Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Quite an interesting start to the 2011/2012 season. Mr. Shanahan is fairly busy already. I'll do my best to keep this list updated as they accumulate. Jody Shelley: Remainder of preseason play and 5 regular season games for hit from behind on Toronto's Darryl Boyce. Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond: Remainder of preseason play and 1 regular season game for hit from behind on Vancouver's Matt Clackson. Brad Staubitz: Remainder of preseason play and 3 regular season games for hit from behind on Columbus' Cody Bass. James Wisniewski: Remainder of preseason and 8 regular season games. Brad Boyes: 2 games for hit to the head of Toronto's Joe Colborne. J-F Jacques: Remainder of preaseason play and 5 regular season games for leaving bench to instigate a fight (in the last 5 minutes of a game). Tom Sestito: Remainder of preseason play and 2 regular season games for hit from behind on the Rangers' Andre Deveaux. Brendan Smith: Remainder of preseason and 5 regular season games for hit to the head of Chicago's Ben Smith. Clarke MacArthur: 2 regular season games for hit to the head of Detroit's Justin Abdelkader. Pierre-Marc Bouchard: 2 games for high stick on Columbus' Matt Calvert. Kris Letang: 2 games for hit from behind on Winnipeg's Alexander Burmistrov. Andre Deveaux: 3 games for hit Max Pacioretty: 3 games for hit to the head of Pittsburgh's Kris Letang Edited November 29, 2011 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted September 25, 2011 I love that detailed videos are added with each one so far. Seems like the NHL is now ahead of all the other leagues when it comes to fans understanding the whys of a suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted September 25, 2011 2 games suspension for Boyes. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/boyes_suspended_for_the_next_two_pre-season_games/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 I love that detailed videos are added with each one so far. Seems like the NHL is now ahead of all the other leagues when it comes to fans understanding the whys of a suspension. Sadly, this is the way the job could should have been done for a long, long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 I LOVE THE SHANNY VIDEO!!! Are you serious, how is it that the NFL hasn't started this, how is it that the lowly (in national media sense) NHL is on the cutting edge of this s***. Shanny and the NHL are setting a precedence that I can almost guarantee will be in every league (maybe not MLB as they refuse to adapt or change from the legacy of the game) by the time their next seasons start. The explanation of the Boyes suspension was spot on, even the fact that he mentions at the end, going forward Boyes will be a repeat offender. He explains that while Boyes' hit was unintentional he is saying it was reckless, and that is part of the rule. The fact he doesn't just release the names and number of games is an improvement but the way he is doing it, far and away above the expectations I had for Shanny. Complete transparency, he is calm cool and collected the whole time. Imagine that, the guy in charge of delivering suspensions appears to have no bias of any kind. This process in and of itself will save the NHL a ton of Face value they lost of the past few years with jokes of suspensions, inconsistency, and an apparent bias towards the size of the players name. I will end this tirade/rant/waste of internet space with this: Shanny Comish in 2014, the players are going to take their game back. (give him a few seasons to return the league to a status in which fans trust the league offices) Former player as commish, VP of safety, hell put former players in every single important league position, these guys understand the speed, strength, power, and that the game is played on the edge of Dangerous and beautiful. Well done Shanny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) this thread will get far 2 long... Some suspensions are necessary, but im certain the suspensions will get out of hand, its hockey. also if shanny got suspended everytime he laid good hits on people, he wouldnt have had an NHL career. its gunna get out of hand.... Edited September 26, 2011 by wings1110 1 teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Brad Staubitz: pre-season + 3 regular season games NHL.com Shanahan video James Wizniewski: pre-season + 8 regular season games NHL.com Shanahan video Edited September 27, 2011 by P. Marlowe 1 syntax reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Interesting tweet from EJ Hradek on the Wizniewski suspension... EJHradek_NHL EJ Hradek Among scouts, the knock on Wisniewski is his lack of on-ice smarts. During his career, he has done little to prove them wrong. I for one am glad Kenny didn't go out & overpay for him like C'Bus did. Makes me like that Ian White signing more & more. 6 Doc Holliday, teebo, 13dangledangle and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Love the suspension videos/explanations. Shanny is kicking ass IMO. Shanabanned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Sestito from Philly will be on the list soon, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumlife19 4 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 The Shana-hammer has dropped on your punk ass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Brad Staubitz: per-season + 3 regular season games NHL.com Shanahan video James Wizniewski: pre-season + 8 regular season games NHL.com Shanahan video Damn, that elbow just cost Wiz seven hundred thousand dollars. I bet he won't do that again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielsm 244 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Damn, that elbow just cost Wiz seven hundred thousand dollars. I bet he won't do that again! WOW. At the rate Shanny is handing out these suspensions, they should look at altering the fine. $700000 is ridiculous. Edited September 27, 2011 by Danielsm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Now I'm glad we didn't go after the Wiz. He's a bit of a loose canon and