HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) The Wheel Deal @Bill_Roose 2m2 minutes ago Mike Babcock said Henrik Zetterberg will not be in #RedWings lineup tonight. Z says he still has "some symptoms." Helene St. James @HeleneStJames 2m2 minutes ago Henrik Zetterberg says he has daily headaches, but he didn't label head injury concussion. Said not upset no punishment for Jamie Benn. Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 2m2 minutes ago Zetterberg said he's still experiencing headache and symptoms of concussion (not calling it that). Not sure when he can return. Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 2m2 minutes ago Zetterberg said he has no issues with punch to head by Benn and isn't upset NHL didn't discipline him. Edited February 24, 2015 by HockeytownRules19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 The Wheel Deal @Bill_Roose 2m2 minutes ago Mike Babcock said Henrik Zetterberg will not be in #RedWings lineup tonight. Z says he still has "some symptoms." Helene St. James @HeleneStJames 2m2 minutes ago Henrik Zetterberg says he has daily headaches, but he didn't label head injury concussion. Said not upset no punishment for Jamie Benn. Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 2m2 minutes ago Zetterberg said he's still experiencing headache and symptoms of concussion (not calling it that). Not sure when he can return. Ansar Khan @AnsarKhanMLive 2m2 minutes ago Zetterberg said he has no issues with punch to head by Benn and isn't upset NHL didn't discipline him. True leader. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 True leader. Jep und it will be a sad day if his career is cut short because of concussions or other stuff like really sad. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Jep und it will be a sad day if his career is cut short because of concussions or other stuff like really sad. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Meant to quote the tweets Dare I troll and say it's because he knows that happens in hockey Edited February 24, 2015 by cnot19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) I'll add to our great law school lgw lost I graduated last year passed two state bars and have another bar exam tomorrow but I'll be watching tonight's game Edit I passed two states not one need to inflate my ego Edited February 24, 2015 by cnot19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 I'll add to our great law school lgw lost I graduated last year passed one state bar and have another bar exam tomorrow but I'll be watching tonight's game LOL. Now that I wouldn't recommend. Although, you sleep better for the 2nd state's exam than the 1st state's, I still wouldn't stay up watching a game the night before. A West coast game no less. I too was well on my way to law school - except I didn't find it all that challenging. Instead - I opted to attend MATC (Milwaukee Area Tech College or Milwaukee's Alternative To College), and immersed myself into the world of Respiratory Therapy, and a whopping 2 years later I was the proud recipient of an Assoc. degree...Woo-hoo for me! And probably making more money than any lawyer not in a big firm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 LOL. Now that I wouldn't recommend. Although, you sleep better for the 2nd state's exam than the 1st state's, I still wouldn't stay up watching a game the night before. A West coast game no less. And probably making more money than any lawyer not in a big firm. Yea I probably shouldn't but this would be my third state the other two are ny and nj now taking Florida for when I retire haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Hrm, if Kane or Crosby got punched 3 times in head and then had to leave game and miss future games, think the NHL would not discipline? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Hrm, if Kane or Crosby got punched 3 times in head and then had to leave game and miss future games, think the NHL would not discipline?Kane; questionable.Crosby; less so. Gotta protect that face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 If and when you all pass the bar, kudos! and I'm sure you'll have steady careers representing sparring LGW members and sports figures. However, the topic at hand is actually Hank and the mysterious injury. Let's get back to that, shall we? 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 No way he's concussed on this, definitely just worn and resting for playoffs. Franzen where is that guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 There actually is a way those elbow pads are massive and if Benn hit Z with one it could be a concussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 And he did catch him with an elbow before he threw the punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) yeah but Zee's out now, who's gunna step up? is the answer jesus? ok guys, show me what you got.! Edited February 25, 2015 by Andy Pred 48 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 Are fans really this delusional about their teams? I guess yes, but jeez... not sure how a Dallas fan could justify that 3 repeated punches to the head are a legal hit. This was in