Re: NHL 2015-16: John Scott for MVP!
Granted, Palat didn't pile drive him into the boards with all of his might. So I suppose his defense would be that he was only trying to sprain the opponent's neck, not break it.
Intent to injure infractions need to be called, regardless of the scoreboard. The absence of the most extreme level of force probably justifies keeping any suspension short. But it doesn't change the basic nature of this infraction.
I didn't see the whole game, and apparently missed the Callahan hit. You're saying the Callahan hit was worse? Yikes.
Very cool. I can definitely envision that, having been there last month for the FF.Changing the subject, watching tonight from the Bolts watch party between Amalie and Channelside plaza. Pretty fantastic event, the better part of a large parking lot is packed with fans and food trucks/beer trucks. Beautiful night to watch outside here too.
I was lending a cheer to the Bolts, but I have say that Palat deserved a major. Don't care that there were only five minutes left in regulation time. The initial contact was borderline. But the extra shove was made for sole purpose of sending the Pens player head first into the boards. It's hard to imagine a case where the intent is clearer....I also won't be shocked to see Callahan get 1-2 games, and maybe Palat get a game for their checks from behind.
Granted, Palat didn't pile drive him into the boards with all of his might. So I suppose his defense would be that he was only trying to sprain the opponent's neck, not break it.
Intent to injure infractions need to be called, regardless of the scoreboard. The absence of the most extreme level of force probably justifies keeping any suspension short. But it doesn't change the basic nature of this infraction.
I didn't see the whole game, and apparently missed the Callahan hit. You're saying the Callahan hit was worse? Yikes.
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