2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 2

[JJFIVEOH]

Advantage Caps in that situation - Crosby is a far better player at this point in their careers

Word

[WildCard]

What happened to Ovechkin?

[Sabel79]

Ladies and gentlemen. Rob Rossi:

 

http://www.upgruv.com/ovechkin-niskanen-crosby-injury-nhl-2388421629.html?utm_source=mobileapps_ios

 

TLDR: Ovechkin should be suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Because of reasons.

[darksabre]

Ladies and gentlemen. Rob Rossi:

 

http://www.upgruv.com/ovechkin-niskanen-crosby-injury-nhl-2388421629.html?utm_source=mobileapps_ios

 

TLDR: Ovechkin should be suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Because of reasons.

We found him. The man who cries more than Sidney.

[Huckleberry]

I still don't think Niskanen should be suspended more, he just quickly puts up his arm to defend himself from crosby plowing into him.

[Buffalo Wings]

Ladies and gentlemen. Rob Rossi:

 

http://www.upgruv.com/ovechkin-niskanen-crosby-injury-nhl-2388421629.html?utm_source=mobileapps_ios

 

TLDR: Ovechkin should be suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Because of reasons.

 

Are we sure that wasn't written by Pierre McGuire?

[Huckleberry]

If crosby is injured could be his left knee, makes a really bad twist with it.

[That Aud Smell]

I still don't think Niskanen should be suspended more, he just quickly puts up his arm to defend himself from crosby plowing into him.

 

I do tend to agree. As it's often said: That was a bang-bang play. There didn't look to be any intent to injure, or some sort of premeditation.

Edited May 2, 2017 by That Aud Smell

[SwampD]

We found him. The man who cries more than Sidney.

:lol:

[darksabre]

I do tend to agree. As it's often said: That was a bang-bang play. There didn't look to be any intent to injure, or some sort of premeditation.

The play certainly looked mostly accidental. But Niskanen didn't look like he was particularly worried about not popping Crosby on his way down. Accidental, with a dash of opportunistic. 

[That Aud Smell]

The play certainly looked mostly accidental. But Niskanen didn't look like he was particularly worried about not popping Crosby on his way down. Accidental, with a dash of opportunistic.

 

Sounds right.

[Doohicksie]

Ladies and gentlemen. Rob Rossi:

 

http://www.upgruv.com/ovechkin-niskanen-crosby-injury-nhl-2388421629.html?utm_source=mobileapps_ios

 

TLDR: Ovechkin should be suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Because of reasons.

 

Only thing Ovi is guilty of is backchecking.

[Sabel79]

Only thing Ovi is guilty of is backchecking.

I mean, that play happens fifteen times per game. Guy got hurt this time, that's hockey... wait, in who's defense was this argument trotted out very recently?

[I-90 W]

One important question to ask is that if Crosby was Niskanen in that play, does he get a game misconduct? I theorize that he wouldn't. I hope he's okay, but I've seen Crosby do worse.

[That Aud Smell]

One important question to ask is that if Crosby was Niskanen in that play, does he get a game misconduct? I theorize that he wouldn't. I hope he's okay, but I've seen Crosby do worse.

 

I don't have a problem with professional sports leagues protecting their stars, and giving them (somewhat) heightened levels of protection.

 

Its willful ignorance of head injury issues aside, the NFL knew well enough to do that with its QBs.

[DarthEbriate]

One important question to ask is that if Crosby was Niskanen in that play, does he get a game misconduct? I theorize that he wouldn't. I hope he's okay, but I've seen Crosby do worse.

I think the misconduct is fair in that it gets Niskanen off the ice and clear of attempted Bertuzzi-style jumping. Someone could challenge Niskanen to fight, but it's possible there's something much more malicious. Refs can use their discretion in this.

 

Now, their discretion was (I believe) because it was Crosby and not... say... Rust. If it's Rust getting hit, no misconduct, and probably little retribution from the Penguins anyway because the player was falling to the ice and doesn't have a history of concussions and isn't their star. Maybe a quick fight. Definitely a couple slashes later on.

Edited May 2, 2017 by DarthEbriate

[darksabre]

I think the misconduct is fair in that it gets Niskanen off the ice and clear of attempted Bertuzzi-style jumping. Someone could challenge Niskanen to fight, but it's possible there's something much more malicious. Refs can use their discretion in this.

 

Now, their discretion was (I believe) because it was Crosby and not... say... Rust. If it's Rust getting hit, no misconduct, and probably little retribution from the Penguins anyway because the player was falling to the ice and doesn't have a history of concussions and isn't their star. Maybe a quick fight. Definitely a couple slashes later on.

This is a good take. Getting Niskanen off the ice defuses the situation. 

[Eleven]

I think the misconduct is fair in that it gets Niskanen off the ice and clear of attempted Bertuzzi-style jumping. Someone could challenge Niskanen to fight, but it's possible there's something much more malicious. Refs can use their discretion in this.

 

Now, their discretion was (I believe) because it was Crosby and not... say... Rust. If it's Rust getting hit, no misconduct, and probably little retribution from the Penguins anyway because the player was falling to the ice and doesn't have a history of concussions and isn't their star. Maybe a quick fight. Definitely a couple slashes later on.

 

That's an interesting angle.

[Claude Balls]

This is a good take. Getting Niskanen off the ice defuses the situation.

 

Until game 4

[darksabre]

It's official: concussion for Crosby.

 

That sucks.

[WildCard]

It's official: concussion for Crosby.

 

That sucks.

There goes the Penguins' chances.

[That Aud Smell]

That's an interesting angle.

 

Agreed.

[WildCard]

Sheary is also out with a concussion.

[Randall Flagg]

They'll still win the cup.

[WildCard]

They'll still win the cup.

Think it's pretty clear Nashville is the team of destiny this year