Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=299730 Here is a link to the highlights, the 'incident' happens at about the 3:25 mark of this video...i think. I am usually all for tough suspensions - but this? It looked pretty weak. I would have given Briere a roughing or charging penalty, but 2 games? I just don't see how bad it it there. Does someone have a better video? What do you guys think? Edit - after watching several times, it does indeed look like Briere's elbow comes up. Still, I've seen much worse go un-penalized. Like this: So why does Briere get two games for that, and Cumisky gets nothing for leaving his feet and elbowing Moreau? Edited November 24, 2009 by Yzerfan1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) I'll support a suspension here. I love Briere, but he did jump into that hit. Not quite sure what he was thinking got him way to high for that kind of play. EDIT: the Cumisky hit was all shoulder and a straight up check and didn't leave his feet before the check, much like Kronwall's checks. Not a blindside. Although there isn't a rule on a blindside hit yet, the NHL does tend to enforce rules harder on the blindside hits especially with an elbow. Edited November 24, 2009 by Carman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I'll support a suspension here. I love Briere, but he did jump into that hit. Not quite sure what he was thinking got him way to high for that kind of play. I'm proud of the league for actually handing it down - this could not have been more intentional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 about the only player in Philly I yet had some respect towards... has lost it. what a f* excuse for a team... thanks god they'll suck it badly in April, just as they always do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I'll support a suspension here. I love Briere, but he did jump into that hit. Not quite sure what he was thinking got him way to high for that kind of play. EDIT: the Cumisky hit was all shoulder and a straight up check and didn't leave his feet before the check, much like Kronwall's checks. Not a blindside. Although there isn't a rule on a blindside hit yet, the NHL does tend to enforce rules harder on the blindside hits especially with an elbow. I'll give you the Briere hit warranting a suspension, but take another look at the Cumisky hit, his feet are off the ice when he makes contact with Moreau, and he clearly leans out with his arm/elbow to make contact just as Moreau tried to cut inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 A little late, plus after the goal, and he left his feet. Combine the lateness with the leaving the feet and I can see one or two games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 24, 2009 A $70,000 fine is BULLs*** for that hit. Two game suspension, maybe, but not 70k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
action jackson 6 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I don't think the hit was late, for me that are 2 minutes and done but those knee on knee hits should get you suspended for more than 5 games.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 I'll give you the Briere hit warranting a suspension, but take another look at the Cumisky hit, his feet are off the ice when he makes contact with Moreau, and he clearly leans out with his arm/elbow to make contact just as Moreau tried to cut inside. I don't think his feet were off the ice. When you are skating backwards and stop to go forward the impact makes the player go up in the air. To me jumping into a check is when you are skating forward and gain speed to hit a player in the head, not skating backward and pivoting to deliver a shoulder check. Also the fact that it wasn't a blindside hit plays a role in my opinion as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 And Cooke is still laughing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 I guess playing for a tough team has unpussified him. I bet Hudler would be the same way if he went to Philly. Never thought I'd see Briere laying cheapshots on people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 It wasnt really that late but he jumped and aimed for the head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 I'll support a suspension here. I love Briere, but he did jump into that hit. Not quite sure what he was thinking got him way to high for that kind of play. EDIT: the Cumisky hit was all shoulder and a straight up check and didn't leave his feet before the check, much like Kronwall's checks. Not a blindside. Although there isn't a rule on a blindside hit yet, the NHL does tend to enforce rules harder on the blindside hits especially with an elbow. and it was Wilson not Cuminsky, that was clearly shoulder to head, clean hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 and it was Wilson not Cuminsky, that was clearly shoulder to head, clean hit Yeah, must of just went with the OP's mentioning Cuminsky for some reason. And I agree about the Wilson* hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
