[News] Kadri is done for the first round (3-5 games, depending on the outcome)

[Resolute 14]

The league took the wimp's way out. Should be a firm 5+.

[btimbit]

Yeah I would prefer they just say 5 games. If that carries over into the next round or even next season, too damn bad

[KootenayFlamesFan]

That's way too light. Potentially 3 games for cross checking someone in the face. And that's for a repeat offender. Pretty good deal for Kadri.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

With how SNET reports things, it could literally be a 5 game suspension but Shannon is calling it “Round One” because it sounds cooler and gets more clicks.

NHL confirmed via video explanation.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Is it normal to have suspensions based on a round instead of # of games?
I can't recall seeing that before, but maybe I didn't pay attention.

Bob McKenzie
@TSNBobMcKenzie
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Similar type ruling to Raffi Torres suspension on Jarrett Stoll six years ago.

Torres was suspended after G1 for a minimum of three and a maximum of six. It turned out to be six as SJ lost in G7.

[Dion]

What a goof! He must have rocks for brains.

[WhiteTiger]

Seems like a lot of suspensions in this first round. We've two already, and there might be a third already. Seems high, to me, or am I just paying more attention to other teams this time around than I usually do?

[Robbob]

As a repeat offender you would expect the suspensions to get worse, not potentially stay the same. He was suspended 3 games last year. As a 5th time repeat offender the penalty is anywhere from the same as the previous penalty up to 2 extra games. Not really the normal escalation you see with repeat offenders.

[Vinny01]

This is what I thought it would be

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by WhiteTiger

Seems like a lot of suspensions in this first round. We've two already, and there might be a third already. Seems high, to me, or am I just paying more attention to other teams this time around than I usually do?

Looks like the league is saying play tough, not stupid or else.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Burke on CBC ripping into the open ended suspension. Saying now it can’t be used as a precedent.

“It should have been 5 and be done with it”

[N-E-B]

I really hate Kadri so maybe my judgement is clouded but I strongly feel it should have been the rest of the playoffs. That crossheck was absolute crap.

[Jiggy_12]

Maybe their initial idea was 5 games, but then that leaves some vague-ness if the Leafs lose in say game 6. Would Kadri then have 1 game carry over to next season?

They likely thought of this and then just changed it to 5 games, or less if the Leafs lose.

Or maybe I really have no clue what they thought. That's more likely.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I really hate Kadri so maybe my judgement is clouded but I strongly feel it should have been the rest of the playoffs. That crossheck was absolute crap.

Oh don't worry, it likely is

[Nsd1]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Bob McKenzie
@TSNBobMcKenzie
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11m
Similar type ruling to Raffi Torres suspension on Jarrett Stoll six years ago.

Torres was suspended after G1 for a minimum of three and a maximum of six. It turned out to be six as SJ lost in G7.

Kadri trying to run down Torres for most consecutive first round suspensions. Could tie him next year.

[Joborule]

I don't know why many seem to feel this isn't enough enough. A single playoff game suspension is pretty significant in the eyes of the NHL, so having multiple games at all is large. The fact that they've suspended him for the rest of series, and the fact that the Leafs may not advance, basically means he may be suspended for the rest of the season.

The penalty for the cross check to the head seems appropriate here. He's missing extremely crucial games, and may not get a chance to return to the ice.

[FireGilbert]

Gutless from the league. Made it a full five games that will carry over to the next round or next season.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Burke on CBC ripping into the open ended suspension. Saying now it can’t be used as a precedent.

“It should have been 5 and be done with it”

Umm, Burke used to be in the player safety department. He knows better than anyone that the league doesn't work on precedent.

[Jason14h]

So he’s suspended the rest of his Maple Leafs career ?

[chemgear]

Originally Posted by Jason14h

So he’s suspended the rest of his Maple Leafs career ?