AO suspended 3 games - Michalek 0 games

[Be1isarius89]

I think the whole "superstar protection" thing is going to come to a head sooner or later. If you're going to seriously preach that you care about head shots and player's safety. It shouldn't matter who it is, it all needs regulated the same.

Name a sport where star players arent protected more than everyone else?

[Malkamaniac]

I think the whole "superstar protection" thing is going to come to a head sooner or later. If you're going to seriously preach that you care about head shots and player's safety. It shouldn't matter who it is, it all needs regulated the same.

Name a sport where star players arent protected more than everyone else?

There aren't any, but that's the issue. That mentality needs to change.

[bab81]

I think the whole "superstar protection" thing is going to come to a head sooner or later. If you're going to seriously preach that you care about head shots and player's safety. It shouldn't matter who it is, it all needs regulated the same.

Name a sport where star players arent protected more than everyone else?

There aren't any, but that's the issue. That mentality needs to change.

THERE PART OF THE 1%

[Malkamaniac]

I think the whole "superstar protection" thing is going to come to a head sooner or later. If you're going to seriously preach that you care about head shots and player's safety. It shouldn't matter who it is, it all needs regulated the same.

Name a sport where star players arent protected more than everyone else?

There aren't any, but that's the issue. That mentality needs to change.

THERE PART OF THE 1%

Where?

[penny lane]

Shanahan talking with Obama regarding the Thomas snubbed delays this incident.

[Streaks House]

Allan Walsh will explode on Twitter if Michalek gets suspended.

Allan Walsh is a great agent, but this certainly will be interesting to see his stance, as his client (Z), was on both ends of a head shot. He has been as vocal as anyone in regards to the concussion epidemic and cleaning up the game. If Z and Hendricks didn't happen, there would be some serious fireworks from Walsh.

[MrBrightside]

No fine or suspension for Michalek per Molinari.

[PensFanInDC]

No fine or suspension for Michalek per Molinari.

Makes me think OV gets fined and no suspension

[newarenanow]

No fine or suspension for Michalek per Molinari.

Makes me think OV gets fined and no suspension

Me too. Seems like if Michalek gets off, OV will too.

[IntangibleBeer]

Z will probably get a fine.
Ovy is a repeat offender and has regularly gone after players with the intent to injure. In the past, he's also been guilty of slewfooting. Would like to see Ovy and Subban suspended for his slewfooting. That's an extremely nasty and dangerous act and as far as I'm concerned, UNFORGIVABLE. Player's careers can be ended that way.

[hoser66]

No fine or suspension for Z.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12023/1205501-100.stm

[Tico Rick]

I think the whole "superstar protection" thing is going to come to a head sooner or later. If you're going to seriously preach that you care about head shots and player's safety. It shouldn't matter who it is, it all needs regulated the same.

Name a sport where star players arent protected more than everyone else?

Tennis, golf, NASCAR.

[Guinness]

No fine or suspension for Z.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12023/1205501-100.stm

I think a fine in this case, on that hit, was warranted. I'm not complaining, but it was probably warranted.

My concern is that this is greasing the skids for a similar punishment for Ovechkin.

[The Snapshot]

Absolutely the right decision. As I said before, Hendricks tried to make a move at the last second that he was not capable of an got caught. Z had his elbow out and down trying to protect himself from the end boards. It was stupidity and his limited ability on Hendricks part that got him hit.

[thepittman]

I'm sick of this analyzing every hit NHL era

[Gaucho]

I'm sick of this analyzing every hit NHL era

That is a reckless and dangerous sentiment. We must not tolerate such insensible behavior.

[canaan]

I understand what Pittman means. I'm sick of hearing about the hearings and shanahan and everything related to the borderline and illegal hits--it takes away from the sport for me. This isn't to say the hits shouldn't be dealt with, it's just overshadowing some otherwise great hockey

[knives of ice]

Ao gets 3 games

[SoupOrSam]

3 games for ao

[Idoit40fans]

I call it Ovechtrick.

[Idoit40fans]

THERE PART OF THE 1%

Where?

excellent response. lulz.

[Be1isarius89]

Justice has been served.

[NashvilleCat]

I call it Ovechtrick.

Wouldn't that be 9 games?

[Staggy]

Capital fans are flipping out lol

[jwest21]

I call it Ovechtrick.

Wouldn't that be 9 games?

expectations have been dialed back due to his subpar year to date