Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 So Staal gives Prust a left hook, but Prust's head flies to his right...doesn't make sense. Either way, bad sucker punch by Staal, bad acting by Prust.What do you all think?Staal was tossed out of the game for that.Eager got 4 games for this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Hmm, bad play by Staal, put the ref in a bad position I think. In retrospect it looks like a weak match penalty and a dive, but a first glance it looked like a blatant cheapshot. Don't like this play all around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Prust was also laughing on the bench when they showed the replay on the jumbotron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Well, he sold it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 nothing like eager's. eager went out of his way to get armstrong. this was a retaliation and also acting job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 A dumbass reaction to a clean hit, give him the 4 games, fake or no-fake this doesn't belong in the game. Im sick of players getting pissy over a clean hit. I think a intent to injure needs to be claimed every time this happens. Just because I hate all things Penguins, because of the hype, i hope Prust gets his revenge. Maybe just sucker punch Crosby and start the concussion train. 2 Vladifan and wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest scottj Report post Posted February 2, 2011 SOMEBODY GIVE THIS GUY A PHYSICS LESSON! 1 wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Prust got away with the league under debate about head... Anything? Eager? I have been youtubing Probie and Kocer fights. I think that is a punk move to the way the fella's used to square up. In my opinion Eager pulls a bertuzzi without the injury. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 He should be arrested. 1 wingnut40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 ^^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 2 minutes for roughing, 2 minutes unsportsmanlike - diving 1 F2B&G reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Dumb move by Staal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 2 minutes for roughing, 2 minutes unsportsmanlike - diving Basically how I saw it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 One guy threw a sucker punch and one guy went down like a sucker. Prust must have majored in drama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Horrible act by Prust. I would be surprised if there was a suspension. Merely a retaliatory shot from Staal, unlike Eager's cheap shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 It's certainly not the worst thing I've ever seen, but it was a ***** move by Staal. Reminiscent of Tootoo on Robidas, just not nearly as bad. I just wish Boyle had given him a nice way to remember not to do s*** like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Staal already hit him once, i think his punch wasn't needed. A dive, really? Even if he did dive, this shouldn't be a place where that would be called, everyone was battling, Staal clearly punched at him. I skate up, punch out the opposition goalie, and we both get penaltys because I say he dove, I punched his helmet, he has to be ok. I'm fine with the call on the ice, and and hoping for atleast a game, for Stall to think about keeping his hands on his stick. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Good for my fantasy team for the PIM's, but potentially costly for a suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I'm not sure if it was much of a sucker punch at all, they players were scuffling and Staal responded with a punch. Both guys were facing each other and roughing each other up. Staal has been suspended for 1 game (automatic because of the match penalty). The only way he avoids suspsension now is if the league deems the call on the ice unjustified. I didn't watch the game though, wondering what the announcers had to say. While I can understand seeing a sucker punch, it obviously wasn't that nasty, wondering if you think it's a sucker punch, it's automaticlly a match penatly? I guarantee you this, if Prust didn't put on the acting show, Staal probably escapes with just a 2 minute roughing penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 As far as cheapshots go, that wasn't brutal, but it's still a suckerpunch. It looks like a dive, but honestly I'd cut Prust some slack. It wasn't that hard but he took an unexpected punch right on the button. It's possible his collapse was real. Of course, it would also kind of mean he has a glass jaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 As far as cheapshots go, that wasn't brutal, but it's still a suckerpunch. It looks like a dive, but honestly I'd cut Prust some slack. It wasn't that hard but he took an unexpected punch right on the button. It's possible his collapse was real. Of course, it would also kind of mean he has a glass jaw. I read elsewhere that Prust said the punch surprised him so he went down. Prust did fight later in the game though, so he was alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 2 minutes for roughing, 2 minutes unsportsmanlike - diving I agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 As far as cheapshots go, that wasn't brutal, but it's still a suckerpunch. It looks like a dive, but honestly I'd cut Prust some slack. It wasn't that hard but he took an unexpected punch right on the button. It's possible his collapse was real. Of course, it would also kind of mean he has a glass jaw. Let's be real here, the question should be whether it was a sucker punch or not, not whether Prust dove and acted, that much is obvious. If what someone else on here said that they heard Prust suggested he went down because he was surprised by the punch, well, I can half buy falling down because of that, but not lying on the ice for as long as he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Let's be real here, the question should be whether it was a sucker punch or not, not whether Prust dove and acted, that much is obvious. If what someone else on here said that they heard Prust suggested he went down because he was surprised by the punch, well, I can half buy falling down because of that, but not lying on the ice for as long as he did. To me it's the other way around. There's no question it was a suckerpunch. He punched Prust in the face when he wasn't even looking. What's to decide? As for collapsing like he's been shot, it could've been a dive, it could've been that he got his bell rung. Either way Prust should be a bit embarrassed. 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Not something that should come from an assistant captain. Stand up for your guys at the right time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites