vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 TORONTO - Nashville Predators forward Scott Nichol has been suspended for five games, without pay, for an incident involving Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois in NHL Game #374 Dec. 1, the National Hockey League announced today. Nichol was assessed a double minor for highsticking at 16:40 of the second period. "The crosscheck by Mr. Nichol to the head area of his opponent was reckless and dangerous," said Colin Campbell, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. "Although no serious injury resulted, the action is unacceptable." Nichol, who was suspended nine games for an incident in December, 2006, now is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Accordingly, he forfeits $45,731.70 in salary based on the number of games in the season (82), rather than the number of days (187). The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Nichol will miss Nashville's next five games -- Dec. 4 at Toronto, Dec. 6 vs. Vancouver, Dec. 8 vs. Anaheim, Dec. 10 vs. Detroit and Dec. 13 vs. Colorado. He will be eligible to return Dec. 15 at Colorado. tsn article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 why is this happening so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 So it'll be 5 games till they get Nichol back? If only everyone cared... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 does anyone have a clip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legionnaire11 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 probably would have been 2 games if he didn't have prior history of suspensions. And unfortunately, he's got some naked photos of Trotz or something. Nichol is the one guy that I do not want on the Predators. Don't like him, never have, never will. He's cheap and dirty. Nice guy, dirty player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 probably would have been 2 games if he didn't have prior history of suspensions. And unfortunately, he's got some naked photos of Trotz or something. Nichol is the one guy that I do not want on the Predators. Don't like him, never have, never will. He's cheap and dirty. Nice guy, dirty player. Your the same way with Nichol, as how I was with bertuzzi. I hated him on the wings, I completely understand how you feel, dirty players are not good on a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 why is this happening so much Why is what happening the suspensions or the cheap shots the answer to both is simple, it is the leagues falt for trying to remove fighting from the game. Players need to be held accountable on the ice we need old time hockey again. example the last game the Wings had against the Blue Jackets was one of the most entertaining games that I have seen in 4 years lot of physical play a couple of fights it reminded me of Detroit and Chicago in the early 90s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 I'm surprised a player received more than a two-game suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Why is what happening the suspensions or the cheap shots the answer to both is simple, it is the leagues falt for trying to remove fighting from the game. Players need to be held accountable on the ice we need old time hockey again. example the last game the Wings had against the Blue Jackets was one of the most entertaining games that I have seen in 4 years lot of physical play a couple of fights it reminded me of Detroit and Chicago in the early 90s GET RID OF THE STUPID F*%!NG INSTIGATOR RULE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 As a repeat offender he should have gotten 10-15 games. That was a braindead move on his part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Nichol only getting 5 games...coincidence or not it doesnt make cents to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Why is what happening the suspensions or the cheap shots the answer to both is simple, it is the leagues falt for trying to remove fighting from the game. Players need to be held accountable on the ice we need old time hockey again. example the last game the Wings had against the Blue Jackets was one of the most entertaining games that I have seen in 4 years lot of physical play a couple of fights it reminded me of Detroit and Chicago in the early 90s If it came down to a player possibly getting injured on my team, personally I would forget about the instigator rule. When someone is taking liberties on your team to this degree, they need to be dealt with. All the penalties would cancel out anyway, because this guy had a penalty already for high-sticking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Nichols is wishing he was playing for the Flyers right now... 5 freaking games.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Get your head out of your Colin.... Mr. Campbell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 probably would have been 2 games if he didn't have prior history of suspensions. And unfortunately, he's got some naked photos of Trotz or something. Nichol is the one guy that I do not want on the Predators. Don't like him, never have, never will. He's cheap and dirty. Nice guy, dirty player. Along with Tootoo and Hartnell. Dirty players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLansingNative 1 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Fighting is good for the game. If nothing else, it's marketable and WILL draw people to the sport. When is the last time someone was out with an injury sustained during fisticuffs? Cheap shots, dirty hits, and vicious retaliations are what cause injuries to players, not fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Fighting is good for the game. If nothing else, it's marketable and WILL draw people to the sport. When is the last time someone was out with an injury sustained during fisticuffs? Cheap shots, dirty hits, and vicious retaliations are what cause injuries to players, not fighting. Joe Thornton, off the top of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Fighting is good for the game. If nothing else, it's marketable and WILL draw people to the sport. When is the last time someone was out with an injury sustained during fisticuffs? Cheap shots, dirty hits, and vicious retaliations are what cause injuries to players, not fighting. The Fridge last year? Didn't a player break his hand this preseason as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 Wow, this mean's the league must be serious about cracking down on dirty play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legionnaire11 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2007 The Fridge last year? Didn't a player break his hand this preseason as well? Shea Weber got a broken cheek bone last year and missed a few games. Wasn't it Simon Gagne who threw out his shoulder in a fight a few years back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 5, 2007 So it'll be 5 games till they get Nichol back? If only everyone cared... Nichol only getting 5 games...coincidence or not it doesnt make cents to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
