Please see Crosby's Nut Punch
- Pyzik

That was no where near as egregious as what Weber did.

Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, the NHL, and everyone who loves truth, justice, and the love of mankind?
- Flyskippy

And apple pie and Chevrolet.

That was no where near as egregious as what Weber did.
- Jsaquella

True, but it shows that superstars get a better treatment....I am not saying it is right, just the facts

Let's see if he apologizes for the missed too many men call last night that led to a Coyotes goal.
- GSDIV

I'm not going to hold my breath on that one.

If they want to take it out of the game the league should be able to fine players after the fact. It is a mockery. Keslers somersault the other night was disgusting. There are certain teams that abuse this tactic way too much
- Just5

If a team finds that the opponent is gaining an advantage by it. They should in turn do the same to try and equalize it. I think overall in most cases. It's a lot of hype, and overblown.

I am thinking that the pens could get very undisciplined if things don't go their way early.
If I am Lavy I am telling Rinaldo that if he takes any dumb penalties he will be cleaning the teams bathroom with his toothbrush.

My lone issue with the Campbell apology is, quite simply, that there's blown calls in every game. Is good ol Collie going to come out after every game with a list, or will it just be apologies to the Penguins?

You can't challenge them, as Laviolette did. You can't criticize them, as Tortorella did and now, when there's a bad call, the league apologizes to them. I don;t buy that there's a conspiracy, but the NHL sure does nothing to dispel that junk.
- Jsaquella

Never been a fan of Campbell and I couldn't agree more with what you said.

Now as far as the game goes, the Flyers need to expect for of the same from the Pens in how they are going to come at them to start. They'll probably have even more desperation since they don't want to go down 0-2.

This would be a great time for the Flyers to turn that against them and get an early one.

Not even 10AM and I'm nervous. Ah, playoff hockey!

That was no where near as egregious as what Weber did.
- Jsaquella

Tell that to the guy who got nut punched.

Those of us that remember the pre-2005 NHL do. And we remember that he had the NHL's ear and affection as much then as now. Heck, Gretzky didn't/doesn't seem to have the NHL around his finger like Mario.
- Flyskippy

If indeed true they would have implemented his tiered fine system, the one, which at the time, the Penguins would have been on the hook for the max fine of 1 million dollars.

True, but it shows that superstars get a better treatment....I am not saying it is right, just the facts
- Pyzik

I get that, but Weber getting fined the amount of money he makes for a 35 second shift is ridiculous, superstar or not.

Tell that to the guy who got nut punched.
- bird_dog

I'd rather get punched in my well protected groin than have a 6'4" 225 lb beast ram my head into the glass with enough force to break my helmet

I get that, but Weber getting fined the amount of money he makes for a 35 second shift is ridiculous, superstar or not.
- Jsaquella

It would be a lot higher except the CBA has a max fine on players of 2500. That will most definitely change this summer.

I'd rather get punched in my well protected groin than have a 6'4" 225 lb beast ram my head into the glass with enough force to break my helmet
- Jsaquella

Says the guy that never got nut punched.

I get that, but Weber getting fined the amount of money he makes for a 35 second shift is ridiculous, superstar or not.
- Jsaquella

I dont want to even think about how long I have to work to make what he makes in 35 seconds

I truthfully expect the Flyers to win tonight. 4-2. Both the Penguins and the Flyers know that the Prns threw their best punch already in the first period. That is the best they can play. Flyers stayed on their feet and took over the game. This is over in 6.
- Flyers1218

It was just one game -- it's going to be a battle -- pens will come out desperate tonight and the flyers need to withstand that. they can't go down 3-0 again.

I'd rather get punched in my well protected groin than have a 6'4" 225 lb beast ram my head into the glass with enough force to break my helmet
- Jsaquella

not me -- getting punched there is the WORST feeling in the world.

My lone issue with the Campbell apology is, quite simply, that there's blown calls in every game. Is good ol Collie going to come out after every game with a list, or will it just be apologies to the Penguins?

You can't challenge them, as Laviolette did. You can't criticize them, as Tortorella did and now, when there's a bad call, the league apologizes to them. I don;t buy that there's a conspiracy, but the NHL sure does nothing to dispel that junk.
- Jsaquella

Theres only one way to not hear about the Pens anymore and thats for the Flyers to eliminate their asses from the playoffs. Lets go Flyers!!!!

It would be a lot higher except the CBA has a max fine on players of 2500. That will most definitely change this summer.
- Gunner Staal

Shouldn't have been a fine. Should have been a suspension.

If it's 3-3 late in the 3rd period, and a Flyer accentuates to draw a call. And the Flyers get a PP, and win the game 4-3. Who is going to be upset with the Flyer who does the accentuating?
- MJL

Pens fans?

Shouldn't have been a fine. Should have been a suspension.
- Jsaquella

Agreed.

If indeed true they would have implemented his tiered fine system, the one, which at the time, the Penguins would have been on the hook for the max fine of 1 million dollars.
- Gunner Staal

Yeah and thankfully the NHL didn't take him up on his "4 on 4 all the time" suggestion, either.

Says the guy that never got nut punched.
- hereticpride

I've been hit with a puck while wearing hockey gear...the area is quite well protected. It's not as if the guy was wearing a pair of cargo shorts and boxers.

You realize that the guy was wearing padded hockey pants, a padded girdle and a carbon flex cup that is designed to withstand a 100 mph slap shot.

I get that, but Weber getting fined the amount of money he makes for a 35 second shift is ridiculous, superstar or not.
- Jsaquella

Superstar treatment. Shanahan dropped the ball on that call. He didnt have the stones to suspend Weber.

Theres only one way to not hear about the Pens anymore and thats for the Flyers to eliminate their asses from the playoffs. Lets go Flyers!!!!
- stveshdy

Colin Campbell would have to apologize to the Pens for having their season end earlier than planned.

How come Zetterberg didn't get the star treatment? What happens if Weber headslams Crosby? Why didn't Shanahan help out his old Detroit buddies?

Burning questions