miksteri 55 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 No suspension? Nice punch anyway... sorry if repost... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 unacceptable 20 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 In the description it says 'accidentally' as the only person by him is his own player, at least from this clip I can't say this was an accident. 2 Gordie Howe hat trick and wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) there is no stars player behind or around the linesman there is no way thats accidental Edit: this video is a bad angle could be accidental i guess Edited March 6, 2011 by wings1110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 there is no stars player behind or around the linesman there is no way thats accidental Edit: this video is a bad angle could be accidental i guess ott is clearly underneath one of the linesman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 you can't see anyone because the lineman wearing 55 is pushing him down to the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 Yea Ott was definitely in the scrum... but to be throwing bombs like that with two linesman in the way isn't a classy move... but give credit where credit is due... the ref stayed up... haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_Like_Wingy 25 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 How can he possibly argue that he thought it was the opposing player? I'd say expulsion from the league. Hilarious though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) GONE!!!!!! BUH BYE!!!!!!!! Should be a good suspension.... and a decent size fine,,,, Here... If they say it was deliberate... here is the rule 40.2 Automatic Suspension – Category I - Any player who deliberately strikes an official and causes injury or who deliberately applies physical force in any manner against an official with intent to injure, or who in any manner attempts to injure an official shall be automatically suspended for not less than twenty (20) games. the word Deliberately is the key word here Other issues on Physical Abuse of Official NHL Rule book Category III looks like it might apply here Edited March 6, 2011 by Hockeytown_Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) linesmen also shouldnt step in.........ever linesmen give red wings something to hide behind Edited March 6, 2011 by wings1110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Should be a suspension. A good one too, I don't care if that s***'s "accidental". You don't punch a linesman/ref. Well, maybe O'Halloran. But that's it. 3 henrik40, Nev and commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the Post 11 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 I feel worse about Demer's wrist he probably sprained on that throw.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan13 44 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Should be a suspension. A good one too, I don't care if that s***'s "accidental". You don't punch a linesman/ref. Well, maybe O'Halloran. But that's it. Agree...these guys need to know when to stop throwing punches. This includes when a player is down,when a player is being held by a linesman, when a player is obviously hurt and when a player is not looking. No excuse...once the linesman get in there...it is over. 1 commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Need to see a longer video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 ott is clearly underneath one of the linesman Yah...clearly... Took me 4 times of watching the video to see Ott without anyone pointing him out to me... but clearly he was there. Ref should get an instigator for wearing a visor...*****... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) Dreger Report: San Jose Sharks defenceman Jason Demers will not face additional discipline for a misplaced punch over the weekend. In Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars, Dallas forward Steve Ott tried to stir things up with Demers late in the second period. Linesman Brian Mach and referee Wes McCauley stepped in to stop the fight....instead, Mach got caught in the crossfire and took a Demers punch to the visor. Edited March 7, 2011 by HankthaTank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InKennyWeTrust 126 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 According to the NHL, 0 apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 With the longer video, you can totally see it's an accident. Teaches the ref for getting in the middle of fights. 1 weGotTheCup89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 So I guess the next time a player "accidentally" gets high-sticked...? 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Even if it IS an accident, his timing alone should get him a suspension for sheer stupidity. There is no possible way he could have thought that punch would have landed anywhere near Ott given the timing of throwing it. 1 commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 The slo-mo video is a bad angle AND bad timing. What you can't see is that just before he starts to wind up Steve Ott ducks. Steve Ott is literally between the linesman and Demers. So Demers was trying to punch Ott, Ott ducked, and he nailed the linesmen. Because Ott is a total D*ckhe*d, it is forgivable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Even if it IS an accident, his timing alone should get him a suspension for sheer stupidity. There is no possible way he could have thought that punch would have landed anywhere near Ott given the timing of throwing it. Actually, if you look closely, you'll see the linesman's arm push the punch upwards, causing the errant punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 I'm glad the refs realized they stepped in too early and didn't issue a suspension. They have been stepping in on a lot of fights this year (like Abby v Iggy) and it puts the refs in danger. And he was trying to punch Ott, so that alone negates the possibility of suspension Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Can't believe there wasn't a suspension. I'm waiting for video of Steve Ott's 5 minute major and game misconduct for spearing in tonight's game between the Stars and Kings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
