This is the one thing that bothers me the most about "Justice" in the NHL.

Either a hit was illegal or it wasn't. The injury should not be a factor in the punishment. If the NHL can identify illegal hits and punish based on that standard, players will have a better understanding of what not to do. Otherwise, its a crapshoot because every person will react differently and will be effected differently by any given hit.
- scifiman

Especially since they rule on it right away. Like whiplash in a car accident, concussions might not be detected right away.

hey, since Ferrance is suspended, is he still allowed to go meet the president with the rest of the Stanley Cup Winning team? Did Kaberle and Ryder make it there?

hey, since Ferrance is suspended, is he still allowed to go meet the president with the rest of the Stanley Cup Winning team? Did Kaberle and Ryder make it there?
- 77emac77

Kaberle was there, no word on Ryder.

Kaberle was there, no word on Ryder.
- Cape Breton Bruins

The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins made their visit to the White House on Monday, but without the one player whose postseason heroics got them there in the first place. Conn Smythe Trophy winning-goaltender Tim Thomas did not attend the visit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and the team explained that he would post a statement regarding his actions on his Facebook page on Monday night.

The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins made their visit to the White House on Monday, but without the one player whose postseason heroics got them there in the first place. Conn Smythe Trophy winning-goaltender Tim Thomas did not attend the visit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and the team explained that he would post a statement regarding his actions on his Facebook page on Monday night.
- BingoLady

He's a Republican.

Americans are so stupid, this 2 party system is a joke that only dumb people would follow along with.

He's a Republican.

Americans are so stupid, this 2 party system is a joke that only dumb people would follow along with.
- Scooby_Doo

Regardless of politics, its an honor to be invited to the White House & this is a TEAM celebration not about Tim Thomas. Not cool.

Regardless of politics, its an honor to be invited to the White House & this is a TEAM celebration not about Tim Thomas. Not cool.
- B2B76

IF that's the reason, then totally agree. I love Tim Thomas, but that's pretty pathetic. Again if that is in fact the reason.

He's a Republican.

Americans are so stupid, this 2 party system is a joke that only dumb people would follow along with.
- Scooby_Doo

#1 You sound just like most "stupid Americans" making an idiotic statement like that. So much for Canadians being smarter and more respectful.

#2 Thomas has the right to his opinion and good for him for standing up for his.

Regardless of politics, its an honor to be invited to the White House & this is a TEAM celebration not about Tim Thomas. Not cool.
- B2B76

I dont get the hatred between parties. It seems Republicans go over board for their hate of democrats. In Canada we hate the NDP, but it's no where near what goes on down south.

I've heard a rumor Tim Thomas is racist and doesn't like black people.

#1 (frank) you bumhole!

#2 Thomas has the right to his opinion and good for him for standing up for his.
- glove_was_stuck

Athletes making political statements never ends up well.

Thomas is a meat head, probably doesn't know poop about politics.

Athletes making political statements never ends up well.

Thomas is a meat head, probably doesn't know poop about politics.
- Scooby_Doo

Thomas is a known fan of conservative commentator Glenn Beck.

Athletes making political statements never ends up well.

Thomas is a meat head, probably doesn't know poop about politics.
- Scooby_Doo

Right...and you must know it all. Good for you.

Right...and you must know it all. Good for you.
- glove_was_stuck

I dont know anything about politics.

#1 You sound just like most "stupid Americans" making an idiotic statement like that. So much for Canadians being smarter and more respectful.

#2 Thomas has the right to his opinion and good for him for standing up for his.
- glove_was_stuck

I dont understand the hate?

A guy has the right to make up his own mind.

Right...and you must know it all. Good for you.
- glove_was_stuck

I don't doubt Thomas knows his politics & obviously wears them on his sleeve but this shouldn't be all about him. Its not about him or Obama, it should be about YOUR TEAM.

I don't doubt Thomas knows his politics & obviously wears them on his sleeve but this shouldn't be all about him. Its not about him or Obama, it should be about YOUR TEAM.
- B2B76

He was about his team, in June, when playing hockey.

He was about his team, in June, when playing hockey.
- Cape Breton Bruins

He should have been at the White House pumping Obama's tires.

The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins made their visit to the White House on Monday, but without the one player whose postseason heroics got them there in the first place. Conn Smythe Trophy winning-goaltender Tim Thomas did not attend the visit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama and the team explained that he would post a statement regarding his actions on his Facebook page on Monday night.
- BingoLady

Racist

He should have been at the White House pumping Obama's tires.
- Scooby_Doo

I don't doubt Thomas knows his politics & obviously wears them on his sleeve but this shouldn't be all about him. Its not about him or Obama, it should be about YOUR TEAM.
- B2B76

I can't wait to see the Shanahan suspension video for this one.

I dont get the hatred between parties. It seems Republicans go over board for their hate of democrats. In Canada we hate the NDP, but it's no where near what goes on down south.

I've heard a rumor Tim Thomas is racist and doesn't like black people.
- Scooby_Doo

I've heard you (frank) puppies but it doesnt make it true.

I dont understand the hate?

A guy has the right to make up his own mind.
- Cape Breton Bruins

Exactly! The people tearing him down simply don't agree with his politics and have to be babies about it and make it soap box for their own political bullpoop. Here is a thought maybe it's not a political reason! Maybe he has the poops or threw his back out humping Scooby_Do's mom. But if it is, good for him!!! He formed an opinion and stands by it rather than being influenced by criticism and morons in Vancouver who only have this one stone to cast.

I can't wait to see the Shanahan suspension video for this one.
- Scooby_Doo

When did you become witty?

He was about his team, in June, when playing hockey.
- Cape Breton Bruins

Cmon, you know what I mean.

I don't doubt Thomas knows his politics & obviously wears them on his sleeve but this shouldn't be all about him. Its not about him or Obama, it should be about YOUR TEAM.
- B2B76

Penty of people have boycotted meeting the president, previous administrations as well. I would have gone though, its an honor to be in that office, no matter who sits in the chair.