Chicago Blackhawks 2012 Playoffs

[sneakypower]

or, Shanahan could just be very bad at his job.

[Theo]

Of course there are going to be over the top statements from Hawks fans, this is the most infuriating, ridiculous suspension in recent memory of the league, the last thing we need is a a Wings fan trying to keep us in check.

[kujay]

Didn't think I would ever say this, but I really wish Carcillo was in the lineup tonight.

[kujay]

It makes me feel better that it's not just us that are panning this decision. Pretty much all the commenters on TSN are destroying Shanahan.

[woodchip2153]

sounds like NewUserName was right, and that Shaw got suspended to make up for Weber not getting suspended.

 

The timing of Shaw's hit also played a role, according to another source familiar with the situation. The league has been receiving criticism since Nashville's Shea Weber slammed Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg's head into the boards at the end of Game 1 of their playoff series. Weber was fined but not suspended and the overwhelming response outside of Nashville was outrage.

 

The light punishment on Weber contributed to Shaw being made an example of, especially considering the victim of the hit was a goalie, according to the source. The league felt it could not let Shaw off with a fine, sending a poor message for the rest of the playoffs.

[jersey cubs fan]

the poor message was already sent.

[Magnetic Curses]

well, now he's getting a ton of heat. so i hope he's happy with his makeup suspension.

[UMFan83]

sounds like NewUserName was right, and that Shaw got suspended to make up for Weber not getting suspended.

 

The timing of Shaw's hit also played a role, according to another source familiar with the situation. The league has been receiving criticism since Nashville's Shea Weber slammed Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg's head into the boards at the end of Game 1 of their playoff series. Weber was fined but not suspended and the overwhelming response outside of Nashville was outrage.

 

The light punishment on Weber contributed to Shaw being made an example of, especially considering the victim of the hit was a goalie, according to the source. The league felt it could not let Shaw off with a fine, sending a poor message for the rest of the playoffs.

 

This is [expletive] incredible. It's like Shannahan completely lost focus on how and why the NHL hands out suspensions in the first place. Why should external factors and previous unrelated incidents have anything to do with Shaw's incident. If that is true, Shannahan should be fired immediately from his job.

 

It is insanely illogical to punish Shaw and the Blackhawks because you fucked up a previous incident that had nothing to do with them. Unreal.

 

And the video meant to explain the decision provides no insight into why the suspension is for 3 games, and in fact makes the suspension more questionable. He points out 3 main points: Charging a goalie without reasonably trying to get out of the way is not allowed, there was no injury involved, and Shaw has no history of illegal hits in his past. I think he even admits that it was probably not malicious intent. So that was your basis for a 3 game suspension? Shea Weber has made a career out of illegal hits, and maliciously grabbed a player in the back of the head and (in the concussion worry era) slamed his head into the glass and gets nothing.

 

Can Shaw appeal this?

[Guest]

Can Shaw appeal this?

 

I heard on the radio that he can, but he's not allowed to play before the appeal is heard.

[jersey cubs fan]

Can Shaw appeal this?

 

I heard on the radio that he can, but he's not allowed to play before the appeal is heard.

 

Somebody was talking about appealing these on a NY station yesterday and the statement was made that the NHL may make life difficult for you if you try.

[Soul]

Can Shaw appeal this?

 

I heard on the radio that he can, but he's not allowed to play before the appeal is heard.

 

Somebody was talking about appealing these on a NY station yesterday and the statement was made that the NHL may make life difficult for you if you try.

 

what the hell kind of league is this anyway.

[kujay]

Just heard Tippett's press conference from this afternoon. What an [expletive].

[Old Style]

unbelievable

[Guest]

They should ban all contact immediately! Oh, and get rid of those damn sticks. Someone could get hurt!

[UMFan83]

Can Shaw appeal this?

 

I heard on the radio that he can, but he's not allowed to play before the appeal is heard.

 

Somebody was talking about appealing these on a NY station yesterday and the statement was made that the NHL may make life difficult for you if you try.

 

what the hell kind of league is this anyway.

 

How can they do that? Are they going to say "we reviewed the incident at your request and decided you actually will be suspended 10 games instead of 3?" How else would they "make his life hell"?

 

The only thing I can think of is being harsher on future illegal hits

[17 Seconds]

i hope smith plays. i don't care what flukey numbers he put up this year, smitty blows. let's light this meatball up and then have sex with his mom

[kujay]

i hope smith plays. i don't care what flukey numbers he put up this year, smitty blows. let's light this meatball up and then have sex with his mom

 

Outstanding.

[Magnetic Curses]

then we can flip her over and pretend it's him

[kujay]

Hanzal is out. Very good.

[bcl412]

Shaw's suspension combined with this being a home game has me really fired up for this one.

[kujay]

Haha way to bring it, Hawks fans.

[kujay]

First chance and they start whacking away at Crow. And we get the penalty.

[Magnetic Curses]

the league hates us

[UMFan83]

Hanzal is out. Very good.

 

I bet somehow Shannahan finds a way to pin that on a Hawk and suspend him.

[bcl412]

Crawford is beasting.