liability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 These suspensions will tone down once these idiots realize who they are messing with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 I'm really liking of what Shanahan is doing. It will be interesting to see if players get the message or if there will stil be 5 suspensions a week in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 With all the money coming in, Bettman can stop looking for a new buyer in Phoenix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 this thread will get far 2 long... Some suspensions are necessary, but im certain the suspensions will get out of hand, its hockey. also if shanny got suspended everytime he laid good hits on people, he wouldnt have had an NHL career. its gunna get out of hand.... You know, I think it's attitudes like this that are the problem. With education comes positive change, that's what is happending now. I don't think hits to guys heads or hitting guys from behind into the boards, or elbowing guys in the head are "good hits on people." Perhaps a guy like Scott Stevens would have been suspended a lot under the new rules, perhaps he should have been, perhaps a few players careers would have been saved. You could go beyond that and suggest a few players quality of life could be saved. Anyway, maybe, just maybe, these types of suspensions will actually be DETERRENTS, because the way it has gone up till now they haven't really been. The hope is that players will get the message and stop committing these types of acts and then you'll see the level of suspensions fall, hopefully dramatically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) You know, I think it's attitudes like this that are the problem. With education comes positive change, that's what is happending now. I don't think hits to guys heads or hitting guys from behind into the boards, or elbowing guys in the head are "good hits on people." Perhaps a guy like Scott Stevens would have been suspended a lot under the new rules, perhaps he should have been, perhaps a few players careers would have been saved. You could go beyond that and suggest a few players quality of life could be saved. Anyway, maybe, just maybe, these types of suspensions will actually be DETERRENTS, because the way it has gone up till now they haven't really been. The hope is that players will get the message and stop committing these types of acts and then you'll see the level of suspensions fall, hopefully dramatically. Im in no way saying that some suspensions shouldn't occur. But do you really thin Wiz should get 8 games for that? suspended? yes prolly, 8 games? no And instead of suspending everyone, they could just bring the game back to pre lockout, those barely noticeable holds can prevent injuries. I just want hockey 2 be like it was in the 90's. Edited September 27, 2011 by wings1110 1 zettie85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Shanahan is doing a wonderful job. This should have happened sooner. Goons and enforcers will soon have no place in the game. I'm loving it. And yes, 8 game suspension and a $500k fine is appropriate. Shanahan 'gets it'. Hockey as we know it will be such a better sport in no time. 1 dragonballgtz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Down 107 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Im in no way saying that some suspensions shouldn't occur. But do you really thin Wiz should get 8 games for that? suspended? yes prolly, 8 games? no And instead of suspending everyone, they could just bring the game back to pre lockout, those barely noticeable holds can prevent injuries. I just want hockey 2 be like it was in the 90's. Absolutely Wisniewski deserved 8 games for that. He targeted Clutterbuck's head with his elbow after the game had ended. Clutterbuck didn't even have the puck, either. On top of that Wisniewski has been suspended four times since 2008. He's a meat head. 2 asoras and haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 These new rules are dumb. Bring back old school hockey. The game was better when players were only allowed to pass the puck to players behind them. With all the money coming in, Bettman can stop looking for a new buyer in Phoenix. The money goes to Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. 4 hillbillywingsfan, Bar Down, mjlegend and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Shanahan is doing a wonderful job. This should have happened sooner. Goons and enforcers will soon have no place in the game. I'm loving it. And yes, 8 game suspension and a $500k fine is appropriate. Shanahan 'gets it'. Hockey as we know it will be such a better sport in no time. Oh brother. Edited September 27, 2011 by GMRwings1983 2 Hockeymom1960 and hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 Oh brother. I don't really agree with that conclusion either. Fights will not be eliminated by this but hopefully some of the more reckless behavior will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) I don't really agree with that conclusion either. Fights will not be eliminated by this but hopefully some of the more reckless behavior will. The comment I responded to was an idiotic thing to say. There were a lot fewer cheapshots 20 or 30 years ago then there are now, despite the fact there were tons more enforcers and fights in those days. Do people not understand that fact? And a guy like Wisniewski isn't even an enforcer, so I don't see how this will deter players like him from playing in the NHL. Guy is going to be Columbus's top D-man this season. It was just a stupid comment. What Wisniewki should have done is fight Clutterbuck, instead of blindside him. That's what fighting is for, if you feel your teammate needs to be defended. Instead, he blindsided the guy. Guys like Cooke, Ruutu and Kaleta are also not going to be eliminated from the game. Those guys can actually take a regular shift, but are dangerous dirty players. They're the ones who have caused the most concussions and injuries over the years. Not the pure goons. Edited September 27, 2011 by GMRwings1983 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites