MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 The verdict is in....... 5 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commadore183 103 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 The verdict is in....... 5 games. I'm kinda surprised they went that long. The history of the league in regards to suspensions involving hits to the head certainly didn't look that good. As I said, I would have thought they would do 2, maybe 3 games max. Still not long enough, IMO. They really need to bring the hammer down on crap like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I was trying to think of some kind of a pun involving "losing his wits" but I couldn't think of one. In any case, stupid and completely unnecessary hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Only 6 games? I hope that leafs bring up an AHL player that has no NHL future and he'd elbow Witt right out of NHL, same goes to Pronger and his constant elbowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Witt's first game back will be against Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Witt's first game back will be against Toronto. I'll take Retaliation for $500, Alex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I'll take Retaliation for $500, Alex. OMG I want tickets to that game. There Will Be Blood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I agree with the commentators......why? Why would a player do that? Why, why why? I don't get it. Absolutely disgusting and I wouldn't care if he's banned from the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 OMG I want tickets to that game. There Will Be Blood. Should be an interesting game to watch if only for that aspect alone. Methinks that the Leafs are going to have a few things in store for Mr. Witt when he returns, if he even plays. Now, his coach might not need the weatherman to tell him which way the wind blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) I'm kinda surprised they went that long. The history of the league in regards to suspensions involving hits to the head certainly didn't look that good. As I said, I would have thought they would do 2, maybe 3 games max. Still not long enough, IMO. They really need to bring the hammer down on crap like that. Iam going to stick to the conspiracy theory that when a hit like that is on canadien television where everyone is watching or a star gets hit there will be a lot more games of suspension. Edited February 28, 2009 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 That was vicious for sure. I'm not sure that Witt intended it to be that dirty, because sometimes when you know you're going to miss a hit, you reach out and try to make contact. Not offering it as an excuse, I'm just saying I don't think Witt went into the hit thinking it was going to be an elbow. Also, Finns are hardcore They don't like to stay down after cheap shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 That was vicious for sure. I'm not sure that Witt intended it to be that dirty, because sometimes when you know you're going to miss a hit, you reach out and try to make contact. Not offering it as an excuse, I'm just saying I don't think Witt went into the hit thinking it was going to be an elbow. Also, Finns are hardcore They don't like to stay down after cheap shots. friend, you are spot on with that comment! Unfortunately, this probably assures that Witt won't be traded come Wednesday's trade deadline. I love the clip on the Kapenen hit. My Leaf buddies were still oogling the "hit" even after the Leafs got scored on (and eliminated). that footage is also the last time the Loafs tasted the playoffs... how fitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Only 6 games? I hope that leafs bring up an AHL player that has no NHL future and he'd elbow Witt right out of NHL, same goes to Pronger and his constant elbowing. Won't happen...the Leafs are softer than a marshmallow.....though there will be a few futureless Marlies (Andre Deveaux) on the Leafs roster by then. Edited February 28, 2009 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
