Eastern Conference Playoffs - Round 1: Habs vs Senators (Habs win 4-2)

[EldrickOnIce]

I now have zero use for Stone.
He reacted like it was severed.
There is no excuse for that kind of embellishment. He should be fined.
I previously was OK with the possibility of him beating Gaudreau for Calder.
Not any more.
Shameful.

[BlackRedGold25]

Originally Posted by Dogbert

Good. Whatever helps the good guys come out on top.

Shorty!

You are not just an embarrassment to Hab fans or to hockey fans but you are an embarrassment to the human race.

I can't tell what is greater in you, your hatred or your stupidity.

You aren't worthy to watch the great sport of hockey.

[jayswin]

...and nobody rolls around 3 times on the ice screaming like a baby after a slash like that. Brutal.

[sureLoss]

Subban finding out that Stone came back to the game

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[dieHARDflameZ]

I don't feel bad for PK at all. That was a stupid play period. Should it be a game misconduct? Probably not, but regardless it was completely bone-headed.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Stone came back, I don't think it's broken?

Refs didnt know that when they made the call. I think they called it under the assumption that Stone was seriously hurt, and for good reason after that sell job

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by dieHARDflameZ

I don't feel bad for PK at all. That was a stupid play period. Should it be a game misconduct? Probably not, but regardless it was completely bone-headed.

Absolutely agree, with first part.
Probably not is laughable. 4 minutes would have been more than enough

[powderjunkie]

I think people here would have a very different reaction if that happened to Gaudreau.

[dieHARDflameZ]

I'm saying it shouldn't have been a game misconduct. What's so laughable about that?

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Subban finding out that Stone came back to the game

Link

Another tantrum. He sure is a full hab.

[btimbit]

I chuckle at the fact that Subban suddenly has an issue with diving

But I don't think it was a dive, that would hurt like hell. Giving Subban the game was a bad call though

[Flash Walken]

I love the call on Subban.

I bet every guy that's ever had their playoffs cut short due to an uncalled slash "because it's the playoffs" is loving that call.

Two Hander on the wrist of the team's second best player. Bobby Clarke is smiling.

As Iginla would say, "Great Penalty, Bud! Great Penalty!"

[Geeoff]

Maybe Stone's arm is actually injured and he's playing through it because it's the playoffs?

[sworkhard]

Originally Posted by Jbo

Im cheering for Ottawa...but that was a major sell job for sure. It was a penalty, but the refs likely assessed the major based on Stone looking seriously injured. No way a "Stinger" hurts more then an actual wrist break

The expression on his face immediately after being hit says it all. Stone going down wasn't a sell job.

The way he writhed around afterwards may have been, I don't know. Either way, I don't think Subban should have been kicked out, but stone hitting the ice that way was just a natural reaction.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

I think people here would have a very different reaction if that happened to Gaudreau.

If Gaudreau got slashed? I think that has happened.
If Gaudreau got slashed and severely embellished injury? I think most would take the 5... and also hope that someone important sat him down and told him we don't do that here.

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

I think people here would have a very different reaction if that happened to Gaudreau.

Excellent point.

[btimbit]

Habs score. Boo-urns

[Magnum PEI]

Dutch Gretzky diving again.

[N-E-B]

That's embarrassing on Stone's part.

Also this game is crazy.

[AC]

It's a lose/lose situation basically.

If Subban does indeed break Stone's wrist, then (and only then) 5 and a game is acceptable.

If Stone comes back, suddenly 5 and a game was a big over-reaction.

IMO, playoffs are so much more important, better to go with 2 minutes unless someone is CLEARLY injured seriously.

We often hear that a player would normally get suspended 1 game, but the penalty they took resulted in a goal against, so that's serious enough. (IE: Cammalleri's cheapshot punch to Havlat's face back in 2009).