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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
He sits because he re-engages in the scrum after the ref had pulled him away and then he goes and grabs Pietrangelo from behind.
Panthers issue right now is they aren't being pests but trying to be bullies. Rounds 1-3 they would play physical but were mostly staying away from the between whistle stuff.
Tkachuk should have done what Hague did last game and just laugh as guys tried to come after him and punch him. They would have gotten a PP out of it.
Key rule in hockey is to never be the one to escalate the scrum...that's how you get the penalty. Panthers are the ones escalating every scrum right now, and Tkachuk especially doesn't seem to know when to listen to the refs and stop.
These refs are clearly fed up with Tkachuk at this point and he needs to be smarter and pick his spots better. His stuff with Hill and trying to take out his leg was Embarassing too. All that stuff adds up.
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He's been 3rd man in 2 games in a row. It's gutless but not sneaky. Dude is all about himself which is maybe enough to win but it's not happening this year and I don't like his chances going forward on that team.