Bettman upholds 20 for Wideman

[mich]

Originally Posted by does it ALL outdoors

Nobody loves a massive lights out hit more then me, I LOVED watching Scott Stevens just annihilate people but that's player on player, all part of the game. Should a player be allowed to punch the **** out of the coach on the bench for benching a player? Lines exist to keep society civilized (somewhat) and hockey is no different. Your statement is absolutely absurd, judging buy all the comments 99% of us are not hockey fans?

I said player... not fan. Punch the coach???? That is absurd

Study the video, it is quite clear

[artie]

Originally Posted by MrLeahy

APPLE unlocked his phone For the NHL fed's

good one

[Mikano]

Twenty is OK

[brslk]

Originally Posted by mich

I said player... not fan. Punch the coach???? That is absurd

Study the video, it is quite clear

So it's OK to cross check a ref from behind but not OK to punch a coach.
Got it.

[Rio56]

Originally Posted by brslk

So it's OK to cross check a ref from behind but not OK to punch a coach.
Got it.

lol.. so far it looks like it's ok to do either ..if you have 550,000.00 US ... kidding

[fitzy]

Originally Posted by mich

Those that never played hockey like the 20 .....Those that have a clue and played hockey don't like the 20 or bettman. Sell your guns and go back to figure skating for the supporters, hockey use to be a mans game

I disagree completely. I've played my whole life. Still do. You can't allow something like this to go unpunished for the simple fact that the officials deserve respect and protection too.

[mich]

Originally Posted by fitzy

I disagree completely. I've played my whole life. Still do. You can't allow something like this to go unpunished for the simple fact that the officials deserve respect and protection too.

Yes they do, but in this case it was not a deliberate hit, it was a reaction......

[fitzy]

Originally Posted by mich

Yes they do, but in this case it was not a deliberate hit, it was a reaction......

Oh I don't think he was in any way looking to cross check the linesman. But he isn't innocent either, linesman still got cross checked. I blame the coaching staff for not pulling him out of the game for a concussion. Cost him a half million by leaving him in there. Takes away his only defence.
Linesman hasn't worked a game since.

[graybeard]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

He cranked a ref, what did he expect of the outcome,I know if he was my player he would get read the riot act because his selfish play not only embarrassed him but the organization and the NHL in general. Making the news and highlights for all the wrong reasons.

He embarrassed himself, the team and the game in general...learn and move on.

X 2.....
Yeah poor Wideman, what about the ref who is still on the shelf with a concussion.
Typical; people feeling sorry for the bad guy and not the victim. The same in criminal court.
I agree, 20 games is good.