but today we're talking headshots, and we have a video of Darcy Regier (who is on the committee of eight GMs talking about the issue) after the break.
Stargazing - Defending Big D
Since we don't get to see the Dallas Stars much in these parts (fine with me - jerks) this article gives a nice dose of info about their last game against the Caps and some thoughts from various sources on how they're playing.
NOTEBOOK: HEAD SHOTS - Buffalo Sabres
Lindy Ruff and Patrick Kaleta talk headshots, Vanek gets a maintenance day, and the team works on it's (recently) 1-for-31 power play.
Ruff Sees Team "turn The Corner" - WGR 550 SportsRadio
Coming off two much-needed victories that happened to need overtime, Lindy Ruff sees his Buffalo Sabres team putting good things together.
How NHL Rule Changes Are Made - From The Rink
With all the talk of rule changes (especially hits to the head) coming out of the GM meetings down in Florida, Mike Chen gives us an overview of the process.
GM committee frames plan to discipline head shots - NHL.com
A committee of eight NHL general managers will recommend harsher penalties for head shots to the full group Wednesday.
Detroit Red Wings primed to make a move? - ESPN
In case you haven't noticed, the Detroit Red Wings are in 8th place in the West. Are the truly a playoff contender?
Edmonton Water Usage during the Gold Medal Game - Behind The Net
I know that most sports fans wait for a commercial or something to use the bathroom, but this chart is just ridiculous.
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First off… nice caption on that picture. Even threw in the “woo” haha.
Second… I hope they start handing out 10, 15, 20 and even more game suspensions for these headshots. There were two bad, stupid, dangerous headshots this weekend. And it seems like theres one or two a week. Its got to stop and suspending the players that do it can help. And also I dont want the suspension to be based on how serious the injury is, because that bullshit. A headshot is a headshot… I dont care if the player misses a few shifts, or misses a month. Suspend these idiots before some seriously ends up with brain damage. I dont care if its anyone on Buffalo too, as much as I love the Sabres… if someone were to go head hunting I would want and expect them to be suspended.
And third… That graph is funny. Thats an amazing difference in water usage after the periods and medal ceremony. And I know its true in my house, end of period = bathroom break and beer run… and its even more important during the Olympics because of the no commercial breaks.
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
1. Thank you. Space Jam is the second best thing starring Shawn Bradley aside from that one episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
2. I think there’s no question that the GMs will come out of their meeting with more sever headshot penalties. It’s the hot topic in all sports right now (remember how much ESPN was talking about it during football season?) and nobody wants to look like they’re soft on headshots.
3. I bet there will be a similar graph when Buffalo makes the Cup finals.
I agree that the GMs will come out of the meeting with more severe headshot penalties
However it will be meaningless as long as Campbell continues to refuse to enforce them fairly. His track record on this issue is very well established. If he wanted to be serious about headhunting, he would have gotten Ovechkin earlier instead of later when his pattern of play had already been established. Now it is too late.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
Maybe i should have let you post the edmonton water usage graph, then, but it was just too funny to sit on.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
As long as Colin Campbell remains in charge of discipline...
…any talk about getting serious about penalizing headhunting is just that…talk. Campbell has repeatedly demonstrated over the years that he will not penalize headhunting fairly and that discipline is very much dependent on the star power of the perpetrator and marketing concerns. Remember the Neil-Drury incident? Remember who the only person to be penalized by the league was? That’s right…it was the coach of the victim’s team. How many game misconducts for Ovechkin did it finally take for him to earn a suspension for headhunting? Four?
If the NHL truly wants to get serious about disciplining headhunting, the first thing they have to do is fire Colin Campbell. Campbell’s blatant bias in discipline is one of the major reasons why we’re seeing the increase.
"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
Completely agree.
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
I don’t necessarily think that’s Campbell’s fault. Yes he’s guilty of it, but so is every major sport except MLB’s steroid policy, and only because they had Congress step in and draft that one up. The NFL and NBA are also more lenient when it comes to stars (unless you bring guns in to the locker room – whoops) and will be as long as big personalities drive ticket sales.
Brrrrrrrrreaking newwwwwwws
No suspension for Matt Cooke for his blatant, season-ending elbow to the head of Marc Savard. Way to change my opinion of you in about 3 hours, Colin Campbell.
Same reason they didn’t suspend Richards, its not technically illegal. They can’t go around suspending people because they don’t like the hit, the NHLPA will throw a fit.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
agreed
It may not seem be right, but if a rule is passed, it won’t be effective until beginning of next season. They can’t go suspending people for something that is GOING to be illegal.
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