haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Take it easy Harold, I was being a smartass. Not lobbying for Kindl. Shoot over to the Zidlicky bashing thread and you'll see I actually defended how the defense has played thus far in the series. I'm not at all upset with the current makeup of the blueline, and was speaking more to Kindl's weird trend of coming in off the bench this season and looking really good, only to wind up right back on the bench. Which says as much about him as it does about anyone else. I just get a little frightened whenever anyone talks about Kindl being in the lineup. Plus I think some people have said the things you did and actually meant them. It makes Kindl even more frustrating to me because he can come in and is good at getting shots through from the point but is so bad at everything else it's still not worth the tradeoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomekian 201 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Regardless of the outcome of this hearing, it is now almost impossible to know what is and isn't a penalty and what does and doesn't warrant suspension in this league, bar obvious extremes. The situation has deteriorated badly following an initial improvement when Shanny first came into the NHL job. They could hire monkeys with a buzzer and wouldn't do much worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Lets face it the hit was high. Then again Kucharov ducked down and put himself in an awkward position. In this instance all the blame can't be thrown at Kronwall's feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) I still don't think the principal point of contact was the head and North-South hits typically don't garner suspensions. I'm guessing he just gets a fine and that's heavily weighted on the fact Kucherov is not injured. Either way I got to update my website finally. Edited April 28, 2015 by rrasco 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Why not just outlaw hitting altogether? And instead of playing on ice just play on a bunch of pillows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Disciplinary procedure at the NHL is so arbitrary, anything could happen. I can post two or three hits by Bolts worse than Kronner's last night, but there was no talk of suspension. It depends on who you are, perhaps, whether the hammer falls. Either way, if we can't win tomorrow, with or without Kronner, it matters litte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Why not just outlaw hitting altogether? And instead of playing on ice just play on a bunch of pillows? Then it'll be only a matter of time before pillow fighters are phased out of the game for skill players.... What is this world coming to??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings7 62 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Where does that hate for Kindl come from? When he enters the lineup he just scores goals. 5 on the season. How many did Kronwall have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Why not just outlaw hitting altogether? And instead of playing on ice just play on a bunch of pillows? I know someone on here that would love that. Not going to mention any names. 2 F.Michael and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Helene St. James @HeleneStJames 58s58 seconds ago Kronwal hearing for hit at 4 pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Where does that hate for Kindl come from? When he enters the lineup he just scores goals. 5 on the season. How many did Kronwall have? This one is my favourite. 9 Hossa4Life, Hockeymom1960, stormboy and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 This one is my favourite. That's some nice stick handling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouFoo 41 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 This one is my favourite. cmon, Howard shoulda had that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 It would be incredibly interesting to hear how one of these phone hearings actually goes down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 This one is my favourite. LOL This is one of the best things i've ever seen. The stickhandling, then the look Howard gives him afterwards...priceless. 2 atodaso and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 cmon, Howard shoulda had that Mrazek wuda had it 1 roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 cmon, Howard shoulda had that Check out Howard's reaction at the end. Pure confusion. 2 chaps80 and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 LOL This is one of the best things i've ever seen. The stickhandling, then the look Howard gives him afterwards...priceless. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 LOL This is one of the best things i've ever seen. The stickhandling, then the look Howard gives him afterwards...priceless. Absolutely dangled him. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Kindl as a forward next game ? Why not ? 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 It would be incredibly interesting to hear how one of these phone hearings actually goes down. I wholeheartedly agree with that. I know it's unlikely it will happen, however the nhl is the most forthcoming in regards to suspensions as opposed to any other sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 For those sitting on pins and needles awaiting the verdict, here's a history of NHL suspensions to occupy your time, courtesy of downgoesbrown. http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2011/03/brief-history-of-nhl-suspensions.html As for Kronwall, I'm a bit of a fan, but my first comment was "You left your feet. You were supposed to work on that." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Nick Cotsonika @cotsonika 16m16 minutes ago Babcock: "I thought it was a good hit." Babcock: "Kronner’s foot was on the ice when he made contact, elbow tucked in on the side. Went through him." Babcock referenced hits by Callahan and Palat. "So I assume that good judgment will prevail and Kronner will be playing in Game 7." Edited April 28, 2015 by rrasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) To be real about it: He hit him in the head/neck. Principal point of contact. And his feat went off a tiny bit. In all fairness that wasn't a clean hit by todays shi**y NHL rules. But because it's first offense I'm hoping it's nothing more than a fine. If they don't say much else about it then you can bet they did the Wings a bit of a favor. But that's definitely an no-no hit according to today's rules. Hope to see Kronner in game 7. Edited April 28, 2015 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 He better be playing or Palat better be sitting too. 2 puckloo39 and chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
