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Originally Posted by edn88
1. According to the rules, Burrows does not need to be suspended. He definitely instigated, but to me he was trying to get refs to maybe throw the instigator at Russell (which if you didn't see it happen you would have assumed Russell started it - ala CBC crew).
2. Hamhuis hit was a head hit, but I think Bennett was leading with his head. Refs called it a minor, no injury, and Sam better learn to not put himself in vulnerable positions.
3. Bieksa deserved a instigator penalty, but Ferland was equally culpable. The way he fought Ferland was a bit gutless, but whatever.
I have no problem with those three guys in game 4.
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1. NHL did not rescind Burrows' instigator penalty. They rescinded the automatic one-game suspension because it is the playoffs and because of the score BS according to NHL Safety Dept. CBC did not claim it was Russell who started it. Suspending Burrows means they have to fine Desjardins $10K. It is ZbS!!
2. Hamhuis intention is to hit Bennett a vulnerable position. Yeah I might agree that part of it was Bennett's fault but Hamhuis have lots of time to avoid the head hit.
3. Bieksa is an idiot. He found an opportunity to sucker punch Ferland because he knew that's the only time he can win a fight against Ferkland. The whole team is definitely distracted and afraid every time Ferland is on the ice.
I don't give a rat's arse if these guys play in Game 4. The only problem I have is the BS reasoning by NHL. Regular season and playoff season shouldn't have a different rules.