According to the Maple Leafs, their capo, Dion Phaneuf, will not be suspended for boarding Zack Kassian in last night's 5-4 Buffalo win. Phaneuf will be on the ice for tonight's game with Vancouver.
Phaneuf was given 5 and a game for the this hit.
I was in the Phaneuf's scrum after the game and it was clear from the get-go that he wanted to present an apologetic, contrite message. Shanny must have been watching at home.
Thanks, Leafs TV
Does Shanahan have a problem with the Sabres this season? Sure seems that way to me.
For example:
Lucic trucked Miller and received no suspension.
Bourdon concusses Gerbe with a cowardly hit from behind. No suspension.
Leino gets a game for his chicken wing on Matt Read.
Looks to me like Shanny doesn't like suspending players from the big money, big market teams like Boston, Philly, and Toronto.
Garbage.
The good news is that Kassian will see Phaneuf next Thursday night in Toronto. Kickassian can exact five knuckle justice on Phaneuf. if Shanahan isn't going to police the game, the players will have to do it themselves.
Do you agree with Shanahan's decision making process?
Join the Discussion:
»