[News] Joe Thornton suspended 1 game for illegal check to the head of Nosek

[Krynn]

Is it just me or does it seem like Thornton has gotten dirtier and dirtier the last 3 years,

[TheScorpion]

Way worse than I expected. Thornton powers right through Nosek's head.

Do we know if Nosek was injured on the play? Wouldn't be surprised if a hit like that did some damage.

[habernac]

Ryan Reaves on Thornton’s reply to the Nosek hit: “I’ve got a buddy with a grandpa who’s going through the same thing. He can’t see very well because he’s getting old. Needs glasses. If he gets suspended he’s going to have a hard time seeing from the press box”

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Muffins

His quote was:

"I honestly thought I barely touched him ... I think my son hits me like that six times a day."

If he's getting headshots from his son like this six times a day it's probably the reason he thinks it's ok. His brain is clearly YOP at this point.

[renny]

tbh, it actually looks like jumbo tries to sidestep nosek. if you watch his skates he cuts to the right before impact.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by renny

tbh, it actually looks like jumbo tries to sidestep nosek. if you watch his skates he cuts to the right before impact.

but leaves his elbow and shoulder out by accident?

[Kovaz]

Originally Posted by renny

tbh, it actually looks like jumbo tries to sidestep nosek. if you watch his skates he cuts to the right before impact.

He cuts right but still leans in with his shoulder and extends upward through the hit. IMO this looks like he's pretty blatantly targeting the head here.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by renny

tbh, it actually looks like jumbo tries to sidestep nosek. if you watch his skates he cuts to the right before impact.

He gives him the same look the strugglers give you when they don’t let you merge.

Straight ahead, I don’t see you. BS

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by nik-

If he's getting headshots from his son like this six times a day it's probably the reason he thinks it's ok. His brain is clearly YOP at this point.

Another classy post.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Buff

Is there more suspensions in this year's playoffs than there normally is? It feels like it.

Assuming the league benches Thornton, this will be the third already in about five days.

Last year there was six total - two three-gamers, and four single game suspensions. In 2017, there was only one suspension in the post-season, and one that carried into the post-season. Five suspensions in 2016.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

I hope he gets zero games.

I want that series to go 7 games and for whichever team wins to be exhausted physically. Letting Joe rest two games and then SJ winning the series means he is two games fresher to start the second round.

Joe is never fresh, no matter how little he plays.

[GullFoss]

I think he gets 0 games. That was barely intentional

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Another classy post.

Thank you.

[Karl]

Hahah

Originally Posted by Dangle Clips

Kucherov: I'm the best at letting my temper get out of control

Kadri: Hold my beer

Thornton: Hold my beard

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by habernac

Ryan Reaves on Thornton’s reply to the Nosek hit: “I’ve got a buddy with a grandpa who’s going through the same thing. He can’t see very well because he’s getting old. Needs glasses. If he gets suspended he’s going to have a hard time seeing from the press box”

Man I wish the rumours about us almost signing him in the summer had panned out. Definitely a guy who would be a whipping boy by fans at times but come playoffs he’s a guy who players on the other team are always keeping their head on a swivel when he’s on the ice.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I think he gets 0 games. That was barely intentional

ehh, that was completely intentional. They could theoretically only fine him, but I can't see DOPS giving him less than 1. I doubt they give him more than one either, however.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I think he gets 0 games. That was barely intentional

You're kidding, right?

Rule 48 is pretty clear on what it deems an illegal check to the head, and intent is not part of the consideration. The head was the principal point of contact, and the check was avoidable. That's enough.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

You're kidding, right?

Rule 48 is pretty clear on what it deems an illegal check to the head, and intent is not part of the consideration. The head was the principle point of contact, and the check was avoidable. That's enough.

Principal.





yessssss!

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Principal.





yessssss!

[Quiet, you.]

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

I think he gets 0 games. That was barely intentional

It's either intentional or not. It's like being pregnant.

Of course, intention has nothing to do with it.