true, but he and Jackman had been getting into it for a few shifts. He saw a chance to really nail him and he did.

- Big_Lightnin

He hit Smith though didn't he?

true, but he and Jackman had been getting into it for a few shifts. He saw a chance to really nail him and he did.

If they had fought earlier, this hit doesn't happen.

But ya, he should pick a better spot.

Everybody likes to hate on Ashton, but he's a lot more reliable than either McLaren or Orr. He can actually skate and forecheck, and is pretty good defensively for the role he plays.

Once everybody's healthy he's probably the 13th forward and will only play against the Wings and other teams that might severely outskate the 4th line, and definitely won't fight them.
- Big_Lightnin

orr i agree, ashton is better than orr at every part of hockey than fighting.

mclaren though - i like his game.

my laughy face was for the fact that he was cut by the Leafs, and is Calgary's 1C

wasn't saying he was good. but man they played the poop out of him.
- Big_Lightnin

uhh... isnt he behind both stajan and cammalerri on calgary's depth chart?

So much for the Leafs' secret weapon on Saturday, NOW WHAT?
- As_I_See_It

I guess Knuckles is in for sure.

he deserves a suspension. it is exactly the crap the game needs to eliminate.
ashton is a 4th line plug who serves no purpose whatsoever.

he deserves a suspension. it is exactly the crap the game needs to eliminate.
ashton is a 4th line plug who serves no purpose whatsoever.
- Barx

he won't get suspended - he's a Leaf

true, but he and Jackman had been getting into it for a few shifts. He saw a chance to really nail him and he did.

If they had fought earlier, this hit doesn't happen.

But ya, he should pick a better spot.

Everybody likes to hate on Ashton, but he's a lot more reliable than either McLaren or Orr. He can actually skate and forecheck, and is pretty good defensively for the role he plays.

Once everybody's healthy he's probably the 13th forward and will only play against the Wings and other teams that might severely outskate the 4th line, and definitely won't fight them.
- Big_Lightnin

no. incorrect.
he didn't hit jackman from behind, he hit smith.
ashton is useless

he deserves a suspension. it is exactly the crap the game needs to eliminate.
ashton is a 4th line plug who serves no purpose whatsoever.
- Barx

so quick to judge

i dont want him to be suspended.. why? cause it wasnt intentional at all. if he gets suspended then the rest of his team mates move away from their physical identity and start to play softer..

and when you go down that slippery slope its real hard to climb your ass back up

He hit Smith though didn't he?
- markmark

yes.
which is the point.
he wouldn't hit a tough guy, he goes after smith.
cheap, rat move.
then gets another beating.
when everyone is healthy hes gone anyway. thankfully.

he won't get suspended - he's a Leaf
- MTL1

yes.. thats sound logic

tell me.. which team's prize FA aquisition signing this past summer started the season on a 10 game suspension? its on the tip of my tongue.. damn.. cant remember

I guess I'm one of the few guys here who has actually liked Ashton's game this year, his ability to work the boards down low and use his body to cause havoc. He's no Leo Komarov yet, but he was a far better player in my eyes this year than he was last year or the year before imo. It was a dumb hit, and he probably shouldn't have finished it, but likewise, he knows if he doesn't finish his hits and play that type of game he's back in the AHL on the next bus. Hopefully he learns from this mistake and continues to improve.

And don't confuse what I'm saying above as me saying he might turn into a great player, I think he realizes his own ceiling, but playing hard, he can definetly find a role in this league.

yes.. thats sound logic

tell me.. which team's prize FA aquisition signing this past summer started the season on a 10 game suspension? its on the tip of my tongue.. damn.. cant remember
- Dozzer

Bozak?

so quick to judge

i dont want him to be suspended.. why? cause it wasnt intentional at all. if he gets suspended then the rest of his team mates move away from their physical identity and start to play softer..

and when you go down that slippery slope its real hard to climb your ass back up
- Dozzer

ridiculous.
he hit him hard into the numbers, two feet from the boards.
it is a stupid, reckless, gutless hit.
i like tough hockey. that play was anything but tough.

I guess I'm one of the few guys here who has actually liked Ashton's game this year, his ability to work the boards down low and use his body to cause havoc. He's no Leo Komarov yet, but he was a far better player in my eyes this year than he was last year or the year before imo. It was a dumb hit, and he probably shouldn't have finished it, but likewise, he knows if he doesn't finish his hits and play that type of game he's back in the AHL on the next bus. Hopefully he learns from this mistake and continues to improve.

And don't confuse what I'm saying above as me saying he might turn into a great player, I think he realizes his own ceiling, but playing hard, he can definetly find a role in this league.
- mykokes

WHO IS??????

Anyone got any news about Kulemin and Fraser? I guess since nobody is sent down they are not playing Tomorrow.

ridiculous.
he hit him hard into the numbers, two feet from the boards.
it is a stupid, reckless, gutless hit.
i like tough hockey. that play was anything but tough.
- Barx

okay.. who is his replacement?

go.

Does it matter? He doesn't do much of anything anyways.
- AdamFrench

This


They're a better team without him. He's just taking up space. Can we trade him back to Tampa for Aulie??? At least people cheered for Aulie.

ridiculous.
he hit him hard into the numbers, two feet from the boards.
it is a stupid, reckless, gutless hit.
i like tough hockey. that play was anything but tough.
- Barx

ok so if thats gutless - what about the fisher hit on Franson the week before that got 0 games?

This


They're a better team without him. He's just taking up space. Can we trade him back to Tampa for Aulie??? At least people cheered for Aulie.
- MrBen

i know i sure as hell didnt.

ok so if thats gutless - what about the fisher hit on Franson the week before that got 0 games?
- big_dion

garbage as well.
brutal.

He hit Smith though didn't he?
- markmark

I was confused about that as well, he hit smith.... What does jackman have to do with it?

okay.. who is his replacement?

go.
- Dozzer

kulemin.
go.

ok so if thats gutless - what about the fisher hit on Franson the week before that got 0 games?
- big_dion

He told Carrie Underwood to blow Shanahan so he wouldn't get a suspension.

I was confused about that as well, he hit smith.... What does jackman have to do with it?
- burn

He punched his face in?