[News] Byfuglien fined $2,500 for slashing Gaudreau

[LWcrowfoot]

What does it take to become a repeat offender?

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

$2.50 would mean you make $8,000 per year. At 25 cents that means you earn $800 per year. That's impressive poor.

fyp

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

$2.50 would mean you make $8,000 per year. At 25 cents that means you earn $800 per year. That's impressive.

I know you're probably joking but I mean in a non-NHL hockey player sense. $2,500 is nothing to multi-millionaire hockey player. And I don't think even getting fined that multiple times is enough to make a player change.

[neo45]

That last one to JT Miller (?) is just terrible and super dangerous. Even Jokinen got a suspension (3 games maybe) when he did something similar as a Flame. How does the league not do anything with that?

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by neo45

That last one to JT Miller (?) is just terrible and super dangerous. Even Jokinen got a suspension (3 games maybe) when he did something similar as a Flame. How does the league not do anything with that?

Old time hockey! Ulf Samuelson! Darian Hatcher!

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I know you're probably joking but I mean in a non-NHL hockey player sense. $2,500 is nothing to multi-millionaire hockey player. And I don't think even getting fined that multiple times is enough to make a player change.

100% serious.

2,500 / 8,000,000 = 0.03125%
2.50 / 8,000 = 0.03125%
0.25 / 800 = 0.03125%

Now if you are saying that the guy who makes $8,000,000 USD this year still has $7,997,500 left over, earns about 204 times the average person in Canada makes , and you only have $7,997.50 or $799.75, then yes he still has more money than you. As a percentage of your income, the figures I have are correct. If you make $80,000, it's like $25 to you on a percentage basis.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

100% serious.

2,500 / 8,000,000 = 0.03125%
2.50 / 8,000 = 0.03125%
0.25 / 800 = 0.03125%

Now if you are saying that the guy who makes $8,000,000 USD this year still has $7,997,500 left over, earns about 204 times the average person in Canada makes , and you only have $7,997.50 or $799.75, then yes he still has more money than you. As a percentage of your income, the figures I have are correct. If you make $80,000, it's like $25 to you on a percentage basis.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

100% serious.

2,500 / 8,000,000 = 0.03125%
2.50 / 8,000 = 0.03125%
0.25 / 800 = 0.03125%

Now if you are saying that the guy who makes $8,000,000 USD this year still has $7,997,500 left over, earns about 204 times the average person in Canada makes , and you only have $7,997.50 or $799.75, then yes he still has more money than you. As a percentage of your income, the figures I have are correct. If you make $80,000, it's like $25 to you on a percentage basis.

I get your calculations but my point is a hockey player making 8 million is not going to worry about losing $2,500 and think twice about doing something stupid again much like I'm not going to worry about losing $2.50.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

100% serious.

2,500 / 8,000,000 = 0.03125%
2.50 / 8,000 = 0.03125%
0.25 / 800 = 0.03125%

Now if you are saying that the guy who makes $8,000,000 USD this year still has $7,997,500 left over, earns about 204 times the average person in Canada makes , and you only have $7,997.50 or $799.75, then yes he still has more money than you. As a percentage of your income, the figures I have are correct. If you make $80,000, it's like $25 to you on a percentage basis.

Damn. There are a few people I'd pony up $25 to smack with a hockey stick. Some of them are NHLers. Byfuglien, for example.

[Mr.Coffee]

I really didn’t think this was as bad as everyone is saying it was. I know I’m in the minority here and I’m usually agreeing with criticism of the NHL’s flawed justice department but the play was not quite the McSorley-Brashear axing that many here are making it out to be. And it’s kinda a bad look on the fan base too- as I believe we already have a reputation (like Gaudreau) for whining a lot. Was it a penalty? Yeah, a slashing minor. A fine? I guess? $2,500 seems a little over the top but appropriate if it will quell the fans thirst for blood.

Like you people are aware this is hockey and not ballet right?

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Like you people are aware this is hockey and not ballet right?

That's not a hockey play. Hockey is trying to put the puck into the net with a stick. Hitting an opponent with a stick is kendo.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I really didn’t think this was as bad as everyone is saying it was. I know I’m in the minority here and I’m usually agreeing with criticism of the NHL’s flawed justice department but the play was not quite the McSorley-Brashear axing that many here are making it out to be. And it’s kinda a bad look on the fan base too- as I believe we already have a reputation (like Gaudreau) for whining a lot. Was it a penalty? Yeah, a slashing minor. A fine? I guess? $2,500 seems a little over the top but appropriate if it will quell the fans thirst for blood.

Like you people are aware this is hockey and not ballet right?

Are you aware that hockey players have been criminally charged for stick swinging?

[SportsJunky]

At somebody's arm?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

At somebody's arm?

Does it matter? Not according to the Criminal Code.

[SportsJunky]

I think it does, yes. You saying it wouldn't be different if he swung at his head?

Anyway, what's done is done. Game on.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by SebC

That's not a hockey play. Hockey is trying to put the puck into the net with a stick. Hitting an opponent with a stick is kendo.

Oh I agree it’s a penalty (as I said......), I’m just saying it isn’t as bad as people are making it out to be. Like that is not a suspension worthy play at all.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Does it matter? Not according to the Criminal Code.

Is this a serious post?

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Damn. There are a few people I'd pony up $25 to smack with a hockey stick. Some of them are NHLers. Byfuglien, for example.

Sounds great until you realise others would also be able to pony up $25

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Oh I agree it’s a penalty (as I said......), I’m just saying it isn’t as bad as people are making it out to be. Like that is not a suspension worthy play at all.

I think what people are arguing is that it probably should be. How is this any less of an intent to injure than a hit from behind into the boards, and elbow to the chin, or a sucker punch? It’s a goon play that could result in serious injury. If Buffs wrist is angled slightly different this hits Johnny in the head instead of the arm. Just because he hit his arm it’s okay? There’s nothing about this play that could have stopped Johnny outside of actually injuring him. Why shouldn’t this be suspendable?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Is this a serious post?

Im not saying he should be charged or anything. I'm saying it's not a hockey play and there's precedent for that position.