a reddit thread about Kane getting hurt: [–]blueandgoldjliFLANHL 50 points 3 hours ago We need to stop injuring people. permalink [–]StephasaurusRexyDALTexasNHL 30 points 3 hours ago Please permalink parent [–]JablesMcgooDETNHL 6 points 59 minutes ago Oh yeah Dallas? Stupid sexy Zetterberg would like a word, that is if he is coherent enough to talk. I take solace in the missed goalie interference but would trade that for a loss for our captain back... permalink parent [–]StephasaurusRexyDALTexasNHL 1 point 6 minutes ago Yeah, it sucks and we all hope Z is back soon. At least Benn's was a legal hit though. We'd all trade the win vs Florida for Seguin and Eaves back ourselves. permalink parent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvanpop 98 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 http://www.tsn.ca/c-mon-ref-varying-penalties-for-punches-1.214957 Not sure if anyone posted this one so I will. While it does a good job with the mentality of the NHL department of player safety it is skewed in saying that Zetterberg asked for it because he tied up Benn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) http://www.tsn.ca/c-mon-ref-varying-penalties-for-punches-1.214957 Not sure if anyone posted this one so I will. While it does a good job with the mentality of the NHL department of player safety it is skewed in saying that Zetterberg asked for it because he tied up Benn Like one person said in the comment section of the article, tying up a player after a face-off is a routine play, and should'nt result in a sucker punch to the head. I realize emotions can get the best of players on the ice, but the punch was not warranted for one, and since it also resulted in an injury, it should be a punishable offence. Star players almost always get away with bulls***, even against other star players it seems. Edited February 25, 2015 by chaps80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 I'm apalled that there is no discipline by NHL. Aren't they already being sued by ex players for concussion issues and head injuries? This kind is not even 'hockey play' and need to seriously get this sh*t out of the game. 1 Mckinley25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 78 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 It did look like Ericsson was going to destroy Benn untill he fell or got pulled down. Big E is a really good fighter IMO, not that it adds much to this conversation. Isn't Smith a pretty skilled fighter too? It's been so long since I've seen him throw down I can't remember. One thing I always used to like about fighting is that in other sports you can just trash talk all day but in hockey you have to back it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 It did look like Ericsson was going to destroy Benn untill he fell or got pulled down. Big E is a really good fighter IMO, not that it adds much to this conversation. Isn't Smith a pretty skilled fighter too? It's been so long since I've seen him throw down I can't remember. One thing I always used to like about fighting is that in other sports you can just trash talk all day but in hockey you have to back it up. callahan 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 callahan Sylvester Stallone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 I'm apalled that there is no discipline by NHL. Aren't they already being sued by ex players for concussion issues and head injuries? This kind is not even 'hockey play' and need to seriously get this sh*t out of the game. That type of play seems to happen every game. The outcome here is unfortunate, but I don't think there is any/much precedent for suspension. 2 marcaractac and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 It did look like Ericsson was going to destroy Benn untill he fell or got pulled down. Big E is a really good fighter IMO, not that it adds much to this conversation. Isn't Smith a pretty skilled fighter too? It's been so long since I've seen him throw down I can't remember. One thing I always used to like about fighting is that in other sports you can just trash talk all day but in hockey you have to back it up. Smith used to be a good fighter until he came to Detroit and got neutered by his coach. Ericsson has handled himself well in fights against guys like Clowe and Boll. He's not exactly going to destroy anyone, but he can defend himself with his size. That type of play seems to happen every game. The outcome here is unfortunate, but I don't think there is any/much precedent for suspension. I have to agree with you. These plays do happen frequently. I've never seen that called a 5 minute major. Not once in all my time of watching NHL hockey have I seen that. Rarely is something that isn't ever called a 5 minute major going to result in a suspension. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted February 26, 2015 One thing I always used to like about fighting is that in other sports you can just trash talk all day but in hockey you have to back it up. Nah, there's guys that agitate, but don't fight. Either they just back down, or someone else steps in to handle their dirty work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
