Repeatedly smashing stick while on the on ice

[SDS]

Should this be two minute unsportsmanlike conduct penalty?

if unsportsmanlike conduct is a rule heading in your rulebook, shouldn’t this kind of behavior fall under that?

[French Collection]

Only to stop kids from doing it when their parents are buying the sticks.

[Stoner]

What if there's a really creepy spider on the ice?

[SDS]

I’m just thinking about the display that Lankinen put on last night. Slamming your stick down once is understandable. But when you put on a full display of smashing your stick against a goal post multiple times, at some point it’s really not a good look for the sport. 

[Curt]

What if the stick deserves it?

[GASabresIUFAN]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:05 PM, SDS said:

I’m just thinking about the display that Lankinen put on last night. Slamming your stick down once is understandable. But when you put on a full display of smashing your stick against a goal post multiple times, at some point it’s really not a good look for the sport. 

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He should be suspended for a game, although a better punishment might be playing behind the Hawks defense.

[SDS]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:21 PM, GASabresIUFAN said:

He should be suspended for a game, although a better punishment might be playing behind the Hawks defense.

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I normally don’t pay attention to things like this. Has this ever been punished after the game?

[DarthEbriate]

Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me that stick.

[SwampD]

If it's not directed at opposing players, they shouldn't regulate passion out of the game.

I love it.

[SDS]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:28 PM, SwampD said:

If it's not directed at opposing players, they shouldn't regulate passion out of the game.

I love it.

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Doesn’t every sport have “passion”?

[sabills]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:29 PM, SDS said:

Doesn’t every sport have “passion”?

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Should Belichick get fined for destroying that phone?

[steveoath]

I don't really care about the frustration/rage aspect. But bloody hell, its a sickener when there are kids that can't afford to play hockey and folks are smashing up kit.

Should be made to donate kit into local communities and do something positive imho.

[SwampD]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:29 PM, SDS said:

Doesn’t every sport have “passion”?

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Sometimes.

I just think it only reflects on him, not the NHL as a whole, so why bother with a penalty.

Plus, Players usually (because they have to) keep their cool during the game. You usually only see those reactions at the end of games. When would they assess the penalty, the next game?

[Marvin]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:35 PM, SwampD said:

Sometimes.

I just think it only reflects on him, not the NHL as a whole, so why bother with a penalty.

Plus, Players usually (because they have to) keep their cool during the game. You usually only see those reactions at the end of games. When would they assess the penalty, the next game?

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Agreed.  You never see this except for a GWG or an insurance goal very late in the game.  Losing the game is probably punishment enough.

[GASabresIUFAN]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:22 PM, SDS said:

I normally don’t pay attention to things like this. Has this ever been punished after the game?

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No idea.  Certainly some infractions are reviewed after the game for a suspension.  I doubt the NHL cares.  

In tennis, destroying your racket during a match is penalized.  

[Eleven]

If it interferes with play or restarting play, delay of game; otherwise, no.

[Curt]

  On 3/29/2022 at 1:51 PM, GASabresIUFAN said:

No idea.  Certainly some infractions are reviewed after the game for a suspension.  I doubt the NHL cares.  

In tennis, destroying your racket during a match is penalized.  

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If you intentionally smash it during a game, it’s penalized because it stops play.  Everyone has to stand around and wait for you to go get another racket.

If you smash it at your chair during a changeover, I don’t think that’s ever penalized.

[RangerDave]

Imagine if they put boxes in the Bills parking lots where people who smashed tables had to sit for 2 minutes.  That would be a riot!  😄

[pi2000]

no

[msw2112]

It should be a judgment call by the officials and the league.  Every situation is different.  I don't mind a quick smash/show of emotion, but repeated actions may be over the top and warrant a penalty or fine.

[JoeSchmoe]

  On 3/29/2022 at 12:43 PM, French Collection said:

Only to stop kids from doing it when their parents are buying the sticks.

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I'm out over $1000 on sticks this year with my U15 AAA son. And I buy the closeout year old model sticks. 

[SDS]

  On 3/29/2022 at 4:33 PM, JoeSchmoe said:

I'm out over $1000 on sticks this year with my U15 AAA son. And I buy the closeout year old model sticks. 

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So he broke two sticks?

[ubkev]

Yes. If you can't break it in one swing, you're a ***** and you deserve a penalty.

[pi2000]

As someone who's played, I have no idea why that should be considered a penalty.    It's an emotionally charged sport, let players show emotion and vent their frustration.... especially in this day and age where everyone is hyper-sensitive about mental well-being.     Let players play.  

[French Collection]

  On 3/29/2022 at 4:33 PM, JoeSchmoe said:

I'm out over $1000 on sticks this year with my U15 AAA son. And I buy the closeout year old model sticks. 

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I hear you, my youngest is U18AAA. One of the teams inviting him to junior tryouts says they give out 4 sticks per season. That could be the deal breaker.