Completely agree with the above but I think he should get 3 due to suspension history.
- Kinger34

What's Lupul's history?

1-2 games
- GardinerExpress

$1000 fine...

compared to other acts that have not even been reviewed, i'm not sure why this is?

it was a half crosscheck it was more of a punch if you look at it.. to me it looks like he tried to punch him with his left hand and missed, but the stick didnt.

unless there is a mandate to suspend every leafs players for at least 2 games this year, there should be no suspension.

I think the cross-check to Kessel's ribs was just as bad or worse, the only real difference is that Lupul's stick hit the guys ear when he was bent over trying to tie his skates.
- vermie22

$1000 fine...

compared to other acts that have not even been reviewed, i'm not sure why this is?

it was a half crosscheck it was more of a punch if you look at it.. to me it looks like he tried to punch him with his left hand and missed, but the stick didnt.

unless there is a mandate to suspend every leafs players for at least 2 games this year, there should be no suspension.
- Rockhead_37

Shanaban does not like the Leafs this season.

Thanks, didn't remember that part. The refs were generally very good that game, though. Was happy they pretty much kept to themselves during the last part of regulation and OT.
- YzermanIsTheMan

agreed

... but if any Red Wings are complaining, they might want to note the clear high stick to the face that busted open's Phaneuf's lip while the Wings were on the way down the ice to score the opening goal.

It wasn't Leafs fans imagination that that happened, unpunished.

Tack on a few games for lupuls attempted injure kindl elbow and for almost hitting Sedin.
- burn

James Van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak - Phil Kessel

Joffery Lupul - Ryan O'Reily - Mason Raymond/Holland (He can try the wing if Raymond Dose not resign)

Leo Komorov - Dave Bolland - David Clarkson

Jerry D'Amigo - Jay McLement - Nikoli Kulemin
Colton Orr - Frazer McLaren Extras

Jake Gardiner - Dion Phaneuf
Morgan Rielly - Tim Gleason
Cody Franson - Carl Gunnarsonn
Paul Ranger Extras
Bernier/Reimer

Fraser to Marlies Ranger 7th D.

agreed

... but if any Red Wings are complaining, they might want to note the clear high stick to the face that busted open's Phaneuf's lip while the Wings were on the way down the ice to score the opening goal.

It wasn't Leafs fans imagination that that happened, unpunished.
- Aetherial

The refs must have blinders on over the last two seasons. I'm seeing more and more needed calls missed and then they call something that never happens more often than not it seems too.

Shanabruin does not like the Leafs this season.
- YzermanIsTheMan

fixed

Three games for sure!!
- LeftCoaster

I'm betting he gets 5.

fixed
- Aetherial

Cross checks to the ribs happen multiple times a game, every game. Cross checks to the neck are intent to injure
- FinAddict

his intent was to hit him in the shoulder..intent to injure his shoulder

I'd like to have Komarov back if he'll take a 4th liners salary.

What's Lupul's history?
- YzermanIsTheMan

Suspended 2 games last for hitting Hedman.

The refs must have blinders on over the last two seasons. I'm seeing more and more needed calls missed and then they call something that never happens more often than not it seems too.
- YzermanIsTheMan

I just don't know how you miss a high stick to the face, but you are right, fans of every team are complaining about this crap.

and didn't the refs miss one the other way also, late in the game?

It seems so fckuing bizarre I still don't understand how some of this crap doesn't get a hearing or a suspension.

Tom Wilson was inches away from what could have been a catastrophic injury to Schenn.

I'm betting he gets 5.
- BetterCallSaul

I think he gets 3. Depending on where the wheel of justice labds probably any where's from 2-4 is possible

I just don't know how you miss a high stick to the face, but you are right, fans of every team are complaining about this crap.

and didn't the refs miss one the other way also, late in the game?

It seems so fckuing bizarre I still don't understand how some of this crap doesn't get a hearing or a suspension.

Tom Wilson was inches away from what could have been a catastrophic injury to Schenn.
- Aetherial

The Wilson one was bad.

Suspended 2 games last for hitting Hedman.
- Kinger34

Ah. Thanks.

I'd like to have Komarov back if he'll take a 4th liners salary.
- BetterCallSaul

Just give him fraser or rangers salary

there is going to be another trade for the leafs

ideally we should have
phaneuf gunn
franson fraser
gleason riley / gards just for the offensive defensive mix... but both riley and gards need to be in the lineup to develop
- nightmare3020

Ideally Gunnars a 5th defenseman at best.

I just don't know how you miss a high stick to the face, but you are right, fans of every team are complaining about this crap.

and didn't the refs miss one the other way also, late in the game?

It seems so fckuing bizarre I still don't understand how some of this crap doesn't get a hearing or a suspension.

Tom Wilson was inches away from what could have been a catastrophic injury to Schenn.
- Aetherial

I hope they seriously address these (frank)ed up referees this off season.

I didn't mind Komarov last year.

He'd be a cheap replacement for Kulemin when we let him walk at the end of the year.

Leo is better suited for a checking role than a lot of guys on this team, with only D'amigo truly getting my attention.

I think he gets 3. Depending on where the wheel of justice labds probably any where's from 2-4 is possible
- Bieksa#3

You are probably right, 2 or 3.

If it was any other team, I would be surprised there is even a hearing. It just was not that hard, vicious, or pre-meditated. The fact that it is the Leafs, this year, makes it not a surprise.

I seriously wonder if there was not a conscious effort to scrutinize the Leafs very closely going into this season after the hard-nosed style they played last year.

... of course I have no idea how Boston gets a free pass. Everyone seems to just consider Boston to be *tough*. Seems like they play over the line a lot to me.

Ideally Gunnars a 5th defenseman at best.
- SameOld

A 5th defense man at 3.15 million....bulpoop Leafs

You are probably right, 2 or 3.

If it was any other team, I would be surprised there is even a hearing. It just was not that hard, vicious, or pre-meditated. The fact that it is the Leafs, this year, makes it not a surprise.

I seriously wonder if there was not a conscious effort to scrutinize the Leafs very closely going into this season after the hard-nosed style they played last year.

... of course I have no idea how Boston gets a free pass. Everyone seems to just consider Boston to be *tough*. Seems like they play over the line a lot to me.
- Aetherial

Bruins got away with a lot back when they won the Cup in 11.. that entire finals series was crazy.